Carnival Cruise Line Provides Update on Possible Restart Plan from Select U.S. Homeports, Notifies Guests of Cruise Cancellations

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Carnival Cruise Line has announced further cancellations of sailings as it prepares for a potential restart in July 2021. Selected ships from Florida and Texas are expected to resume, including Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze from Galveston, and Carnival Horizon from Miami. Cancellations affect all other ships until July 30, 2021, with options for full refunds or future cruise credits for affected guests. Discussions are ongoing with the CDC, and patience from guests is appreciated.

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• Plans to restart operations with selected ships in July 2021.
• Guests can cancel without penalty and receive full refunds or credits.

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• Ongoing uncertainty regarding the ability to operate cruises.
• All other ship sailings cancelled through July 30, 2021.

MIAMI, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today notified its guests and travel advisor partners of cancellations for additional sailings as it works toward plans for a possible July restart in the U.S. on select ships.

Carnival hopes to begin operating sailings on three ships from Florida and Texas, including Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze from Galveston, and Carnival Horizon from Miami.  Further, if Carnival can find a solution to allow cruise ships to visit Alaska, Carnival Miracle will assume some of Carnival Freedom's departures from Seattle. Given that there is still some uncertainty in our ability to operate these cruises, guests booked on those sailings who wish to make alternate summer vacation plans may cancel without penalty by May 31, 2021 and receive a full refund. 

The company is cancelling sailings on all other ships through July 30, 2021.  Guests whose cruises are cancelled are eligible for a future cruise credit (FCC) and onboard credit (OBC) or a full refund. 

"We continue to have constructive discussions with the CDC but still have many questions that remain unanswered.  We are working diligently to resume sailing in the U.S. and meet the CDC guidelines," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.  "We sincerely appreciate the continued patience and understanding of our guests and travel advisor partners and will share additional information as quickly as we can."

Separately, late last week Carnival notified its guests that Carnival Splendor's pause out of Sydney was extended another month, as it cancelled sailings from Aug. 19 to Sept. 17, 2021.

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SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line

FAQ

What is the current status of Carnival Cruise Line sailings?

Carnival has announced cancellations through July 30, 2021, but plans to restart select sailings in July.

What ships are expected to resume sailing in July 2021?

Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze, and Carnival Horizon are expected to resume sailings from Florida and Texas.

What options do guests have if their cruise is cancelled?

Guests can cancel without penalty by May 31, 2021, and receive either a full refund or future cruise credit.

When will Carnival Cruise Line provide more information about sailing plans?

Carnival is in discussions with the CDC and will share additional information as it becomes available.

What is the status of Carnival Splendor's sailings?

Carnival Splendor's pause out of Sydney has been extended, with cancellations from August 19 to September 17, 2021.