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Quick briefs on announcements, ships, destinations, drama, and unusually good fares.

Sep 10, 2026Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Opens Bookings for Carnival Tropicale’s 2028 Galveston Debut

The fifth Excel-class ship will sail Caribbean itineraries ranging from four to eight days.

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Sep 10, 2026

Minnesota man dies after spinal injury aboard Sun Princess

Stephen Junker died Sept. 4 after receiving emergency treatment in Italy and being transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

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Sep 10, 2026Margaritaville at Sea

Margaritaville at Sea Plans First Texas Homeport in Galveston

Beachcomber is scheduled to begin four- to seven-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises in October 2027.

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Sep 10, 2026

South African cruise worker says two referrals secured shipboard jobs

A security officer reported that Carnival Cruise Line selected one candidate for a security role, while another referral obtained a galley attendant position.

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