by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 7:15 PM ET, Tue December 30, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line is set to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style.
The brand is returning to Times Square to light the New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row. Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, will lead the company’s delegation in New York.
Carnival Cruise Line is the official cruise line sponsor for Times Square New Year's Eve. The brand is also sponsoring one of the Times Square musical performances featured in "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" on ABC.
Weinstein described 2020 as a “phenomenal year” for the company, one that included the “successful opening of Celebration Key, record-high guest satisfaction and continued momentum across Carnival Corporation,” he added.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, echoed that sentiment, adding that the brand is entering 2026 with “deep gratitude for our amazing guests, dedicated team members, travel advisors and partners who make Carnival the leading cruise line.”
“As we ring in the new year, Celebration Key continues to be a must-visit destination for our guests, and we're excited to keep delivering the fun, memorable vacations that our guests love while setting the stage for more success to come,” she said.
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