Carnival Cruise Lines denies withdrawal rumours

[OceanAngel]

Operators of the Florida based Carnival Cruise Lines have dismissed rumours that the line will be pulling out of Jamaica due to security concerns.

Speculation was rife in the cruise and tourism industries that Carnival Cruise Lines which is responsible for 90 per cent of local cruise shipping business, would switch to Florida Keys.

The rumours came in the wake of last week’s robbery of a group of cruise visitors while on an excursion in rural St. James.

However Friday morning, Opposition Spokesman on Tourism Edmund Bartlett contacted officials of the cruise line who reportedly dispelled the rumours.

Mr. Bartlett said Carnival Cruise Line however expressed concern about the overall safety of the passengers while on tours.

“I regarded this as being so critical that I called Carnival immediately to ascertain what the true position was and while they were very strong in terms of their concerns about safety issues we are assured that the Carnival lines are not going to be withdrawn from Jamaica,†he said.

Mr. Bartlett adds that the cruise line will however contemplate a withdrawal if they are to be any further security breaches.

He warned that if Carnival were to pull out of Jamaica it would be devastating for the tourism industry.

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[GottaCruz]

I hadn't heard this one either, Angel. I have a hard time get hubby off the ship no matter where it docks but I'm sure a lot of passengers would be very disappointed to miss Jamaica. Glad to hear that it's just a rumor at this point , but I do always feel better safe than sorry. I guess those robberies can happen any place, even in our own backyards unfortunately.

[CanadianCruiser]

Truly it is a shame that one event of crime would cause a major cruiseline to pull out of The country, but it sometimes needs to send a message to the countries leaders that this willnot be tolerated.

The ships pulled out of Costa Rica last year, this is bound to happen agian.

[JoeyandDavid]

Dont't worry be happy.....