Carnival Cruise Reroutes Red Sea Voyages Amid Houthi Attacks

Published on January 31, 2024

Cruise company Carnival is rerouting 12 ships that were set to cruise through the Red Sea later this year, due to ongoing attacks on civilian ships by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. Citing recent developments and following consultations with global security experts and government authorities, Carnival announced its decision to reroute a total of 12 ships across seven brands. These ships were originally scheduled to transit through the Red Sea through May 2024. The company said in a Jan. 30 press release that it has been “actively monitoring” the situation in the Red Sea and surrounding region and is committed to the safety and well-being of its guests and crew....

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