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Hurricane Ian

Updated 9/28/22

Hurricane IAN is predicted to become a major hurricane.   The second of 2022's Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed and is expected to strengthen. Hurricane Ian is projected to bring a perilous storm surge and winds as strong as 140 mph when it nears Florida's Gulf Coast in the middle of this week, the National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Ian is expected to remain at or near major hurricane strength as it passes near the west-central coast of Florida on Wednesday and Thursday. 

State of Emergency Declarations

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida on Saturday in preparation for Ian’s arrival this week, encouraging all residents to make preparations ahead of its arrival. 

President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency for Florida on Saturday as Tropical Storm Ian gained strength and barreled toward the Sunshine State. The declaration authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts and provide assistance. 

Airline Waivers

Due to Ian’s expected arrival, several airlines have proactively issued travel waivers for those that could be impacted for both Florida and other Caribbean airports. If you are traveling to the region this week, check with your airline for latest cancellations or flight changes. 

In addition to possible delays to ship departures, cruisers scheduled to sail out of the central Florida ports of Port Canaveral and Tampa this week could face flight cancellations and delays.

Cruise Line Changes

Cruise lines headquarters are closely monitoring Hurricane Ian and staying in contact with their ships and the National Hurricane Center to keep crew, passengers, and ships out of harms way. During hurricane season, it is common to see itinerary changes which can include shortening or lengthening of cruises, rearranging of ports, changing complete itineraries (eg. from Western to Eastern Caribbean), or any other minor modification necessary to maintain safety. In addition, they are providing the National Hurricane Center with data to help determine conditions in the region. As changes are announced, we will update this page.  

(see below for latest updates)

 

Port Conditions (explanations)

• Port Canaveral  (click for updates)

CONDITION "WHISKEY" - The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set hurricane condition "WHISKEY" for Port Canaveral: Sustained gale force winds are predicted within 72 hours. Port Canaveral is currently fully open and conducting normal Port operations. Please ensure your businesses and homes are clear of any debris that may become projectiles in the wind. Please monitor Port Canaveral and https://twitter.com/BrevardEOC and the Port Status Hotline at 321-394-3411 for updates.

• PortMiami (click for updates)

PortMiami is now in X-Ray condition due to Hurricane Ian. Read the bulletin.

• Port Tampa Bay (click for updates)

PORT CONDITION YANKEE: Port Tampa Bay is monitoring Hurricane Ian

• Port Everglades (click for updates)

Port Everglades is currently under Port Condition X-RAY. Click the link below for more information. Read More

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 IAN	800 AM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022 ...IAN EXPECTED TO CAUSE CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING IN THE FLORIDA PENINSULA STARTING LATER TODAY...
WIND:	MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
WATCHES/ WARNINGS:	SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Chokoloskee to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay * Dry Tortugas A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for... * Suwannee River southward to Flamingo * Tampa Bay * Lower Florida Keys from Big Pine Key westward to Key West * Dry Tortugas * Flagler/Volusia Line to the mouth of the St. Mary's River * St. Johns River A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of La Habana, Mayabeque, and Matanzas * Indian Pass to the Anclote River * All of the Florida Keys * Flamingo to South Santee River * Flamingo to Chokoloskee * Lake Okeechobee * Florida Bay * Bimini and Grand Bahama Islands A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for... * Florida Keys from the Card Sound Bridge westward to east of Big Pine Key * Florida Bay * Mouth of St. Mary's River to South Santee River

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• NHC issuing advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Ian
• Marine warnings are in effect for the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean/SW Atlantic
• Key Messages regarding Hurricane Ian (en Español: Mensajes Claves)
• Local info on Ian: Key West, Miami, Tampa Bay, Melbourne

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Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates 
(click for latest)   

• Mariner of the Seas. The 3,344-passenger Royal Caribbean ship has skipped a call scheduled for Labadee, Haiti, on Monday and instead is at sea. The Port Canaveral, Florida-based ship is on a five-night voyage that began on Saturday. 
• Liberty of the Seas. The 3,798-passenger Royal Caribbean ship will skip a call at Cozumel on Tuesday as it heads far more easterly than normal to avoid the storm. The ship is on a seven-night cruise out of Galveston, Texas. 
• Allure of the Seas. The 5,484-passenger Royal Caribbean ship will skip a call at Roatan, Honduras, scheduled for Tuesday as it also stays to the east to avoid the storm. The ship is on a six-night voyage from Fort Lauderdale.

