Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Carnival Cruise Line Returning to Mobile

MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday released a statement on the announcement that Carnival Cruise Line will be returning to Mobile beginning in the Fall of 2016.

“Alabama and the city of Mobile have long been vacation destinations, and with the Carnival announcement today, once again Mobile will have an added tourist attraction. We are proud that Carnival has decided to bring a cruise ship back to the Port City. Mayor Stimpson has done an incredible job working with Carnival and local leaders to bring Carnival back to Mobile. We look forward to welcoming the thousands of additional visitors beginning in Fall of 2016, and the great impact this decision will have on our economy.”