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Carnival just canceled another five cruises—here's what vacationers need to know
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled another five sailings from its upcoming cruise schedule, citing changes to its dry dock maintenance calendar. The cancellations affect sailings on the Carnival Breeze departing January 11, March 5, March 13, March 18 and March 22, 2027, all of which were set to sail from Galveston, Texas, to the Western Caribbean. The cancellations follow a recent last-minute scrapping of a 2026 Carnival Liberty voyage due to a shipyard strike in Cadiz, Spain. Dry dock periods are the cruise industry's equivalent of a pit stop—it's the time when ships get spruced up, inspected and sometimes overhauled. Carnival says the Breeze is due for a turn in the shipyard, and with a packed maintenance schedule across the fleet, some voyages had to give. Affected passengers and their travel agents were notified weeks ago. Carnival is stepping up, however, by helping passengers book a comparable sailing at the same rate, offering onboard credit for rebooked trips or a full refund for those who choose to call the whole thing off. While cancellations aren't everyday events, they're not entirely unheard of. Maintenance needs, redeployments and charters can all derail cruise calendars. In fact, Carnival is not the only cruise line to drop sudden cancellations. MSC Cruises recently cancelled five months of sailings on the MSC Meraviglia, and Norwegian Cruise Line cut over four months of sailings on two ships this summer. If you had your sights set on a 2027 getaway on the Carnival Breeze, you'll need to pick different dates, or a different ship. On the plus side, the extra time in dry dock should mean your next round of on-board margaritas could come with fresher paint, shinier decks and maybe even a few new perks.
Hindustan Times
11-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Carnival Cruise Line cancels 5 Carnival Breeze sailings scheduled for 2027
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled five early 2027 cruises on the Carnival Breeze, which sails year-round from Galveston, Texas, according to Travel Host. Carnival Breeze cruise cancellations announced for 2027.(AFP) Which Cruises Were Canceled? The affected cruises were originally scheduled to depart on the following dates: January 11, 2027 March 5, 2027 March 13, 2027 March 18, 2027 March 22, 2027 Also Read: Royal Caribbean cruise ship water slide malfunctions; horrifying video shows 'stop please' cries - Watch These cancellations stem from a planned dry dock and itinerary adjustments for that period. In an email to affected passengers, Carnival explained, 'Due to a short-term change in itinerary and dry dock plans (scheduled maintenance) for Carnival Breeze for the specific timeframe referenced above, we are sorry to inform you that the above voyages, including yours, have been cancelled.' Also Read: Did United Airlines ground all flights today? Old reports spark confusion online Not the First Cancellation This Year This isn't the first time Carnival has had to cancel cruises due to maintenance-related disruptions. In July, a workers' strike in Spain delayed the dry dock of the Carnival Liberty, which was forced to relocate to a shipyard in France. The move caused a delay in the ship's return to the U.S., leading to the cancellation of a July 6 sailing out of New Orleans. 'This past weekend, we were forced to move the vessel to a new shipyard to complete our work because of a labor work stoppage at the prior facility,' the cruise line said in an email to the guests in June. 'Regrettably, this situation will delay the ship's departure from Europe by a few days, impacting its scheduled return to service.' According to Cruise Hive, affected guests received full refunds, travel reimbursements of up to $200, and a future cruise credit equal to 100% of their original fare.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Business
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Revamped Carnival cruise ship sailing again after workers' strike
Revamped Carnival cruise ship sailing again after workers' strike originally appeared on TravelHost. Carnival Cruise Line passengers booked on upcoming cruises from New Orleans aboard Carnival Liberty can breathe a sigh of relief. Their cruise ship is on the final leg of its journey home following routine dry dock maintenance and updates in Europe. That work was unexpectedly delayed by a shipyard workers' strike in Spain in ship was forced to change shipyards to complete its maintenance and had to cancel its July 6 cruise from New Orleans due to the delay. Luckily, Carnival's ship repair partners in Marseille, France were able to expedite the completion of Carnival Liberty's updates to get the ship home in time for its next scheduled cruise. After departing the shipyard on June 30, Carnival Liberty will soon arrive home to the Big Easy, refreshed and ready to welcome passengers for a season of seven-day Western Caribbean and Bahamas cruises. The newly refurbished ship will be among the first to call on Celebration Key, Carnival's new exclusive cruise destination in The Bahamas, which opens on July 19. Doug Parker shared more details on both the impacts of the shipyard strike and what Carnival cruise passengers can expect at Celebration Key, on the July 10 edition of Cruise News Liberty returns to service following disrupted dry dock work Transcript: This is Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here's your cruise news for Thursday, July 10th. Well, Carnival Liberty is heading back to the U.S. after a delayed dry dock in Europe. Yeah, the ship was originally scheduled to start service on July 3rd, but due to a strike at a Spanish shipyard, it forced repairs to wrap up in Marseille, France instead. Carnival has since filed a lawsuit against the yard that defaulted on the is set to arrive in New Orleans on July 12th. The vessel will welcome guests a day later for a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing. Carnival says updates were made to public areas, including the addition of a new Heroes Tribute Bar and Cruise Line shares new details on Celebration Key And in a little over a week, Carnival Cruise Line's new private cruise port, Celebration Key, opens on Grand Bahama Island, with Carnival Vista being the first ship to call there next Saturday. Now, Brand Ambassador John Heald shared some new details, including ADA accessible transportation, a cashless system on the island, and 14 free food trucks. Each