Below are a few food pictures from the new Sea Day Brunch menu: 

           See the Carnival Cruise Director Schedule for 2026 & 2027 by cruise ship for the entire fleet. Carnival cruise directors are posted for Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and into early 2027 for some ships.

Last Updated:​ 7/12/2026

Carnival Adventure Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Grant Bowden: 6/1/2026 - 8/7/2026
Felipe Do Couto: 8/7/2026 - 11/30/2026
Ciara Crowley: 11/20/2026 - 2/10/2027

​Carnival Breeze Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Sinclair Hammerbach: 3/14/2026 - 7/13/2026
Adam Gilbert: 7/9/2026 - 9/12/2026
Mike D'Auria: 9/7/2026 - 1/11/2027

Carnival Celebration Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Joey Boyes: 7/12/2026 - 11/8/2026
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Carnival Conquest Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Filipe Mendes: 5/15/2026 - 7/17/2026
Filipe Mendes: 9/28/2026 - 11/27/2026

Carnival Dream Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​
Lawrence West: 4/18/2026 - 8/22/2026
Andy Mercer: 8/16/2026 - 11/14/2026

Carnival Encounter Cruise Director Schedule:
Kieran Wilson: 5/1/2026 - 7/11/2026
Franco Spies: 7/4/2026 - 11/7/2026
Kieran Wilson: 11/3/2026 - 1/17/2027
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Carnival Elation Cruise Director Schedule:​​
John Loney: 4/23/2026 - 9/10/2026
Ivan Estrada: 9/5/2026 - 1/9/2027

Carnival Firenze Cruise Director Schedule:
Amber Celen: 3/5/2026 - 7/6/2026
Sara Taskowski: 6/29/2026 - 8/28/2026
Gabe Coppolla: 12/28/2026 - 4/4/2027

Carnival Freedom Cruise Director Schedule:
Makayla Tolmie: 6/20/2026 - 7/18/2026
Leo Alexander: 7/18/2026 - 8/1/2026
Frankie Portera: 10/4/2026 - 11/7/2026
Sara Taskowski: 11/2/2026 - 3/4/2027

Carnival Glory Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Abbie Lockett: 5/8/2026 - 9/14/2026
Rainier Scholtz: 9/7/2026 - 11/2/2026
Abbie Lockett: 11/2/2026 - 1/4/2027

​Carnival Horizon Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Gabe Coppolla: 7/13/2026 - 9/20/2026
​Zach Paiement-Dockrill: 9/12/2026 - 1/16/2027
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Carnival Jubilee Cruise Director Schedule:
Rainier Scholtz: 5/2/2026 - 7/18/2026
Kyndall Fire: 7/18/2026 - 11/14/2026
Andy Mercer: 11/14/2026 - 1/17/2027
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Carnival Legend Cruise Director Schedule:
Simon London: 5/15/2026 - 11/16/2026
Frankie Portera: 11/12/2026 - 1/24/2027

Carnival Liberty Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Charne Marais: 7/8/2026 - 8/30/2026
Kiernan Wilson: 8/20/2026 - 10/25/2026
Lawrence West: 10/18/2026 - 2/21/2027
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Carnival Luminosa Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Louie Claire: 7/2/2026 - 10/23/2026

Carnival Magic Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Sophie Gideon: 7/5/2026 - 11/8/2026

​Mardi Gras Cruise Director Schedule:​
Marq Anthony: 7/13/2026 - 9/19/2026
Rainier Scholtz: 11/4/2026 - 1/16/2027
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​Carnival Miracle Cruise Director Schedule:​
Frankie Portera: 5/21/2026 - 7/23/2026
Gary Blair: 7/23/2026 - 11/23/2026
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Carnival Panorama Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Zach Paiement-Dockrill: 4/28/2026 - 7/18/2026
George Cross: 7/18/2026 - 11/15/2026
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Carnival Paradise Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Ciara Crowley: 6/14/2026 - 9/14/2026
Vanessa Fredrich: 9/10/2026 - 1/4/2027

