Tropical Storm Sandy
Forms in Caribbean
Currently: Post-Tropical
HPC issuing advisories on SANDY
NHC issuing advisories on TS ROSA
Hurricane Sandy started as a Tropical Storm near Jamaica causing Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings to be posted. Sandy called on Jamaica and Cuba and set sights on the Bahamas. It is now unleashing its fury along the Eastern Coast of the United States.
We are now back from our Disney Dream and Carnival Sensation cruises in the Bahamas. The next sailings for both of those ships were been impacted by Hurricane Sandy as well as many others. We have posted the links for the cruise lines and will continue to update this page with updates.
Weather conditions Tuesday in Nassau were overcast, cooler than it has been, with a good breeze blowing. The storm didn't impact our trip. On Wednesday, we had a mix of sun and clouds with warmer temperatures. The seas had been full of white caps all day and we were rocking a bit heading back to Port Canaveral.
We wish calm seas to all cruising in the region
This storm is going into the record books for sure. Notice that this is the first hurricane that I can recall that had SNOWFALL as a possible hazard. This is quite serious - if you are in the area, please head the warnings by your local governments.
Cruise Ship Impact Current Watches & Warnings
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...39.8N 75.4W
ABOUT 10 MI...15 KM SW OF PHILADELPHIA PENSYLVANIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...952 MB...28.11 INCHES
Cruise Impact
Latest Updates:
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE:
HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE – 11:00AM – 10/28/12
We continue monitoring the forecasted path of Hurricane Sandy and
keeping in close contact with port officials. As always the safety of
our guests and crew is our number one concern and our ships will
maintain a safe distance from the storm at all times.
CARNIVAL SENSATION – 10/28/12 DEPARTURE – NOW SCHEDULED TO SAIL ON 10/29/12 The
Carnival Sensation is experiencing a significant delay due to rough
weather conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy. Our scheduled 4 day
cruise will now operate on Monday as a 3 day cruise.
Check-in for your cruise will take place on Monday, October 29 from
11:00AM – 2:00PM and sailing is set for 3:00PM. Please do not proceed to
the cruise terminal today.
Our revised itinerary is as follows:
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Mon Port Canaveral, FL 3:00PM
Tues Nassau, The Bahamas 10:00AM 7:00PM
Wed Freeport, The Bahamas 8:00AM 5:00PM
Thurs Port Canaveral, FL 8:00AM
As a result of this change, guests will receive:
• One day pro-rated cruise fare refund (processed within the next 2 weeks to original form of payment)
• Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened voyage.
For further updates, text CCL6 to CRUISE (278473).
We sincerely regret the inconvenience this has caused. However, please do not proceed to the cruise terminal today.
CARNIVAL MIRACLE – 10/29/12 DEPARTURE NOW SCHEDULED TO DEPART SUNDAY 10/28/12
The
port is expected to be closed on Monday. In an effort to continue with
the cruise and keep safely away from the storm, the cruise will now
depart on Sunday, October 28. Check-in is scheduled from 2:00PM to
5:00PM, and sailing is set for 6:00 PM from Pier 90.
Due to the short notice, we were unable to reschedule the delivery of
our supplies (food, beverages, etc.) that was planned for Monday.
Unfortunately, we will need to change our itinerary so that we can
receive our provisions at the first port.
Below is the revised itinerary:
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sun New York, NY 6:00 PM
Mon Fun Day @ Sea
Tue Fun Day @ Sea
Wed Port Canaveral, FL 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Thu Nassau, The Bahamas 11:00 AM 8:00 PM
Fri Fun Day @ Sea
Sat Grand Turk 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Sun Fun Day @ Sea
Mon Fun Day @ Sea
Tue New York, NY 8:00 AM
Guests
who sail will be treated to complimentary gratuities for the extra day
and will be reimbursed for any additional parking expenses at the
port.
If you are unable to sail, please contact us at 1800 CARNIVAL.
For updates, text CCL4 to CRUISE (278473).
CARNIVAL DREAM – 10/27/12 DEPARTURE NOW SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 10/28/12The
Carnival Dream is now scheduled to dock in Port Canaveral on Sunday,
October 28. Our scheduled 7 day cruise will be shortened to a 6 day
cruise visiting Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya. Unfortunately, this
means we will cancel our call in Isla Roatan. Check-in for your cruise
is now scheduled on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM, and
sailing is set for 4:00PM at Terminal 6. For updates, text CCL2 to
CRUISE (278473).
