Cruise Lines Respond to Dorian Devastation

We'd like to commend Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney for donating millions to the relief effort in the Bahamas.  We anticipate there will be other cruise lines following suite over the days ahead.  Their generosity will go a long way in helping the people suffering on the islands in their first steps on a long road to recovery.  

UPDATE: September 5th - Norwegian Cruise Line has also donated and it appears that ships can now begin to call with relief supplies.

After every one of these devastating storms, the cruise lines are always there providing support, which comes in many forms.   Some people may be asking why they aren't doing more - like sending ships to the Bahamas with supplies.  Others think cruise lines should have done things differently.  Here is some information to help you understand things a little better.

Like everyone else, we've been following Hurricane Dorian, and its impact first on the lives of many people in the Bahamas and the Southeast United States, and secondly on cruise itineraries.  There have been complaints posted on social networks, and in various media articles, about lack of communication on certain cruises, and the impact on their vacation plans.  

We are always amazed by the behind the scenes logistics that are necessary in situations like these, and how well cruise lines are able to react, in what are often very fluid arrangements. Communication may be secondary to getting things done.  Oh, and by the way, guess where HQ for cruise lines are for the most part - Florida.  They too were dealing with evacuations and other preparations of their own at the same time.

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Cruising during Hurricane Season isn't for everyone.  It requires tolerance and understanding.  We saw one couple interviewed on The Weather Channel after disembarking their ship.  Their itinerary was altered, and they never were able to disembark in a port.  They indicated that they always cruise during this time of year, and that they had a great time on board experiencing the ship.

First of all, the cruise lines aren't in control of the weather.  Even meteorologists were surprised by Hurricane Dorian parking over the Bahamas for as long as it did.  Secondly, the U.S. Coast Guard is in charge of the ports.  There are very clear policies, which are in place for safety of people, ports, and vessels.  In our article, Hurricane Dorian Florida Port Closures, we've listed those Port Closure Conditions.  Port Authorities, in conjunction with the USCG, work with the cruise line's administration to determine safe alternatives when original plans must be adjusted.  

Right now, it just isn't safe to go to the Bahamas with a large cruise ship for many reasons.  Some of the impacted areas aren't setup to receive a large vessel.  Those that are, still need to be inspected as damaging debris could be in the water.  Rest assured that the cruise lines are in communication with the necessary government officials to determine what actions to take. 
  

For those who had their vacations altered by Dorian, we empathize.  We are grateful that the cruise lines did their job and made the tough decisions to keep you safe during this tumultuous time.

Hurricane Preparedness - After the Storm

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Carnival Cruise Line Statement

Carnival & the Arison Foundation have pledged $2M for Bahamas relief. Additionally, Carnival will help with the transportation of donated goods from South Florida to the islands. Please stay tuned for how you can help. We’re working with two aid organizations you can join us in supporting.

"To our friends in The Bahamas, please know you will not be alone in your effort." said Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald. "All of us at Carnival Corporation pledge to work with you. We have been and remain in constant contact with government officials as they determine the highest priorities for both the short term and long term."

Royal Caribbean  Bahamas Relief Effort

Post on Instagram September 5th: "We’re with you Bahamas. In the wake of Dorian, we’re mobilizing our fleet to help those who need it. In partnership with the Bahamian government & The Bahamas Feeding Network, tomorrow we’ll deliver +43k water bottles, 10k meals, generators, supplies & we’re just getting started."
Royal Caribbean posted the following update on their page September 3, 2019

"The Bahamas has always been more than a destination for Royal Caribbean and our guests. For more than half a century, we’ve made many friends and many memories. The Bahamas is also home to more than 500 of our colleagues who work at Perfect Day at CocoCay and the Grand Bahama Shipyard. 

So in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamian people are in our thoughts and prayers. And we’re rolling up our sleeves to help our friends, and inviting our guests to help.

Royal Caribbean is committing $1 million to Dorian disaster relief, and ITM—our partners in the Holistica joint venture that is developing the Grand Lucayan resort in Freeport—is also donating an additional $100,000.

