Carnival Tropicale Bookings Could Open NEXT WEEK (2026)
Carnival's newest Excel-class ship, the Tropicale, debuts Spring 2028 — and bookings could open as early as next week based on Carnival's pattern from last year. CARNIVAL TROPICALE DETAILS: - Excel-class ship, 5th and likely final in the Excel class - Guest capacity: 6,400 (double occupancy) - 49 cabin categories - Under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany - Sister ship to Carnival Festivale (launching May 2027) - Maiden voyage will be a transatlantic crossing (departure port TBA) - Named after Carnival's first-ever newbuild (original Tropicale, 1982) THE BOOKING PREDICTION: - Last year, Carnival opened Festivale bookings in mid-August 2025 - That was roughly 21 months before Festivale's May 2027 launch - If Carnival follows the same timeline for Tropicale, bookings could open as early as next week - No official date announced yet — this is a prediction based on Carnival's past pattern WHAT'S NEXT: - With Excel-class wrapping up, Carnival's new Ace-class ships are moving into production phase - Three Ace-class ships planned for 2029, 2031, and 2033 (each with 6,160 lower berths) - Carnival Destiny (even larger) also in the pipeline Sources: Cruise Industry News, Carnival Newsroom, Cruise Critic, CruiseMapper, Travel Agent Central, Travel Market Report T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY: Comment sub'd to enter. Every 100 subscribers I'll pick one random subscriber to win a free Lido Burrito T-shirt - then again at 200, 300, and beyond. US only. Must be subscribed to win. Winner contacted via YouTube and announced on the channel. Affiliate links: Shore excursions: https://www.viator.com/searchResults?text=cruise+shore+excursions&pid=P00308799&medium=link&campaign=lidoburrito Travel insurance: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26558778&utm_source=26558778&utm_medium=Ambassador