- The Carnival Horizon delivered 24 pallets of hurricane relief supplies, including hygiene and medical kits, to Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
- The humanitarian effort is a collaborative partnership involving Carnival Cruise Line, Direct Relief, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation.
- This shipment contributed to a larger relief effort totaling 144 pallets of aid, one of the largest private-sector responses following Hurricane Melissa.
- The overall relief was funded by a joint $1 million donation made in November by Carnival Corporation, the Miami HEAT, and the Arison Family Foundation.
Carnival Cruise Line has dispatched another shipment of hurricane relief supplies to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, aboard the Carnival Horizon. This latest delivery is part of a coordinated humanitarian response following Hurricane Melissa, organized in partnership with Direct Relief, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation. The supplies consisted of 24 pallets, weighing over five tons, containing critically needed items such as hygiene kits, medical supplies, and other essential goods.
Prior to the ship’s departure from Miami, Miami HEAT Legend Alonzo Mourning and mascot Burnie joined Carnival Horizon Captain Niccolo De Ranieri and Carnival team members to assist with preparing and loading the pallets onto the vessel. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, expressed pride in the collaborative effort, emphasizing the strength of the partnership in assisting communities in need. Amy Weaver, CEO of Direct Relief, highlighted the importance of the long-standing commitment from the partners in ensuring essential medical support reaches affected communities during recovery.
The supplies aboard the Carnival Horizon contribute to a significantly larger relief effort. On the previous day, a dedicated airlift carrying 120 pallets of medical supplies departed Miami International Airport for Jamaica. When combined with the cruise ship’s shipment, the total aid effort amounts to 144 pallets, weighing 68 tons. This comprehensive delivery represents one of the largest private-sector relief initiatives supporting Jamaica’s post-storm recovery efforts.
In November, Carnival Corporation, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation collectively contributed a $1 million donation to Direct Relief. This funding made these substantial shipments possible and will also support long-term recovery efforts across the affected region.
