The Carnival Liberty departs Dubrovnik, Croatia. Built by Italian shipyard Fincanteri for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the 952-foot-long Liberty carries 3,000 guests. (Photo by Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines)

Carnival Cruise Line News

Carnival Ship to Have Very Late Embarkation Due to Delay

By John Shallo

December 01, 2024

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Liberty will return to its homeport in Louisiana unusually late following an emergency evacuation and technical issues affecting the ship’s cruising speed.

The ship is expected to arrive in New Orleans late afternoon on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Although this date coincides with the scheduled end of the ship’s 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary, cruise ships typically return to their homeports in the early morning hours, with debarkation usually beginning between 7 and 8 a.m. – Read More