Carnival Cruise Line is bringing new ships and more cruise options to Galveston, Texas, for its 2027-2028 season. For the first time, Carnival Horizon and Carnival Spirit will be homeported in Galveston, joining the current ships Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee. This expanded lineup means more variety and capacity for travelers sailing from Texas.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said:
[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“Galveston is one of our most popular homeports, and this new deployment continues our commitment to our Texas guests and the community by adding more variety than ever,”
“The four ships that will sail from Galveston in 2027/28 are each of their own unique class. That means guests will have more choices as they personalize their future cruise vacations and choose the fun that’s right for them from Galveston.”[/perfectpullquote]
New Ships and Itineraries
Carnival Horizon, which can carry nearly 4,000 guests, will begin sailing from Galveston on May 19, 2027. It will offer a special eight-day Western Caribbean cruise before beginning a schedule of four- and five-day sailings to destinations like Cozumel and Progreso. The ship will have more than 70 departures between May 2027 and April 2028, and features a variety of dining options like JiJi’s Asian Kitchen and Fahrenheit 555, as well as family-friendly fun like the SkyRide and Carnival WaterWorks.
Carnival Spirit, which holds over 2,000 guests, will arrive in Galveston on October 11, 2027. It will offer a mix of four-, five-, and six-day Western Caribbean cruises. Following its Alaska season, the ship will sail a unique 16-day Panama Canal journey from Seattle to Galveston, giving guests the chance to experience a full Panama Canal transit. Once in Galveston, the ship will also offer 11 10-day cruises to the Caribbean and Panama. Onboard, guests can enjoy popular spots like Guy’s Burger Joint and Alchemy Bar.
Updates for Existing Ships
The Carnival Breeze will transition to a new seven-day schedule starting in May 2027, with both Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries that include stops at Celebration Key (Carnival’s new private destination). Special cruises include an eight-day Christmas sailing and two 14-day “Journeys” voyages.
The Carnival Jubilee, which proudly features the Texas Star on its bow, will continue to sail from Galveston with its popular six- and eight-day cruises. The six-day itineraries visit Cozumel and Isla Tropicale, while the eight-day cruises sail to the Bahamas, including Nassau and Celebration Key.
With these changes, Carnival will maintain its position as the largest cruise operator in Texas, with four unique ships sailing from Galveston throughout the 2027-2028 season.
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