To make sure our donations go where they can do the most good, we are collaborating with the Bahamian government and our non-profit partner, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), and a network of Bahamian charities and organizations, including the Bahamas Feeding Network. We are loading all kinds of goods onto our ships— generators, water, cleaning supplies, clean sheets, towels, and more—for direct delivery to the Bahamas. The trained employee volunteers we call the GO Team are on their way to assist with relief efforts. And we’re taking special care of coworkers and their families who were affected by the storm.

Our donation includes matching every dollar of guest and employee donations to PADF so they can help our friends as well.

We can’t make every bad memory of Dorian go away. But we can start making things better—today."

Norwegian Cruise Line Joins Relief Effots

Norwegian Breakaway was one of two ships that were diverted to New Orleans when they couldn't return to their home port in Miami (due to port closures by the USCG).

The Mouse Pledges Support

The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday afternoon it has committed to donating more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help recovery efforts in the Bahamas. Disney will donate $1 million donation to nonprofit relief agencies leading recovery and rebuilding efforts and the provision of supplies to areas that need it. 

The company said in a news release that its employees in the Bahamas will have access to other resources. Disney Castaway Cay employs more than 60 Bahamians from Abaco and Grand Bahama, and some employees from other Bahamian islands. 

“The Walt Disney Company stands with the people of The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian,” Robert Iger, Disney chairman and CEO, said in the release. 

We hope our $1 million donation will provide much-needed relief and help our neighbors, colleagues, and all those impacted by this devastating storm begin the long process of recovery as they work to put their lives and communities back together.”

Hurricane Dorian Florida Port Closures

CRUISE TERMINAL 

Known worldwide as the "Cruise Capital of the World" PortMiami is the global headquarters for five leading cruise lines. But this week, it will become a ghost town as preparations are underway for an unwelcome guest, Hurricane Irma, which is still packing a huge punch.

Cruise lines are scrambling to make alternative plans for the vessels which were supposed to dock at PortMiami over the weekend.   See our other post, Hurricane Dorian Impacting Cruise Schedules, for details on modified or cancelled cruise itineraries.

The following information was posted on PortMiami's website:

ALERT | HURRICANE DORIAN  (SEPT. 1, 2019)

ALL PORT USERS

• PortMiami is closed to all vessel traffic until further notice. 
• Tunnel will close at noon today.  
• All other port access will be closed as of 1800 hrs today. 
• Passengers please contact the cruise lines for up to date itinerary information.

Port Canaveral is a customer-friendly gateway to major consumer markets and leisure destinations. Strategically located on the east coast of central Florida, it offers cruise lines, cargo lines and shippers, businesses and vacationers the capabilities of a first-class deepwater port with the benefits of an uncongested setting and relaxed attitude.

September 02, 2019

Port Canaveral CLOSED for Hurricane Dorian

Effective 8:00 a.m. 02 September 2019, Hurricane Condition ZULU will be set in the Port of Canaveral. No vessel, regardless of size or service, will be allowed to transit through the port, and all commercial vessels over 500 gross tons are prohibited from remaining in the port.

Located in the Southeastern U.S. at the crossroads of the nation’s rail and highway network, the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is 

Dozens of  ocean carriers call at JAXPORT, offering you competitive transit times to 140 ports in more than 70 countries.

September 1, 2019
JAXPORT’s terminals will close to incoming vessels at 8 a.m. Monday morning. 

Once Port Hurricane Condition YANKEE goes into effect Monday morning, incoming vessels, including tugs and barges, are prohibited from entering the port. All outgoing vessels must exit the port prior to the setting of Port Hurricane Condition ZULU (12 hours prior to the arrival of sustained gale force winds). In addition, all ship-to-shore cargo operations must cease 6 hours prior to the setting of Port Hurricane Condition ZULU.

“The safety of the public and our stakeholders is our number one priority as we continue to closely monitor Dorian and prepare for any potential impacts,” said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green. “I encourage everyone to follow the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard and emergency management officials as we all work together to keep our port community safe.”

Port Everglades is Florida’s “powerhouse port” and one of the most diverse seaports in the United States. Located on the southeast coast of the Florida peninsula, Port Everglades is one of the top three cruise ports in the world, is among the most active containerized cargo ports in the United States and South Florida’s main seaport for petroleum product such as gasoline and fuel.

