A Carnival cruise ship has returned for a day stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the first time since Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September.
The 110,000 gross ton Carnival Conquest arrived at the historic Puerto Rican capital earlier today. This marks the first of dozens of port of call visits to the island destination by Carnival Cruise Line ships in the coming weeks.
Carnival Cruise Line will resume sailing from San Juan as an embarkation port when the Carnival Fascination begins year-round seven-day Southern Caribbean schedule Feb. 18. Carnival Fascination is currently being chartered to FEMA to house relief workers in St. Croix.
During today’s call in San Juan by the Carnival Conquest, the ship’s 3,200 guests could enjoy a wide range of shore excursion choices as well as opportunities to experience and explore Old San Juan’s many restaurants, shops and boutiques.
Big day in Old San Juan. First cruise ships to bring tourists since Hurricane María. pic.twitter.com/pJTRMVoXRW
— Leyla Santiago (@leylasantiago) November 30, 2017
Cruise visitors got a taste of what makes #SanJuan one-of-a-kind. With street performers, Vejigantes, lots of music and dancing, we welcomed our guests today. ? ? ? #BestInTravel2018 #SeePuertoRico #PRStrong pic.twitter.com/jqlDPGogji
— See Puerto Rico (@SeePuertoRico) November 30, 2017