Monday Tropical Update on Hurricane Ian for @RoyalCaribbean Guests / Crew (video 1 of 2): No surprises on Ian for me and I am closely watching a cold front that will “decide” where any Northeasterly “wobbles” may occur Wednesday/Thursday. pic.twitter.com/KwR3Mt3Etc

— James Van Fleet (@JamesVanFleet) September 26, 2022

Follow @JamesVanFleet or visit the Royal Caribbean Facebook page for frequent updates.

Celebrity Cruises(WEATHER UPDATE See latest advisories)

• Celebrity Infinity. The 2,170-passenger Celebrity Cruises vessel pulled into Nassau in the Bahamas on Monday instead of being at sea as scheduled. It will skip a call in Belize on Tuesday and replace a call in Cozumel, Mexico, scheduled for Wednesday with a stop in Labadee, Haiti. The Fort Lauderdale-based vessel is on a seven-night voyage that began Saturday.

Disney Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)
As of September 26, at 9:00 PM We are closely monitoring Hurricane Ian. Based on the current projected forecast, we anticipate that the Disney Wish, Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will sail as scheduled. However, there is a possibility that the Disney Wish will return to Port Canaveral on Friday, September 30, later than originally scheduled. We will notify Guests should it be necessary to delay embarkation for the September 30 Disney Wish sailing.

MSC Cruises

• MSC Seashore. 4,540-passenger MSC Seashore is also heading to the Eastern Caribbean instead of the Western Caribbean. The Miami-based vessel, which departed the city on Saturday, will visit the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic over the next few days instead of Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Mexico.

Norwegian Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)

• Norwegian Sky. 2,002-passenger Norwegian Sky was sent to the Eastern Caribbean for the week instead of the Western Caribbean to avoid the storm.

Carnival Cruise Line Travel Alerts (click for latest)

Among other vessels that could face disruptions are Carnival Cruise Line ships based in the Gulf of Mexico ports of Galveston; New Orleans; Mobile, Alabama; and Tampa, including Carnival Dream, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Glory and Carnival Paradise. The Port Canaveral-based Carnival Liberty also could be affected if Ian tracks eastward across Florida.

"Our fleet operations center in Miami is continuing to monitor Hurricane Ian and its potential impact on the itineraries for the following ships: Carnival Dream, Ecstasy, Glory, Liberty, Paradise and Sunrise," Carnival spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in a statement. 

Of particular concern is Carnival Paradise, the only cruise vessel currently based in Tampa. It's due back in Tampa early Thursday from a five-night cruise to the Western Caribbean and scheduled to depart the city later that day on a new voyage. The current projections for Hurricane Ian's track put it close to Tampa by Thursday.

Virgin Voyages

Scarlet Lady. The 2,770-passenger Virgin Voyages vessel will skip a call at Costa Maya, Mexico, scheduled for Tuesday and visit Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic instead. The ship is on a five-night voyage out of Miami that began Saturday. 

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.


If you live in, or plan to vacation in, an area where hurricanes are prevalent, please prepare in advance by reading our series.

 

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MSC Summer Cruises Announced

 Sail the Mediterranean This Summer

Cruise lines continue to announce itineraries originating from non-U.S. homeports as CDC continues to impose different rules on the cruise industry.  The latest announcement will have half of their fleet sailing over the next three months and has already been safely sailing since August.

MSC Cruises today announced new and updated itineraries in the Mediterranean and across Europe for this coming summer, offering guests plenty of options for the upcoming holiday season. The ships offering these now fully confirmed itineraries will operate under the same industry-leading health and safety protocol that has been safely protecting over 60,000 MSC Cruises guests sailing on the line’s ships in the Mediterranean since August 2020.

Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises, said, 

“Today we have clarity on which European destinations and ports will initially be open this summer and we have fully reflected this into a first set of new and updated itineraries for the upcoming season so that guests can book their holidays with us with confidence. The entire MSC Cruises team and I look forward to welcoming both returning and new guests on board one of our ships that will be at sea this summer and to provide them with a memorable, relaxing and, above all, safe holiday.

 “Plus, I am confident that in the coming weeks we will be able to further enrich some of these itineraries as well as add more ships with new ones, as more ports and tourist destinations, in particular in Spain and France, become available to receive ships and visitors.”

