Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Spirit will arrive in Sydney this morning following the reopening of the port of Sydney.
The Harbour Pilot has boarded Carnival Spirit, with the ship expected to be alongside at Circular Quay around 10am.
Carnival Spirit’s scheduled arrival yesterday morning was delayed due to severe weather which forced the closure of Sydney’s port and prevented the Harbour Pilot from boarding the ship.
Carnival Cruise Line’s Vice President Australia Jennifer Vandekreeke thanked the cruise line’s guests for their patience over the past day.
“While this delay was unavoidable given the Harbour’s closure, we greatly appreciate the good cheer and understanding our guests have shown,” Ms Vandekreeke said.
Carnival Spirit continued to sail off the coast near Sydney yesterday and overnight as weather conditions eased, with the Captain ensuring guests were as comfortable as possible and the ship’s crew providing a full program of onboard activities and entertainment.
Carnival Spirit is returning from a 12-night cruise to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji and is carrying 2500 guests.
Guests travelling on the ship’s next cruise – a seven-night voyage to Noumea and Isle of Pines – will embark later today for the ship’s departure at 7pm.
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line