• Four-Ship Homeport: Carnival will continue to homeport four ships in Galveston for the 2027/28 season, reinforcing its position as the port’s largest cruise operator.
• Two New Ships for Galveston: The Carnival Horizon and Carnival Spirit will be deployed from Galveston for the first time.
• Expanded Itinerary Variety: The new schedule includes a wider range of cruise lengths and destinations, including Panama Canal Journeys and visits to Celebration Key.
• Four Different Ship Classes: The deployment will feature four different classes of ships, offering guests more choices in amenities and onboard experiences.

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing even more fun to the Lone Star State with an exciting new deployment plan for the 2027/28 season. In a wonderful showcase of its commitment to Texas, the cruise line will maintain its popular four-ship presence in Galveston, introducing two fantastic ships to the homeport for the first time: the Carnival Horizon and the Carnival Spirit.

This expanded lineup offers an incredible variety of choices for travelers, from quick four-day getaways to extended, adventure-filled Carnival Journeys cruises. The deployment is thoughtfully designed to provide more capacity and a greater range of itineraries than ever before. Guests can look forward to sailing on four distinct classes of ships, each with its own unique amenities, ensuring there is a perfect cruise for every style and preference.

Highlights of the new schedule include an expanded seven-day program on the Carnival Breeze and voyages on the flagship Carnival Jubilee that will feature a stop at Carnival’s brand-new private destination, Celebration Key. The Carnival Spirit will also offer unique Panama Canal transits. This is a fantastic development for Galveston and a wonderful new chapter for fun-filled cruise vacations from Texas.