Carnival Cruise Line Cancels 11 Sailings on Carnival Firenze

Cruise line cites itinerary changes as reason for cancellations, impacting fall 2026 voyages.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 5:22am

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Carnival Cruise Line has canceled 11 sailings on its Carnival Firenze ship that were scheduled for fall 2026. The cruise line cited changes to itinerary plans as the reason for the cancellations, and said it is redeploying the Firenze ship from Long Beach to Miami in early 2027, followed by a permanent move to New York City in the summer of 2027.

Why it matters

The cancellations will disrupt the travel plans of many passengers who had booked these cruises, and highlights the volatility the cruise industry has faced recently due to factors like security concerns in Mexico and oil price fluctuations.

The details

Carnival said it has notified booked guests and travel advisors about the cancellations, and is offering them the option to rebook on another sailing or receive a full refund. The Carnival Firenze had been operating year-round out of Long Beach, California, offering 3- and 4-night cruises. The ship features Italian-themed decor and dining.

  • The canceled sailings were scheduled between October 12, 2026 and November 16, 2026.
  • Carnival is planning to redeploy the Firenze ship from Long Beach to Miami in early 2027, followed by a permanent move to New York City in the summer of 2027.

The players

Carnival Cruise Line

An American cruise line and one of the largest cruise operators in the world.

Carnival Firenze

A cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line that was scheduled to offer 3- and 4-night cruises out of Long Beach, California.

Gene Sloan

Cruise director at The Points Guy, who commented on the impact of the Carnival Firenze cancellations.

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What they’re saying

“It's definitely a disappointment for customers who are booked on the existing sailings that get canceled. But given the sailings on Carnival Firenze are 7-8 months out, it probably doesn't affect a huge number of people.”

— Gene Sloan, Cruise director

What’s next

Carnival is working closely with booked passengers to find similar voyages, and is offering a $50 per person onboard credit if passengers rebook by March 25, 2026. After that deadline, reservations will be automatically canceled and full refunds will be issued.

The takeaway

The Carnival Firenze cancellations highlight the ongoing challenges facing the cruise industry, including the need to constantly adapt itineraries and redeploy ships in response to changing market conditions and passenger preferences.