As a result of this change, guests will receive:
• One day pro-rated cruise fare refund
• Refund of the government fees and taxes for Isla Roatan
• Pre-paid shore excursions purchased for Isla Roatan will be automatically refunded
• Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened voyage
CARNIVAL ECSTASY – 10/27/12 DEPARTURE NOW SCHEDULED TO DEPART 10/28/12The
Carnival Ecstasy is now scheduled to dock in Port Canaveral on Sunday,
October 28. Our scheduled 5 day cruise will be shortened to a 4 day
cruise visiting Nassau and Freeport. Unfortunately, this means we will
cancel our call in Key West. Check-in for your cruise is now scheduled
on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, and sailing is set
for 4:00PM at Terminal 3. For updates, text CCL3 to CRUISE (278473).
As a result of this change, guests will receive:
• One day pro-rated cruise fare refund
• Refund of government fees and taxes for Key West
• Pre-paid shore excursions purchased for Key West will be automatically refunded
• Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened voyage
CARNIVAL GLORY – 10/28/12 DEPARTURE HAS BEEN CANCELED Due
to the storm, high winds and tidal flooding are expected in the Norfolk
area. The Norfolk cruise terminal is positioned behind a major flood
gate in the city which will likely close during the day tomorrow. When
this happens, there will be no access to the cruise terminal.
We are sorry to say that we have no alternative but to cancel the
10/28 cruise. Refunds will be processed to the original form of payment
within the next 2 weeks.
We know how much our guests were looking forward to this getaway and
regret the disappointment this has caused. We look forward to welcoming
you on board on another Fun Ship in the near future.
CARNIVAL PRIDE – 10/28 DEPARTURE - CANCELED
The US Coast Guard has just made us aware that we
will not be able to depart from the Chesapeake Bay. At this time, it is
uncertain when this restriction will be lifted. We respect the Coast
Guard’s decision and since we do not know when we will be cleared to
sail, we will not be able to operate this cruise.
Guests will be provided with a full refund (within two weeks to
the form of payment) and a 25% future cruise discount. Parking
expenses will be refunded as they leave the parking facility. Should
guests need a hotel room for this evening, please have them contact a
Guest Logistics team member in the terminal. We will also cover $30 per
person for dinner this evening. Receipts to be submitted to
guestcare@carnival.com.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE:
Disney Fantasy October 27 sailing
Potential of a delay in the boarding process should the wind conditions
prohibit the ship from safely navigating the channel in Port Canaveral
on Saturday morning.
Check DCL website or call 1-866-858-7416 on Saturday morning for
updates and port operation hours before traveling to Port Canaveral.
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE:
Holland America's Eurodam, Currently finishing up a 12-night Atlantic Coast cruise
Thirteen-day Atlantic Coast cruise that departed Quebec on
Oct. 14, with scheduled arrival in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Oct. 27.
The ship is now alongside at a cargo pier in
Jacksonville, Florida, having arrived at approximately 3:00pm today.
Changing conditions necessitated routing to Jacksonville rather than the
originally scheduled Ft. Lauderdale or Port Canaveral alternative that
was anticipated yesterday. Guests on this sailing will disembark
tomorrow, October 27. Complimentary motorcoach transportation will be
provided to guests to the Fort Lauderdale airport, Miami International
Airport and the Port Everglades cruise terminal in Fort Lauderdale.
Motorcoach transfer between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale will take
approximately six hours. We are working with those guests who booked
their air through Holland America Line to make arrangements for any
affected flights.
Oct. 27th seven-day “Malt Shop Memories Cruise” originally scheduled for departure from Ft. Lauderdale
Embarkation for this cruise will now be done in
Jacksonville, Florida. This cruise will not be embarking at the Port
Canaveral alternative as anticipated yesterday.
Complimentary motorcoach transportation will be
provided to Jacksonville from Port Everglades cruise terminal #29. The
first coach will depart at 11:00am and the last coach will depart at
3:00pm. Guests who arrive at the Ft. Lauderdale or Miami International
airports will be directed to transportation to the pier, from where they
will depart for Jacksonville. Calls are currently being made to guests
booked on this sailing. Departure time and revised itinerary for this
sailing will be finalized based on weather conditions. Guests onboard
will be kept apprised.
