Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the full fleet back to operations with the resumption of cruises of the final vessel back in service Carnival Splendor setting sail from the port of Seattle on Monday. This voyage celebrates the re-launch of an entire fleet as Carnival Cruise Line becomes the first major cruise line in the United States to reach that reference point.
The 23rd and last carnival ship to greet visitors on board after the carnival preceded his voyage from the United States last July. Summer itineraries to Alaska are a part of a three-ship plan, alongside Carnival Spirit of Seattle and Carnival Miracle of San Francisco - the biggest journey program Carnival has ever cruised to Alaska.
"With Carnival Splendor beginning operations today from Seattle, Carnival 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 fun while traveling to beautiful vacation destinations," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We are especially excited to expand our 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 awe-inspiring Alaska ports."
To commemorate the line's return 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 off Carnival Splendor on a tally board listing the 23 Carnival ships, signifying the completion of the Carnival fleet's restart. Today's departure is one of 49 cruises to Alaska. Destinations include Ketchikan; Sitka; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; Victoria, BC; and scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord (stops vary depending on cruise date).
Beginning with Carnival Vista restarting service on July 3, 2021, in Galveston, Carnival has completed its full fleet return in just 10 months. Carnival is operating from 12 U.S. homeports including Miami, Galveston, Port Canaveral, Long Beach, Baltimore, New Orleans, Tampa, Charleston, Jacksonville, Mobile, Seattle and San Francisco, providing guests with a wide range of cruising options. Additional seasonal service from Norfolk, and New York City will start in May and June respectively.
