Carnival Cruise Line is already looking ahead to 2027, and the latest announcement is a big one.
The line revealed that Carnival Firenze will sail three incredible voyages to South America, giving guests the chance to explore destinations that aren’t normally on Carnival’s radar.
And that’s not all — once these adventures wrap up, Carnival Firenze will be heading to Miami for a season of Caribbean cruises before moving north to New York City.
🚢 Three Special South America Sailings
For cruisers who want something more adventurous than a Caribbean getaway, these three itineraries are the real highlights:
1. Long Beach to Chile – 15 Nights
- Departs: January 4, 2027
- Route: Long Beach, California ➝ San Antonio (Santiago), Chile
- Ports & Highlights:
- Acapulco, Mexico
- Manta, Ecuador
- Callao (Lima), Peru
- San Antonio, Chile
- A crossing of the Equator (always a memorable cruise moment!)
This one covers four countries in total, making it a true journey down the Pacific coast.
2. Chile to Argentina – 14 Nights
- Departs: January 19, 2027
- Route: Santiago (San Antonio), Chile ➝ Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Scenic Cruising:
- Darwin Channel
- Chilean Fjords
- Cape Horn
- Port Stops:
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This sailing is ideal for anyone who dreams of scenic cruising through fjords and around Cape Horn.
3. Argentina to Miami – 16 Nights
- Departs: February 2, 2027
- Route: Buenos Aires, Argentina ➝ Miami, Florida
- Unique Highlights:
- Celebrate the Brazilian Carnival on day one of the sailing
- Witness a solar eclipse at sea
- Port Stops:
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Grenada
- Martinique
- St. Maarten
This itinerary blends natural wonders, cultural festivals, and island-hopping — all in one voyage.
🌴 Season in Miami: Caribbean Cruises
After the South America adventures, Carnival Firenze will be based in Miami from February through early May 2027.
Guests can choose from 10 cruises ranging from 4 to 13 days.
- Four-day sailings: Celebration Key (Carnival’s brand-new private island) + Half Moon Cay.
- Six- and seven-day cruises: Mix of Eastern and Western Caribbean ports.
- 10–13 day Carnival Journeys: Longer itineraries for those who want to go deeper into the Caribbean.
Once this season wraps up, the ship will move on to New York City, with future itineraries still to be revealed.
🎙️ Carnival’s Official Word
Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, shared her excitement about the new itineraries:
“Carnival Firenze is a beautiful ship and our plan to bring her east creates a perfect opportunity to offer our guests sailings to culture-rich destinations. The South America journeys we’ve opened today truly stand out even among our already impressive lineup of Carnival Journeys cruises that combine our signature fun with spectacular longer itineraries.”
✨ Final Thoughts
For Carnival fans, these new cruises are a chance to experience something totally different.
Whether it’s crossing the Equator, sailing around Cape Horn, dancing at the Brazilian Carnival, or catching a solar eclipse at sea, these itineraries pack in experiences that go way beyond the usual fun-in-the-sun formula.
And with Miami and New York both lined up as future homeports, Carnival Firenze is set to become a real globe-trotter in 2027.
