"Carnival Cruise Line Mishaps: Fires and Incidents at Sea"

Two cruises have been canceled during the busy spring break season following a fire on the Carnival Freedom, the second fire on the ship in less than two years. The fire broke out at the ship’s exhaust funnel while it was off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, and while Carnival is investigating the cause, initial reports suggest a lightning strike. Passengers on the affected cruises will receive a full refund and a 100 percent future cruise credit, and the cruise line expressed regret for the impact on their vacation plans.