12/16/2022
SHIPBUILDER NOTIFIES CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE THAT
CARNIVAL JUBILEE DELIVERY WILL BE DELAYED
First Cruise Will Now Be from Galveston on Dec. 23, 2023
MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2022 – Carnival Cruise Line today notified guests booked on the first six cruises of Carnival Jubilee that because of shipyard delays, delivery of the ship has been postponed and the first cruise will now be the Dec. 23, 2023 embarkation from Galveston, Tex.
Carnival Jubilee is under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Meyer has notified Carnival that due to supply chain logistics and related matters, the October 2023 delivery date has been re-set for early December 2023. Carnival Jubilee will then transit directly to Galveston to operate the first guest cruise for the Christmas holiday, departing on Dec. 23, 2023.
Guests and travel advisors have been notified of the change. In total, the original Oct. 30, 2023 transatlantic journey from Southampton, UK to Galveston, and then five Caribbean sailings from Galveston have been cancelled.
“This is disappointing news, but with the notification from the shipyard, we are advising our guests as quickly as we can,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We appreciate their understanding as we work to deliver another spectacular ship that will provide a vacation experience our guests deserve and will absolutely love.”
————-
I’m so sorry to have to share this news. I know it will be bitterly disappointing to those who are booked on the transatlantic and the first couple of cruises. I send you my sincere apologies and I really hope that we will see you being able to cruise on this incredible ship at a later date. You will all receive specific emails from us shortly. 
Your existing reservation will be automatically cancelled and a full refund of your cruise fare,
Thank you so much and sorry once again.
If you are interested in experiencing this beautiful ship, we currently have a block of interior and balcony cabins available for the December 30th sailing