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MSC Cruises builds Galveston presence with year-round Seascape sailings

The 5,877-guest ship operates weekly cruises from Terminal 16 as Galveston reports continued passenger growth.

Disney Believe will debut in December 2027, while three smaller vessels are scheduled to join the expanding fleet between 2029 and 2030.

Eligible customers can receive a statement credit after meeting a $750 spending threshold by the end of 2026.

The temporary fleetwide measure was scheduled to remain in effect through October 31 following a reported Ebola case in Nairobi.