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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Carnival Cruise Line shares weather warning with passengers
Carnival Cruise Line shares weather warning with passengers originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Although a disaster like the sinking of the Titanic is highly unlikely to happen today thanks to significant advancements in technology, ship construction, and other factors, it's a tragic event that the world will likely never forget. Naturally, anytime ice is mentioned in relation to a ship, some minds undoubtedly gravitate to the where many Carnival cruisers' minds went recently when they learned that one of the cruise line's ships was about to face treacherous icy waters on an adventurous voyage to the world's biggest island (and one of the iciest). Carnival Pride left Baltimore on May 25 to sail a 14-day Greenland and Canada cruise — one of the cruise line's specialty Carnival Journeys sailings — but shortly before passengers set off on their bucket-list adventure, they received a worrisome notification.'Captain Vito Giacalone and the entire Carnival Pride team are looking forward to welcoming you aboard for a voyage that will take you to the majestic landscapes of Greenland and Canada,' the cruise line began in an email to Carnival Pride passengers. Carnival wanted to notify passengers of precautionary measures being taken due to extra icy sea conditions present along their intended route. 'Ahead of embarkation Sunday, May 25, we are sharing the steps that are being taken to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the voyage. At present, in areas along our intended route, there is a significant presence of sea ice which could impact the itinerary,' the cruise line cruise line assured passengers that their experienced captain is aware of the conditions and well equipped to handle them. 'With support and guidance from our Fleet Operations center, Captain Giacalone has been closely monitoring real time sea conditions and weather forecasts for the region,' Carnival continued. 'He has much practice sailing the waters in the area, but he will also have experienced local pilots from Greenland on board.' Carnival also wanted passengers to know that the captain may need to alter their cruise itinerary as a result of the sea ice. 'Should any changes be necessary, Captain Giacalone will communicate them promptly. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this remarkable part of the world."Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald also addressed the icy situation on his popular Facebook page where he responds to hundreds of cruiser questions and concerns each day. 'Obviously we will see how the situation unfolds, but for now, the brilliant Captain Vito will do his very best to make sure guests get to Greenland where the locals are ready to welcome them,' Heald wrote. 'There is no better Captain to do this than my friend Captain Vito, but he will never ever put the ship's safety in jeopardy.' A few cruisers who made this awe-inspiring journey to Greenland with Captain Vito in the past also commented on the post to help reassure and encourage Carnival Pride passengers. More Carnival cruise news:'We were on this cruise last year, and Captain Vito and his ice pilots could not get us to land, but we were able to navigate a magnificent fjord in Greenland. We also were fog-bound in St. Anthony and were unable to shuttle to shore. But our stops in Corner Brook and Sydney were lovely, and Captain Vito (who may be the funniest man in Carnival's employ!) kept us safe and informed,' Jim Lee wrote. 'Qaqortoq was amazing. A Journey cruise is like sailing on an adventure to the New World but with all of the comforts of home and more. Sailing in style that explorers could only dream of,' Chris Idenouye added. 'Go with the flow, savor every moment, accept the unexpected with grace and dignity. You are experiencing something that millions can only dream of.' Passengers making this year's voyage seem to be well prepared to embrace the adventure — and its challenges. 'We have been told from the beginning that there is a chance we might not make a port or two. We understand safety comes first. I'm sure it will be a wonderful 14 days, no matter what,' Lilly N Dave's Adventures noted. (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 Come Cruise With Me on May 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Travel + Leisure
5 days ago
- Climate
- Travel + Leisure
Carnival Cruise Line Issues Weather Warning About This Destination's 'Significant Presence of Sea Ice'
An icy journey is making headlines in the cruise community. Carnival Cruise Line recently sent a letter to passengers aboard its Pride cruise ship about significant sea ice, which may impact the ship's route, according to cruise industry media reports. "At present, in areas along our intended route, there is a significant presence of sea ice which could impact the itinerary," a letter to guests aboard the Carnival Pride stated, as obtained by CruiseFever. Carnival did not respond to a request from Travel + Leisure about the reported customer email. What Is Sea Ice?Sea ice is essentially frozen seawater that sits on top of the ocean. Its size depends on the season, as it expands in the cold and contracts in warmer weather. The Carnival Pride is currently south of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, steaming northeast on a scheduled cruise of Greenland. The ship departed from Baltimore on May 25, according to CruiseMapper. The cruise line celebrated the departure of the Carnival Pride ship on social media, as it was a return of operations to Baltimore after the Key Bridge collapsed several weeks ago. This would not be the first time that Carnival Pride has had issues navigating into the ports of Greenland due to ice. Passengers have previously shared experiences of missed ports or other cancellations due to ice or weather. "Currently sailing on the Pride, we've been told arctic weather is unpredictable and it is unfortunately unsafe to try either port in Greenland," a cruise passenger shared about their experience aboard the Carnival Pride in 2024. "That sucks, but whatever, nature does what nature does." A viral video from separate incident in September 2024 depicted another Carnival ship, Spirit , narrowly dodging a large piece of ice, however there was no damage to the boat. 'The crew did an amazing job at accessing the damage and keeping all of its crew and passengers safe and informed,' a passenger on board the ship shared in the TikTok post. After the incident gained attention in media outlets, a Carnival representative revealed there was no damage or impact in a statement to CNN.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Miami Herald
Carnival Cruise Line gives passengers Titanic-like warning
