09/11/2026
Hi! Itβs been a BUSY week over here with so many exciting cruise updates, especially for Texas!
Texas News: Carnival opened the new Tropicale for bookings and Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber was released for bookings.
My totally unofficial opinion:
π’ Best ship? Tropicale.
π΄ Best itineraries? Hands down, Beachcomber.
These are some of the most exciting Gulf Coast cruise options weβve had in over a decade! If I was traveling with adults, I would 100% book Beachcomber. All the live music sounds so fun, and there are a ton of complimentary fast-casual dining options too.
With kids? Can't miss the Carnival Waterwork. I've already got my family booked for the sister ship, the Festivale for a Port Canaveral sailing. That's my endorsement. You know I'm pretty Loyal to Royal with kids but we are trying out a 5-night sailing to Half Moon Caye, Celebration Key, and Nassau (skip).
Don't forget those new Disney Cruise Line dates opened this week, too!
Iβve also had meetings this week with Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, Hilton Resorts (my travel list got MUCH longer after that call π), Sandals & Beaches, and Margaritaville at Sea.
Then new Disney promotions dropped for 2027, Universal has a GREAT BOGO ticket offer, and there are just so many travel promotions happening right now.
Whatβs driving me crazy? π
Carnival loyalty offers are really good right now. Disney Cruise Line has some great last-minute rates on the Halloween on the High Seas sailings. And MSC has FANTASTIC rates.
If I lived driving distance from a Florida cruise port, I probably would have booked 2-3 short cruises this week. π
The prices are SO good right now for Fall 2026 and Early 2027. Even Early 2028.
If youβve been thinking about a cruise or vacation, message me this weekend and letβs check some rates!
Iβll be out of the office next week, but Iβm working this weekend before I head out! βοΈ