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Carnival Cruise Line Extends Contract with City of Mobile

Carnival Cruise Line is extending its contract to base a cruise ship on the Alabama coast in Mobile. Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the Miami-based company is extending its deal to sail from Mobile through December 2018. That means the city won’t endure a repeat of 2011, when the company ended service from Mobile. Carnival currently offers four- and five-day cruises…

Carnival Cruise Line Reopens in Alabama

Mobile’s cruise terminal has reopened for business, with a cruise ship at the dock and passengers at the gate. The Press-Register reports Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Carnival President Christine Duffy cut a ceremonial ribbon, signifying the cruise terminal was back in operation after a five-year hiatus and more than $4 million in renovations and upgrades. The Carnival Fantasy departed Wednesday,…