Port Everglades is closed until further notice by order of the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Cruise ships scheduled for Sunday and Monday have been rescheduled for arrival on September 4, however cruise passengers should continue to check with their cruise lines for the latest information on upcoming itineraries. Visit the Hurricane Dorian Update page.

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Located in Riviera Beach, the Port of Palm Beach is a full-service, diversified port, offering cruise and cargo services to more than 30 onsite tenants and users. At 162 acres, the Port’s efficiency is unparalleled, processing more than $7 billion in commodities, 2.5 million tons of cargo, and 700,000 cruise passengers annually.

September 1, 2019 6:00 PM
Port Condition Zulu in Effect 

The United States Coast Guard set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Palm Beach at 6 p.m. ET, September 1st, due to sustained gale force winds greater than 39 mph expected to arrive within twelve (12) hours.

Ports will remain closed to waterfront activities until the passage of the tropical storm force winds, and the COTP, in conjunction with the SWAT, has determined that it is safe to reopen ports based upon:

• Ports and waterways damage surveys. 
• Aids to navigation verification. 
• Status and condition of drawbridges. 
• Re-establishment of required port security measures in accordance with respective Facility Security Plans. 
• The COTP will convene the Swat via conference call.

From a wide-ranging cargo mix to its cruise passenger popularity to repair of ships, Port Tampa Bay is truly among the nation's most diverse sea ports.

Sunday, 9/1, 11am est Condition: X-RAY

Port Tampa Bay remains open to vessel traffic as the USCG maintains condition X-RAY. 

From the Tampa Bay (Ruskin, FL) weather forecast office of the National Weather Service: With maximum sustained winds over 180mph, Hurricane Dorian is one of the strongest in modern history in the Bahamas. It remains at a CAT 4 moving slowly at 7mph WNW. The probabilities of significant impacts to the counties of west-central and southeast Florida remain low.

All services report that Dorian's track is predicted to turn north late Mon/early Tuesday and follow offshore along the eastern coast of Florida, but a deviance of on 20 miles delay in the turn could still significantly impact the severity of weather in Florida's western counties.

PORT CONDITION EXPLANATION: 

Tweets about @USCGSoutheast

WHISKEY - Gale force winds (34 knots or 39 mph) are predicted to arrive within 72 hours. Ports Status: Open to all commercial and recreational traffic.

 X-RAY - Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 48 hours. Port Status: Open to all commercial and recreational traffic.

YANKEE - Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 24 hours. Ports status: Closed to inbound traffic and vessel traffic control measures in effect on vessel movements within the port.

ZULU - Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 12 hours. Ports Status: Closed to all inbound and outbound traffic.

PORT CONDITION RECOVERY - The storm is no longer a threat to the area, however some damage may have occurred and response and recovery operations are in progress. Ports status: Reopened to outbound traffic at completion of port survey. Vessel traffic control measures remain in effect on vessel movements within the port.

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Hurricane Dorian Impacting Cruise Schedules

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Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous Category 4 storm which poses a significant threat to Florida and the Northwestern Bahamas.   On its current track, the core of Dorian should move over the Atlantic well north of the southeastern and central Bahamas today and tomorrow, be near or over the northwestern Bahamas on Sunday, and be near the Florida peninsula late Monday.

Several Cruise Lines have made changes to their itineraries in anticipation of the approaching hurricane.  Several ports are planning closures, which is part of the reason for the changes.
We have listed several changes below.

If you are sailing this week or next, please consult with your travel agent or the cruise line's website for up to the minute information.  The information below was accurate at the time of publication.
 

Hurricane Dorian	1100 AM AST Fri Aug 30 2019 ...DANGEROUS HURRICANE DORIAN POSES A SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO FLORIDA AND THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS...
WIND:	near 110 MPH...175 KM/H
WATCHES/ WARNINGS:	CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY... None SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * Northwestern Bahamas

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Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates 
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In a statement issued by Royal Caribbean,  Coco-Cay was closed as follows:

"We closed CocoCay on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019, and plan to reopen it on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019. Our CocoCay Team is made up of over 400 people, and the majority are locals. So, it’s important that they evacuate to care for their families and secure their homes, as soon as possible. We evaluated all options, and this is the best decision, as there is no room for error when it comes to the safety and security of our guests, crew, and employees. This is our top priority."


