Updated: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. ET:
Carnival Cruise Line's Fleet Operations Center in Miami is actively monitoring Hurricane Francine.
The Port of New Orleans closed ahead of the storm and will be assessed before operations resume. Carnival Valor’s return to the port, which was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, will be delayed. It’s expected the ship will return Friday, Sept. 13.
Guests and travel advisor partners are encouraged to monitor text and email advisories about our operational plans. Guests can sign up for alerts by texting CCL1 to CRUISE (278473).
As the safety of our guests and crew is our priority, we will continue to monitor the storm, factor in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard and the local port authorities to provide timely updates as more information becomes available.