Carnival Cruise from Norfolk Postponed Because of Excessive Winds, Port Go to Cancelled

An 8-day spherical journey cruise out of Norfolk, Virginia on Carnival Sunshine has been delayed as a result of climate. Initially scheduled to depart on Sunday, February 16, the crusing is now scheduled to depart from the port on Monday round 6:00 a.m.

Robust, gusty winds as much as 55 mph and excessive waves had been forecast for Sunday, resulting in the announcement of the delay on Saturday.

Carnival Cruise Line despatched out an e mail in regards to the delay, letting passengers know that they might nonetheless be capable to board the ship on Sunday, despite the fact that the vessel would keep in a single day in Norfolk.

“We had been wanting ahead to delivering the itinerary we had deliberate and share your disappointment for this weather-related change however belief you’ll perceive that your security is a precedence. Whereas we’re docked in Norfolk, all actions and occasions will proceed as deliberate, however the on line casino and outlets should stay closed,” the e-mail stated.

Along with a later than anticipated departure, one port go to has additionally been cancelled.  Princess Cays will not be on the itinerary.  The 8-day voyage visits two different ports on the schedule: Grand Turk and Amber Cove. 

However due to the cancellation of Princess Cays, Carnival determined to let passengers spend some further time within the two ports remaining on the itinerary.

After Carnival Sunshine’s transfer from Charleston to Norfolk, that is solely the second crusing for the ship out of the Virginia port.

The ship is scheduled to reach again in Norfolk on February 24 when a 6-day crusing to The Bahamas will start.

Passengers are inspired to verify the Carnival Cruise Line web site or app for essentially the most up-to-date data relating to their crusing.

Carnival Sunshine, at 102,853 gross tons, can accommodate about 3,000 passengers and has a crew of round 1,150.