Tropical storm Bertha may pose problem for Gulf, but cruises will continue

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

GALVESTON, Texas — Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in Texas in a big way, announcing plans to bring one of its newest and largest ships to Galveston — further strengthening the port’s ...
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Carnival Cruise Line's Newest Ship to Homeport in Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line will homeport Carnival Tropicale in Galveston, Texas, following its delivery from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, in 2028. The ship, the line’s fifth Excel-class ...
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Carnival's massive Tropicale to set sail from Galveston starting in 2028

Carnival Cruise Line announced Friday that its brand-new ship, the Excel-class Tropicale, will begin sailing from Galveston in spring 2028. Boasting a capacity of about 6,600 passengers and crew, the ...
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Galveston leaders confident new cruise ship will bring economic boost to city

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Carnival Cruise Line's fifth Excel-class ship, the Carnival Tropicale, is scheduled to homeport in Galveston starting in 2028. "I think you know it. Texas people jump in ...

This major cruise line canceled 5 cruises: See the impacted sailing dates

Carnival cited planned maintenance as the reason for the cruise cancellations.