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Breaking News…
Carnival Cruise Lines announced today that it will resume making port calls in Mexico. Some of the itineraries into early June had been changed, but I’m being told that those itineraries will revert back to their original ports.
This is good news from my point of view. Having sailed to Mexico on a number of occasions, I can tell you that it’s a heck of a good time, and travelers were certainly suffering by not getting to experience the culture and activities these ports had to offer.
The cruise lines are bending over backwards to sell the space on these cruise ships. They are offering deep discounts, and with this beautiful summer coming up, now is the best time to get on board!
Here is a list of current Carnival cruise deals. Also, check out these Mexico cruise deals across all cruise lines.
Here’s the text of the e-mail I received…
Carnival Cruise Lines will resume visits to Mexican ports of call based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, which is no longer recommending against non-essential travel to Mexico. Once all voyages with previously modified itineraries are completed, those vessels will revert to their original routes featuring stops in Mexico.
Most itineraries were modified through mid-June with the exception of the Holiday which was modified through late May. A ship-by-ship listing including dates for when each vessel will return to its original schedule is available at www.bookccl.com/pdf/itinerary_changes.pdf
Please rest assured that the health and well being of our guests and crew is our highest priority and we are returning to Mexico after careful evaluation and consultation with the CDC. It is important to note that the concentration of H1N1 flu cases in Mexico has been inland rather than in the coastal resort areas where our ships visit.
The cruise industry works closely with U.S. public health officials in the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program in developing and complying with extensive policies and procedures that are effective in mitigating illness aboard cruise ships. Carnival will continue to follow CDC guidelines for cruise ships which include pre-boarding health questionnaires for all guests and crew, along with secondary screening by shipboard medical professionals as necessary. Additionally, all Carnival ships stock influenza test kits and anti-viral medications for treating type A influenzas.
Mexico is one of our most popular destinations and we look forward to once again providing your clients the opportunity to enjoy its many wonderful sites and attractions. We are very pleased to be returning to Mexico and would also very much like to thank you for your understanding and patience during the past few weeks.
Sincerely,
Lynn C. Torrent
Senior Vice President of Sales and Guest Services
Carnival Cruise Lines
