Carnival is set to feature the first rollercoaster at sea when it launches it's latest ship Carnival Mardi Gras in 2020. Nicknamed "BOLT Ultimate Sea Coaster", the all electric roller coaster will take two riders in a motorcycle like vehicle along a 50m track above the ocean.

Photos released from Carnival show the rollercoaster travelling around Carnival's distinctive red, white and blue funnel.

Carnival Cruise Line have announced the name of the newest and largest ship will be "Mardi Gras" in a historic link to its very first ship that went into service in 1972.

Carnival's 28th ship, Carnival Mardi Gras will be 180,000 gross tonnes and the largest in the Carnival fleet. Carrying 5,200 passengers it will go into service in 2020 and be their first LNG powered vessel.

Carnival Cruises have announced Carnival Spirit will be based in Brisbane for the first time starting in 2020. This is a first for Carnival having never had a ship homeporting in the Sunshine State capital.

The exciting announcement was made following the approval of Brisbane's new International Cruise Ship Terminal.

Carnival Cruises has upped the ante in Cuba, adding an additional 20 voyages to Cuba deploying Carnival Paradise from Tampa in 2019.

The increase in itineraries is a direct response to the "phenomenal guest response since we began sailing to the island last year" said Christine Daffy, president of Carnival Cruise Lines. She continued, "we're thrilled to add yet another 20 voyages to this facinating and sought-after destination".

Carnival Cruises is increasing its capacity in Australia by a whopping 66% with the introduction of Carnival Splendor to the local market. Set to sail all year round, the 3,900 passenger ship will sail into it's new homeport of Sydney in December 2019 following a repositioning cruise from Singapore.

Family Cruising is set to move to a new level with Carnival Cruises announcing their newest ship "Carnival Horizon" will feature a Dr. Seuss themed water park. Inspired by the legendary children's author, the 3934 passenger ship will set sail on a 13 day Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona on 2nd April 2018.