Four-Day Event Offers Immersive First Look at Carnival’s Newest Ship, Exclusive Experiences and Opportunities to Grow Travel Advisor Business
November 9, 2026
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing Partners at the Pier, a first-of-its-kind travel advisor event built around the inaugural celebration of Carnival Festivale in May 2027. As an extension of Carnival’s Funnel Faves program, the four-day event will bring travel advisors together with Carnival’s leadership for an immersive experience designed to deepen their product knowledge, strengthen partnerships and help grow their businesses.
Taking place May 16–19, 2027, in Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral, Fla., Partners at the Pier will give travel advisors an exclusive opportunity to celebrate Carnival Festivale’s inaugural while getting a first look at the ship, exploring Carnival’s destination offerings and connecting with the team through one-on-one sales sessions with Business Development Managers and networking with Carnival executives. With innovative family-friendly features, a new dining lineup and the largest-ever water park in Carnival’s fleet, Carnival Festivale offers plenty to discover.
“Travel advisors are essential to our success, and we’re committed to helping them continue to thrive,” said Janet Wygert, senior vice president of trade sales and marketing at Carnival Cruise Line. “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.”
The $499 package includes three nights at the Hilton Cocoa Beach, an exclusive evening aboard Carnival Festivale to celebrate her inaugural, a first-look ship tour, a fireside chat with Janet Wygert, daily meals and beverages, round-trip transfers, parking and exclusive Funnel Faves gifts and inaugural mementos. Advisors may add round-trip airfare for $250, and bring a guest for an additional fee.
Partners at the Pier builds on Carnival’s continued investment in the travel advisor community through Funnel Faves, which brings together rewards, education and incentives to support advisors and their businesses. By connecting advisors directly with Carnival’s products, destinations and sales team, the program helps equip them with the resources to better serve their clients and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Travel advisors who are registered with Carnival and have made at least five bookings in the last two years are encouraged to apply. Applications and additional details are available at CarnivalPartnersAtThePier.com or through GoCCL.com.