Three ships in the West Mediterranean, calling Italy and Malta

• MSC Grandiosa. The 4,842-passenger ship will extend its current seven-night sailings out of Genoa, Italy, that feature calls at Civitavecchia (the port for Rome), Naples and Palermo, Italy, as well as Valletta, Malta. The Spanish ports of Valencia and Barcelona eventually will be added to the ship’s itinerary as soon as these destinations confirm their availability. 
• MSC Seaside. The 4,132-passenger ship will sail out of Genoa starting May 1 with calls at Siracusa, Taranto and Civitavecchia (the port for Rome) in Italy; Valetta, Malta. The ship’s itinerary will then be enriched with calls to the French port of Marseille as soon as its availability is confirmed. MSC Cruises will introduce a special private beach experience in Taranto, exclusively for the ship’ guests.
• MSC Seashore. The 4,132-passenger vessel will sail out of Genoa starting on Aug. 1 on a seven-night itinerary featuring calls at Naples and Messina, Italy, Valletta; Barcelona; and Marseille.

Three ships in the East Mediterranean, calling Italy, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro 

• MSC Orchestra will now depart on 5 June offering guests embarkation in the Italian ports of Venice on Saturdays, Bari on Sundays and then call at the Greek Islands of Corfu, Mykonos as well as Dubrovnik in Croatia. 
• MSC Splendida will commence sailing from 12 June with embarkation in Trieste, Italy on Saturdays and in Bari on Tuesdays, calling at Dubrovnik in Croatia, Corfu in Greece and Kotor in Montenegro. 
• MSC Magnifica  will sail from 20 June with embarkation in the Italian ports of Venice on Sundays, Bari on Mondays and Piraeus for Athens on Wednesdays, then calling at the Greek Island of Mykonos and Split, Croatia.

UK Domestic Cruises (British Residents Only) 

• MSC Virtuosa will perform her inaugural season in the UK and offer mini cruises from Southampton calling at Portland in Dorset on the Jurassic coast. From 12 June she will operate 7-night cruises from Southampton with embarkation in Liverpool, Greenock for Glasgow and also calling at Portland and Belfast in Northern Ireland.

Germany, Northern Europe 

• MSC Seaview will homeport in Kiel, Germany starting on 19 June replacing MSC Virtuosa 
• MSC Preziosa is planned to depart on 21 June from Hamburg, Germany 
• MSC Musica will depart on 20 June from Warnemunde, Germany, if the German ports are open

Mr Onorato added, 

“We are extremely proud to be in a position to offer our guests and travel agent partners for the coming summer a growing choice of cruise holidays to a range of different destinations across the Mediterranean and Europe. We will be featuring some of our most innovative and more modern vessels in our fleet. And to make it even easier and safer for our guests to reach our ships from closer to their homes, all our itineraries will feature additional ports of embarkation. In the Mediterranean alone, MSC Cruises will offer its guests up to 15 ports of embarkation."

 “Albeit these ships represent only an initial portion of our fleet, they include our two latest jewels, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore, both of which will have come into service for the first time in 2021. Their presence in this next phase of the return at sea of our fleet in the coming weeks represent our belief in the continued attractiveness for consumer of cruises as a holiday option. This is why we have confirmed our plans of new builds for the coming years and are looking forward to a gradual return at se of our full fleet in the coming months into the winter season."

MSC Cruises also confirmed the cancellation of its Caribbean sailings from ports in the USA up to and including 30 June, like many other cruise lines.

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2017 in Review

As the year draws to a close, we'll take a look at some of the industry headlines and review some of our cruise adventures.  Weather made the biggest headlines impacting the cruise industry in 2017.

The cruise lines continued to add capacity, but at the same time increased their presence in new markets, like China, which helped to stabilize pricing, which was a goal for the industry.   Now more than ever it is important for passengers to plan ahead so that they can take advantage of lead-in pricing.   The lines have vowed not to do "fire sale" pricing close in to the sailing date.

Viking Sky Photo Gallery

 "First New Cruise Ship
for 2017"

Honors went to Viking Ocean Cruises as it took delivery of the third ship in Viking Ocean's fleet, Viking Sky, in February. It's sister ship, Viking Sun, was delivered in October. They both are virtually identical to sister ships Viking Star and Viking Sea, featuring 930-passenger capacity with highlights such as the Explorer Lounge, a two-deck observation library with lots of comfy chairs and couches; the Nordic-inspired spa with Finnish sauna and snow room; the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace dining venue; and a magrodome pool, with a glass roof that opens in warm weather.

