Carnival Cruise Line to resume year-round sailings from Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Carnival Cruise Line will once again set sail year-round from the Port of Mobile starting in the spring of 2027, has learned.
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Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, made the announcement today and outlined the company's plans to resume regular year-round service from Mobile.
This follows a successful track record of seasonal sailings.
'As one of the highest-rated ports for customer experience and satisfaction, Mobile has continued to strengthen its relationship with Carnival and invest in the passenger facilities at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal, most recently with a new gangway,' a news release said.
Since 2023, the Carnival Spirit has offered a variety of itineraries from the port six months out of the year.
'The return to year-round sailings from the Port of Mobile is a testament to our relationship with Carnival and the incredible effort the staff at the Cruise Terminal puts in to making sure every passenger has an exceptional experience in Mobile,' Mayor Sandy Stimpson said.
'This is great news for Mobilians and the many businesses that rely on our city's thriving tourism industry.'
Though Carnival has not revealed which ship will be based in Mobile for its year-round sailings, the Spirit is set to return for its usual seasonal schedule in October.
Carnival's broader strategy includes serving 50 percent of the U.S. population living within a five-hour drive of one of its homeports, the release said.
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With a strong following across the Southeast, Mobile remains a key player in the cruise line's expanding regional network.
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