by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 5:00 PM ET, Mon November 9, 2026
Carnival Cruise Line is launching a four-day event for travel advisors in May 2027, coinciding with the inaugural celebration of its newest ship, Carnival Festivale.
Called Partners at the Pier, the event will take place May 16-19 in Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral, Florida. The program will give advisors an opportunity to tour Carnival Festivale, learn more about the cruise line’s destinations and connect with company leadership and sales representatives.
The event will include one-on-one sales sessions with Business Development Managers, networking opportunities with Carnival Cruise Line executives and a fireside chat with Janet Wygert, senior vice president of trade sales and marketing.
“Travel advisors are essential to our success, and we’re committed to helping them continue to thrive,” says Wygert. “Partners at the Pier brings that commitment to life, giving advisors firsthand experience, deeper connections with our team and knowledge to turn great experiences into more business.”
Packages start at $499 and include three nights at the Hilton Cocoa Beach, an evening aboard Carnival Festivale to celebrate the ship’s inaugural, a first-look ship tour, daily meals and beverages, round-trip transfers, parking and exclusive gifts and inaugural mementos.
Advisors can also add round-trip airfare for $250. Guests may accompany participating advisors for an additional fee.
Partners at the Pier is an extension of Carnival's Funnel Faves program, which offers rewards, education and incentives for travel advisors. The initiative is designed to help advisors build their knowledge of Carnival's ships and destinations while strengthening their relationships with the cruise line.
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