It was built during the 16th century, and inside there are exhibits illustrating its significance for the military and cultural history during the Spanish colonization of the New World. Tours are offered throughout the day in both English and Spanish.Ĭastillo San Felipe del Morro juts out of the corner of the islet towards the Atlantic Ocean, guarding the entrance to the Bay of San Juan. As part of its 50th Birthday festivities, Carnival Celebration, sister ship to Mardi Gras, is scheduled to debut in late 2022 from PortMiami, as well as a third as-yet-unnamed Excel-class ship in 2023.Old San Juan has two famous forts, called castillos in Spanish, which are managed by the National Park Service of the United States and you can visit both for a single entry fee. The line resumed cruise operations Jwhile its newest and most innovative ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea and the first in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sailed from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021.
homeports and employing more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. Mardi Graswill sail year-round from Port Canaveral, offering seven-day itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean.įor additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.Ĭarnival Cruise Line is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line with a total of 24 ships, sailing from 14 U.S.
Guests can enjoy a host of entertainment experiences throughout the ship's 19 decks and six distinct themed zones, including the first shipboard version of the hit TV show Family Feud, and more than two dozen restaurants with venues from Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse, Rudi Sodiman and the line's Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O'Neal. Mardi Gras is the first cruise ship in the Americas to be powered by eco-friendly Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and features BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea. "The restart of cruising in Puerto Rico has such a dramatic, wide-reaching impact and on behalf of Carnival I would like to personally thank Governor Pierluisi, Mayor Romero and all of the local officials for their hospitality in welcoming our guests." It is an honor to offer our guests the opportunity to experience all of the beauty that Puerto Rico has to offer while providing a much-needed boost to the local economy," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We are beyond delighted to begin our Mardi Gras sailings and to have Puerto Rico be our first port of call on our maiden voyage. The seven-day Caribbean cruise departed Port Canaveral July 31. Mardi Gras'leadership team joined Governor Pedro Pierluisi, Mayor Miguel Romero and other local government officials for a ceremonial plaque exchange.
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