For guests who live in the region and would like to
arrange their own transportation, they can go to Jaxport Cruise
Terminal, 9810 August Drive in Jacksonville between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
However, please be advised that the cruise will end in Ft. Lauderdale as
originally scheduled, so any guests leaving their car in Jacksonville
will need to make their own arrangements to retrieve their vehicle after
the cruise.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE:
Norwegian Gem (October 31 sailing)
Given the current information regarding the path and speed of
Hurricane Sandy, and as long as the Port of New York re-opens, we expect
embarkation for Norwegian Gem’s next cruise to take place on Wednesday,
October 31 beginning at noon and the ship will depart at 4 pm. Guests
should continue to check ncl.com for the latest information or call
800-327-7030 if they need assistance.
As soon as the Coast Guard re-opens the Port of New York, Norwegian
Gem will proceed to the pier which may be Tuesday, October 30, in the
afternoon. At that time, we would give guests the option of
disembarking the ship or staying onboard overnight, allowing them the
opportunity to make the appropriate travel arrangements.
Norwegian Jewel will arrive as scheduled in Port Canaveral, Florida tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30.
Norwegian Dawn is overnighting in Halifax, Nova Scotia and will
depart at 7 am tomorrow. The ship is scheduled to call in Boston on
Wednesday, October 31.
Guests on board these vessels will be kept up to date by the ship’s Captain.
We appreciate our guests’ understanding and patience.
PRINCESS CRUISES:
Caribbean Princess
Voyage B237
4-day cruise
Updated as of October 29, 2012 at 2 pm PDT
Passengers
onboard Caribbean Princess’ voyage B237 are currently in Boston during
Day 2 of a 4-day cruise. Passengers have been advised that the ship
plans to sail for New York tomorrow (Tuesday). The sea conditions will
require the vessel to operate at significantly reduced speeds and will
impact their arrival into New York. We currently expect to be delayed
by at least one day and arriving no earlier than Thursday morning. As
this unprecedented weather condition is constantly changing, we will
continue to keep our passengers onboard updated on the situation.
Due
to the unprecedented circumstances, we understand that some passengers
will wish to disembark in Boston and have provided them information how
to disembark Tuesday.
We are currently rebooking air travel for
those passengers who purchased air through Princess, and are offering
complimentary phone and internet services for those passengers who need
to make changes to their independent travel plans.
As a gesture
of goodwill, in recognition of the extreme circumstances, we are
offering compensation to all passengers onboard in the form of a Future
Cruise Credit. Once we are underway and the full impact on our voyage is
known, we will communicate details to the impacted passengers while
onboard.
Caribbean Princess
Voyage B238
10-day cruise
Updated as of October 29, 2012 at 2 pm PDT
We
look forward to welcoming passengers onboard for Caribbean Princess’
voyage B238 originally scheduled to embark on Wednesday, October 31.
Due
to the extreme weather conditions of Hurricane Sandy, we have advised
our passengers on Caribbean Princess’ voyage B238 that we expect to
embark passenger later than originally planned. We sincerely apologize
for the inconvenience; however the current voyage of Caribbean Princess
is expected to arrive into New York at least one day late, impacting the
embarkation for the following voyage.
We tentatively expect our
embarkation to be moved from Wednesday, October 31 to Thursday, November
1. Passengers will receive a per diem for any cruise days missed due
to a late embarkation. As this unprecedented weather situation
continues to change, we will keep passengers updated as to any new
information. Those passengers who have Princess Air and/or Princess
transfers will be contacted regarding their specific travel plans. We
apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming our
passengers onboard.
Emerald Princess
Voyage E229
12-day cruise
Updated as of October 27, 2012 at Noon PDT
Passengers joined Emerald Princess yesterday in Quebec to begin their 12-day cruise ending in Ft. Lauderdale on November 7.
Due
to the presence of Hurricane Sandy and the impact it will have on the
New England area, the port calls to Bar Harbor, Boston and Newport have
been cancelled. Port calls to Port Saguenay and Corner Brook have been
added.
The revised itinerary is as follows:
Saturday October 27 Quebec depart 6:00pm
Sunday October 28 Port Saguenay 7:00am - 4:00pm
Monday October 29 at Sea
Tuesday October 30 Corner Brook 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday October 31 Sydney 7:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday November 1 Halifax 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday November 2 at Sea
Saturday November 3 New York 7:15am - 5:00pm
Sunday November 4 at Sea
Monday November 5 Charleston 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday November 6 at Sea
Wednesday November 7 Ft. Lauderdale 7:00am
We will continue to provide updates on Princess.com as more information becomes available.