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SAILING	IMPACT
Navigator 8/26/19 Sailing	replaced our visit to CocoCay with Nassau, Bahamas
Navigator 8/30/19 Sailing	replaced our visit to CocoCay with a day at sea and this sailing is being extended and will return to Miami on 9/04/19, instead of 9/02/19.
Navigator 9/02/19 Sailing	Sailing will depart on 9/04/19, instead of 9/02/19
Mariner 8/26/19 Sailing	We’ve replaced our visit to CocoCay with Nassau, Bahamas.
Mariner 8/30/19 Sailing	replaced our visit to CocoCay with a day at sea and this sailing is being extended and will return to Port Canaveral on 9/04/19, instead of 9/02/19.
Mariner 9/02/19 Sailing	Sailing will depart 9/04/19, instead of 9/02/19
Empress 8/24/19 Sailing	extending this sailing and will return on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We have added a visit to Roatan on 8/31/19. We’ll then have two sea days and visit Nassau on 9/03/19, before returning to Miami on 09/04/19.
Empress 9/01/19 Sailing	had to shorten this sailing, unfortunately, and will now depart on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We will now cruise to Nassau and arrive there on 9/06/19. Our return will be as scheduled
Harmony 8/25/19 Sailing	extending this sailing and will return on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We’ve added an additional visit to Cozumel on 8/31/19 and will stay there until 9/01/19. We will then have two sea days before we return to Port Canaveral on 09/04/19.
Harmony 9/01/19 Sailing	had to shorten this sailing, unfortunately, and will now depart on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We will now cruise to Labadee and arrive there on 9/06/19. Our return will be as scheduled.
Allure 8/25/19 Sailing	extending this sailing and will return on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We’ve added a visit Roatan on 8/31/19 and Costa Maya on 9/01/19. We will then have two sea days before we return to Fort Lauderdale on 09/04/19.
Allure 9/01/19 Sailing	had to shorten this sailing, unfortunately, and will now depart on Wednesday, 9/04/19. The itinerary will remain the same for the days left of the voyage.
Majesty 8/28/19 Sailing	extending this sailing and will return on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We will have a sea day on 9/02/19 and added a visit to Nassau on 9/03/19.
Majesty 9/02/19 Sailing	had to shorten this sailing, unfortunately, and will now depart on Wednesday, 9/04/19. The itinerary will remain the same for the days left of the voyage.
Symphony 8/24/19 Sailing	will be returning to Miami on 8/31, as planned.
Symphony 8/31/19 Sailing	extending this sailing and will return on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We will no longer sail to Nassau. We will now have a sea day on 9/01/19, then visit to Costa Maya on 9/02/19. We’ll then have one more sea day on 9/03/19, before returning to Miami.
Symphony 9/03/19 Sailing	had to shorten this sailing, unfortunately, and will now depart on Wednesday, 9/04/19. We will be removing our sea day and will still be visiting the same ports.

Celebrity Cruises Weather Alert (click for latest)
We look forward to welcoming you aboard Celebrity Equinox for your 7-Night Eastern Caribbean cruise departing this weekend from, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Before you depart, we have some important information to share.  As you may be aware, Hurricane Dorian is forecast to affect South Florida this weekend. In order to depart Fort Lauderdale ahead of any adverse weather, we will be departing one hour earlier at 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 31st. We will begin boarding at 10:30 AM, so please plan on arriving to the pier early to help expedite our check-in process.  All guests must be on board 60 minutes prior to our scheduled departure. We’ll continue to keep a close eye on the weather conditions. If we need to make any changes to your itinerary, we will let you know as soon as we can. Your safety and the safety of our crew is our primary concern.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to providing you an amazing vacation.
Disney Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)
We continue to closely monitor the path and progress of Hurricane Dorian to ensure our guests enjoy safe and comfortable cruises, and to make certain our ships steer clear of the storm. The safety of our guests and crew is always our foremost concern. Since all tropical storms and hurricanes are inherently unpredictable, our plans may change from day to day based on the most current information. Please check this site often for the most up to date information.
Disney Dream – Friday, August 30 - UPDATED 
Disney Dream’s current sailing was scheduled to return to Port Canaveral on Wednesday, September 4. However, after careful review of the currently forecasted path, and conversations with port officials in Florida, it does not seem likely that Port Canaveral will be available for our return on Wednesday. Because of this, we will need to further extend this sailing and now expect Disney Dream to return to Port Canaveral one day later, on Thursday, September 5.
Disney Fantasy – Saturday, August 31 
At this time, based on the current predicted storm timing and path, we do not anticipate any changes to the Disney Fantasy sailing on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Disney Dream – Monday, September 2 - NEW 
Based on our most recent conversations with ports in Florida and to help our Guests better finalize their travel plans, we have decided to turn this cruise into a two-night sailing, with an expected departure from Port Canaveral on Wednesday, September 4, and an expected return to Port Canaveral on Friday, September 6.

