Carnival Cruise Line

Everything about Carnival Tropicale

Carnival Tropicale, Carnival's fifth Excel-class ship, is set to debut from Galveston in April 2028.

What makes it different

Fifth and final Excel-class ship, named for the original 1982 Tropicale, built at MEYER WERFT.

Guests wanting the newest Excel-class features sailing from Texas.

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