Ruby Princess
Voyage R232
7-day cruise
Updated as of October 29, 2012 at 9:30 am PDT
Passengers joined Ruby Princess on Sunday October 28.
As
we previously communicated, we made the decision to cancel our call to
Princess Cays. As Princess Cays is a tender port, the predicted strong
winds and high seas will make it impossible to carry out a safe tender
operation. We do not anticipate any additional changes to our itinerary
due to Hurricane Sandy. While we make every effort to sail our
itineraries as originally planned, the safety and security of our
passengers and crew is our highest priority and this decision, while
disappointing, is necessary.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL:
Brilliance of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas
cancelled its call to Bar Harbor, Maine, for Tuesday, October 30.
Instead, the ship called to St. John, New Brunswick, today, as
scheduled, and will remain in port until Tuesday. This will provide the
ship with the most shelter from the weather and ensure a safe and
comfortable experience for all guests and crew onboard.
Enchantment of the Seas
Enchantment of the Seas will
be unable to call on Kings Wharf, Bermuda, as originally scheduled.
Instead, the ship sailed out to sea in an effort to try to find the
calmest seas possible.
Jewel of the Seas
Given Hurricane Sandy’s current location and projected path, Jewel of the Seas did
not depart Boston, Massachusetts, yesterday, as scheduled, but will
remain docked in port until Tuesday, October 30. Due to the delayed
departure from Boston, Jewel of the Seas will sail a revised itinerary.
Monarch of the Seas
Monarch of the Seas will call to CocoCay, Bahamas, on Thursday, November 1, instead of on Tuesday, October 30, as originally scheduled.
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WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...
NONE
THERE ARE NO COASTAL TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNINGS IN EFFECT.
HOWEVER...THERE ARE NON-TROPICAL HIGH-WIND WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR
PORTIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC AND NEW ENGLAND STATES. PLEASE SEE
STATEMENTS FROM LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICES.
HURRICANE-FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG PORTIONS OF THE COAST
BETWEEN CHINCOTEAGUE VIRGINIA AND CHATHAM MASSACHUSETTS DURING THE
NEXT FEW HOURS. THIS INCLUDES THE TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND
TO SMITH POINT...THE MIDDLE AND UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY...DELAWARE
BAY...AND THE COASTS OF THE NORTHERN DELMARVA PENINSULA...NEW
JERSEY...THE NEW YORK CITY AREA...LONG ISLAND...CONNECTICUT...AND
RHODE ISLAND.
TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE NORTH OF CHATHAM
THROUGH MUCH OF NEW ENGLAND...AND OVER THE LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY...
AND SOUTH OF CHINCOTEAGUE TO EXTREME NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...INCLUDING POSSIBLE
INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY
YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE.
A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED
SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA. PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE
AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA...IN THIS CASE WITHIN 24
TO 36 HOURS.
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 48 HOURS.
INTERESTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF SANDY. A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA KEYS TONIGHT OR EARLY WEDNESDAY.
FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/H...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE OCCURRING OVER WATER TO THE EAST OF
THE CENTER. STEADY WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 90 MILES...150 KM...TO
THE EAST OF THE CENTER. TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD
UP TO 485 MILES...780 KM FROM THE CENTER. A SUSTAINED WIND OF 56
MPH...WITH A GUST TO 71 MPH WAS RECENTLY REPORTED AT LAGUARDIA
AIRPORT IN NEW YORK. A TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AUTOMATED OBSERVING
SITE HAS REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS OF 50 MPH...WITH A GUST TO 67
MPH...ALONG THE COAST OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY WITHIN THE PAST HOUR.
THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE BASED ON SURFACE DATA IS 952
MB...28.11 INCHES.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND...TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE OVER PORTIONS OF THE
MID-ATLANTIC STATES FROM VIRGINIA NORTHWARD THROUGH NEW ENGLAND.
HURRICANE-FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST OF NEW
JERSEY...NEW YORK...SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND DURING
THE NEXT FEW HOURS.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WINDS AFFECTING THE UPPER FLOORS OF
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY STRONGER THAN THOSE NEAR
GROUND LEVEL.
