A Carnival cruise ship will arrive back in port later than originally scheduled today due to a technical issue on the vessel.
Carnival Elation is experiencing an issue that limits the ship’s cruising speed. Because of this, the cruise ship will arrive back home in Jacksonville today later than expected.
Carnival cruisers who were booked to embark on the ship today will not be able to embark until the ship returns and all current passengers disembark from the vessel. Because of this, they are asked not to go to the cruise terminal until Carnival Cruise Line gives them a final update.
Those who are booked on the cruise can sign up for text alerts by texting CCL1 to 278473 (CRUISE).
Carnival is expected to provide the next update at 10:00am EST.
Carnival Elation is currently on a five night cruise to The Bahamas from Jacksonville.
Today’s cruise is a four night cruise to The Bahamas with port stops in Freeport and Nassau.
Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald posted the following message about this delay:
“Dear Carnival Elation Guests,
The ship is experiencing an issue that is limiting its cruising speed and will be docking later than scheduled this morning. This will affect your embarkation, and our team is now revising the plans. We will provide an update by 10:00 AM (ET).
Since we must allow debarking guests to leave the cruise terminal before we can accommodate your arrival, please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until you receive our final update with your new terminal arrival appointment time.
In the meantime, please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL1 to 278473 (CRUISE). Updates will be shared via text as well.
We apologize for this delay and thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you, I just wanted to share this with you. Thank you for your patience and we will get you on the ship as quickly as we can and you’re fun will be waiting.”
