Carnival Tropicale™ – Tropical Vibes Meet Carnival Fun
The name Carnival Tropicale™ pays tribute to the legendary MS Tropicale while also marking the beginning of a whole new era. As the fifth and final Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale™ combines tropical flair with spectacular experiences, innovative dining and the unmistakable Carnival Fun. Starting in 2028, set sail from Galveston for a vacation filled with sunshine, action and unforgettable moments.
What can you look forward to on board? Plenty of highlights across six unique zones – first and foremost Sunsation Point, the new family experience area. Here, Carnival WaterWorks Ultra, Carnival’s largest and especially family-friendly water park, offers plenty of thrills with six exciting water slides and two splash areas. Add to that the family raft rides SunSoaker and Turning Tides, Racing Currents, Mini Racers and many more adventures.
Carnival Tropicale™ also sets new culinary standards. At Uku Lei Lei, Hawaiian specialties meet Asian influences, while Fetaccine combines Greek and Italian flavors. Emeril's Coastal Seafood brings fresh seafood and modern coastal cuisine on board. And of course, popular Carnival favorites such as Shaq's Big Chicken™, Guy's Burger Joint™, BlueIguana Cantina™ and Seafood Shack™ are also waiting to be discovered.
For relaxing moments, Summer Landing and Lido offer the perfect setting. Enjoy pools and hot tubs, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse, the RedFrog® Tiki Bar with its South Pacific flair, as well as Street Eats with international street food creations. At Grand Central, an impressive atrium awaits you with 14-meter-high LED screens and 1,400 color-changing lights, accompanied by live entertainment, bars, restaurants and popular venues such as Piano Bar 88™ and Punchliner Comedy Club™.
And this is just the beginning: Carnival Tropicale™ combines tropical ease, spectacular entertainment and plenty of Carnival Fun to create a vacation experience filled with new favorite moments from morning to night. More surprises and new entertainment offerings will be revealed leading up to the ship's launch in 2028.
Cabin overview
- 4A - Inside cabin
- 4N - Premium Interior
- 6A - Outside cabin
- FP - Familien Suite
Cabin overview
- 4B - Inside cabin
- 6B - Outside cabin
- 7C - Cove balcony cabin
- 4N - Premium Interior
- 4S - Spa-Inside cabin
- 4T - Spa-Inside cabin
- 7S - Spa Cove Balcony
- 6S - Spa Outside cabin
Cabin overview
- Deck 6
Cabin overview
- Deck 7
Cabin overview
- HG - Havana Extended Cabana
- HU - Havana Cabana Corner Suite
- HE - Havana Cabana Balcony cabin
- HA - Havana Inside cabin
- HS - Havana Suite
Cabin overview
- 8L - Forward-View Extended Balcony
- 4C - Inside cabin
- KS - Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- 4N - Premium Interior
- 8A - Balcony cabin
- 7X - Junior Balcony
- OS - Ocean Suite
- 8B - Balcony cabin
- 4D - Inside cabin
- 8J - Balcony cabin with extended balcony
- DS - Carnival Excel Suite
- 8M - Balcony cabin with extended balcony (stern)
- LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite
Cabin overview
- 8L - Forward-View Extended Balcony
- KS - Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- 4N - Premium Interior
- 4D - Inside cabin
- 8B - Balcony cabin
- 7X - Junior Balcony
- OS - Ocean Suite
- 8C - Balcony cabin
- 4E - Inside cabin
- 8J - Balcony cabin with extended balcony
- LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- 8M - Balcony cabin with extended balcony (stern)
Cabin overview
- 8L - Forward-View Extended Balcony
- 4O - Premium Interior
- KS - Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- 4E - Inside cabin
- 8C - Balcony cabin
- 7X - Junior Balcony
- OS - Ocean Suite
- 8D - Balcony cabin
- 4F - Inside cabin
- 8J - Balcony cabin with extended balcony
- DS - Carnival Excel Suite
- LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- 8M - Balcony cabin with extended balcony (stern)
Cabin overview
- 8L - Forward-View Extended Balcony
- 4F - Inside cabin
- KS - Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- 4O - Premium Interior
- 8D - Balcony cabin
- 7X - Junior Balcony
- OS - Ocean Suite
- 8E - Balcony cabin
- 4G - Inside cabin
- 8K - Balcony cabin with extended balcony
- DS - Carnival Excel Suite
- 8D - Balcony cabin
- LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- 8N - Balcony cabin with extended balcony (stern)
Cabin overview
- 8L - Forward-View Extended Balcony
- 4G - Inside cabin
- KS - Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- 4O - Premium Interior
- 8E - Balcony cabin
- 7Y - Junior Balcony
- OT - Ocean Suite
- 8F - Balcony cabin
- 4H - Inside cabin
- 8K - Balcony cabin with extended balcony
- LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- 8N - Balcony cabin with extended balcony (stern)
Cabin overview
- 8L - Forward-View Extended Balcony
- KS - Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- 4O - Premium Interior
