BIG Changes for Galveston Cruisers! Carnival, Royal Caribbean & MSC
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By bringing in the Sunshine, they're gaining close to a thousand extra passenger capacity. So, that's a good thing for Carnival.
If you get this ship and the icon in port the same day, good luck finding a parking spot. Make your reservations early.
They're increasing the number of ships, which increases the number of people, which means parking is going to be at a premium, and the traffic is going to kind of suck.
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Welcome to Texas Cruise News for November 2025! This edition covers exciting updates for those planning Galveston cruises, including Carnival Cruise Lines' adjusted plans and a significant Royal Caribbean cruise announcement. We also discuss the debut of MSC cruises in Galveston, making it easier for Texas travel enthusiasts to enjoy cruising. Stay informed with the latest cruise news today! Carnival Sunshine to join the Galveston fleet in the end of 2027. Originally the Carnival Spirit was to arrive in 2027, but in order to increase capacity, the decision was made to use the Sunshine instead. After repositioning from Norfolk, Virginia, the ship will be doing both Western and Southern Caribbean cruises. HUGE announcement coming from Royal Caribbean! One of the largest cruise ships in the world will be making her Texas debut in 2027. Icon of the Seas will be doing 6-8 night itineraries with the 8-day including a stop at Perfect Day at Coco Cay. This is a new treat for Galveston cruisers, as we don't normally get to stop at private islands. Last, we have MSC Cruises making its debut out of the newest cruise terminal (16). The MSC Seascape will be cruising year round from Glaveston, doing 7-day itineraries to the Western Caribbean. European style with a Texas flare. Would you like to try MSC? Be sure to leave us a comment. Galveston is fast becoming one of the busiest cruise ports in the U.S. Six cruise lines and numerous ships to choose from. Which would you like to try next. Don't forget, Norwegian Viva makes its Texas debut in December. So many cruises, so little time. Socials- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090521161361 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aub_and_steve/ Music- Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/2x7wf6 Merchandise Store- SPRING Clothing https://my-store-f7b4f8.creator-spring.com