Carnival Cruise Line’s took delivery of Carnival Celebration, the fleet’s newest ship and sister to Mardi Gras in Finland last week. The Excel-class vessel – the 24th ship in the Carnival fleet – is headed for its homeport PortMiami for a naming ceremony on Nov. 20 before setting sail in the Caribbean this winter.

“We have so many reasons to celebrate now that Carnival Celebration has joined as the 24th ship in our fleet. Now, more guests will experience all that our innovative Excel-class has brought to cruising,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line at the signing ceremony in Turku. “She represents the culmination of our 50th birthday while also shining a light on our bright future with so much more excitement to come!”

The second ship in Carnival’s ground-breaking Excel-class, Carnival Celebration features a three-deck-high atrium and dozens of dining and beverage concepts spread out across six themed zones, including the Miami-inspired 820 Biscayne, and an homage to all-things travel in The Gateway – plus, the award-winning BOLT roller coaster.

“Our team of shipbuilders are delivering a world-class addition to the Carnival fleet today. She is one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly ships,” said CEO of Meyer Turku, Tim Meyer. “I am very proud of the results of this great partnership.”

Carnival Celebration will arrive in Miami after a 14-day transatlantic Journeys Cruise from Southampton, England.

Carnival Celebration will accommodate more than 5,200 guests, expanding Carnival’s overall capacity and adding a new option for guests sailing from Miami as it operates Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries year-round. The week-long voyages will visit destinations like San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Turk.

Debuting from the redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami, Carnival Celebration will join sister Mardi Gras as the second Carnival ship in the fleet with a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system, part of Carnival Corporation’s pioneering green cruising platform.