Carnival Cruise Line announced the Carnival Elation's current cruise is being cut short and the ship is returning to Jacksonville early due to the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.
Current Cruise - 8/1/2024 Departure
The Carnival Elation's current cruise left Jacksonville on Thursday, August 1st and was originally scheduled to return back on Monday, August 5th. Now Carnival has announced the ship is scheduled to arrive in Jacksonville on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Carnival has cited the forecasted track of the storm and needing to keep a safe distance as part of the reason for this change. Guests currently on the Carnival Elation will receive a one day prorated refund of their cruise fare, gratuities, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases. It is expected Carnival will give the prorated value of one day for each of these. Guests are being given a per stateroom onboard credit of $100.00. Carnival is also willing to pay up to $200 per person for expenses associated with airfare or transported booked independently and if non-refundable costs or change fees.
Current Cruise - 8/1/2024 Departure
The Carnival Elation's current cruise left Jacksonville on Thursday, August 1st and was originally scheduled to return back on Monday, August 5th. Now Carnival has announced the ship is scheduled to arrive in Jacksonville on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Carnival has cited the forecasted track of the storm and needing to keep a safe distance as part of the reason for this change. Guests currently on the Carnival Elation will receive a one day prorated refund of their cruise fare, gratuities, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases. It is expected Carnival will give the prorated value of one day for each of these. Guests are being given a per stateroom onboard credit of $100.00. Carnival is also willing to pay up to $200 per person for expenses associated with airfare or transported booked independently and if non-refundable costs or change fees.
Next Cruise On Carnival Elation
The Carnival Elation's next cruise is scheduled to now depart Sunday, August 4, 2024 instead of Monday, August 5, 2024. Guests sailing on these cruise are getting a complimentary day and an extension of pre-purchased beverage packages, wi-fi, and gratuities. Carnival is also willing to pay $200 per person for expenses associated with airfare or transported booked independently and if non-refundable costs or change fees.
On Sunday, August 4, 2024 guests embarking the Carnival Elation's next cruise are asked to arrive in the afternoon. Carnival is asking all guests arrive 5 hours to their original arrival appointment time slot. Guests must be checked in at the cruise terminal no later than 6:30pm. If you are sailing on this cruise please confirm the information against what Carnival has officially given you and monitor Carnival's communications/website for updates.
The Carnival Elation's next cruise is scheduled to now depart Sunday, August 4, 2024 instead of Monday, August 5, 2024. Guests sailing on these cruise are getting a complimentary day and an extension of pre-purchased beverage packages, wi-fi, and gratuities. Carnival is also willing to pay $200 per person for expenses associated with airfare or transported booked independently and if non-refundable costs or change fees.
On Sunday, August 4, 2024 guests embarking the Carnival Elation's next cruise are asked to arrive in the afternoon. Carnival is asking all guests arrive 5 hours to their original arrival appointment time slot. Guests must be checked in at the cruise terminal no later than 6:30pm. If you are sailing on this cruise please confirm the information against what Carnival has officially given you and monitor Carnival's communications/website for updates.
For the latest updates from Carnival please visit Carnival's website and if you are cruising please make sure to watch for communications from Carnival.
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