Norwegian Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)
Hurricane Dorian – UPDATE: September 2, 2019 - 9:00 AM EST (1:00 PM UTC)

 As we continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, we are in constant communication with the United States Coast Guard to ensure we are taking all necessary precautions to maintain a safe and secure sailing for all guests and crew on board. While it is our every intention to maintain the original itinerary as much as possible, the security of everyone on board always takes precedence.

Due to the storm, the following itineraries for Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Sun have been modified.

Norwegian Breakaway – August 25, 2019 Sailing: As scheduled, Norwegian Breakaway will call to Cozumel, Mexico on Friday, August 30, 2019. At this time, we are uncertain if the ship will be able to return to Miami, Florida on Sunday, September 1, as planned. As such, the ship will extend its time and overnight in Cozumel until September 1, departing at 5 p.m.

Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, the United States Coast Guard made the final decision to close Port Miami as of 10 p.m. August 31, 2019. As such, Norwegian Breakaway's scheduled return on September 1 was cancelled. We have been in close communication with government and local port authorities as to the earliest Norwegian Breakaway would be able return to Miami, Florida. Due to the uncertainty of when the port will reopen, the cruise will conclude in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 3.

We will be communicating with all guests on board and assisting with necessary travel arrangements to ensure a safe and timely return home.

Norwegian Breakaway – September 1, 2019 Sailing: Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, the United States Coast Guard made the final decision to close Port Miami as of 10 p.m. August 31, 2019. We have been in close communication with government and local port authorities as to the earliest Norwegian Breakaway would be able return to Miami, Florida. Due to the uncertainty of when the port will reopen, the cruise has been cancelled. All guests will receive a full refund.

Norwegian Sun - August 29, 2019 Sailing: Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, the United States Coast Guard are taking all necessary precautions to prepare for the storm. The final decision was made to close Port Canaveral as of August 31, 2019. As such, Norwegian Sun's scheduled return on September 2 has been cancelled.

We have been in close communication with government and local port authorities as to the earliest Norwegian Sun would be able return to Port Canaveral, Florida. Due to the uncertainty of when the port will reopen, the cruise will conclude in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 3.

We will be communicating with all guests on board and assisting with necessary travel arrangements to ensure a safe and timely return home.

Norwegian Sun – September 2, 2019 Sailing: Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, the United States Coast Guard are taking all necessary precautions to prepare for the storm. The final decision was made to close Port Canaveral as of August 31, 2019. We have been in close communication with government and local port authorities as to the earliest Norwegian Sun would be able return to Port Canaveral, Florida. Due to the uncertainty of when the port will reopen, the cruise has been cancelled. All guests will receive a full refund.

Guests who booked shore excursions for any of the original ports of call through our shore excursion team, will receive a refund credited to their onboard account.

We are closely monitoring the storm and will communicate any additional itinerary modifications as needed.

If you have any questions, please contact your dedicated travel professional, or call us at (800) 327-7030 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to midnight, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday. Those who booked outside of the U.S. or Canada, please contact (866) 234-5613 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Carnival Cruise Line Travel Alerts (click for latest)

Weather Update – August 30, 2019 | 1:00 PM (ET)

 SEE CHANGES TO CARNVAL VICTORY AND CARNIVAL LIBERTY

Our Fleet Operations Center in Miami is actively monitoring Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact on the departures listed below. Given that storms can be so uncertain, this information reflects our plan for these sailings based on the current forecast. As the safety of our guests and crew is our number one priority, we will continue to keep an eye on the storm, factor in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard and the local port authorities to provide timely updates as more information becomes available.

