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Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Tropicale, its newest Excel Class ship arriving in 2028.
Currently under construction at Meyer Werft's shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, Carnival Tropicale will sail from Galveston beginning April 15, 2028, offering four-, five-, six- and eight-day cruises. Destinations include Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Isla Tropicale and Puerta Maya, as well as popular Caribbean ports like Progreso and Nassau.
"Today marks an exciting day for Carnival Tropicale as guests can now begin planning their vacations aboard this incredible new ship," said Ben Clement, EVP of maritime and new builds at Carnival Cruise Line. "From innovative attractions and dining to unforgettable destinations throughout the Caribbean, The Bahamas and Mexico, Carnival Tropicale will bring an exciting new vacation option to Texas when she debuts in 2028."
With bookings now open for the cruise line's fifth and final Excel Class vessel, Carnival Cruise Line and Meyer Werft hosted a western-themed celebration to honor the ship's future homeport and Carnival's connection to Texas. Executives from both Carnival and Meyer Werft wore custom cowboy hard hats and western attire while the shipyard team enjoyed Texas-style barbecue.
"I am delighted to experience my first construction celebration as the new CEO of Meyer Werft," said André Walter, who has served as CEO of Meyer Werft GmbH since July 1, 2026. "Carnival Tropicale is already the fifth Excel-class ship for Carnival Cruise Line, a successful and highly popular series that reflects our long-standing partnership with Carnival."
Carnival Tropicale will introduce a range of new features. One of the highlights is Sunsation Point, a multi-deck family fun zone. The main attraction of this area will be Carnival WaterWorks Ultra, a water park with six waterslides, including SunSoaker, Turning Tides and Racing Currents, along with splash areas for kids.
The ship will also offer various outdoor and indoor activities, including a redesigned Fairway 66 Mini Golf course inspired by Route 66, sports courts, the Treehouse Adventure Trail and new arcade spaces, such as The Vault Retrocade.
When it comes to dining, guests will be able to enjoy flavors from around the world, including Uku Lei Lei, serving Hawaiian-inspired cuisine with Asian influences; Fetaccine, blending Greek and Italian flavors; and Emeril's Coastal Seafood, inspired by America's coastlines and developed in partnership with Carnival's Chief Culinary Officer, Chef Emeril Lagasse.