STORM SURGE...THE COMBINATION OF AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS STORM SURGE
AND THE TIDE WILL CAUSE NORMALLY DRY AREAS NEAR THE COAST TO BE
FLOODED BY RISING WATERS. THE WATER COULD REACH THE FOLLOWING
DEPTHS ABOVE GROUND IF THE PEAK SURGE OCCURS AT THE TIME OF HIGH
TIDE...
NC NORTH OF SURF CITY INCLUDING PAMLICO/ALBEMARLE SOUNDS...2 TO 4 FT
SE VA AND DELMARVA INCLUDING LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY...2 TO 4 FT
UPPER AND MIDDLE CHESAPEAKE BAY...1 TO 3 FT
LONG ISLAND SOUND...RARITAN BAY...AND NEW YORK HARBOR...6 TO 11 FT
ELSEWHERE FROM OCEAN CITY MD TO THE CT/RI BORDER...4 TO 8 FT
CT/RI BORDER TO THE SOUTH SHORE OF CAPE COD INCLUDING BUZZARDS
BAY AND NARRAGANSETT BAY...3 TO 6 FT
CAPE COD TO THE MA/NH BORDER INCLUDING CAPE COD BAY...2 TO 4 FT
MA/NH BORDER TO THE U.S./CANADA BORDER...1 TO 3 FT
SURGE-RELATED FLOODING DEPENDS ON THE RELATIVE TIMING OF THE SURGE
AND THE TIDAL CYCLE...AND CAN VARY GREATLY OVER SHORT DISTANCES.
GIVEN THE LARGE WIND FIELD ASSOCIATED WITH SANDY...ELEVATED WATER
LEVELS COULD SPAN MULTIPLE TIDE CYCLES RESULTING IN REPEATED AND
EXTENDED PERIODS OF COASTAL AND BAYSIDE FLOODING. IN ADDITION...
ELEVATED WATERS COULD OCCUR FAR REMOVED FROM THE CENTER OF SANDY.
FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE SEE PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE.
RAINFALL...RAINFALL TOTALS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED OVER FAR
NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM TOTALS OF 8
INCHES POSSIBLE. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED
OVER PORTIONS OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES...INCLUDING THE DELMARVA
PENINSULA...WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 12 INCHES POSSIBLE.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF
5 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE FROM THE SOUTHERN TIER OF NEW YORK STATE
NORTHEASTWARD THROUGH NEW ENGLAND.
SNOWFALL..SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 3 FEET ARE EXPECTED IN THE
MOUNTAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA WITH LOCALLY HIGHER TOTALS TODAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY. SNOWFALL OF 1 TO 2 FEET IS EXPECTED IN THE MOUNTAINS OF
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA TO THE KENTUCKY BORDER...WITH 12 TO 18 INCHES
OF SNOW EXPECTED IN THE MOUNTAINS NEAR THE NORTH CAROLINA/TENNESSEE
BORDER AND IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN MARYLAND.
SURF...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FROM FLORIDA THROUGH
NEW ENGLAND FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
HISTORICAL DATA: Storm Archive Graphics Archive
1100 AM EDT MON OCT 22 2012
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE SOUTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR JAMAICA...
500 PM EDT MON OCT 22 2012
...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM SANDY...
1100 PM EDT MON OCT 22 2012
...SANDY MOVING LITTLE OVER THE SOUTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY WEDNESDAY...
1100 AM EDT TUE OCT 23 2012
...SANDY A LITTLE STRONGER...
...HURRICANE WARNING ISSUED FOR JAMAICA...
200 PM EDT TUE OCT 23 2012
...SANDY CONTINUES MOVING NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR HAITI...
500 PM EDT TUE OCT 23 2012
...HURRICANE WARNING ISSUED FOR EASTERN CUBA...
500 AM EDT WED OCT 24 2012
...SANDY CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN AS IT MOVES A LITTLE FASTER
TOWARD JAMAICA...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR SOUTHEAST FLORIDA. AND THE
UPPER KEYS...
1100 AM EDT WED OCT 24 2012
...SANDY REACHES HURRICANE STRENGTH...
...CONDITIONS DETERIORATING IN JAMAICA...
320 PM EDT WED OCT 24 2012
...SANDY MAKES LANDFALL IN SOUTHEASTERN JAMAICA...