- 4H - Inside cabin
- 8F - Balcony cabin
- 7Y - Junior Balcony
- OT - Ocean Suite
- 8G - Balcony Cabin
- 4I - Inside cabin
- 8K - Balcony cabin with extended balcony
- LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- 8N - Balcony cabin with extended balcony (stern)
Cabin overview
- 4I - Inside cabin
- 8G - Balcony Cabin
- 7Y - Junior Balcony
- OT - Ocean Suite
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- 8V - Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony
- SV - Carnival Excel Presidential Suite
- 4T - Spa-Inside cabin
- SS - Spa-Suite
- 8P - Spa-Balcony cabin
Cabin overview
- Deck 18
Cabin overview
- Deck 19
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Builder
MEYER WERFT, Papenburg
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Inaugural Cruise
2028
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Christener
no information available
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Tonnage
182.015
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Guest Cabins
2681
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Number of Crew
1735
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Length
344 m m
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Drydock-stay
no information available
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Number of Decks
no information available
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Pools
5 saltwater pools
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Whirlpools Spas
7 hot tubs
Discover our onboard activities
There is plenty of variety for the whole family aboard Carnival Tropicale. Whether you are looking for exciting water fun, sports activities or thrilling adventures – there is plenty to discover and experience on board.
Pools & SPA
- Carnival WaterWorks Ultra – large water park with six exciting water slides
- SunSoaker – family raft ride
- Turning Tides – family raft ride
- Racing Currents – two high-speed racing slides
- Two Splash Pads for even more water fun
- Fairway 66 Mini Golf
- Treehouse Adventure Trail – adventure area with various obstacles
- Sports courts for various activities
Other activities
- The Vault Retrocade – arcade area featuring classic and modern video games
- Sunsation Point – multi-level family entertainment area with a variety of activities and entertainment
- Evening entertainment and special events
Dining on the Carnival Tropicale
Enjoy a diverse selection of culinary experiences aboard Carnival Tropicale. From Hawaiian- and Asian-inspired dishes and Italian and Greek specialties to fresh seafood creations, there is something to suit every taste.
Included in the cruise fare
- Fetaccine – a combination of Greek and Italian flavors (USD 8 charge from the 2nd visit)
- Uku Lei Lei – Hawaiian-inspired cuisine with Asian influences (USD 8 charge from the 2nd visit)
- Big Chicken – popular chicken specialties
- Swirls – refreshing treats and sweet delights
- Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse – smoky barbecue specialties and grilled dishes
- BlueIguana Cantina – Mexican classics such as tacos and burritos
- Street Eats – a variety of street food creations from around the world
- Guy’s Burger Joint – freshly prepared burgers in Guy Fieri's style
Available for an additional charge
- Emeril’s Coastal Seafood – seafood specialties in collaboration with renowned chef Emeril Lagasse
- Bonsai Teppanyaki – an interactive Japanese teppanyaki experience with dishes prepared fresh at your table
- Bonsai Sushi – sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialties
- Seafood Shack – fish and seafood specialties inspired by New England seafood restaurants
More restaurants and culinary highlights will be announced at a later date.
Onboard entertainment
Enjoy a world of entertainment aboard Carnival Tropicale. The ship will offer new entertainment experiences and special venues inspired by the golden age of show business.
Look forward to a variety of entertainment options for different age groups and interests.
Further details about the individual entertainment offerings will be announced at a later date.
Passengers under 18 Carnival Tropicale
On board Carnival Tropicale, families and younger guests can look forward to plenty of fun and entertainment. A wide range of family-friendly activities ensures varied experiences and lots of entertainment throughout the cruise.
Families & Kids
A particular highlight is Sunsation Point, a multi-level family entertainment area offering a wide range of activities. These include:
- Carnival WaterWorks Ultra with six water slides
- Two Splash Pads for younger guests
- Treehouse Adventure Trail with various obstacles and adventure elements
- Sports activities for the whole family
- The Vault Retrocade with a variety of arcade games
- Other family-friendly activities and entertainment
Further details about the special programs for children and teens will be announced at a later date.
