# Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Tropicale development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carnival-cruise-line-carnival-tropicale-development > Updated: 2026-09-13T09:40:54.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Carnival Cruise Line has commenced construction and opened reservations for its newest vessel, the Carnival Tropicale. The ship is the fifth and final addition to the company’s Excel class and is scheduled to debut in Galveston, Texas, in April 2028. Construction began at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, marked by a ‘steel cutting’ ceremony. The vessel will be approximately 344 meters long, powered by liquefied natural gas, and designed to accommodate over 6,000 guests. Its design is intended to draw inspiration from tropical scenery and the ‘golden era of Las Vegas show business.’ Planned itineraries for the ship include four- to eight-day cruises visiting the Bahamas, Mexico, Honduras, and the Caribbean. Specific destinations include Cozumel, Progreso, Nassau, and Roatan, as well as Carnival’s private islands, Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay. Onboard amenities will include the Carnival WaterWorks Ultra water park, Sunsation Point, and the Grand Central Atrium. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Carnival Cruise Line opens bookings for new Carnival Tropicale ship Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for the Carnival Tropicale, an Excel-class ship set to sail from Galveston in 2028 to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Bahamas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carnival-cruise-line-opens-bookings-for-new-carnival-tropicale-ship-1 ### 2026-09-10: Carnival Cruise Line opens bookings for new Carnival Tropicale ship Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for the Carnival Tropicale, its final Excel-class ship, set to debut in Galveston, Texas, in April 2028 following the start of construction in Germany. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carnival-cruise-line-opens-bookings-for-new-carnival-tropicale-ship --- Cite as: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Tropicale development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/carnival-cruise-line-carnival-tropicale-development