Four Carnival cruise ships sailing from Florida had cruises affected by Hurricane Helene. Due to ports being closed, ships were unable to return to port and had to say at sea an extra day or two.
Here is the latest updates on these four ships as of Friday morning at 11:45 am.
Carnival Glory
Carnival Glory is returning to Port Canaveral today, several hours later than originally scheduled. The cruise line is asking guests embarking today to arrive three hours later than their scheduled check-in time. The latest update from Carnival can be read below.
“Carnival Glory: Thank you for your patience while you waited for updates about our operational plans for your cruise. Good news Carnival Glory will dock this afternoon. We must allow debarking guests to leave the terminal and parking areas before we can accommodate your arrival.
“Please delay your Terminal Arrival Appointment by three (3) hours. Guests who arrive earlier will be asked to return at their newly assigned time. In preparation for departure, all guests must be checked in by 5:00 PM (ET).”
Carnival Elation
The port in Jacksonville is reopening today. Carnival Elation was scheduled to arrive back yesterday but has remained at sea. The ship will now return this afternoon and sail a shortened three-day cruise to The Bahamas. The latest update on the ship from Carnival can be read below.
“Carnival Elation 09/26/2024 (now departing Friday, September 27, 2024) – The cruise will now operate as a 3-day voyage, visiting Freeport (Sunday, September 29, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM). Guests who sail will receive:
- A 25% refund for cruise fare, pre-paid gratuities, beverage, and WiFi purchases.
- $100, per stateroom, onboard credit.
“For embarkation Friday, September 27, guests should arrive for check-in eight (8) hours later than their pre-selected terminal arrival appointments (for example, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM appointment will become 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM). All guests must be checked-in by 9:30 PM for departure shortly thereafter.
“Guests who are unable to sail will receive a 100% future cruise credit (FCC) for their cruise fare and a full refund for any pre-purchased items for this voyage.”
Carnival Paradise
The September 26, 2024 sailing on Carnival Paradise has been canceled. Guests who were booked on the cruise will receive a full refund.
Carnival Sunrise
While passengers were able to board Carnival Sunrise in Miami yesterday, the ship was unable to depart from port on time. However, the ship was able to leave this morning and the itinerary will remain the same.
Cruise Fever will continue to monitor these updates from Carnival Cruise Line and will update this article as more information about these delayed cruises becomes available.