Carnival Pride Cruise Director Schedule:​
Sam Thurgood: 5/10/2026 - 8/2/2026
Deon Williams: 7/26/2026 - 11/29/2026
Cryssi St Cyr: 11/22/2026 - 1/31/2027
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Carnival Radiance Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​​
Ivan Estrada: 5/1/2026 - 7/14/2026
Sofia Tosches: 7/9/2026 - 9/12/2026
Marq Anthony: 11/22/2026 - 4/1/2027
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Carnival Spirit Cruise Director Schedule:​​
James Love: 5/5/2026 - 9/8/2026
Jei Caro: 9/1/2026 - 11/8/2026
James Love: 11/8/2026 - 3/6/2027
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Carnival Splendor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Lizzie Clough: 4/2/2026 - 8/7/2026
Victor Pastrana: 7/31/2026 - 10/1/2026
Lizzie Clough: 10/1/2026 - 11/28/2026
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​Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​
Dean Pompey: 3/30/2026 - 7/20/2026
Cryssi St Cyr: 7/20/2026 - 10/3/2026
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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Alex Siegler: 6/28/2026 - 11/8/2026
Todd Evans: 10/31/2026 - 1/9/2027

Carnival Valor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Shylock Edwards III: 5/7/2026 - 9/14/2026
Sinclair Hammerbach: 9/10/2026 - 1/9/2027
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Carnival Venezia Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Robby Howell: 7/1/2026 - 10/6/2026
Tyler Meehan: 11/1/2026 - 3/14/2027
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​​​Carnival Vista Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Tyler Meehan: 4/26/2026 - 8/30/2026
Keegan Van Zyl: 8/22/2026 - 1/9/2027

Want To Find Your Cruise Director On Social Media?  I have started compiling a list of public Facebook or Instagram pages some of the cruise directors have to connect with guests. Click Here To View Cruise Director Social Media Pages

        Save money on Galveston Texas cruise parking by looking for discount codes, promo codes, and specials offered by parking lots. Galveston has cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, or Disney Cruise sailing from the port during 2026. This post will take a look at some of the different discount programs and coupon codes available to cruisers looking to park for a Galveston cruise. I will also share a few tips on getting the best deal and cheapest rate possible when booking parking for a Galveston based cruise ship. 

Last Updated: 7/4/2026

I have checked the websites of some of the parking lots near the Galveston Texas cruise terminals for discounts, coupon codes, loyalty programs, and other misc. cost savings that might be posted online. Please note, this list below does not include all parking lots or parking companies and there may be discounts available that I have not mentioned here. It is difficult to stay on top of all discounts, but I will periodically be checking and updating the below information. Not all parking lots serve each cruise line and discounts may not be available for every cruise. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots below and do not endorse any parking lots over another. 

What cruises leave from Galveston, Texas?
The Port of Galveston is home to Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Each of these cruise lines have a variety of ships and itineraries sailing from Galveston, whether seasonally or year-round. The exact parking options for each cruise line and ship can vary by date so it is best to research your cruise parking to get the best deal possible. 

Galveston Cruise Parking Lot Reviews:
I recommend taking a quick look at the reviews left online of any parking lot you are considering making a reservation through. However, make sure you are aware that there can be bias in the reviews (both positive and negative). 

Is there any free cruise parking for Galveston cruises?
Unfortunately, there is none that I am aware of. ​Some hotels offer packages that include parking. 

For more Galveston Cruise Tips please check out my Galveston Cruise Guide: Click Here To View

Have a great cruise from Galveston!

      Carnival Cruise ships with a Seaside Theater will show movies in the evening as part of Carnival's Dive In Movies program. The movies shown typically change each month. On your cruise if you are interested in Dive In Movies, check your FunTimes newsletter or the Carnival Hub App for movie offerings and the time the movie will be shown. Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change!

