Carnival Cruises News
Jamaica prepares for return of cruise sector
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said the arrival of Carnival Glory at Montego Bay Cruise Port would allow the island to “cross a major threshold in its tourism recovery”.
Carnival Jubilee to sail from Texas in 2023
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that its third Excel-class ship – to be named Carnival Jubilee – will be delivered in 2023 and based in Galveston, Texas.
Half of Carnival Cruise Line fleet now at sea
With Carnival Dream and Carnival Glory resuming guest operations, Carnival Cruise Line now has 11 ships sailing again. The figure represents half of company’s United States-based fleet.
Carnival confirms restart dates for 15 ships
Carnival has confirmed plans for further ship restarts from November onward. The line currently has eight of its ships in guest operations, with more restarting in September and October.
Cruise sector returns to Puerto Rico
As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s return to guest operations, Mardi Gras has docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The arrival marks the new ship’s first port of call on its maiden voyage.
Carnival confirms return for seven further ships
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed three more ships will resume guest operations in September. Another four will return in October, bringing the total number of ships to 15.
Carnival to have 42 ships at sea by November
A total of eight brands are resuming operations using a gradual, phased-in approach, with sailings announced on 42 ships to date through the end of fiscal year 2021.
Carnival confirm plans for vaccinated departures next month
Carnival Cruise Line has finalised plans to return to guest operations from Port of Galveston on July 3rd with Carnival Vista. This will be followed by the return of Carnival Breeze on July 15th.
Carnival eyes possible July return in United States
The line said it anticipates beginning able to operate sailings on three ships from Florida and Texas, including Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze from Galveston, and Carnival Horizon from Miami.
Carnival calls for cruise reopening in United States
Carnival Cruise Line has joined members of the Federal Maritime Commission, Galveston city and port officials at the Port of Galveston to highlight the economic impact of cruising in Texas.
Carnival Corporation delays return of North America lines
A number of cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, including Seabourn and Holland America Line, have revealed a new wave of cancellations in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Carnival Cruise Line announces new wave of cancellations
In addition to the blanket suspension of operations until April, Carnival has confirmed Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Valor will not now return from dry dock until November this year.