06/10/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2021 15:22
Carnival Cruise Line Confirms First Sailing For Mardi Gras; Announces More Ships Returning In August
MIAMI, June 10, 2021/PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today laid out plans for its next wave of the summer restart of guest operations, including the first cruise for Mardi Grasand the return of additional ships in August. Highlights of the plan include:
'We are very excited to finally welcome guests on Mardi Gras,' said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. 'With our desire to preserve summer vacations for our Mardi Gras guests, we are going to find a later date to formally christen her so that we can operate these pre-inaugural sailings just as soon as we can.'
Duffy also noted that Carnival intends to expand its initial restart from Florida, Texasand Washingtonto California, with the return of Carnival Panorama from Long Beachin late August. 'We are excited to resume our West Coast operations and intend to sail Carnival Panorama with vaccinated guests starting August 21. We are working with state and local officials to finalize the necessary plans,' Duffy said.
Carnival will continue to ramp up more ships and homeports in September and beyond, bringing hundreds of crew on board each week to be vaccinated, complete CDC-mandated quarantine and then begin work to prepare for guests and the return to guest operations.
'Our focus remains on the health and safety of our guests, crew and the communities we serve and visit,' said Duffy. 'We are taking a deliberate approach so we can execute with excellence and deliver a fun experience to our guests, who have been tremendously patient and supportive throughout this pause.'
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line