Carnival and Other Officials Hold Pro Cruise Rally in Galveston May 03, 2021
Carnival Cruise Line joined members of the Federal Maritime Commission, Galveston city and port officials and local businesses on Monday at the Port of Galveston to highlight the economic impact of cruising in Galveston and throughout Texas in a pro-cruise rally.
With Carnival Breeze and Carnival Vista providing the backdrop, speakers described the effect that the 14-month pause in operations has had on local businesses that rely so heavily on the cruise industry. Speakers included:
Carnival President Christine Duffy
FMC Commissioners Louis E. Sola and Carl W. Bentzel
President Ad Interim UTMB Partnership Dr. Ben Raimer
Carnival Cruise Line, Federal Maritime Commission, Galveston Officials Participate in Cruise Restart Rally at Port of Galveston
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GALVESTON, Texas, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In a unified showing of support to encourage the resumption of cruising in the U.S., Carnival Cruise Line joined members of the Federal Maritime Commission, Galveston city and port officials and local businesses at the Port of Galveston to highlight the economic impact of cruising in Galveston and throughout Texas.
The Carnival Breeze and the the Carnival Vista return to the Port of Galveston on Sunday, May 2, 2021 with an escort by the Bay Houston Towing Company Tugboat Wesley A.
Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista arrive in Galveston in advance of cruise rally at Port tomorrow
Two of Carnival Cruise Line’s Galveston-based ships – Carnival Breeze and Carnival Vista – arrived at the Port of Galveston earlier today in anticipation of a cruise rally at the port on Monday to discuss the economic impact of the 14-month pause in operations.
Carnival President Christine Duffy and Galveston Mayor Dr. Craig Brown were among the speakers at the event that is hosted by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) which was represented by FMC Commissioners Louis E. Sola and Carl W. Bentzel. Galveston port and community officials as well as local business leaders were on hand as well.
Carnival Cruise Line Ships Finally Arrive Home in Texas
Carnival Breeze and Carnival Vista have finally arrived home to Galveston, Texas for the first time since Carnival Cruise Line paused operations more than a year ago.
Photo Courtesy: Carnival Cruise Line
Two Carnival cruise line ships have finally arrived home in Galveston, Texas, for the first time since the cruise shutdown over a year ago. It sure was an emotional day for the port, and the Miami-based cruise line as
Carnival Breeze and
Carnival Vista arrived on Sunday afternoon.
It comes as Carnival has suspended operations out of the U.S. through June 2020, and operations have been on hold since March 2020. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is
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