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Carnival Cruise Ship Strikes Ice in Alaska, Emerges Unscathed

The Carnival Spirit hit a piece of drifting ice in Tracy Arm Fjord but continued its voyage without damage or delays.

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The Carnival Spirit cruise ship, photographed here sailing Alaska, recently collided with an iceberg near the city of Juneau.

Overview

  • The Carnival Spirit encountered an errant piece of ice last Thursday while sailing in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord.
  • Passengers described the incident as a 'Titanic moment,' but the ship's hull was found to be undamaged after a thorough inspection.
  • The vessel completed its 7-day cruise as planned and has since embarked on a 14-day round-trip to Alaska.
  • Videos and images of the encounter were widely shared on social media, capturing the moment the ship made contact with the ice.
  • Alaska's waters are known for challenging navigation conditions, but cruise experts affirmed that modern ships are well-equipped to handle such environments.