500 PM EDT WED OCT 24 2012
...SANDY EMERGING OFF THE NORTHEAST COAST OF JAMAICA...
800 PM EDT WED OCT 24 2012
...EYE OF SANDY NOW BETWEEN JAMAICA AND CUBA...
1100 PM EDT WED OCT 24 2012
...EYE OF SANDY APPROACHING THE COAST OF SOUTHEASTERN CUBA...
...COULD BECOME A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE BEFORE LANDFALL...
130 AM EDT THU OCT 25 2012
...SANDY MAKES LANDFALL JUST WEST OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA...
200 AM EDT THU OCT 25 2012
...CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE SANDY LOCATED JUST INLAND OVER
SOUTHEASTERN CUBA...
...WIND GUST TO 114 MPH REPORTED IN SANTIAGO DE CUBA...
800 AM EDT THU OCT 25 2012
...SANDY MOVING BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST COAST OF CUBA AND THE CENTRAL
BAHAMAS...
500 PM EDT THU OCT 25 2012
...SANDY NEAR CAT ISLAND IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS...
...WIND FIELD EXPANDING...
1100 PM EDT THU OCT 25 2012
...CENTER OF SANDY PASSING NEAR ELEUTHERA ISLAND IN THE NORTHWESTERN
BAHAMAS...
800 AM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012
...SANDY NEAR GREAT ABACO ISLAND...
1115 AM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012
THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR
BERMUDA.
1100 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012
...SANDY REMAINS A HURRICANE AS IT MOVES SLOWLY NORTHWARD AWAY FROM
THE BAHAMAS...
500 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012
...SANDY WEAKENS BUT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN A LARGE STORM WITH
WIDESPREAD IMPACTS INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED CRUISES IMPACTED
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE:
Holland America's Eurodam, Currently finishing up a 12-night Atlantic Coast cruise
Will
arrive in Port Canaveral October 26 and will terminate there on October
27, rather than go on to Fort Lauderdale as scheduled. Complimentary
motorcoach transportation will be provided to guests with flights out of
the Fort Lauderdale airport or Miami International airport. All others
will be transferred to Pier 29 at the Port Everglades cruise terminal in
Fort Lauderdale. Motorcoach transfer between Port Canaveral and Fort
Lauderdale will take approximately four hours. Those guests wishing to
disembark the ship on October 26 were able to do so between 9:00 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m., per U.S. Customs and Border Protection
.
Eurodam's
next cruise, scheduled to depart on October 27 from Fort Lauderdale,
will leave from Port Canaveral instead and the departure time has been
pushed back until 10:00 p.m. Embarking guests will be met at Pier 29
at the Port Everglades cruise terminal in Fort Lauderdale for
motorcoach transfer to Port Canaveral. The first coach will leave at
11:00 a.m. and the last coach will depart at 3:00 p.m. Guests who arrive
at the Fort Lauderdale or Miami airports will be directed to
transportation to the pier for transfer to Cape Canaveral. Guests are
encouraged to arrive at the pier between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The
cruise will end November 3 in Fort Lauderdale as originally scheduled.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE:
CARNIVAL DREAM – 10/27/12 DEPARTURE:
The
Carnival Dream is now scheduled to dock in Port Canaveral on Sunday,
October 28. Our scheduled 7 day cruise will be shortened to a 6 day
cruise visiting Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya. Unfortunately, this
means we will cancel our call in Isla Roatan. Check-in for your cruise
is now scheduled on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM, and
sailing is set for 4:00PM at Terminal 6. For updates, text CCL2 to
CRUISE (278473).
As a result of this change, guests will receive:
• One day pro-rated cruise fare refund
• Refund of the government fees and taxes for Isla Roatan
• Pre-paid shore excursions purchased for Isla Roatan will be automatically refunded
• Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened voyage
CARNIVAL ECSTASY – 10/27/12 DEPARTURE:
The
Carnival Ecstasy is now scheduled to dock in Port Canaveral on Sunday,
October 28. Our scheduled 5 day cruise will be shortened to a 4 day
cruise visiting Nassau and Freeport. Unfortunately, this means we will
cancel our call in Key West. Check-in for your cruise is now scheduled
on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, and sailing is set
for 4:00PM at Terminal 3. For updates, text CCL3 to CRUISE (278473).