Although a disaster like the sinking of the Titanic is highly unlikely to happen today thanks to significant advancements in technology, ship construction, and other factors, it's a tragic event that the world will likely never forget. Naturally, anytime ice is mentioned in relation to a ship, some minds undoubtedly gravitate to the Titanic. Related: Carnival Cruise Line answers controversial tipping question That's where many Carnival cruisers' minds went recently when they learned that one of the cruise line's ships was about to face treacherous icy waters on an adventurous voyage to the world's biggest island (and one of the iciest). Carnival Pride left Baltimore on May 25 to sail a 14-day Greenland and Canada cruise - one of the cruise line's specialty Carnival Journeys sailings - but shortly before passengers set off on their bucket-list adventure, they received a worrisome notification. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. "Captain Vito Giacalone and the entire Carnival Pride team are looking forward to welcoming you aboard for a voyage that will take you to the majestic landscapes of Greenland and Canada," the cruise line began in an email to Carnival Pride passengers. Carnival wanted to notify passengers of precautionary measures being taken due to extra icy sea conditions present along their intended route. "Ahead of embarkation Sunday, May 25, we are sharing the steps that are being taken to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the voyage. At present, in areas along our intended route, there is a significant presence of sea ice which could impact the itinerary," the cruise line explained. Related: Carnival Cruise Line passengers targeted by more travel scams The cruise line assured passengers that their experienced captain is aware of the conditions and well equipped to handle them. "With support and guidance from our Fleet Operations center, Captain Giacalone has been closely monitoring real time sea conditions and weather forecasts for the region," Carnival continued. "He has much practice sailing the waters in the area, but he will also have experienced local pilots from Greenland on board." Carnival also wanted passengers to know that the captain may need to alter their cruise itinerary as a result of the sea ice. "Should any changes be necessary, Captain Giacalone will communicate them promptly. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this remarkable part of the world." Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald also addressed the icy situation on his popular Facebook page where he responds to hundreds of cruiser questions and concerns each day. "Obviously we will see how the situation unfolds, but for now, the brilliant Captain Vito will do his very best to make sure guests get to Greenland where the locals are ready to welcome them," Heald wrote. "There is no better Captain to do this than my friend Captain Vito, but he will never ever put the ship's safety in jeopardy." A few cruisers who made this awe-inspiring journey to Greenland with Captain Vito in the past also commented on the post to help reassure and encourage Carnival Pride passengers. More Carnival cruise news: Carnival cruisers eat way more of one food than Guy Fieri burgersCarnival Cruise Line cruisers debate controversial elevator issueCarnival Cruise Line warns passengers about sleazy onboard scam "We were on this cruise last year, and Captain Vito and his ice pilots could not get us to land, but we were able to navigate a magnificent fjord in Greenland. We also were fog-bound in St. Anthony and were unable to shuttle to shore. But our stops in Corner Brook and Sydney were lovely, and Captain Vito (who may be the funniest man in Carnival's employ!) kept us safe and informed," Jim Lee wrote. "Qaqortoq was amazing. A Journey cruise is like sailing on an adventure to the New World but with all of the comforts of home and more. Sailing in style that explorers could only dream of," Chris Idenouye added. "Go with the flow, savor every moment, accept the unexpected with grace and dignity. You are experiencing something that millions can only dream of." Passengers making this year's voyage seem to be well prepared to embrace the adventure - and its challenges. "We have been told from the beginning that there is a chance we might not make a port or two. We understand safety comes first. I'm sure it will be a wonderful 14 days, no matter what," Lilly N Dave's Adventures noted. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
CBS News
10-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Royal Caribbean cruise line considers relocating ship from Port of Baltimore to Florida
Cruise line Royal Caribbean International is considering moving one of its ships from the Port of Baltimore, company officials said. According to the Baltimore Banner, Royal Caribbean has operated its Vision of the Seas out of the Port of Baltimore since 2023. The company told our partners they are relocating the ship to Fort Lauderdale, Fl. sometime in 2026. According to port officials, discussions about the move are ongoing. "Royal Caribbean has been an outstanding cruise partner for many years at the Port of Baltimore. We are continuing to hold discussions with them," said Richard Scher, Director of Communications for the Maryland Port Administration. The Baltimore Banner reported that the move would cost Baltimore more than 40 cruises each year. The ship is currently scheduled to make 45 trips out of Baltimore in 2025. According to Scher, cruise lines make decisions about where to place their ships each year. "It is well-known within the cruise industry that the Baltimore-Washington, DC-Northern Virginia region is a very successful, highly populated, and lucrative cruise market," Scher said. Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line also operate out of the Port of Baltimore. Carnival's Carnival Pride ship has 48 trips scheduled from Baltimore in 2025, the Baltimore Banner reported. Port of Baltimore history and impact The Cruise Maryland Terminal opened at the port in 2006 and has since developed into a successful cruise business, serving the top three cruise lines, according to a 2023 economic impact report. In 2023, the terminal served 444,122 passengers. Cargo and cruise activity from the Port of Baltimore generated 51,365 direct and indirect jobs and about $70,280.4 million in revenue, according to the report. The port was impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024. Cruises were paused for two months as the incident blocked the shipping channel. In May 2024, a cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, left the Port of Baltimore for the first time since the bridge collapsed. Since then, the state has moved forward with rebuilding the Key Bridge. In mid-March, almost one year after the collapse, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted the Maryland Transportation Authority permission to rebuild the bridge.
