Photos: Carnival Spirit sails from JAXPORT to the Bahamas
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Carnival Spirit Carnival Spirit is the first cruise ship to depart from JAXPORT in nearly two years. (JAXPORT)
Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line is kicking off its 50th Birthday with a Sailabration Cruise. (JAXPORT)
Carnival Spirit Michael and Tammy Norin from Sioux Falls, South Dakota were the first guests to board Carnival Spirit at JAXPORT on Monday, March 7. (JAXPORT)
Carnival Spirit JAXPORT Board Chair Wendy Hamilton delivers remarks while welcoming cruise operations back to Jacksonville after a two-year pause. (JAXPORT)
Carnival Spirit Passengers watch Carnival Cruise Line's ribbon-cutting event ahead of boarding Carnival Spirit at JAXPORT. (JAXPORT)
Carnival Spirit From left to right: JAXPORT CEO Eric Green, JAXPORT Board Treasurer Daniel Bean and JAXPORT Board Chair Wendy Hamilton at Carnival Cruise Line's cruise return and Sailabration event at JAXPORT. (JAXPORT)
Carnival Spirit From left to right: Carnival Cruise Line Vice President of Guest Operations Sarah Beth Reno, passenger Tammy Norin, passenger Michael Norin, JAXPORT Board Chair Wendy Hamilton and JAXPORT Board Treasurer Daniel Bean participate in the ribbon-cutting celebrating Carnival Cruise Line resuming guest operations from Jacksonville ahead of Carnival Spirit's departure on Monday, March 7. (JAXPORT)