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Carnival Cruise Line - Get Ready for the Carnival Tropicale Coming to Galveston in 2028

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Everything’s bigger in Texas… and Carnival Cruise Line is bringing even MORE fun to the Lone Star State! Get ready to welcome Carnival Tropicale, the newest addition to Carnival’s Excel-class fleet, setting sail from Galveston beginning in 2028. Here's some details you need to know!

Large Carnival Tropicale cruise ship gliding on calm ocean at sunset, with an orange sky and clouds.


The Carnival Tropicale takes inspiration from the legendary MS Tropicale, a ship that helped shape a new era of cruising. Now she is bringing that spirit of the tropics with a vibrant personality all her own.

From the top deck, you'll find exhilarating experiences like Sunsation Point, an expansive upper-deck destination where families can get their splash on at Carnival WaterWorks Ultra, the most family-friendly waterpark at sea. With six heart-racing waterslides, two family raft rides, SunSoaker and Turning Tides, and two splash pads, the activities and the energy flow all day and night.

Colorful water park with people riding blue and yellow slides, queues below, and ocean in the background.
Colorful water park with children splashing and sliding under yellow, blue, and orange tubes on a sunny deck by the sea.
Families ride a blue raft down a bright orange water slide at Sunsation Point, with ocean, sky, and colorful tubes behind.

When you're ready to take a break from relaxing, get down to some action at the sports court. This is the place to bring your A-game — whether that's a pickup round of basketball or pickleball, it's always set against some stunning ocean views. The ropes course has views that are perhaps even better, as you'll be suspended high above the deck while challenging one of two courses — one that actually takes you safely over the deck's edge! Whether you're warming up for action, or cooling down afterwards, you can enjoy family-friendly games like foosball or mini-golf. Sidelines is the shaded courtside seats that are a great place to watch the action or just take a break.

People on a colorful ropes course above a water park, crossing yellow beams and nets with slides and ocean behind.
People relax and play foosball in a wooden lounge overlooking a colorful water park with slides and netted play area.
Families and kids play mini golf in a bright Route 66-themed arcade, with Surf Shop, Hole 8, and a vintage gas pump.
Two children walk hand in hand on a net bridge at a colorful water park play structure, with slides and bright blue pools below.

When it's time to slow things down and savor the moment, a world of flavor awaits. Greek and Italian specialties at Fetaccine, fresh seafood at Emeril's Coastal Seafood, and bold Hawaiian and Asian-inspired dishes at Uku Lei Lei are just a few of the many restaurants on board. Whatever you're craving, there's a memorable meal waiting for you. And this is only the beginning.

A nautical themed restaurant.
A restaurant with a natural decor setting.
A restaurant with a Polynesian feel.

Whether you're starting the day or winding down from your tropical adventure, your stateroom on Carnival Tropicale is the perfect place to relax, recharge and make yourself at home at sea.

Check out this ship exclusive stateroom style - The Havana Staterooms & Suites!
Consider your Havana stateroom or suite your own island resort aboard the Carnival Tropicale. Most important is the exclusive location: near the Havana Bar & Pool. This relaxation pool is your members-only spot, and the bar's a fun-for-all hotspot when the sun goes down. Indoors, all Havana staterooms feature a unique décor, but step up to a Havana Cabana for an extra-large outdoor chill space. Step into a Havana Cabana suite for even more space, plus a luxurious rain shower. (All Havana stateroom guests must be 12 or older.)

Bright cruise ship cabin with two beds, sofa, colorful pillows, balcony view, and patterned carpet.

Cloud 9 Spa™ staterooms on Carnival Tropicale feature exclusive décor and in-room amenities to help soothe you after a long day’s fun with spa bathrobes and slippers, plus toiletries by Elemis. Book one of these staterooms and enjoy priority spa reservations, unlimited access to the thermal suites, free fitness classes, exclusive discounts and more! And you can have comfort and value, Carnival Tropicale's got a full range of Cloud 9 staterooms in all sizes, from cozy Interiors to stretch-out Suites.

Cloud 9 Spa suite on Carnival Tropicale

No matter the room category, you're in for a relaxing vacation to kick back and reconnect with your travel party.

A standard balcony room on the Carnival Tropicale

With more reveals still to come and returning guest favorites, Carnival Tropicale is getting ready to bring even more never-before-seen spaces at sea to Galveston in 2028.

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