Carnival Glory

Carnival Glory is a Conquest-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, a brand within Carnival Corporation & plc. The ship is the second vessel in the five-ship Conquest class and was built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard in northern Italy. It was floated out on July 19, 2003, and was christened by American physicist and astronaut Sally Ride. The vessel entered Carnival's fleet as a large resort-style ship designed to combine multiple dining, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation categories within one platform. The ship's onboard facilities include two swimming pools, six whirlpools, a 214-foot water slide, and a 13,300-square-foot spa. Its accommodation and public areas support Carnival's mass-market cruise model, which emphasizes family travel, casual dining, live entertainment, organized activities, and bundled vacation itineraries. Carnival Glory is therefore best understood not as a standalone consumer brand with independently sold products, but as a named cruise-ship product and vacation platform within Carnival Cruise Line's fleet. During its career, Carnival Glory has operated from a number of North American embarkation ports. Its deployments have included Miami, New York City, New Orleans, Norfolk, and Port Canaveral. The ship conducted Canadian-bound summer cruises from New York after beginning that deployment in 2010, and it has also offered eastern and western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. In January 2018, it became the first Carnival ship to return to St. Thomas after the major hurricanes of September 2017, reflecting the gradual restoration of Caribbean cruise tourism after the storms. Carnival Glory has received several rounds of maintenance and refurbishment. It underwent a drydock refurbishment in November 2012. Further work in February and March 2017 added a WaterWorks feature and renovated other onboard areas. A service period in Cádiz, Spain, in early 2024 included a two-week drydock and work reported to include an expanded and redesigned casino, new carpeting, replacement mattresses, and bedside lamps with USB connections in cabins. Carnival announced in March 2023 that the ship would operate a 14-night transatlantic voyage from Barcelona to Port Canaveral in April and May 2024. From May 2024, Carnival Glory was assigned to short three- and four-night Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, replacing Carnival Liberty in that role. As of August 2025, Port Canaveral remained the ship's reported home port. Its history also includes several passenger and crew overboard incidents and a December 2019 collision with Carnival Legend in Cozumel. These events form part of the ship's operational record but do not change its active status.

Carnival Glory was constructed by Fincantieri at Monfalcone in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, as the second ship of Carnival Cruise Line's Conquest class. The vessel was floated out on July 19, 2003, and was christened by Sally Ride, the American physicist and astronaut. Its design followed Carnival's large-ship resort model, providing accommodation, restaurants, entertainment venues, pools, water-based recreation, and wellness facilities in a single ship. Among its specifically reported features are two pools, six whirlpools, a 214-foot water slide, and a 13,300-square-foot spa. Carnival Glory's deployment history has followed the changing patterns of Carnival's North American and Caribbean network. In November 2009, the ship was redeployed to Miami. Beginning in June 2010, it operated summer cruises from New York City, including voyages toward Canada. It has also sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, and from New Orleans, while Miami-based deployments included eastern and western Caribbean itineraries. In January 2018, Carnival Glory returned to St. Thomas, making it the first Carnival ship to call there after the hurricanes that struck the Caribbean in September 2017. The ship's physical product has been updated through repeated maintenance cycles. A drydock refurbishment took place in November 2012. In February and March 2017, the vessel received a WaterWorks feature and renovations to other areas. Carnival later scheduled the ship for work in Cádiz, Spain, between January and March 2024. The Cádiz period included a two-week drydock and reported upgrades to the casino and cabin fittings, including carpeting, mattresses, and USB-equipped bedside lamps. Carnival's network planning also produced a major itinerary change in 2024. Announced in March 2023, a 14-night transatlantic cruise carried Carnival Glory from Barcelona to Port Canaveral between April 18 and May 2, 2024. From May onward, the ship took up three- and four-night Bahamas sailings from Port Canaveral, replacing Carnival Liberty in that market. As of August 2025, Port Canaveral was reported as Carnival Glory's operating home port. The ship has experienced a number of safety-related incidents during service. These include reported passenger falls or disappearances overboard in 2007 and 2015, a fatal fall involving an eight-year-old passenger in the ship's atrium during disembarkation in 2017, and the rescue in 2018 of a crew member who had gone overboard from Norwegian Getaway. On December 20, 2019, Carnival Glory collided with Carnival Legend while maneuvering in Cozumel. Six passengers suffered minor injuries, and an affected restaurant was closed for repairs, although the vessels' itineraries continued. Despite these incidents, Carnival Glory remains an active Carnival Cruise Line ship.

• 2024

  Cádiz drydock and Port Canaveral reassignment

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  The ship received service and drydock work in Cádiz and later began short Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral.

• 2023

  Transatlantic itinerary announced

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Carnival announced a 14-night 2024 transatlantic voyage from Barcelona to Port Canaveral.

