Carnival shuffles cruise ships in Galveston

Carnival Cruise Lines is replacing two of its ships ported in Galveston in 2016, including with one that's newer and bigger than its predecessor, Galveston Port Director Michael Mierzwa said.

Carnival announced Monday that the Triumph would be moving from Galveston to New Orleans.

The Triumph is six years older than its replacement, Liberty, which holds a total guest capacity of 2,974 passengers -- or over 200 more passengers -- than the Triumph, according to the cruise line.

Two years ago, the Triumph was disabled by an engine fire that stranded thousands of passengers onboard for days in the Gulf of Mexico before it was towed into port in Mobile, Ala. The ship underwent a total renovation, including new systems to improve operating reliability, detect fires and provide emergency backup power, as well as new restaurants and bars.

The Magic, now based in Galveston, will be replaced by its sister ship, Breeze, both launched in 2011 and with room for 3,690 passengers. Carnival has not announced a new port for the Magic.