Carnival Cruise Line Opens Bookings for New Ship 'Carnival Tropicale'

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that bookings are now open for its new ship Carnival Tropicale - the final addition to the line's Excel class of ship.

As the newest ship sailing from Texas, from April 2028, Carnival Tropicale will proudly display the Star of Texas on her bow, honoring her connection to the Lone Star State. The ship will offer four-, five-, six- and eight-day cruises to connect guests to Carnival's exclusive Paradise Collection destinations, including 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."