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July 2026 Carnival Dive In Movies List!
John Heald posted the movies for July 2026. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in July 2026 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App/FunTimes for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show.

• The Bride
• Solo Mio
• You, Me, & Tuscany
• Mercy
• Eternity
• Zootopia 2
• Wicked 2
• Now You See Me Now You Don't
• Roofman
• F1: The Movie
• Nobody 2
• Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
• The Blind Side
• ​August 2026 will be released in July 2026. Until then, please consider checking out my Carnival Cruise Food Guide (click here to view) or see who your cruise director is (click here to view). 
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What ships have Dive-In Movies? The ships that show Dive In Movies will have Carnival's Seaside Theaters. The following Carnival ships have Dive In Movies: Carnival Adventure, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Dream, Carnival Encounter, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. 

​Carnival Adventure Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Adventure is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 29, 2026 cruise. Additional Halloween sailings include October 8, 12, 16, 19, 27, & 31.

Carnival Breeze Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Breeze is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 1, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Breeze Halloween sailings include October 5, 10, 15, 19, 24, & 29.

Carnival Celebration Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Celebration is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Celebration Halloween sailings include October 4, 11, 18, & 25. 

Carnival Conquest Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Conquest is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 1, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Conquest Halloween sailings include October 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26, & 29​. 

Carnival Dream Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Dream is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 3, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Dream Halloween sailings include October 10, 17, & 31. 

Carnival Elation Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Elation is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 28, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Elation Halloween sailings include October 3, 8, 12, 17, 22, 26, & 31.

Carnival Encounter Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Encounter is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 3, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Encounter Halloween sailings include October 10, 13, 17, 25, & 31. 

Carnival Firenze Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Firenze is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 28, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Firenze Halloween sailings include October 2, 5, 9, 12, & 19. 

​Carnival Freedom Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Freedom is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 9, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Freedom Halloween sailings include October 17 & 30. 
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Carnival Glory Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Glory is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 28, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Glory Halloween sailings include 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, & 19. 

Carnival Horizon Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Horizon is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 4, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Horizon Halloween sailings include October 10, 18, & 24​. 

Carnival Jubilee Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Jubilee is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Jubilee Halloween sailings include October 3, 11, 17, 25, & 31​. 

​Carnival Legend Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Legend is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 2, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Legend Halloween sailings include October 11 & 23. 

​Carnival Liberty Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Liberty is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Liberty Halloween sailings include October 4, 11, 18, & 25. 

Carnival Luminosa Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Luminosa is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Luminosa Halloween sailings include October 9. 

Mardi Gras Halloween Cruises - The Mardi Gras is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 3, 2026 cruise. Additional Mardi Gras Halloween sailings include October 10, 17, 24, & 31. 

Carnival Miracle Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Miracle is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 26, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Miracle Halloween sailings include October 12, 22, & 26. 

​Carnival Panorama Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Panorama is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 4, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Panorama Halloween sailings include October 10, 18, & 24. 
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Carnival Paradise Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Paradise is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 28, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Paradise Halloween sailings include October 4, 8, 12, 18, 22, & 26. 

Carnival Pride Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Pride is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Pride Halloween sailings include October 4, 11, 18, & 25​. 

Carnival Radiance Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Radiance is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 3, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Radiance sailings include October 11, 25, & 29​. 

Carnival Spirit Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Spirit is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 8, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Spirit Halloween cruises include October 24, & 31. 

Carnival Splendor Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Splendor is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the October 1, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Spirit cruises include October 5, 9, & 12. 

Carnival Sunrise Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Sunrise is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 28, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Sunrise Halloween cruises include October 3, 8, 17, 22, 26, & 31​. 

Carnival Sunshine Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Sunshine is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Sunshine Halloween cruises include October 3, 11, 17, 25, & 31. 

Carnival Valor Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Valor is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 28, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Valor Halloween cruises include October 3, 8, 12, 17, 22, 26, & 31. 

Carnival Venezia Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Venezia is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 29, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Venezia Halloween cruises include October 10 & 18. 

