Carnival Adds Fifth Galveston Ship as Cruise Boom Grows

Carnival Cruise Line to homeport newest ship in Galveston in 2028

Carnival Cruise Line will homeport its newest ship, The Carnival Tropicale, in Galveston starting in 2028.

Carnival adds fifth Galveston ship as cruise boom grows

By the time Carnival Tropicale arrives in Galveston in 2028, the island’s transformation into one of America’s premier cruise gateways may be complete, officials assert.

Galveston is getting a major new cruise ship. Here’s what’s coming

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its new Tropicale ship to Galveston in 2028, adding another major vessel to the growing Texas cruise hub.

Carnival is Choosin’ Texas for its Newest Excel-Class Ship. Carnival Tropicale to Bring Next Wave of Exciting Fun to Galveston

Building on decades of leadership and a deep-rooted connection to the Lone Star State, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston when it’s delivered in 2028. With more than 25 years of partnership with the Port of Galveston, Carnival has long led the cruise industry in Texas. Building on this commitment, Carnival Tropicale will join Carnival Jubilee – which was delivered …

Carnival Selects Texas for Its Newest Excel-Class Ship

Carnival will base its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, in Galveston when it launches in 2028! The line has operated from the Port of Galveston for more than 25 years. Carnival Tropicale will join Carnival Jubilee (2024), making Galveston home to two of Carnival’s newest ships. Like Carnival Jubilee, the new ship will feature the Star of Texas on its bow. Both ships carry more than 6,000 guests and will operate year-round from Galvest…

2028's Carnival Tropicale will make its home in Texas

Carnival's fifth Excel-class ship will join sister Carnival Jubilee at the Port of Galveston.