Monday, October 8, 2018

Hurricane Michael Impacts Cruises

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Hurricane Michael

Tropical Storm Michael formed in the Western Caribbean and has already grown to a Hurricane.  It is further predicted to be a major hurricane by midweek.  Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for 26 counties in the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend area. The declaration will free up resources for storm preparation.

The Category 4 hurricane, which has maximum sustained wind speeds of 145 miles per hour, forced Norwegian Cruise Line to modify Norwegian Getaway's itinerary and Carnival Cruise Line to modify the itineraries of Carnival Triumph, Carnival Glory, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Victory, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Paradise. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.


Hurricane Michael
300 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018
...EYE OF MICHAEL APPROACHING I-10 IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE... 
...LIFE THREATENING STORM SURGE AND CATASTROPHIC WINDS CONTINUE...

WIND:
near 150 MPH...240 KM/H
WATCHES/ WARNINGS:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Okaloosa/Walton County Line Florida to Anclote River Florida

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Anclote River Florida to Anna Maria Island Florida, including
Tampa Bay
* Ocracoke Inlet North Carolina to Duck North Carolina

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Alabama/Florida border to Suwannee River Florida

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Suwanee River Florida to Chassahowitzka Florida
* North of Fernandina Beach Florida to Duck North Carolina
* Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds

Key Messages:
  • Life-threatening storm surge is occurring along portions of the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend, and Nature Coast. The worst storm surge is expected later today and tonight between Tyndall Air Force Base and Keaton Beach, where 9 to 14 feet of inundation is possible.
  • Michael will produce potentially catastrophic wind damage where the core of the hurricane moves onshore later today in the Florida Panhandle, with the highest risk between Apalachicola and Panama City.
  • Life-threatening hurricane-force winds will occur well inland across portions of the Florida Panhandle, southeast Alabama, and southwestern Georgia as the core of the hurricane moves inland later today and this evening.
  • Heavy rainfall from Michael could produce life-threatening flash flooding from the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend region into portions of Georgia, the Carolinas, and southeast Virginia.
  • ropical storm conditions will affect portions of the southeast U.S. coast from northeast Florida through North Carolina, and tropical storm warnings are in effect for these areas.


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Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates 
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We are monitoring Hurricane Michael to determine if any itineraries need to be modified.


For more frequent updates, please follow our meteorologist on Twitter @JamesVanFleet or visit the Royal Caribbean Facebook page

SHIP
SAIL DATE
STATUS
DESTINATION
Majesty of the SeasOctober 11Modified2 hour early departure
  

Norwegian Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)

Norwegian Getaway: The ship, which departed from Miami on October 7, will now call at Falmouth, Jamaica, in lieu of Roatan, Honduras, on October 9 and Grand Cayman in lieu of Costa Maya on October 10; it is expected to visit Cozumel on October 12, as scheduled.
 
SHIP
SAIL DATE
STATUS
DESTINATION
Norwegian GetawayOctober 7Modifiednow visiting Falmouth, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel


Carnival Cruise Line Travel Alerts (click for latest)


Our Fleet Operations Center in Miami has been actively monitoring Hurricane Michael in the Atlantic. As the safety of our guests and crew is our number one priority, we will continue to keep an eye on things and provide you with timely updates as more information becomes available.



SHIP
SAIL DATE
STATUS
DESTINATION
Carnival TriumphOctober 8Modified5 day Caribbean -
reversing ports
Carnival GloryOctober 6Modified7 night Caribbean -
replaced Grand Cayman with Sea Day
Carnival FreedomOctober 8Modified7 night Caribbean - replaced Mahogany
Bay with Sea Day; Cozumel Oct 9;
Belize Oct 10
Carnival VictoryOctober 8Modified4 night Caribbean -  Sea Day Oct 9; Key
West Oct 11; Unchanged Cozumel 10th
Carnival MiracleOctober 7Modifiedcancelled Cozumel call on Oct 9
Carnival ParadiseOctober 8Modified5 day Caribbean - Cozumel Oct 10; Grand
Cayman Oct 11 



Hurricane Season Dates 

Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th.
Make a Plan (FEMA) 

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More links and information about tropical storms and other weather conditions can be found in the Weather & Hurricane Zone tabs above.


Hurricane Preparedness Week:   
May 6-12, 2018
@ChrisPappinMCC



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