Carnival Cruise Line revealed new sailing options for guests departing from the Texas port of Galveston and the Florida port of Jacksonville. The expanded cruise schedules, set to run through spring 2027, offer travelers more opportunities to explore destinations in Mexico, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
A highlight of the new cruises is the addition of a 16-day Carnival Journeys itinerary that will precede Carnival Miracle's 2026 deployment in Galveston. After the ship's 2026 Alaska season, it will reposition from Seattle to Galveston, sailing a 16-day cruise that features a transit of the Panama Canal as well as stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
From Galveston, Carnival Miracle will continue Carnival's four-ship deployment and offer a variety of Western Caribbean cruises in 2026 and 2027. The ship will sail both four-day itineraries to Cozumel and five-day options that include visits to Progreso, Yucatan. Carnival Miracle will also offer unique 10-day cruises that explore both Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations, with select sailings visiting Belize, Mahogany Bay and Montego Bay, as well as Costa Rica and Colon, Panama, plus Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk and Amber Cove.
Carnival Elation is set to continue an array of Bahamas cruise itineraries from Jacksonville, with four- and five-day cruises featuring stops at Carnival's new Celebration Key, as well as Nassau. Some itineraries also include a visit to Bimini, and the five-day options offer an additional call at Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Carnival Cruise Line. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
