Carnival Adds More Galveston Cruises, Solar Eclipse Sailing

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its next wave of itineraries for the 2027/28 season, featuring Caribbean sailings from multiple U.S. homeports and expanded European voyages.

New Ship Deployment

The Carnival Miracle, featuring new features from its recent dry dock, is a large cruise ship docked at the port. Painted dark blue and white with red accents, it stands out against the clear blue sky above.

A new deployments is a special solar eclipse cruise departing July 29, 2027, aboard the Carnival Miracle.

Carnival Miracle will kick off its 2027 season from Galveston, Texas, on March 29 with Caribbean cruises ranging from four to 10 days.

The ship’s itineraries include destinations such as Cozumel, Montego Bay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. There will also be a 10-day Panama Canal cruise that includes stops in Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras.

Read: Carnival’s 2026-2027 Deployment Roundup

After the Caribbean season, Carnival Miracle will embark on a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Lisbon, Portugal, followed by a nine-day cruise through Northern Europe.

From May to September, the Spirit-class vessel will homeport in Dover, England, offering eight- to 12-day cruises to the British Isles, Scandinavia, Baltic, and Northern Europe regions.

On July 29, Carnival Miracle will sail a 11-day itinerary designed to allow guests to view the solar eclipse on August 2. Departing from Dover, this cruise includes stops in Guernsey, Lisbon, Leixoes, La Coruña, Le Havre, and Zeebrugge.

Carnival’s Fantasy-class Remains the Same

A large white cruise ship named "Carnival Elation" is sailing under a bridge, departing from the Florida Cruise Port. The ship, crowded with people, boasts various amenities including seating areas, pools, and water slides. The sky is clear and the surrounding water is calm.

In addition to Carnival Miracle’s deployments, Carnival Paradise will continue sailing from Tampa, Florida, providing four- to six-day Caribbean getaways.

Carnival Elation will maintain its operation from Jacksonville, Florida, with a mix of four- and five-day itineraries. Both Fantasy-class ships will visit popular ports like Nassau, Cozumel, and Key West, along with stops at Celebration Key, Isla Tropicale (Mahogany Bay), and Half Moon Cay.

These itineraries offer guests a variety of options for quick escapes and extended voyages to vibrant destinations. Pricing details and full sailing schedules are available through Carnival Cruise Line.