The following homeports and ships remain under watch:

CHARLESTON

Carnival Sunshine 09/02/19 – Still evaluating. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL3 to CRUISE (278473). There is a possibility that Carnival Sunshine may not be able to return to Charleston on Monday. If the port is closed, the ship will be in position to dock as soon as the authorities have reopened the port.

FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)

Carnival Magic 08/31/19 – No change to itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL9 to CRUISE (278473).

JACKSONVILLE

Carnival Ecstasy 08/31/19 – No change to itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Carnival Ecstasy 09/05/19 - Still evaluating. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL12 to CRUISE (278473). There is a possibility that Carnival Ecstasy may not be able to return to Jacksonville on Thursday. If the port is closed, the ship will be in position to dock as soon as the authorities have reopened the port.

PORT CANAVERAL

Port Canaveral is expected to be closed on Sunday through the middle of next week. We are optimistic the port will reopen by Thursday. Consequently, we have made changes to the following Carnival Liberty departures.

Carnival Liberty 08/30/19 - This cruise is now expected to return on Thursday, 9/5. In addition to Nassau, we have added visits to Cozumel and Costa Maya. Guests with air reservations on Carnival’s Fly2Fun program, will have their reservations automatically adjusted to the new return date. New flight information will be sent to your stateroom. Guests with independent air are encouraged to contact the airlines directly as they are being flexible with change fees. In the event you incur change fees, please send us your airline receipt and we will reimburse up to $200, per person. Guests who elect not to sail will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of your cruise fare and any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures, Fun Shop purchases and beverage packages. The refund will be processed to your original form of payment within three weeks.

Carnival Liberty 09/02/19 – This cruise is cancelled. Guests will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and any pre-purchased items. More details to follow in our email. Carnival Elation 09/02/19 – We are finalizing our plans and will provide more information later today. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL1 to CRUISE (27843).

Carnival Breeze 08/31/19 – No change to itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL10 to CRUISE (278473).

PORTMIAMI

Carnival Conquest 08/31/19 – No change to itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL8 to CRUISE (278473).

Carnival Sensation 08/31/19 – We will now visit Grand Turk on 9/2, Half Moon Cay on 9/3 and Nassau on 9/4. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL7 to CRUISE (278473).

Carnival Victory 08/30/19 and Carnival Victory 09/02/19

PortMiami is expected to be closed on Sunday through the early part of the week. Consequently, we have made changes to the following Miami departures.

Carnival Victory 8/30/19 – This cruise will now return on Wednesday, 9/4. In addition to Key West, we have added a visit to Cozumel on Monday. Guests with air reservations on Carnival’s Fly2Fun program, will have their reservations automatically adjusted to the new return date. New flight information will be sent to your stateroom. Guests with independent air are encouraged to contact the airlines directly as they are being flexible with change fees. In the event you incur change fees, please send us your airline receipt and we will reimburse up to $200, per person. Guests who elect not to sail will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of your cruise fare* and any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures, Fun Shop purchases and beverage packages. The refund will be processed to your original form of payment within three weeks.

Carnival Victory 9/02/19 – This cruise will now operate as a 2 day cruise with one port of call, to be determined. Guests who sail will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare and any pre-purchased beverage and Wi-Fi packages. Guests who wish to cancel will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of their cruise fare. An email with additional details will follow. Carnival Horizon 09/01/19 – Still evaluating. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL5 to CRUISE (278473).

TAMPA

Carnival Paradise 08/31/19 – Please disregard your arrival appointment and make plans to arrive at the cruise terminal between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All guests must be on board by 1:30 PM. We will sail shortly after on our scheduled itinerary. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL11 to CRUISE (278473).

Carnival Miracle 09/01/19 – In anticipation of a potential port closure on Sunday, this sailing will now operate as an 8-day sailing, departing on Saturday evening. Please disregard your arrival appointments and make plans to arrive at the cruise terminal between 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. We will sail shortly after on our scheduled itinerary. Guests who cannot travel on the extended duration, may cancel and receive a future cruise credit. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL4 to CRUISE (278473). Pre-purchased Carnival shore excursions for cancelled ports will be automatically refunded to your onboard Sail & Sign® account.

We thank our guests for their patience and understanding while we navigate through the uncertainty the storm is causing. We will post another update by 6PM (ET) Friday.

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.
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