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   Brand new ship to sail from Galveston Nov. 2011!

Galveston has been tabbed by Carnival Cruise Line to get their biggest & newest cruise ship, the Carnival Magic (130,000 tons, seen in above rendering), offering 7-night Caribbean Cruises every Sunday from Galveston beginning November 20, 2011. Replacing the Carnival Conquest, the Carnival Magic will be the Port of Galveston's largest year-round Ship. 

 

Additionally, the Carnival Ecstasy will be replaced by the newer, larger Carnival Triumph, offering 4 & 5 night Mexican Caribbean Cruises from Galveston.

 

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All prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Government taxes and fees are additional. The staterooms available at these prices are limited. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are in U.S. dollars. Certain restrictions apply.

 

Texas Resident Specials

 

Senior Rates

Senior Rates are applicable for all passengers of any age in the stateroom as long as one person is age 55 or older.

 

Pack & Go Rates

Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure confirmed accommodations. Stateroom number assigned by Carnival Cruise rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without prior notice. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Offer is not combinable with any other discounted or promotional offer. No name changes allowed. Guarantees only. Offer is applicable to categories Interior/Ocean View/Balcony only. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. Request fare code PUB. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas & Panama. 

Ship
Port
Dur
Sail Date
Itinerary
Interior
Ocean View
Balcony
Carnival Ecstasy
GAL
5
10/02/10
Western Caribbean
$259
$289
N/A
Carnival Inspiration
TPA
5
9/06/10
G Cayman/Cozumel
$279
$309
N/A
Carnival Triumph
MSY
5
8/28/10
Western Caribbean
$299
$349
$479
Carnival Freedom
FLL
6
10/31/10
Western Caribbean
$329
$399
$529
Carnival Freedom
FLL
6
11/14/10
Western Caribbean
$329
$399
$549
Carnival Conquest
GAL
7
11/21/10
Western Caribbean
$589
$709
$829
Carnival Dream
MCO
7
8/14/10
Eastern Caribbean
N/A
N/A
$859
Carnival Dream
MCO
7
9/11/10
Eastern Caribbean
N/A
N/A
$699
Carnival Dream
MCO
7
9/18/10
Exotic W Caribbean
N/A
N/A
$699
Carnival Glory
MIA
7
11/21/10
Exotic E Caribbean
$429
$519
$679
Carnival Victory
SJU
7
8/22/10
Southern Caribbean
N/A
N/A
$699
Carnival Miracle
NYC
8
9/28/10
Caribbean
N/A
$649
$729

 

Early Saver Specials

A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking for all guests to secure confirmed accommodations. Full names are required for each guest.  Cruise rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without prior notice. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Fares are backed by a unique price protection policy.  Offer is valid for new bookings only and is not combinable with any other discounted or promotional offer. Available on sailings 3 months prior to sail date for short cruises (5 days or less) and available on sailings 5 months prior to sail date for long cruises (6 days or longer). Savings are based on Fun Select rates and vary by sailings. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. No name changes are allowed. A $50 service fee may be assessed per person for ship and/or sail date changes made prior to the final payment due date. Cancellation penalties apply. Request Early Saver.

SHIP
PORT
DUR
SAILDATE
ITINERARY
INTERIOR
OCEANVIEW
BALCONY
Carnival Imagination
MIA
3
02/04/11
Nassau
$199
$229
N/A
Carnival Paradise
LAX
3
02/25/11
Ensenada
$269
$299
N/A
Carnival Elation
MOB
4
02/03/11
Western Caribbean
$249
$289
N/A
Carnival Fascination
JAX
4
02/10/11
Freeport & Nassau
$219
$249
$449
Carnival Inspiration
TPA
4
03/03/11
Western Caribbean
$299
$359
N/A
Carnival Destiny
MIA
5
01/24/11
Eastern Caribbean
$249
$319
$419
Carnival Ecstasy
GAL
5
01/31/11
Western Caribbean
$299
$319
$529
Carnival Fantasy
CHS
5
02/07/11
Freeport & Nassau
$299
$339
N/A
Carnival Spirit
SDG
5
01/23/11
Baja Mexico
$329
$379
$449
Carnival Freedom
FLL
6
01/23/11
Western Caribbean
$349
$419
$559
Carnival Conquest
GAL
7
01/23/11
Western Caribbean
$399
$469
$629
Carnival Dream
MCO
7
01/15/11
Eastern Caribbean
$489
$619
$779
Carnival Legend
TPA
7
03/06/11
Exotic W Caribbean
$469
$579
$699
Carnival Liberty
MIA
7
03/26/11
Western Caribbean
$469
$589
$719
Carnival Pride
BWI
7
02/27/11
Pt Can & Bahamas
$479
$559
$619
Carnival Valor
MIA
7
02/20/11
Exotic W Caribbean
$429
$499
$659
Carnival Freedom
FLL
8
03/26/11
Eastern Caribbean
$599
$799
$1029
Carnival Miracle
FLL
8
01/30/11
Exotic S Caribbean
$529
$629
$899
Carnival Spirit
SDG
9
02/25/11
Mexican Riviera
$549
$669
$859

