Carnival Splendor sails from Seattle as all 23 cruise ships return
SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the relaunch of its entire fleet of ships, and Carnival becomes the first major US cruise line to reach that milestone.
CARNIVAL LINE IS THE FIRST MAJOR LINE IN THE US.
Carnival Splendor is the 23rdst and the last Carnival ship to welcome guests aboard following the resumption of Carnival sailings from the US last July. Guests are scheduled to depart from Seattle, Wash. today in an eight day Alaska cruise, completing an impressive and successful relaunch of guest operations and setting the pace for the rest of the US cruise industry. Carnival Splendor’s summer itineraries for her Alaska are part of a three-ship deployment, along with Carnival Spirit from Seattle and The Carnival Miracle by San Francisco – The largest cruise program Carnival has ever sailed in Alaska.
“With Carnival Splendor commencing operations today from SeattleCarnival Cruise Line is thrilled to have our entire fleet of 23 ships back in service, providing more opportunities for our guests to enjoy our signature entertainment while traveling to beautiful vacation destinations,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We are particularly excited to expand ours Alaska program this season with three ships bringing more than 100,000 guests – including more than 6,000 this week – from Seattle AND San Francisco to scary Alaska ports.”
To commemorate the return of the line to service from Seattle with Carnival Splendor, Carnival Cruise Line hosted its “Back to Fun” event at the Port of Seattle to officially welcome the first guests on board. Duffy checked the Carnival Splendor on a chart listing Carnival’s 23 ships, signifying the completion of Carnival’s fleet relaunch. Today’s departure is one of 49 sailings on Alaska. Destinations include Ketchikan; Sitka; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; Victoria, BC; and scenic cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord (stops vary depending on cruise date).
Starting with the relaunch of Carnival Vista service July 3, 2021, in Galveston, Carnival has completed a full fleet turnaround in just 10 months. Carnival operates from 12 US domestic ports, incl MiamiGalveston, Port Canaveral, Long beach, Baltimore, New Orleans, Tampa, Charleston, Jacksonvillecell phone, Seattle AND San Francisco, offering guests a wide range of cruise options. Additional seasonal service from Norfolk, Va.AND New York City will start in May and June respectively.
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ABOUT THE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be recognized as America’s cruise line with a total of 23 ships sailing from 14 US ports and employing more than 40,000 team members. from 120 nationalities. Carnival’s newest ship, Mardi Graswith the first coaster at sea and the first in America powered by environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG), sailing from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021. As part of her 50th birthday celebrations, the Carnival Celebration sent a sister to Mardi Grasis scheduled to debut in late 2022 from PortMiami, as well as Carnival Jubilee from Galveston in 2023.
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line
