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Spirit-Class Carnival Cruise Ship to Homeport in Texas
SUMMARY: Carnival Cruise Line will homeport its fourth ship, the Carnival Legend, in Galveston starting in October 2025. The ship will offer 4- to 10-day Western Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises, and bookings opened on September 21, 2023. The addition of the Carnival Legend strengthens the port's cruise offerings and provides more variety for itineraries. Galveston is the fourth-busiest port in the US for cruise arrivals and already home to three other Carnival ships. When all four ships are operating from Galveston, they will have the capacity to accommodate nearly 16,000 guests.
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SUMMARY: Galveston, Texas, is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. Although weather in Galveston remains calm, local officials are increasing emergency preparedness in response to the storm's threat, which could bring strong winds and flooding. Galveston County's Office of Emergency Management has heightened its activation level and will have 24-hour staffing. Beachgoers continue to enjoy the weather but are advised to be cautious due to rip current warnings. Officials stress the importance of water safety, urging people to swim near lifeguards. The U.S. Coast Guard is also on standby to assist with the potential severe weather impacts.
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SUMMARY: Galveston Island Beach Patrol is preparing for increased crowds and strong surf due to Tropical Storm Beryl, which may bring dangerous rip currents and surf conditions. Following a busy July 4 holiday, lifeguards are advising beachgoers to be cautious of water conditions and heat over the upcoming weekend. With storm impacts still uncertain, preparations include potentially moving equipment if tides reach critical levels. Warnings such as red flags indicate unsafe swimming conditions, and lifeguards advise non-swimmers and children to stay out of the water. Additional safety measures and rip current information are available on the Beach Patrol's website.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard rescued two children and two adults from an overturned vessel off Galveston on July 4th. The incident was reported at 6:20 p.m. by Towboat U.S. and prompted an urgent marine broadcast. A Coast Guard Station Galveston Response Boat-Small was dispatched and found the family clinging to the capsized boat. The children were wearing life jackets, but the adults were not. The family was safely transferred to shore with no reported injuries. © 2024 KPRC Click2Houston.
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