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17 September 2026

Another Carnival Cruise Itinerary Affected by Unsafe Channel Depths

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Another Carnival Cruise Itinerary Affected by Unsafe Channel Depths

Another upcoming Carnival Encounter itinerary has been altered due to unsafe channel depths at the port of Cairns, Australia.

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