Carnival Vista Halloween Cruises - The Carnival Vista is scheduled to be decorated for Halloween and have themed activities starting with the September 27, 2026 cruise. Additional Carnival Vista Halloween cruises include ​3, 11, 17, 25, & 31. 

Please keep in mind the information here is subject to change. The information was obtained from John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassaor, on a Facebook post in June 2026.​

Carnival Cruise Uku Lei Lei Menu:
Carnival Cruise Line's Uku Lei Lei dining venue's full menu is not yet published by Carnival. However, there are some hints available online regarding what the Uku Lei Lei menu will be offering. Carnival's website mentions featured dishes such as Mongolian beef short ribs and poke bowls. 

In some Instagram videos shared online from "The Next Course", Carnival shares a clip of a Uku Lei Lei menu. This includes dishes such as:
Starters

• Pu Pu Platter
• Chinese BBQ Pork
• Beef Skewers
• Coconut Shrimp
• Chicken Spring Roll
• Crab Rangoon

Entrees:

• Huli Huli Chicken
• Hawaiian BBQ Ribs
• Kalua Slow Roasted Pork
• Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich
• Crispy Hawaiian Fried Chicken
• Korean Sweet BBQ Steak
• Fully Loaded Fried Rice
• Miso-Glazed Cod
• Poke Bowl (Salmon or Tuna)
• Chicken Stir Fry in Black Bean Sauce

Dessert:

• Hula Hula Pie
• Guava Cake
• Hawaiian Dream

The full menu may include additional items, but this is what I could see from Carnival Cruise Line's Instagram. Additionally, the menu may change before the venue officially debuts.

Uku Lei Lei Pricing:
Carnival Cruise announced that Uku Lei Lei will be free to guests on their first visit. Each additional visit to Uku Lei Lei is expected to cost $8.00 per person. There may be some menu items that come at an extra charge regardless of whether you are eating at Uku Lei Lei for your first or subsequent visit, but this information is not yet known. 
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Ships & Location of Uku Lei Lei Onboard:
The Uku Lei Lei restaurant is currently scheduled to be on Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale. Both of these ships are Carnival's Excel class. 
On Carnival Festivale the deck plan for the ship shows Uku Lei Lei being located on Deck 8 close to the fwd elevators/stairwell. It is expected Uku Lei Lei on the Carnival Tropicale will be located in a similar location.

Does Carnival Cruise have a rollout schedule for Uku Lei Lei to be added onto other ships?
Currently, Uku Lei Lei is announced as being on Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale. It is not clear if Carnival will expand Uku Lei Lei to other ships. 

Check out Carnival Cruise Line's press release for more information by clicking here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's News website). 

Carnival Cruise Line recently announced Fettacine which will combine Italian and Greek dishes onboard. The Carnival Festivale will be the first Carnival ship to receive Fettacine onboard when the ship debuts in 2027. Carnival Tropicale is scheduled to receive Fettacine in 2028. This post will take a look at some known information regarding Carnival Cruise's Fettacine dining venue and will updated as new information becomes available. 

Carnival Cruise Fettacine Menu:
​Carnival Cruise Line's brand ambassador, John Heald, mentioned that Fettacine's full menu will be shared in the near future. Carnival's website mentions a few of the dishes that will be available on Fettacine's menu. Guests will be able to select from dishes such as shrimp saganaki, chicken parmesan, greek lamb chops, and cannolis. 

During Carnival Cruise Line's The Next Course tasting event they served guests Penne Ala Vodka that was mentioned as being a Fettacine dish. 

Fettacine Pricing:
Carnival Cruise announced that Fettacine will be free to guests on their first visit. Each additional visit to Fettacine is expected to cost $8.00 per person. There may be some menu items that come at an extra charge regardless of whether you are eating at Fettacine for your first or subsequent visit, but this information is not yet known. 

