"Early Departure: Carnival Cruise Ship Urges Guests to Return"

Carnival Pride cruise ship is departing Cork, Ireland earlier than scheduled due to deteriorating weather conditions. Passengers are being urged to return to the ship no later than 5 p.m. The ship is using various methods to alert guests, including the Carnival Hub app, text messages, emails, and onboard announcements. The severe weather in the region includes strong winds and localized flooding, which may impact the ship's departure. The Carnival Pride is currently homeported in Dover, UK, and offers European itineraries before repositioning to Rome and then Tampa.