GALVESTON, Texas — A brand-new cruise option is headed to the Texas coast. Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the Carnival Sunshine will homeport in Galveston beginning in November 2027, marking the ship’s first time sailing regularly from the island.

According to Carnival, the move is part of an updated deployment plan for 2027–2028 and brings more capacity to Galveston at a time when demand for cruising from Texas continues to grow. Carnival Sunshine carries about 3,000 guests, adding space for thousands more travelers every week heading to the Caribbean from Galveston.

“We’re excited to introduce Carnival Sunshine to Galveston for the first time,” Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said. “This move allows us to serve more guests in Galveston where we continue to see s

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