Carnival Cruise Line to Roll Out New U.S.-Themed Ship Bow Crest for U.S.-Based Cruise Ships

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Legend emerged from dry dock with an all-new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest that will soon be featured on all of the cruise line’s U.S.-based ships except Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale (coming in 2028), which feature the Texas star on their bows.

The new crest reinforces the cruise line’s position as “America’s Cruise Line,” the brand said.

Inspired by “America the Beautiful,” the bow crest celebrates the landscapes and oceans that Carnival ships sail. The design will roll out across Carnival’s U.S. ships during dry docks and new builds. Carnival  Magic will be the next to receive the new crest, returning to PortMiami from dry dock on May 26.

“With the debut of this new crest, we’re reinforcing what guests have long known: Carnival is proud to be America’s Cruise Line,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We sail coast to coast and connect with millions of guests every year, and this crest reflects the reach of our brand across the U.S. – from the communities we visit to the memories we help create at sea.”

The crest’s debut also comes as Carnival prepares to celebrate America250, the nation’s 250th anniversary. From June 4 to July 4, 2026, guests across the fleet will enjoy patriotic events, including trivia, crafts and ship meet-ups timed for July 4 fireworks on both coasts.