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St. Thomas Cruise Harbor Dredging to Start in September 2026
Havensight can berth up to three large cruise ships, but Boschulte said the channel and turning basin lacked the depth for the largest vessels to enter safely.
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Carnival Revives Destiny Name for 2029 Ace Class Flagship
The original Carnival Destiny became Carnival Sunshine after a $155 million 2013 transformation, after debuting as the first passenger ship over 100,000 gross tons.
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Carnival Reveals Next Course Dining Plans for Upcoming Ships
Carnival introduced The Next Course at a New Orleans preview with Emeril Lagasse, whose Coastal Seafood venue will feature oysters, Gulf shrimp and whole roasted fish.
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Carnival Festivale Nears Exterior Completion at Meyer Werft
Carnival is using its Excel-class growth to deepen its Caribbean strategy, pairing larger ships with private-destination calls that keep more guests inside its own ecosystem.
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Carnival Tropicale to Homeport in Galveston From 2028
Carnival’s move underscores how quickly Galveston is evolving from a regional departure point into a heavyweight cruise hub as lines chase Texas demand.