Carnival cancels 11 Carnival Florence cruises for fall 2026

“Due to changes in cruise plans, we have canceled cruises aboard Carnival Firenze scheduled between October 12, 2026 and November 16, 2026,” Carnival said in a joint statement with Fox News Digital.

Cruise The cancellations are related to relocation efforts, according to a statement issued by the company to booked guests.

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Carnival plans to redeploy its Firenze ship from Long Beach to Miami in early 2027, followed by a permanent move to New York City in the summer of 2027, she said. Trips will be offered To the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Canada, TravelAge West said.

The redeployment will include a Carnival Journeys Southern Caribbean cruise departing from Miami in May 2027 before departing for New York City, according to Cruise Industry News.

Carnival Cruise Line said it has canceled 11 cruises on its Firenze ship, all of which were scheduled for fall 2026. It has reached out to passengers with the news. (Istock)

The statement continued: “Guests booked on the affected cruises, as well as their travel advisors, have been notified directly. We have apologized to our affected guests and are offering them the option to rebook another cruise.”

The Florence Carnival was scheduled to run Three and four night cruises Due to departure from Long Beach.

Carnival works closely with booked passengers to find a similar flight.

These types of itinerary changes are not unusual, said Gene Sloan, cruise director at The Points Guy.

“It’s certainly a disappointment for customers booked on existing cruises that have been cancelled. But since sailing on Carnival Firenze could take 7-8 months, it probably won’t impact a large number of people,” Sloan told Fox News Digital.

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“In general, shorter cruises are booked closer to departure.”

She added that Carnival is working closely with passengers who have booked their flights to find a similar flight. If these passengers do not wish to change their itineraries, they will do so Get a full refund.

Carnival Firenze features Italian-style décor and dining – such as the luxurious Terrazza Lounge and Amari Cocktail Bar – and familiar favorites such as Guy’s Burger Joint. (Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg)

Carnival cruise passengers have the option to book similar sailings in similar accommodations, along with an onboard credit, Carnival said.

“Guests who choose not to reschedule will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and any previously purchased items with their original payment method,” the statement concluded.

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If booked passengers schedule a similar sailing by March 25, 2026, they will receive a $50 per person onboard credit, according to Yahoo Travel.

The same source said that after the March 25 deadline, reservations will be automatically canceled and a full refund will be given.

Many of Carnival Panorama’s 2026 cruises will have a revised schedule. (Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram)

Carnival Firenze was first launched in April 2024. It is known for “Fun Italian style” A cruise inspired by Florence.

It operated year-round out of Long Beach, California.

The Florence can accommodate about 4,126 passengers in double occupancy, and maximum capacity is about 5,245 to 5,260 guests, according to the company.

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The ship features Italian-style décor and dining – such as the Terrazza staterooms and the Amari cocktail bar – and familiar favorites such as Jay Burger Joint.

Carnival also notified guests who booked this week of another change in California. Several 2026 cruises on Carnival Panorama A revised schedule will be implemented.

Safety concerns have worried cruise passengers after the US government issued warnings about security in Mexico on February 22. (Marty Rebollar/AFP)

Carnival Panorama also departs from and visits Long Beach Mexican Riviera Ports, including Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas.

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None of the destinations have been removed, but the company has changed the order of port calls, port times and some departure and return times from Long Beach, according to CruiseHive.

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In recent weeks, many cruise lines have been thrown into disarray following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho”, and more recently due to… Iran conflict.

Safety concerns have rocked cruise passengers after the US government issued security warnings for Mexico on February 22. Puerto Vallarta It was a particular concern for cruise ship operators.

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In addition, thousands of passengers were on board ships in Doha and Dubai during the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Cruise lines Airlines face oil price fluctuations during the industry’s busiest booking period, known as “wave season,” which runs between January and March. Operators are usually seen offering special offers and discounts on flights.

At least six ships from four different companies have reportedly been affected by the conflict in the region. (Giuseppe Casassi/AFP)

These cruises tend to operate during the third quarter and have a disproportionately large contribution to cruise operators’ income, according to Lizzie Dove, an analyst at Goldman Sachs.

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Dove noted that the oil shock could affect Americans’ bookings to Europe, especially for higher-priced flights Transatlantic voyages.

FOX Business’ Eric Revell contributed reporting.