As a part of Carnival Cruise Line’s return to visitor operations, Mardi Gras has docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The arrival marks the brand new ship’s first port of name on its maiden voyage.
Mardi Gras can also be the primary cruise ship to cease in San Juan in 16 months.
The management staff onboard joined governor, Pedro Pierluisi, mayor Miguel Romero and different native authorities officers for a ceremonial plaque trade.
The seven-day Caribbean cruise departed Port Canaveral earlier.
“We’re past delighted to start our Mardi Gras sailings and to have Puerto Rico be our first port of name on our maiden voyage.
“It’s an honour to supply our friends the chance to expertise all the magnificence that Puerto Rico has to supply whereas offering a much-needed enhance to the native financial system,” stated Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
“The restart of cruising in Puerto Rico has such a dramatic, wide-reaching affect and on behalf of Carnival I wish to personally thank governor Pierluisi, mayor Romero and all the native officers for his or her hospitality in welcoming our friends.”
Mardi Gras is the primary cruise ship within the Americas to be powered by eco-friendly liquified pure gasoline and options Bolt, the primary curler coaster at sea.
