Carnival Spirit Encounters Ice in Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord

On September 5, the *Carnival Spirit* was gliding through the stunning Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska. It had a minor encounter with a drifting piece of ice. The 2,610-passenger ship made contact with the ice on its starboard side. Fortunately, this wasn’t a large iceberg or growler—just a much smaller chunk of ice. As a precaution, the ship paused to assess any possible damage.

Carnival Cruise Line quickly reassured passengers. An inspection had found no damage to the ship’s hull. This allowed the vessel to continue its journey through Alaska’s breathtaking landscape.

“Carnival Spirit made contact with an errant piece of drifting ice. An assessment determined no damage. The vessel continued on its week-long Alaska cruise,” a spokesperson confirmed.

Staying on Course

Despite this brief stop, the *Carnival Spirit* remained perfectly on schedule. The ship proceeded to its next destination, Skagway, on September 6, with no delays. Guests on this seven-night cruise departed from Seattle on September 3. They are also set to visit other iconic Alaskan ports. This includes Juneau on September 7 and Ketchikan on September 8. The voyage will wrap up in Victoria, British Columbia, on September 10.

As the Alaska cruise season winds down, the *Carnival Spirit* will soon shift gears. This 88,500-gross-ton vessel first entered service in 2001. It will head south to Mobile, Alabama. There, it will start offering exciting itineraries to the Western Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Smooth Sailing Ahead

Luckily, this incident was a small reminder of the unpredictable nature of Alaskan waters. There was no major impact on the ship or schedule. Guests can continue to enjoy the majestic beauty of Alaska. It is one of the most scenic cruise destinations in the world.