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Carnival Cruise Line has resumed guest operations for Carnival Dream and Carnival Glory as of September 19, bringing the total to 11 ships operational, representing half of its U.S. fleet. This marks a significant milestone since the restart began on July 3. The line is operating from seven U.S. homeports, enhancing economic activity in key destinations. Notably, Carnival Glory is the first to sail from New Orleans, while Carnival Dream departs from Galveston. Additional ships are set to resume service through fall and early 2022.

Carnival Glory has set sail from New Orleans for a seven-day cruise, marking the first cruise from the city since March 2020. This voyage, featuring stops in Bimini, Freeport, and Nassau, celebrates Carnival's long-standing connection to New Orleans, where it has been operating for over 25 years. Carnival aims to carry 400,000 passengers annually from this port. Carnival Valor is expected to join Carnival Glory on Nov. 1, resuming short cruises to Mexico. The cruise line emphasizes its commitment to safety protocols exceeding CDC recommendations.

Carnival Corporation & plc has announced a conference call for analysts on September 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. (EDT), to discuss a business update. The call will also be available via their official websites.

Carnival Cruise Line has resumed operations as the first cruise line to set sail from the Port of Baltimore since the pandemic. The Carnival Pride embarked on a seven-day journey to the Bahamas, marking a significant milestone for both the cruise line and the local economy. During the celebratory event, Carnival's president highlighted the importance of returning to this key market. The cruise line plans to introduce Carnival Legend in November to replace Carnival Pride. Carnival operates numerous cruises from Baltimore, maintaining high operational health standards.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has launched a new initiative to make pre-board COVID-19 testing easier for its guests across its cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Starting September 13, 2021, vaccinated guests will need to present a negative test taken within two days prior to embarkation. The initiative provides access to testing at over 1,500 Quest Diagnostics locations in the U.S., streamlining the pre-cruise process.

Holland America Line is set to fully resume its cruise operations by spring 2022, with Noordam, Oosterdam, and Westerdam restarts. Noordam will cruise in Japan starting March 14, 2022; Oosterdam in the Mediterranean from May 1; and Westerdam will begin Alaska journeys on May 8. All ships will join existing vessels, concluding the fleet's return. Guests on canceled 2022 cruises can choose rebooking for 2023 or a full refund.

Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with the city of New Orleans and FEMA to use the Carnival Glory as emergency housing for first responders until Sept. 18. This decision leads to the cancellation of the cruise scheduled for Sept. 12, with operations resuming on Sept. 19. The ship arrived in New Orleans to support local infrastructure recovery and healthcare needs after Hurricane Ida. Carnival aims to assist the city while preparing for future guest operations, demonstrating commitment to community support during emergencies.

Holland America Line announces its 2022-23 Panama Canal itineraries featuring four ships, including Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Volendam, and Zuiderdam. Guests can enjoy full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, with voyages ranging from 14 to 23 days. Departures are set from multiple ports, including San Diego, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, and Vancouver. Prices for 'Have It All' packages begin at $2,469 per person. The cruise line has been recognized as a top choice for Panama Canal journeys by Cruise Critic's 2019 Cruisers' Choice Awards.