Overview
- Carnival Cruise Line announced it will homeport its new ship, Carnival Tropicale, in Galveston.
- The ship is an Excel-class vessel designed for more than 6,000 guests and will run on liquefied natural gas.
- Carnival previewed family features that include a Sunsation Point zone, a multi-level WaterWorks Ultra water park, and new dining and entertainment.
- The ship revives the Tropicale name and will carry a Star of Texas emblem on the bow as a nod to its Texas base.
- Reports differ on when the ship will arrive, citing 2027 or 2028, and Carnival has not yet released itineraries or booking dates.