Carnival Cruise Line has offered an replace to company onboard Carnival Magic in regards to the ship’s situation and plans for the rest of their 6-night “ShipRocked” cruise.
This follows a complicated day on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, when the ship inadvertently made contact with the pier in Jamaica, leading to uncommon however important responses to make sure everybody’s security.
Carnival Magic Spending One other Day in Jamaica
After heavy swells and powerful winds brought about the pier to break down in Jamaica whereas Carnival Magic was docked, ensuing within the ship making contact with the pier, the cruise ship will probably be remaining in port in Ocho Rios for an additional full day. This further time will allow a workforce of consultants to totally assess the ship.
Images circulating on social media present important dents and paint scratches on Carnival Magic‘s hull, however it’s unknown whether or not the ship would require speedy restore earlier than persevering with her crusing.
Carnival’s notification letter delivered to company’ staterooms defined the incident, the speedy response, and the plan for Wednesday so everyone seems to be conscious of what comes subsequent.
“As you recognize, Carnival Magic was concerned in an incident [Tuesday] morning when robust winds and swells brought about the pier fender to break down below strain, and the ship made contact with the pier. There have been no accidents, and all of the ship’s companies stay operational,” the letter defined.
“For the protection of everybody on board, it was obligatory to depart the realm and return to dock at one other close by pier. This allowed company who went ashore to rejoin the ship.”
Carnival Magic was initially deliberate to depart Ocho Rios at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, however will now stay in port till 5 p.m. on Wednesday whereas the ship undergoes evaluation. The cruise line is making new shore excursions accessible, and company might also go ashore independently to get pleasure from extra of what the Jamaican hotspot has to supply. All company have to be again aboard Carnival Magic no later than 4:30 p.m.
Subsequent Port Cancelled
The subsequent cease on the itinerary was to have been Grand Cayman, however that go to had already been cancelled on account of forecasted climate situations. The ship staying in Ocho Rios will give passengers extra time to have enjoyable ashore. On the identical time, the ShipRocked actions for this themed crusing will proceed onboard.
“Your hosts ShipRocked and our workforce could have a full day of live shows and actions for you on board,” the letter learn. “We had been trying ahead to delivering the total itinerary you had anticipated and share your disappointment, however belief you perceive this choice was made with everybody’s security in thoughts.”
All Carnival shore excursions, taxes, charges, and port bills for Grand Cayman are being robotically refunded to company’ onboard accounts.
The subsequent vacation spot on the itinerary is Bimini within the Bahamas. Carnival Magic is scheduled to go to there on Friday, February 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presently, there are not any adjustments to that plan, however the cruise line will maintain company up to date if additional alterations to the schedule are obligatory.
The 130,000-gross-ton, Dream-class Carnival Magic is presently homeported from Miami, providing 6-, 7-, and 8-night Japanese Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries. The ship can welcome 3,690 company aboard at double occupancy, or as many as 4,724 vacationers when absolutely booked with all berths crammed.
Additionally onboard are greater than 1,300 worldwide officers and crew members to make sure everybody stays secure and has a very magical cruise trip.