Viking Sky and Viking Sun are all-balcony cruise ships with the smallest cabins measuring a sizable 270 square feet; the largest suites comes in at 1,300 square feet. The ships specialize in destination-oriented cruise experiences with long days in ports, plenty of overnights in major cities and few days at sea.

Cruise fares include a selection of free shore excursions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and beer and wine at lunch and dinner offering good value for the cruise price.

Love that New Ship Smell

Our 2017 National Conference took place on Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas. We had our pre-cruise reception, hosted by   MSC Cruises,  at Hilton Marina Fort Lauderdale.  MSC launched two large ships this year, the 4500 passenger MSC Meraviglia and the 4140 passenger MSC Seaside, which began sailing in Summer and December 2017 respectively.  These ships are part of MSC Cruises' nine billion euro shipbuilding program from now through 2022.

Prior to the introduction of these ships, Royal Caribbean had the corner on the market for massive passenger count at sea. Contrasting this year to 2016, the remaining ships were much smaller with the total added capacity being 13,900 berths in 2017 while last year there were 18,500 new beds added.

Having our conferences on a relatively new ship, Harmony of the Seas, was one of our highlights for the year.


If you have specific questions about the ships, the itineraries, or cruising in general, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Weather Impact on Cruises

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria changed parts of Texas, Florida and the Caribbean forever. The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season will long be remembered as one of the busiest and most destructive hurricane seasons on record.

Throughout September and October, we were posting itinerary updates as schedules were impacted by either the approaching storms or following the landfall.

Cruise lines rushed to aid victims with several voyages cancelled to launch rescue and supply missions.  The industry response was like no other in history.   We are proud to be part of this industry as everyone joined together to help in this time of need. 

At our conference, industry leaders from the cruise lines and organizations stressed that while there had been a tremendous response to date, it was crucial that we as Travel Professionals helped get the message out that the Caribbean is Open for Business.   They still need our help to recover from the hurricanes.   One of the ways this can be done is by bringing tourism dollars back into the regions hit hardest by the hurricanes.

Our Favorite Cruise for 2017

Having cruised for 30+ years, our cruise selections are driven primarily by destination and secondly by cruise ship. We love exploring new destinations from our bucket list as well as revisiting some of our favorites. Exploring new ships, including older ships we've never sailed on before, is also quite enjoyable. Of course, we love to share with our readers so that they can discover the world that awaits them.

Penguins of South America

Those of you who have followed me here or on Twitter, know that I love Penguins. That's what this trip was all about - having the opportunity to see multitudes of penguins in their natural surroundings. However, this trip wasn't only about penguins.

We arrived in Santiago, Chile on January 18, 2017. For the next 14 days, we explored South America including the countries of Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands. We saw Amalia Glacier, Glacier Alley, Fjords, Cape Horn and many other magnificent sites along the way.

Having sailed the seas for more than 30 years, it's hard to narrow the list down to one trip as the "best", but this trip certainly is among the top contenders.  Read our Cruise Diary 

What's Ahead for 2018

It will be a rebuilding year for the Caribbean and another ship building year as well.   What will the added capacity mean?   There are still a large percentage of the population that have not experienced cruising.   The lines, including new players like MSC Cruises and Viking Oceans, will continue to advertise which will help spread the word.

As cruise prices stabilized, many lines have been looking to onboard expenditures as a means to increase revenue.   Items that had once been included, like room service, have started to see additional charges for example.   Some passengers aren't happy with the new trend to "nickle-and-dime" them and may look to cruise lines that have less optional charges.   Luxury lines are becoming an even better value since you know your cost of the entire trip up front.

It will be interesting to see how new players, such as Viking Oceans, impacts the industry as they grow their fleets.  They are bucking the tide to go big and instead opting for smaller ships and more emphasis on the destinations.  Of course, the river cruise industry is booming as the demand soars for this method of exploring the globe. Crystal has entered the market as well, bringing another luxury option to this growing market.

Travel Professionals are not going away.  In fact, their expertise is even more valuable now, as there are more and more options to sort through.   Matching the right ship and itinerary to the cruisers' desires is one of the biggest values they bring to bear.   Hope to see you on the seven seas in 2018.

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4 Things To Help Plan Vacation in Hurricane Season

Is Vacationing Either on Land or Sea During Hurricane Season Right for You?

