Carnival Cruise Line Launches “Partners at the Pier” Educational Opportunity

Carnival Cruise Line is introducing Partners at the Pier, a first-of-its-kind travel advisor event built around the inaugural celebration of Carnival Festivale in May 2027. An extension of the brand’s Funnel Faves program, the four-day event will bring advisors together with Carnival leadership for an immersive experience designed to deepen their product knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and grow their business.

Partners at the Pier will be held May 16-19, 2027 in Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral, Fla. Attendees will get the opportunity to celebrate the Carnival Festivale inaugural and get a first look at the ship. Each attendee will also have one-on-one sales sessions with business development managers and have the chance to network with Carnival executives.

“Travel advisors are essential to our success, and we’re committed to helping them continue to thrive,” said Janet Wygert, senior vice president of trade sales and marketing at Carnival Cruise Line. “Partners at the Pier brings that commitment to life, giving advisors firsthand experience, deeper connections with our team, and knowledge to turn great experiences into more business.”

The $499 package includes three nights at the Hilton Cocoa Beach, an exclusive evening aboard Carnival Festivale to celebrate its inaugural, a first-look ship tour, a fireside chat with Janet Wygert, daily meals and beverages, round-trip transfers, parking, and exclusive Funnel Faves gifts and inaugural mementos. Advisors may add round-trip airfare for $250 and bring a guest for an additional fee.

Partners at the Pier builds on Carnival’s continued investment in the travel advisor community through Funnel Faves, which brings together rewards, education and incentives to support advisors and their businesses.

Travel advisors who are registered with Carnival and have made at least five bookings in the last two years are encouraged to apply. Applications and additional details are available at CarnivalPartnersAtThePier.com or through GoCCL.com.