Carnival
March 17, 2011 For Immediate Release
Contact: Ms. Talia Gutierrez
912-695-1226
Carnival Elation leaves Mobile Port
According to Fox 10 News, the load of passengers were not the only ones shocked to hear that Carnival was pulling this port off of its lists for available docks. City Mayor Sam Jones also heard this news for the first time after the announcement was already made.
Carnival has decided to pull the Elation due to high fuel cost and low fares, according to Carnival’s website. The low fares for the passengers do not measure up to the amount of fuel the ship needs for Mobile
With summertime quickly approaching, the elimination of this port could be a deal breaker when planning a family vacation. Passer-by Talia Gutierrez says she chose the Carnival Elation cruise for her spring break trip because of the convenient drive from her college town. Gas prices are steadily increasing, therefore the distance to the port could be a deciding factor on which cruise line one shall sail with.
“Usually the night before a Carnival ship sets sail, every hotel room is booked,” says Best Western Hotel manager. “There are also numerous taxi and shuttle services whose business could decline with lower amounts of tourists.”
Best Western’s manager also comments that the city’s revenue relies heavily on the amount of tourists that visit before attending their Carnival cruise.
With the departure of Carnival, the city remains in debt due to the Alabama Cruise Terminal. For this reason, Mayor Sam Jones plans on searching for another cruise line to replace the Elation, according to Fox 10 News.
For additional information, please contact Talia Gutierrez.
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