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Carnival Jubilee rescues stranded kayakers in Gulf of Mexico

Carnival Jubilee rescued two men who were stranded in a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico after their boat sank, and they used the kayak to stay afloat.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

January 29, 2024

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Crew spotted the men off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico and quickly brought them aboard to be evaluated by the ship's medical staff and given first aid and food.

The Galveston-based ship and Carnival Cruise Line's Fleet Operation Center staff in Miami kept in close contact with Mexican Navy officials and arranged to transfer the men shortly after their rescue.

Carnival Jubilee then proceeded with its regular schedule and is set to visit Mahogany Bay, Roatán on Tuesday.

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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