As a result of this change, guests will receive:
• One day pro-rated cruise fare refund
• Refund of government fees and taxes for Key West
• Pre-paid shore excursions purchased for Key West will be automatically refunded
• Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened voyage
Carnival Miracle sailing an eight-night itinerary from New York
Called
on San Juan (October 24) but will skip the remaining two ports,
remaining at sea until it returns to New York on October 29.
Carnival Valor six-night sailing
Swapped out two Caribbean island stops (Grand Cayman
and Montego Bay) replacing them with
Costa Maya (October 24) and Cozumel (October 25) in Mexico.
Carnival Fantasy
Will remain at sea on October 25, rather than stop in Freeport, Bahamas as originally scheduled.
Carnival Sensation, which departs October 25 from Port Canaveral,
will
remain at sea on October 26 and stop in Key West on October 27, rather
than stop for two days in Nassau, Bahamas as originally scheduled.
Carnival Valor six-night sailing
Swapped out two Caribbean island stops (Grand Cayman and Montego Bay)
replacing them with Costa Maya (October 24) and Cozumel (October 25) in Mexico.
Carnival Pride also
will forgo two stops, both in the Bahamas (Half Moon Cay and Freeport)
in favor of a day at sea (October 25) and Port Canaveral (October 26).
Carnival Glory called
on Nassau (October 24) as scheduled but did not overnight or spend a
second day in port, instead departing the Bahamas and spending a day at
sea (October 25). Glory will then visit Port Canaveral (October 26)
instead of Freeport.
Carnival Magic (week-long sailing out of Galveston)
Swapped
from its scheduled Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Grand Cayman to Cozumel,
Mexico route. The ship called at Key West (October 23) spent the day at
sea (October 24), Costa Maya (October 25), then on to Cozumel.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE:
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas
Replaced a call on Falmouth, Jamaica (October 24) with a day at sea.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE:
Norwegian Jewel will embark guests in New York and depart as scheduled today.
Norwegian Gem (October 29 sailing)
The US Coast Guard has advised that it will close the Port of New
York as of 6 pm today, Sunday, October 28. Therefore, Norwegian Gem’s
arrival in New York on Monday, October 29 will be delayed and the ship
will remain at sea. The Coast Guard has not yet determined when it will
re-open the Port of New York. Therefore, guests scheduled to sail on
Norwegian Gem’s October 29 sailing are asked to continue to check
ncl.com for the latest updates and information. We expect an update on
the ship’s arrival and departure times on Sunday evening.
Norwegian Dawn will cancel its call to Portland, Maine on Tuesday,
October 30 and instead stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Monday, October
29 from 10 am to 8 pm.
Guests on board these vessels will be kept up to date by the ship’s Captain.
We appreciate our guests’ understanding.
Norwegian Gem will cancel its call in Samana, Dominican Republic, on
Friday, and will proceed to New York to arrive as scheduled on Monday.
Norwegian Pearl
Changed to Cozumel (October 24) and Costa Maya (October 25) rather than Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman.
Norwegian Jewel
Rescheduled
stops at Freeport, Bahamas (October 24) instead of Great Stirrup Cay,
and Charleston, South Carolina (October 26) instead of Nassau, Bahamas.
UPDATE: Norwegian Jewel will now call in Norfolk, Virginia on Friday (instead of
Charleston, South Carolina), returning to New York as scheduled on
Sunday.
Norwegian Sky
Skipping its stop at Great Stirrup Cay (October 25) and will instead spend an extra day at sea
.
UPDATE: Norwegian Sky is spending the day at sea today and is expected to
have a delayed arrival into Miami on Friday, October 26 at approximately
9 am.
Embarkation for the ship’s three-day cruise will now begin at 2 pm.
We ask all embarking guests to please arrive at the terminal no earlier
than 2 pm. The ship’s departure is now scheduled for 7 pm.
PRINCESS CRUISES:
Caribbean Princess Voyage B237 4-day cruise
Skipping scheduled visit to Bermuda (October 29). The line is currently looking for a port to the North as a replacement.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE:
Disney Dream (October 25 sailing)
Will
depart Port Canaveral as scheduled, but will spend October 26 at sea,
rather than stop at Castaway Cay. If weather permits the ship will call
on Nassau(October 26) as scheduled.
Disney Fantasy sailing a seven-night cruise
Will replace its Castaway Cay visit (October 25) with a day at sea.
