Carnival Tropicale Reservations Now Open, Setting Sail From Galveston in 2028

Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship and the final addition to its Excel class. As bookings open, the cruise line is also celebrating the ship's progression from concept to reality at MEYER WERFT’S shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

Reservations Open:
Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, the newest and final ship in Carnival’s Excel class.

Launch Date:
Setting sail from Galveston, Texas on April 15, 2028.

Texas Connection:
The ship will proudly display the Star of Texas on her bow.

Cruise Options:
Offering 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-day itineraries.

Destinations:
Carnival’s Paradise Collection (Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Isla Tropicale, Puerta Maya) + Caribbean favorites like Progreso and Nassau.

Construction Celebration:
Western-themed event at MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, with leaders in cowboy hats and Texas-style BBQ.

Family Fun Features:
- Sunsation Point multi-deck zone.
- Carnival WaterWorks Ultra waterpark with six slides.
- Fairway 66 Mini Golf inspired by Route 66.
- Treehouse Adventure Trail and The Vault Retrocade.

Dining Innovations:
- Uku Lei Lei (Hawaiian + Asian fusion).
- Fetaccine (Greek + Italian flavors).
- Emeril’s Coastal Seafood (by Chef Emeril Lagasse).

Entertainment:
Inspired by the golden era of show business, with more details to come.

Excel Class Legacy:
Carnival Tropicale is the fifth and final ship in this successful series.

This ship is designed to be a Texas-sized celebration at sea, blending family fun, innovative dining, and vibrant entertainment.