Unless you've been completely cut off from the outside world the past several weeks, you know that two major Hurricanes, Harvey and Irma, have had catastrophic impact on the Atlantic Basin. Besides the loss of lives, injuries, and damage in their wake, the travel industry has had to be on their "A" game to alter existing plans, sometimes with little warning.

Many travelers were inconvenienced and had plans altered.   At the same time, many were able to enjoy some vacation, albeit not what they had originally expected.  While others had their vacations extended because they were unable to return home safely.  Click on the image or link above to explore the pros & cons about booking a vacation during hurricane season which runs from June - end of November.

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the cruise industry is providing humanitarian relief and also continuing to adjust their schedules.  This article brings you a summary of the latest updates along with links that you can utilize between our updates.

Hurricane Maria is starting to impact, already modified itineraries as well.   We will update this page as frequently as possible but for the very latest news, please consult the cruise line links below. 

Royal Caribbean

Ships Deployed

To Assist In

Wake of IRMA

This base image, courtesy NOAA, shows Hurricane IRMA approaching the U.S. Virgin Islands. As one of the most popular Caribbean cruise destinations, the devastation is truly saddening. Our thoughts and prayers go to all impacted by the hurricane, in the USVI, and all along its path. This update from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line makes me proud to be part of the cruise industry.

Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates (click for latest)

September 26, 2017 at 11 AM EDT (next update tomorrow at 2 PM EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors in San Juan and the other affected islands as they rebuild after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

To learn more about our humanitarian efforts, click here.

The following sailing is being cancelled: 

Adventure of the Seas: September 30

Given the impact of Hurricane Maria, we are cancelling this cruise to utilize the ship for evacuation and humanitarian efforts. The ship will arrive on Wednesday, September 27 and will operate humanitarian calls in San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Croix to aid in the evacuation and donate critical supplies to each destination. The ship will bring evacuees to Fort Lauderdale before returning to San Juan on October 6 to prepare for the October 7th cruise.

The following sailings are no longer modified:

Empress of the Seas: September 23 & 27; October 2, 7 & 11 Cuba cruise

Yesterday, September 20th, Havana welcomed our Empress of the Seas guests. The terminal, port and transportation were ready and all tours ran as scheduled. The city is ready and receiving visitors and delivering the authentic experience this historical destination is known for.

Immediately following Hurricane Irma we recognized guests may have had concerns visiting Cuba and offered the ability to cancel and receive a future cruise credit. As Havana and Key West are both ready to welcome guests, our offer will end by close of business Sunday, September 24. All cancellations to receive a cruise credit must be completed by this time so we can offer the stateroom to another traveler. We look forward to welcoming guests onboard Empress of the Seas for a truly once in a lifetime experience to visit Key West and Havana, Cuba

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

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	UPDATES
Adventure of the Seas	September 16	Modified	Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados Aruba & Bonaire
Allure of the Seas	September 17	Modified	St. Maarten to St. Kitts Skipping St. Kitts (Maria)
Enchantment of the Seas	September 18	Modified	Key West to Freeport
Majesty of the Seas	September 18 September 19	Rescheduled	3 Day Nassau & Cococay, Bahamas
Adventure of the Seas	September 23 September 27	Rescheduled Canceled	3 Day Antigua and St. Kitts.
Anthem of the Seas	September 23	Modified	Bermuda Portland, Maine and Halifax, Nova Scotia
Empress of the Seas	September 23	As Scheduled	Key West Havana, Cuba
Harmony of the Seas	September 23	Modified	Eastern Caribbean St. Thomas to St. Kitts
Oasis of the Seas	September 24	Modified	Eastern Caribbean St. Maarten to St. Kitts
Enchantment of the Seas	September 25	Modified	Key West to Freeport
Empress of the Seas	September 27	Modified	Key West (Humanitarian Stop) Havana, Cuba
Adventure of the Seas	September 30	Canceled	Southern Caribbean Humanitarian Calls: San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Croix
Allure of the Seas	October 1	Modified	St. Thomas & San Juan to Cozumel & Costa Maya
Empress of the Seas	October 2	As Scheduled	Key West Havana, Cuba
Enchantment of the Seas	October 2	Modified	Freeport back to Key West
Adventure of the Seas	October 7	Modified	Southern Caribbean St. Maarten to St. Croix St. Croix to Martinique
Empress of the Seas	October 7	As Scheduled	Key West Havana, Cuba
Harmony of the Seas	October 7	Modified	St. Maarten, San Juan & Labadee to Nassau, Cozumel & Costa Maya
Oasis of the Seas	October 8	Modified	Eastern Caribbean St. Maarten to Nassau
Enchantment of the Seas	October 9	Modified	Freeport back to Key West
Empress of the Seas	October 11	Modified	Key West (Humanitarian Stop) Havana, Cuba
Adventure of the Seas	October 14	Modified	Southern Caribbean St. Thomas to St. Croix St. Croix to Antigua
Allure of the Seas	October 15	Modified	St. Maarten & San Juan to Cozumel & Costa Maya
Serenade of the Seas	October 20	Modified	St. Thomas & St. Maarten to St. Kitts & Antigua
Harmony of the Seas	October 21	Modified	St. Thomas, San Juan & Labadee to Nassau, Cozumel & Costa Maya
Oasis of the Seas	October 22	Modified	St. Maarten & San Juan to Nassau & Falmouth

