BALTIMORE — On Tuesday, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge to collapse. Eight people went into the water, and only two have been rescued. Now officials are transitioning their efforts from rescue to recovery.
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This tragic accident has impacted many businesses including Carnival Cruise Line. On Tuesday, Carnival announced that while officials continue their efforts at Baltimore Harbor, they will temporarily move Carnival Legend’s Baltimore operations to Norfolk, Virginia.
Carnival Legend was scheduled to return to Baltimore from its current voyage on Sunday, March 31. It will dock in Norfolk instead. Guests will receive complimentary bus service back to Baltimore.
Carnival Legend’s next seven-day cruise, scheduled for March 31, will depart and return to Norfolk. Guests on current and upcoming cruises are being informed of the changes being made.
“Our thoughts remain with the impacted families and first responders in Baltimore,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We appreciate the pledge made by President Biden today to dedicate all available resources to reopen Baltimore Harbor to marine traffic as soon as possible. As those plans are finalized, we will update our future cruise guests on when we will return home to Baltimore, but in the meantime, we appreciate the quick response and support from officials in Norfolk.”
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