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Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald said that the company’s adults-only cruises are “extraordinarily popular” with passengers. In a social media update, he noted that the special sailings received positive feedback from the market but mentioned that Carnival will continue to offer multi-generational experiences.

Carnival Valor will sail year-round from Mobile, Ala., starting May 2027, on itineraries to The Bahamas, marking the first Conquest-class ship to homeport there.

Depending on how late you arrive, you may even be turned away from the dining room. Policies may vary by ship, but here’s what Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador says you should expect if you arrive late to an assigned seating time in the main dining room.

News 5 spoke to several Mobile residents following the announcement that Carnival Valor will return to the Port City for year-round service in 2027. “I think it’ll be awesome for the community. Who doesn’t love a good cruise?

Heald noted that most of Carnival’s early 2026 adults-only cruises are sold out and that people ask him every day if more will be added. The positive response leads him to believe that more of these sailings may come as Carnival executives realize that adults-only cruises can really have a place on a family cruise line.

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Carnival guests can no longer donate items to auction off for St. Jude, but the cruise line remains committed to the charity.