by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:55 AM ET, Wed November 1, 2023
Carnival Cruise Line announced that Carnival Jubilee successfully
finished a nautical feat as the first ship in the company’s fleet to complete a
conveyance of the river Ems in northwest Germany.
Set to debut in Texas in December, Carnival Jubilee is the
first Carnival vessel built at Meyer Werft and was successfully transferred
from the German shipyard in Papenburg to Eemshaven, Netherlands, ahead of its
upcoming sea trials.
To complete the conveyance, an experienced team at the helm
of Carnival Jubilee sailed the Ems backward toward the North Sea, departing
Papenburg early Monday morning with the support of two tugboats to help with
maneuverability.
A group of Ems River pilots, the Pilot Brotherhood of Emden,
assisted in the transfer. The pilots are highly trained and use
state-of-the-art technology, including a realistic river simulation, to prepare
for the passage.
Carnival Jubilee was carefully guided through narrow
channels and under several bridges before arriving in Eemshaven early Tuesday
morning, ahead of the first round of sea trials, which begin on November 5.
The new ship will be led and manned during the sea trials by
a full contingent of officers, technicians and engineers to thoroughly test its
technical, mechanical and navigational systems.
Onboard, shipbuilders are outfitting Carnival Jubilee with
the amenities guests will enjoy when sailings begin from Galveston. Exclusive
new concepts in sea-themed areas of the ship will delight guests with delicious
food and beverage options.
The cruise line’s third vessel to be powered by a Liquefied
Natural Gas propulsion system, Carnival Jubilee also features other stunning
innovations, including top-deck rollercoaster BOLT: The Ultimate Seacoaster.
Carnival Jubilee’s first revenue cruise will depart from
Galveston on December 23, offering weeklong cruises to popular Caribbean
destinations, including Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, as well as Mahogany Bay
(Roatan).
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