• 2019

  Collision with Carnival Legend

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  The ship collided with Carnival Legend while docking in Cozumel; six passengers sustained minor injuries.

• 2018

  Return to St. Thomas

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Carnival Glory became the first Carnival ship to return to St. Thomas after the September 2017 hurricanes.

• 2017

  WaterWorks and public-area renovation

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  A February–March refurbishment added a WaterWorks feature and renovated additional areas of the ship.

• 2012

  First reported drydock refurbishment

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Carnival Glory underwent a refurbishment drydock in November.

• 2010

  Begins New York summer cruises

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  The ship began summer cruises from New York City, including Canadian-bound itineraries.

• 2009

  Redeployed to Miami

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Carnival Glory was redeployed to Miami in November as part of Carnival's fleet deployment planning.

• 2003

  Float-out and christening

  [1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Fincantieri floated Carnival Glory out at its Monfalcone shipyard on July 19. Sally Ride later christened the ship.

A large, mainstream Carnival Cruise Line vacation ship focused on accessible family and leisure cruising, with resort-style facilities and short- to medium-length Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries.

• Cruise travel · 2003

  Carnival Glory cruise vacations

  The ship's core offering is a bundled cruise vacation combining transportation between ports with accommodation, dining, entertainment, recreation, and organized onboard activities. Its deployment history has included Caribbean, Bahamas, Canadian-bound, and transatlantic itineraries.

• Onboard recreation · 2017

  WaterWorks

  WaterWorks is the ship's water-attraction feature, including a reported 214-foot water slide. It was added or introduced as part of the 2017 refurbishment program and supports Carnival's family-oriented resort positioning.

• Wellness · 2003

  Onboard spa and wellness facilities

  Carnival Glory includes a reported 13,300-square-foot spa, alongside pools and whirlpools. These facilities form part of the ship's leisure and wellness offer rather than a separately branded external service.

• 2019

  Carnival Glory makes contact with Carnival Legend while docking

  Carnival Glory came into contact with Carnival Legend while docking in Cozumel, Mexico, and six passengers sustained minor injuries. Carnival said the ship was inspected and could sail safely back to New Orleans. The captain said a formal investigation was underway and the company offered guests onboard credit.

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• 2024

  Port Canaveral Bahamas deploymentStrategy

  Background

  Carnival adjusted its Florida fleet deployment after Carnival Glory's transatlantic repositioning.

  Action taken

  From May, Carnival Glory replaced Carnival Liberty on three- and four-night Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral.

  Aftermath

  Port Canaveral became the ship's reported home port, with the vessel focused on short Bahamas itineraries.

  Source

• 2024

  Cádiz drydock upgradesOther

  Background

  The vessel entered a service and drydock period in Cádiz, Spain, between January and March.

  Action taken

  Reported work included an expanded and redesigned casino, refreshed carpeting, new mattresses, and USB-equipped bedside lamps in cabins.

  Aftermath

  The ship returned to service and continued its planned deployment program.

  Source

• 2023

  Announcement of Barcelona–Port Canaveral transatlantic voyageStrategy

  Background

  Carnival planned to reposition Carnival Glory between European and North American operations before assigning it to a new Florida home port.

  Action taken

  Carnival announced a 14-night voyage departing Barcelona on April 18, 2024, and arriving at Port Canaveral on May 2.

  Aftermath

  The voyage preceded the ship's assignment to short Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral.

  Source

• 2017

  WaterWorks and ship-area refurbishmentOther

  Background

  Carnival Glory required periodic fleet maintenance and product updates to keep its public areas and recreational offer aligned with Carnival's contemporary cruise proposition.

  Action taken

  During February and March, Carnival added a WaterWorks feature and renovated additional areas aboard the vessel.

  Aftermath

  The ship continued operating within Carnival's North American and Caribbean deployment network.

  Source

• 2024

  Carnival Glory assigned to Port Canaveral Bahamas service[1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Following a transatlantic repositioning voyage from Barcelona, Carnival Glory began operating three- and four-night Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, replacing Carnival Liberty on that deployment.

• 2024

  Carnival Glory completes Cádiz drydock and service period[1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Other · Product generation

  The ship underwent service and drydock work in Cádiz, Spain. Reported changes included a redesigned and expanded casino, refreshed cabin furnishings, new carpeting, mattresses, and USB-equipped bedside lamps.

• 2019

  Carnival Glory collision with Carnival Legend in Cozumel[1]Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  While maneuvering to dock in Cozumel on December 20, Carnival Glory collided with Carnival Legend, which was already alongside. Six passengers on Carnival Glory sustained minor injuries. Carnival attributed the incident to sudden wind gusts and strong currents. An affected restaurant was closed for repairs, while the ships' itineraries continued.

1. 1Carnival Gloryen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Carnival Glory official ship pagecarnival.com
3. 3Carnival Glory makes contact with Carnival Legend while dockingen.mercopress.com