Additional ships & sail dates are available

 

 

 

Carnival Videos

See what a Carnival cruise is like, onboard activities and dining, and videos on the Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy sailing from Galveston.

 

Carnival itineraries, sailing dates, fares, and deck plans

Carnival Conquest review

Carnival Glory review

 

 

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New 130,000-Ton Carnival Magic to Operate Seven-Day Caribbean Cruises From Galveston Beginning November 2011, to Be Port's Largest Year-Round Ship  
 

Carnival Conquest, Carnival Ecstasy to Sail Year -Round From New Orleans, Returning the Line's Capacity to Pre-Katrina Levels

MIAMI, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, will operate seven-day Caribbean cruises from Galveston beginning Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the largest cruise ship based at the port year-round.  Additionally, the 2,758-passenger Carnival Triumph will reposition from New Orleans to Galveston to operate year-round four- and five-day Caribbean cruises from that port beginning Oct. 6, 2011.

Homeporting the Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph in Galveston represents the largest-ever capacity commitment by a cruise line to Texas.  With these deployments, Carnival expects to carry more than 450,000 guests annually from Galveston – a 28 percent increase over the current year.

In turn, the 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest and 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy, both of which are currently based in Galveston, will reposition to New Orleans to operate year-round departures from that port, returning the line to pre-Katrina capacity levels there.  With Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy, the line is expected to carry nearly 340,000 passengers annually from New Orleans – the most of any cruise operator.

"Deploying the new Carnival Magic to Galveston and increasing capacity on our popular short cruise program with the Carnival Triumph is a clear indication of the tremendous appeal and growth of this key homeport, which consistently earns high marks from our guests," said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO. "At the same time, we are very pleased to return to pre-Katrina capacity levels in New Orleans with the Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy – a wonderfully positive indicator of the city's continued growth and recovery," he added.

Carnival Magic, Carnival Triumph from Galveston

Carnival Magic, which is slated to debut in Europe in May 2011 with a host of innovative facilities and features, will offer two different week-long itineraries from Galveston, including seven-day western Caribbean voyages to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, and week-long eastern Caribbean cruises to Nassau, Freeport, and Key West.

Carnival Magic will offer many exciting amenities including a spectacular water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat, a wrap-around promenade with whirlpools that extend out over the ship's sides, and expansive spa and children's facilities.  Also featured will be a variety of stateroom choices, including deluxe ocean view  accommodations with two bathrooms, some of which feature five berths and hold particular appeal for families; cove balcony cabins located closer to the water line; and spa staterooms that provide special access and benefits.  A number of new innovations are scheduled to be announced in the near future.

Prior to launching year-round Caribbean service from Galveston, Carnival Magic will operate a series of seven-, nine- and 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona May 1 to Oct. 16, 2011; followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to Galveston departing Oct. 28, 2011.

Also being deployed to Galveston is the Carnival Triumph which will operate year-round four- and five-day western Caribbean cruises beginning Oct. 6, 2011, becoming the newest and largest ship to operate a year-round short cruise program from that port.  Four-day cruises depart Thursdays to Cozumel, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays and visit Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico.  Carnival Triumph offers many guest-pleasing features and amenities, including nearly 500 balcony staterooms which are very popular among consumers and typically not available on short cruises.  

Expanded Capacity from New Orleans

Carnival Conquest will reposition to New Orleans for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises beginning Nov. 13, 2011.  The ship will offer three different week-long Caribbean options from New Orleans: a new western Caribbean program featuring Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, an eastern Caribbean itinerary to Key West, Freeport and Nassau, and exotic western Caribbean cruises to Belize, Roatan and Cozumel.  

Carnival Ecstasy will operate year-round four- and five-day western Caribbean voyages from New Orleans beginning Sept. 22, 2011. The ship underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation last year that added an expansive water park, tropical-style main pool area, adults-only retreat and 98 balconies to existing staterooms.  On the Carnival Ecstasy's new itinerary, four-day cruises departing Thursdays visit Cozumel, while five-day cruises departing Mondays and Saturdays call at Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico.

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