WHAT TO KNOW

• Carnival Legend Begins First San Francisco Season: The arrival of Carnival Legend marks the start of its first-ever seasonal homeport deployment in San Francisco.
• Increased West Coast Cruise Options: This deployment strengthens Carnival’s position as the leading cruise operator in California by adding more cruise choices for guests departing from the West Coast.
• Alaska and Mexican Riviera Cruises from San Francisco: Carnival Legend will operate roundtrip cruises to popular Alaskan destinations and shorter voyages to the Mexican Riviera from its new San Francisco homeport.
• New and Enhanced Onboard Features: The ship offers a variety of signature Carnival experiences and has recently been updated with new venues like the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and Dreams Studio, along with refreshed dining and spa areas.

Carnival Legend arrived at the Port of San Francisco, its new seasonal homeport, for the first time. Carnival Legend is now the second Carnival ship to sail the cruise line’s seasonal schedule from San Francisco, strengthening Carnival’s position as the cruise line embarking more guests than any other operator in California by adding more options for guests who sail from the West Coast.

Welcoming Carnival Legend to San Francisco, port leaders joined the ship’s senior officers, including Capt. Mark Harlow, for a traditional plaque exchange in honor of the ship’s first arrival. The ship also completes Carnival’s deployment for the Alaska cruise season, joining Carnival Spirit and Carnival Luminosa, which homeport in Seattle. From San Francisco, Carnival Legend will sail 10-day roundtrip cruises that immerse guests in the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska’s most popular destinations as well as several shorter getaways to the Mexican Riviera.

“The Carnival Legend team is proud to homeport in beautiful San Francisco for the very first time,” said Mark Harlow, captain of Carnival Legend. “We’re looking forward to sailing guests on unique cruises, connecting this vibrant city with the stunning landscapes of Alaska’s most popular destinations. Our 965 team members are ready to deliver happy and memorable cruise vacations to our guests from this incredible city.”

Guests embarking today on Carnival Legend will sail on a four-day Baja Mexico cruise, featuring a stop in Ensenada. On May 12, the ship will depart on its first cruise of the season to Alaska, offering scenic views of the Tracy Arm Fjord and visiting Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, as well as Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The ship is also set for a 15-day roundtrip Carnival Journeys cruise to Hawaii, departing from San Francisco on Sept. 21, and visiting Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai; and Hilo, Hawaii.

On board, guests will enjoy a range of signature Carnival experiences, including Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar and WaterWorks Aqua Park. The ship was recently refreshed to include a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Chef’s Table and Dreams Studio, along with an enhanced Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Cloud 9 Spa. The 2,124-guest ship features over 630 balcony staterooms and 50 suites.

For more information about Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America’s Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 48,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival’s fleet of 27 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of seven ships through 2033: two ships joining in February 2025 when P&O Cruises Australia integrates into Carnival; a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama next summer.