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Carnival Tropicale
Carnival Tropicale is a new Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Excel class, due to make her maiden voyage on April 15, 2028. She will measure 182,800 gross tons. She is set to sail Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
Carnival Tropicale is a new ship for Carnival Cruise Line. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for April 15, 2028. Every new ship on the way
About Carnival Tropicale
Carnival Tropicale is an upcoming Excel-class ship being built by Meyer Werft, the fifth and final ship of the class, listed at about 182,800 gross tons. Carnival says she will begin sailing from Galveston, Texas, on 15 April 2028, with four- to eight-day cruises to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Mexico. Announced features include the Sunsation Point top deck with WaterWorks Ultra and raft rides, and restaurants such as Fetaccine, Emeril's Coastal Seafood and Uku Lei Lei. Her name recalls Tropicale, Carnival's first purpose-built ship, which entered service in 1982.
Deck plans
Where she will sail
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Galveston, Texas.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Tropicale sails from Galveston, Texas. The airport is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.
- United Club (E)IAH Terminal E4.7 ★
- The Centurion LoungeIAH Terminal D4.6 ★
- United Polaris LoungeIAH Terminal E4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Tropicale?
Carnival Tropicale is being built for Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Excel class.
When does Carnival Tropicale enter service?
Carnival Tropicale is a new ship for Carnival Cruise Line. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for April 15, 2028.
How big is Carnival Tropicale?
Carnival Tropicale measures 182,800 gross tons.
Where does Carnival Tropicale sail?
Carnival Tropicale is set to sail Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port will be Galveston, Texas.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Tropicale?
Carnival Tropicale sails from Galveston, Texas. Fly into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), which has 12 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Tropicale?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Tropicale; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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