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Carnival Celebration — Original Album
Keeping the original ship clearly identified prevents two different eras from being blended together. These photographs show the scale, décor and public spaces of the 1987 Celebration while Carnival’s current fleet continues the name.
The Story of Carnival Celebration — Original Album
This is the original Carnival Celebration, the 47,262-ton ship that entered service in 1987—not the much larger current ship carrying the same name. The album is preserved as a historical R&M record of an earlier generation of Carnival cruising.
Carnival Celebration — Original Album in Context
This is the original Carnival Celebration, the 47,262-ton ship that entered service in 1987—not the much larger current ship carrying the same name. The album is preserved as a historical R&M record of an earlier generation of Carnival cruising.
What Makes It Special
Keeping the original ship clearly identified prevents two different eras from being blended together. These photographs show the scale, décor and public spaces of the 1987 Celebration while Carnival’s current fleet continues the name.
Interesting Facts
Carnival’s official history records Celebration entering service in 1987. The original ship measured 47,262 gross tons.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see the original Carnival Celebration as it appeared during its years with the line.
The Story of Carnival Celebration — Original Album
This is the original Carnival Celebration, the 47,262-ton ship that entered service in 1987—not the much larger current ship carrying the same name. The album is preserved as a historical R&M record of an earlier generation of Carnival cruising.
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This personal archive is presented from the original R&M album without recasting it as a visitor destination.
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