Seattle – October 30, 2026 -- Redfin is turning famous American houses into listing-style web pages, complete with immersive tours, detailed photography and free in-person events, and the first event takes place at Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House on November 7.

Papenburg, Germany – September 15, 2026 -- Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Tropicale, the fifth and final ship in its Excel class, which will begin sailing from Galveston, Texas, on April 15, 2028.

The ship will carry the Star of Texas on its bow

Carnival Tropicale will offer four-, five-, six- and eight-day cruises from Galveston, connecting guests to destinations in Carnival's Paradise Collection, including Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Isla Tropicale and Puerta Maya, along with Caribbean ports like Progreso and Nassau.

Galveston – September 15, 2026 -- Margaritaville at Sea will launch its newest ship, Beachcomber, from Galveston, Texas, in October 2027, offering four- to seven-night cruises now open for booking.

Beachcomber offers the widest itinerary lineup from Galveston

The ship's routes include Aruba, Key West, Curaçao, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, Belize, Progreso, Roatán, Cozumel, Grand Bahama Island and Bimini. Veracruz, Mexico, will be a new addition to the Galveston cruise market.