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CARNIVAL EXTENDS SUSPENSION AND PUSHES BACK MARDI GRAS LAUNCH

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The launch of Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship Mardi Gras has been pushed back a month after the company further extended its suspension of sailings.

The vessel will now begin operating from Port Canaveral from 29 May – amended from 24 April.

Carnival has now cancelled all US departures through to 30 April and all Australian operations until 19 May.

The line has also has axed European itineraries for Carnival Legend which were due to begin in May and operate through to 31 October.

Booked guests and travel agents are being notified directly of the cancellations about taking a future cruise credit and onboard credit package or a full refund.

Carnival president Christine Duffy said: “Our guests and travel agent partners continue to express their loyalty to Carnival and their desire to get back on our ships as soon as they can, and we are heartened by the booking demand and activity we continue to see.

“We are certainly committed to welcoming them back as quickly as possible, but unfortunately we have determined it’s going to take a while longer, and the situation in Europe will also impact Mardi Gras’ departure to the U.S., and Carnival Legend’s itineraries in Europe.”

Meanwhile, Carnival Corporation’s Italian brand Costa has announced plans to resume operations on 13 March.

Costa said current Covid restrictions do not allow guests to “enjoy an adequate on-shore experience and the ability to fully explore the itinerary’s destinations”.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TAKES DELIVERY OF MARDI GRAS

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Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of its new ship Mardi Gras, which is due to enter service in April 2021.

The LNG powered ship will feature Bolt, which Carnival claims will be will the “rollercoaster at sea”.


Venues, restaurants and entertainment options will be dispersed throughout Mardi Gras’s six distinct zones.


The ship’s centrepiece will be its three-deck-high atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows and movable LED screens that open to reveal an ocean view.


It will be able to accommodate 5,200 guests and 2,000 crew, with guests able to choose from 11 categories of stateroom and suite.

Mardi Gras will depart Turku in Finland later this month before heading to North America.


It will initially operate seven-day Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, with its inaugural fixed for 24 April 2021.


“Notwithstanding the delays related to the pandemic, there is tremendous enthusiasm and pent-up demand for this ship,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy.


“Next we will work on the development of her sister ship, Carnival Celebration, which arrives in 2022 and has sold very well since inventory opened in October.”

Here Are All Of Carnival Cruise Line’s Homeports For 2021

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Carnival Legend

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Carnival Cruise Line has the most U.S. homeports of any cruise brand, plus a seasonal operation in Europe and year-round cruising in Australia.

Here’s a look at the company’s planned homeports for 2021:

Port Canaveral

Ships:

– Carnival Breeze (March to April);

– Carnival Elation (March to December);

– Carnival Liberty (March to December);

– Carnival Magic (November and December);

– Mardi Gras (April to December).

Miami

Ships:

– Carnival Conquest (March to December);

– Carnival Freedom (October to December);

– Carnival Horizon (March to December);

– Carnival Sunrise (March to December).

Jacksonville

Ships:

– Carnival Ecstasy (March to December).

Tampa

Ships:

– Carnival Paradise (November and December);

– Carnival Pride (November and December).

Galveston

Ships:

– Carnival Breeze (May to December);

– Carnival Dream (March to December);

– Carnival Freedom (March to April);

– Carnival Vista (March to December).

Mobile

Ships:

– Carnival Sensation (March to December).

New Orleans

Ships:

– Carnival Glory (March to December);

– Carnival Valor (November and December).  

Baltimore

Ships:

– Carnival Legend (November and December);

– Carnival Pride (March to October).

Charleston

Ships:

– Carnival Sunshine (March to December).

San Diego

Ships:

– Carnival Miracle (March and April/October to December).

San Francisco

Ships:

– Carnival Miracle (April to September).

Seattle

Ships:

– Carnival Freedom (April to September).

Long Beach

Ships:

– Carnival Panorama (March to December);

– Carnival Radiance (November and December).

Europe

Ships:

– Carnival Legend: Barcelona (May and October), Dover (June to August), and Civitavecchia (August to October).   

Australia

Ships:

– Carnival Spirit: Brisbane (June to December);

– Carnival Splendor: Sydney (March to December).