guest will receive one complimentary entree. You can buy the rest. He also said it would take around 10 minutes to walk from the ship to the beach. Complimentary chairs, umbrellas, and towels will also be provided. The Celebration Key investment cost an estimated $600 Caribbean drops Labadee, Haiti port from another cruise And Royal Caribbean is adjusting the itinerary for its Liberty of the Seas sailing departing August 21st from Cape Liberty, New Jersey. The nine-night sailing will now skip Labadee, Haiti, replacing it with a stop in Grand Turk. The change is likely due to ongoing unrest in Haiti, although the cruise line didn't specify a reason. Royal Caribbean just said that the adjustments are intended to improve guest cruise line stocks were mixed on Wednesday. If you have a lead on a story, let us know: tips@ This week's Cruise Radio Podcast, a review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, where you listen to your favorite podcasts. I'm Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. Have yourself a great Thursday. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by TravelHost on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Business
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Carnival Cruise Line cancels five more cruises
Carnival Cruise Line cancels five more cruises originally appeared on TravelHost. Carnival Cruise Line is adding to its growing list of cruise cancellations caused by changes to its schedule for routine dry dock maintenance and refurbishment that cruise ships undergo every few years. Earlier this year, the cruise line cancelled multiple spring 2026 cruises due to revised dry dock plans, and now more cruises are being impacted by additional schedule adjustments. These latest changes come shortly after the cruise line was forced to cancel one Carnival Liberty cruise at the last minute due to a shipyard workers' strike in Cadiz, Spain that delayed the completion of the ship's maintenance work. Now, as the newly refreshed Carnival Liberty sets sail again, Carnival has announced the cancellation of five cruises planned for early 2027 on another one of its ships. Carnival Cruise Line cancels five cruises on Carnival Breeze Another change to the schedule for Carnival cruise ship dry docks has now resulted in five cancelled cruises on Carnival Breeze, which sails Western Caribbean cruises year-round from Galveston, Texas. The five Carnival Breeze cruises cancelled as a result of the schedule change are sailings that were scheduled to depart on Jan. 11, 2027, March 5, 2027, March 13, 2027, March 18, 2027, and March 22, 2027. 'Due to a short-term change in itinerary and dry dock plans (scheduled maintenance) for Carnival Breeze for the specific timeframe referenced above, we are sorry to inform you that the above voyages, including yours, have been cancelled,' the cruise line explained in an email to impacted cruise line is offering to help passengers find and book alternative cruise options, and protecting their cruise rates on comparable sailings in similar accommodations. Impacted passengers who book an alternative voyage will receive an onboard credit, which varies based on the length of the voyage. Passengers who opt not to reschedule will receive full refunds of their cruise fares and any pre-purchased items. Carnival passengers say the cruise line keeps letting them down Although the cruise line gave plenty of notice about these cancellations, passengers are naturally disappointed to have to revise their travel plans. Some even say the cancellations are another misstep in a series of ways the cruise line is letting down its passengers lately. In June, the cruise line announced a new Carnival Rewards loyalty program that will link status to spending when it replaces the VIFP Club program in June 2026. Many passengers have called the new program a 'money grab' that prioritizes profits over passenger have also recently spoken out against the cruise line for charging high prices for add-ons and limiting what's included at its new exclusive cruise destination in The Bahamas, Celebration Key. Many have used Royal Caribbean's CocoCay as an example of a cruise line private destination that gets it right. Although Royal Caribbean also charges steep prices for add-ons, passengers can enjoy unlimited food and use their cruise beverage packages on the island. At Celebration Key, Carnival passengers are limited to one complimentary meal and can't use their beverage packages. 'If Carnival is trying to up their game and compete with Royal, have any of the 'beards' been to CocoCay? Almost everything is included, including drinks since they have already been paid for if someone has the [beverage] package,' Carol Lee commented on one of Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald's Facebook posts about the included menu options at Celebration Key. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by TravelHost on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Travel Weekly
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Carnival Liberty emerges from drydock with new and refreshed spaces
The Carnival Liberty has been renovated, returning to service with new features, including a WaterWorks aqua park with new slides, a revitalized spa and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship's spa, now branded as a Cloud 9 Spa, has a new steam room and sauna, refreshed décor, upgraded beauty stations and a modernized fitness center. The casino has a new layout and additional slot machines and table games. Besides the waterpark, young cruisers will find new gaming stations at Camp Ocean and a revamped arcade and Club O2. The Heroes Tribute Bar, which honors military personnel and their families, was introduced on the Carnival Panorama in 2019. Since then, Carnival has installed the bar on its new ships and has added it to several vessels during drydocks. The Carnival Liberty's new sauna. Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise Line Other additions are a Dream Studio for guests' personalized photo sessions and a Carnival Adventures venue, where guests can learn about and book shore excursions. The retail Fun Shops have been revamped with new displays, and a High Spirits liquor store is now onboard. The Liberty drydock also prioritized accessibility, Carnival said, with enhanced pathways throughout the ship. The Carnival Liberty sails weeklong cruises to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean from New Orleans. On July 23, the ship will make its first visit to Celebration Key, Carnival's new private destination.
