CARNIVAL Cruise Line is undertaking a massive crew repatriation in the Bahamas over the next several days. 18 of the cruise line’s ships currently based in the United States will rendezvous in the Caribbean, with nine of the ships to then repatriate 10,000 healthy crew members who remain on board...
CARNIVAL Cruise Line is undertaking a massive crew repatriation in the Bahamas over the next several days.
18 of the cruise line’s ships currently based in the United States will rendezvous in the Caribbean, with nine of the ships to then repatriate 10,000 healthy crew members who remain on board due to restrictions limiting air travel.
The crew will move ships via water shuttles, and once repatriation begins, the nine ships not used will remain anchored in the Bahamas, or head to Panama, where they will steadily reduce crew numbers to a minimum workable level.
Carnival President Christine Duffy thanked the crew for their hard work, patience and understanding during the process, and acknowledged the Bahamian Government for its support of the operation.
Crew who will be returning home have undergone a health check and have been cleared for travel by Carnival’s medical team.
The company has been working closely with immigration officials on efficient debarkation process, with crew health to be continually monitored.