Ships & Location of Fettacine Onboard:
The Fettacine restaurant is currently scheduled to be on Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale. Both of these ships are Carnival's Excel class. 
On Carnival Festivale the deck plan for the ship shows Fettacine being located on Deck 8 close to Grand Central. It is expected Fettacine on the Carnival Tropicale will be located in a similar location.

Is Carnival Cruise's Fettacine dining venue different than Cucina Del Capitano?
Yes, Fettacine is a different dining concept than Cucina Del Capitano. 

Does Carnival Cruise have a rollout schedule for Fettacine to be added onto other ships?
Currently, Fettacine is announced as being on Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale. It is not clear if Carnival will expand Fettacine to other ships. 

Royal Caribbean Ship Deck Plans
The below deck plan links for each Royal Caribbean ship will take you to Royal Caribbean's website and away from RyG's Cruise Guide. Please keep in mind ship deck plans, maps, and amenities are subject to change at any time. 

Viewing Royal Caribbean Ship Deck Plans Onboard
While you are on your cruise you can view the deck plans and maps for your ship on Royal Caribbean's app. I recommend downloading the app in advance of your cruise so you don't forget. 

The elevator/stairwell areas onboard also can help you locate where you are onboard. Look for deck numbering on the walls and signage that should help you navigate the ship. 

If you are having difficulty finding something onboard your Royal Caribbean ship ask a crew member or stop by Guest Services. I hope you have a great next cruise!

The cruise industry is constantly building new cruise ships that will offer guests vacations in the future. This page is dedicated to sharing details on new and future cruise ships. As information is constantly being released and changing this page will always be a work in progress and information could change. Includes information on new Carnival Cruise ships, new Royal Caribbean ships, new Princess Cruises ships, new Norwegian Cruise Line ships, and soon to be more!

Last Updated: 6/14/2026

Carnival Cruise Line New Ships
As of June 2026, Carnival Cruise Line has 5 new cruise ships announced and upcoming. See below for details on new and future Carnival Cruise Line ships: 

Carnival Festivale
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
The Carnival Festivale is scheduled to be Carnival Cruise Line's 4th Excel class ship. Carnival Festivale is under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. 
Carnival Festivale Restaurants and Food Dining Guide
Carnival Festivale Renderings, Virtual Tours, and Deck Plans 

Carnival Tropicale
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2028
The Carnival Tropicale is scheduled to be Carnival Cruise Line's 5th Excel class ship. Carnival Tropicale's construction will take place at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. 
Carnival Tropicale To Sail From Galveston Texas

Carnival Cruise Project Ace Ship #1
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2029
The first of Carnival Cruise Line's Project Ace class cruise ships is scheduled to enter service in 2029. The ship's name and homeport have not yet been announced. The Project Ace class ships are anticipated to be 230,000+ gross tons and have over 3,000 guest staterooms. This ship is being built at Fincantieri and will be able to hold almost 8,000 guests at full capacity. 
The steel cutting for Project Ace Ship #1 is scheduled for July 2026.

Royal Caribbean New Ships
Hero of the Seas
​Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
Royal Caribbean's Hero of the Seas will be another Icon Class ship and is scheduled to debut in 2027. The Hero of the Seas will be powered by LNG. Construction of the Hero of the Seas is taking place at Meyer Turku in Finland. 
Link to Royal Caribbean Press Release

​5th Royal Caribbean Icon Class Ship
​Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2028
The Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland shows a 5th Royal Caribbean Icon Class ship is scheduled to debut in 2028. 

Norwegian Cruise Line New Ships
​Norwegian Luna
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2026
The Norwegian Luna is scheduled to enter service in 2026 and will be the first of Norwegian's Prima Plus class ships. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 156,300 and a guest double occupancy of 3,550. 

Norwegian Aura
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
The Norwegian Aura is scheduled to enter service in 2027 and is starting a new class of ships for Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 172,000 and a guest double occupancy of 3,840 guests. 

