SEVERAL Carnival Australia vessels have opted to make itinerary and navigational changes to prioritise passenger safety in light of treacherous weather conditions caused by tropical Cyclone Oma. The safety-first approach across all of the company’s brands included the cancellation of Pacific Dawn’s cruise from Brisbane last Sat, Pacific Explorer diverting...
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SEVERAL Carnival Australia vessels have opted to make itinerary and navigational changes to prioritise passenger safety in light of treacherous weather conditions caused by tropical Cyclone Oma.
The safety-first approach across all of the company’s brands included the cancellation of Pacific Dawn’s cruise from Brisbane last Sat, Pacific Explorer diverting to the NSW Sapphire Coast instead of its cruise to Moreton Island, and a delayed return to Brisbane for Sea Princess.
Sun Princess also skipped Brisbane on its Sydney to Port Douglas sailing, and Carnival Spirit departed from Sydney on Sat to sail south to Phillip Island instead of its planned cruise to Moreton Island.
“The latest forecasts downgrading Cyclone Oma to a category one weather system are encouraging but it could again strengthen and we will continue to be vigilant keeping a watchful eye on it,” said Sture Myrmell, President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia.
“Where cruise itinerary changes have become necessary our cruise lines have focused on delivering excellent guest experiences,” he added.
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