Carnival Cruise Line Updates Guests On Itinerary Cancellations

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Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of select itineraries for early 2021, as part of its strategy to resume cruising. Notably, the inaugural voyage of the Mardi Gras is postponed to April 24, 2021. This ship will be the first LNG-powered vessel in the Americas and features BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea. The company has also canceled all remaining sailings from Miami, Port Canaveral, and Galveston through February 28, 2021. Carnival emphasizes a cautious approach to ensure the safety of guests and crew amidst ongoing health concerns.

Positive

• The Mardi Gras is set to be the first LNG-powered ship in the Americas.
• The Mardi Gras features innovative attractions like BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea.

Negative

• Cancellation of select itineraries may disappoint guests and affect bookings.
• Inaugural sailing of Mardi Gras postponed, indicating potential operational challenges.

MIAMI, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line is informing guests and travel agents that it has cancelled select itineraries for specific operations in 2021, as it implements its plans for the resumption of cruising in 2021, including cruise operations in February from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston and moving the inaugural sailing of Mardi Gras until April 24, 2021.

Mardi Gras will operate from Port Canaveral, and remains the most anticipated new ship to operate from North America in 2021.  It will be the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered ship in the Americas, and feature BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea.  Carnival will take delivery of the ship from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland later this month and eventually sail to the U.S. and meet the requirements of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). 

Carnival is also cancelling the remaining itineraries scheduled to operate from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston through Feb. 28.

"We apologize to our guests but we must continue to take a thoughtful, deliberate and measured approach as we map out our return to operations in 2021," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.  "Our commitment to the health and safety of our guests, crew and the communities we visit is at the forefront of our decisions and operations."

 

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SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line

FAQ

What changes have been made to Carnival Cruise Line's itineraries for 2021?

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled select itineraries and all sailings from Miami, Port Canaveral, and Galveston through February 28, 2021.

When is the new inaugural sailing date for the <i>Mardi Gras</i>?

The inaugural sailing of the Mardi Gras has been rescheduled to April 24, 2021.

What is special about the <i>Mardi Gras</i> cruise ship?

The Mardi Gras will be the first LNG-powered ship in the Americas and features BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea.

What measures is Carnival Cruise Line taking for health and safety?

Carnival Cruise Line is adopting a thoughtful and deliberate approach to ensure the health and safety of guests, crew, and communities during their operations.