- Carnival Cruise Line is the official sponsor of the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom fireworks show for 2026.
- Guests on the Carnival Radiance, Carnival Firenze, and Carnival Luminosa will view the fireworks from ships anchored near the bay.
- The event is part of a larger celebration for America’s 250th birthday, coinciding with synchronized events on the East Coast.
- The sponsorship includes community support and special tributes to active-duty military service members and their families.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting new partnership with the Port of San Diego to serve as the official cruise line sponsor for the Big Bay Boom. This event is recognized as the largest Fourth of July fireworks display on the West Coast and will be particularly special in 2026 as it helps celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Through this significant sponsorship, Carnival will lead the countdown to the show and feature prominently throughout the event programming. The cruise line is also dedicated to supporting community promotions and collaborating with the Port to honor active-duty service members during the holiday.
Guests sailing aboard the Carnival Radiance, Carnival Firenze, and Carnival Luminosa will enjoy a premier viewing experience. These three ships will anchor in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego Bay, offering passengers a front-row seat to the spectacular fireworks. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, expressed that this sponsorship provides a meaningful way to connect with the local community and military families while honoring the patriotic spirit of the holiday.
This West Coast celebration complements Carnival’s plans for the East Coast, where seven ships will meet near Celebration Key for synchronized festivities. Between the two coasts, Carnival ships will host birthday-themed deck parties featuring special food, drink, and entertainment. The Big Bay Boom draws hundreds of thousands of spectators annually and generates millions in economic benefits for the region. This collaboration ensures the 2026 Independence Day celebration will be a memorable historic milestone for locals, visitors, and cruise guests alike.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America’s Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s newest guest offering is its all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, which recently debuted on Grand Bahama.
