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Carnival begins construction on next-generation ship Carnival Destiny

Carnival marked a major construction milestone in Italy with a steel-cutting ceremony and released the first rendering of Carnival Destiny, the inaugural ship in its new Ace Class, due in 2029.

Published Jul 10, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Carnival Cruise Line has officially started building its next generation of cruise ships, marking the occasion with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony in Italy and unveiling the first rendering of its future flagship, Carnival Destiny, which is scheduled to enter service in 2029, Parade reported. The ceremony represents the first major construction milestone for the vessel, the inaugural ship in the company’s new Ace Class.