Disney Cruise Line New Ships
Disney New 2027 Ship
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
Disney Cruise Line is scheduled to debut a 4th Wish class ship in 2027. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 140,000. The ship is being built at Meyer Werft. The ship's name is not yet announced (as of 2/15/2026). 

MSC Cruise Line New Ships
MSC World Asia
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2026
The MSC World Asia is scheduled to enter service in 2026 and will be the third of MSC's World class ships. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 215,863 and passengers of 6,758. 

MSC World Atlantic
Year Scheduled to Enter Service: 2027
The MSC World Atlantic is scheduled to enter service in 2027 and will be the fourth of MSC's World class ships. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 215,863 and passengers of 6,758. 

Princess Cruise Line New Ships
Princess Voyager Class Ship #1
Year Scheduled to Enter Service: 2035
The first of the Princess Cruises Voyager Class ships is scheduled to debut in 2035. The ship will be built in Fincanteri's shipyard in Italy. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 183,000 gross tons and sail with approximately 4,700 guests onboard. c

Princess Voyager Class Ship #2
Year Scheduled to Enter Service: 2038
The second of the Princess Cruises Voyager Class ships is scheduled to debut in 2038. The ship will be built in Fincanteri's shipyard in Italy. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 183,000 gross tons and sail with approximately 4,700 guests onboard. 

Princess Voyager Class Ship #3
Year Scheduled to Enter Service: 2039
The third of the Princess Cruises Voyager Class ships is scheduled to debut in 2039. The ship will be built in Fincanteri's shipyard in Italy. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 183,000 gross tons and sail with approximately 4,700 guests onboard. 

I have plans to continue expanding this page. Please keep in mind that information is subject to change at any time. Verify the information with your cruise line for the latest. 

The Carnival Magic recently completed its 35 day drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. During this time out of service the Carnival Magic received some refreshed public areas and amenities. This post will discuss some of the work Carnival Cruise Line had done on the Carnival Magic during its 2026 drydock.

​1. Updated Casino Space
Carnival Magic's casino had updates made. Guests cruising on the Carnival Magic can use the casino on Deck 5 and there is also a non-smoking annex casino located on Deck 4. 

2. Updated Arcade
The Carnival Magic's arcade on Deck 4 received some updated arcade games. The arcade onboard costs extra to play.

3. New Mini Golf Course
The Carnival Magic has a mini golf course on Deck 12 as part of the ship's SportsSquare. During the drydock Carnival replaced the mini golf course with a completely refreshed set of mini golf holes and made some modifications to the area around the golf course. Mini golf is complimentary onboard and available during open hours.

4. Redesigned Lido Buffet
The Carnival Magic's Lido Marketplace (lido buffet) is located on Deck 10. During this dry-dock Carnival had some buffet lines converted to an island style format. This format usually streamlines and improves the flow of guests during busy open times. Additionally, Carnival did some work by adding carpet in certain places in the buffet.

5. Cloud 9 SPA and Fitness Center
Carnival used this drydock on the Carnival Magic to renovate some spaces in the Cloud 9 SPA. The Fitness Center onboard received new equipment. Carnival Magic's Cloud 9 SPA is located on Decks 12 and 14 (there is no Deck 13). 

6. Refreshed Gift Shop/Retail Area
The Carnival Magic has several retail and gift shop spaces located on Deck 5. Carnival announced that during the Carnival Magic's drydock that there were refreshments made to the gift shops and Effy Boutique. 

7. New Bow Crest
Carnival Magic is now the second ship in Carnival's fleet to receive a bow crest. The bow crest includes Carnival's funnel and words "From Sea to Shining Sea". Carnival is adding this on all ships (except for Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale). 

Every drydock typically brings work behind the scenes or changes that are not significant enough to mention to guests. This usually includes technical maintenance and inspections to the ship's systems. 

For more information on the Carnival Magic's 2026 drydock check out Carnival's press release by clicking here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's News website).