Carnival Tropicale Ship Facts
Class: Excel Class (fifth and final ship)
Entered Service: Planned for April 2028
Gross Tonnage: Approximately 180,000 GT (shipyard estimate)
Guests: Approximately 6,400 (shipyard capacity figure)
Length: Approximately 344 m
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Homeport: Galveston, Texas
Zones: Six
Signature Features: Fairway 66 Mini Golf, The Vault Retrocade and the Star of Texas on the bow
Itinerary Style: Carnival Tropicale’s planned cruises visit destinations in Mexico, the Western Caribbean and The Bahamas.
sponsored links
Onboard Experience
Accommodation
Havana Cabanas add a larger private outdoor space to the cabin, with access to the exclusive Havana pool area for eligible guests. Cloud 9 Spa staterooms take a different approach, adding spa bathrobes and slippers alongside onboard thermal-suite access. That makes the choice more about how you intend to spend time off the main decks than about one standard room layout. Havana accommodations are for guests aged 12 and older.Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Browse more Carnival ships below and select a name for full details.
Mardi Gras
Carnival Adventure
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Dream
Carnival Elation
Carnival Festivale
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Glory
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Legend
Carnival Liberty
Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Magic
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Panorama
Carnival Paradise
Carnival Pride
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Spirit
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Valor
Carnival Vista
Carnival Venezia
sponsored links
sponsored links
Carnival Tropicale FAQ
1 Can we see the ocean from Grand Central?
Yes. The atrium has floor-to-ceiling windows, alongside large LED screens and a ceiling of color-changing lights.
2 What can we eat in Summer Landing?
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse serves barbecue in this zone, with Parched Pig craft beers brewed nearby.
3 What kind of games will Carnival Tropicale have in The Vault Retrocade?
Carnival describes a mix of classic arcade favorites and newer games. A full game list has not yet been published.
4 Can we play pickleball on the ship?
Yes. Carnival lists pickleball and basketball as activities on the sports court. Check the daily program for court availability.
5 What is the Treehouse Adventure Trail like?
It has netted pathways and obstacles for guests who want an active challenge on the upper decks. Follow posted participation and safety rules.
6 What does Emeril’s Coastal Seafood serve?
Its coastal menu draws on Gulf and New England seafood, with dishes such as oysters, Gulf shrimp and whole roasted fish. Menus may change.
7 Are there USB charging ports in the staterooms?
Yes. Carnival lists multiple USB charging ports among the stateroom design features, along with recessed reading lights and a lighted vanity mirror.
8 Is Fetaccine only an Italian restaurant?
No. Carnival Tropicale’s Fetaccine combines Italian and Greek dishes, including chicken parmesan and shrimp saganaki on Carnival’s preview menu.
9 Will the waterpark have evening hours?
Carnival has announced extended waterpark hours and special evening activities at Sunsation Point. The daily schedule will confirm what is open on a given night.
10 Is there a poolside bar on Lido?
Yes. RedFrog Tiki Bar spans two levels in the Lido zone, close to the poolside food venues.