Norwegian Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)

September 25th at 9:00 AM  (1:00 PM UTC)

We are saddened by the devastation that Hurricanes Irma and Maria have inflicted in the Caribbean. The impact of these hurricanes have been felt on select islands in the Eastern Caribbean, which include our ports-of-call Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas (USVI), and St. Maarten. We are currently in contact with our local partners to assess any potential damages in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

We are working with our partners on the ground on the affected islands to provide assistance to ensure these spectacular destinations are up and running and ready to welcome guests again very soon.

In the interim, we have altered the itineraries for Norwegian Escape’s Eastern Caribbean cruises for the remainder of 2017. These new sailings are now available on www.ncl.com.

Norwegian Cruise Line ships have resumed normal operations and many of our guests’ favorite Caribbean destinations remain unaffected by these storms. While we hope that our affected ports-of-call are operational again soon, we have the flexibility to alter future itineraries to ensure a great guest experience, if needed.

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	DESTINATION
Norwegian Sky	September 15	As Scheduled	3 day Bahamas
Norwegian Escape	September 16	As Scheduled	Western Caribbean
Norwegian Sky	September 18	As Scheduled	Cuba

Disney Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)

Tropical Weather Update September 26, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. 

Disney Fantasy - September 23 and October 7 Sailings 

The September 23 and October 7 Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean sailings are being modified to include ports of call in the Western Caribbean. These two revised sailings will now visit Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Falmouth, Jamaica.

Please know that further changes may be needed as the Caribbean islands continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Irma and that we will notify Guests should additional changes be necessary. Western Caribbean sailings will continue as scheduled.

Should you have any questions related to a future reservation, please call us at 1-855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054.

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	DESTINATION
Disney Dream	September 15	As Scheduled	Bahamas
Disney Fantasy	September 16	As Scheduled	Western Caribbean
Disney Fantasy	September 23	Modified	Eastern Caribbean Western Caribbean
Disney Fantasy	October 7	Modified	Eastern Caribbean Western Caribbean

Carnival Cruise Line Travel Alerts (click for latest)
Weather update 9/20/2017 – 11:00 AM (EDT)

We continue to monitor Hurricane Maria and will confirm our itinerary once the post storm assessment has been completed. To stay up to date, please text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473).

As a result of damage caused by Hurricane Irma, we have modified the following itineraries in order to provide our guests with the best possible shore experience.

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	DESTINATION
Carnival Splendor	September 23	Modified	Port Everglades 7 day Cozumel, Belize, Mahogany Bay, Grand Cayman
Carnival Vista	September 23	Modified	Miami 8 day La Romana, D.R., Aruba and Curacao
Carnival Conquest	September 24	Modified	Port Everglades  6 day Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
Carnival Magic	September 24	Modified	Port Canaveral 6 day Cozumel, Belize, Costa Maya
Carnival Pride	September 24	Modified	Baltimore 7 day Half Moon Cay, Nassau, Freeport
Carnival Paradise	September 25	Modified	Tampa 5 day Overnight Havana, Cuba
Carnival Victory	September 25	Modified	Miami 4 day Cozumel
Carnival Glory	September 30	Modified	7 day Miami Half Moon Cay,Montego Bay,Grand Cayman,Cozumel
Carnival Sensation	September 30	Modified	Miami 5 day Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Freeport
Carnival Splendor	September 30	Modified	Port Everglades 8 day Princess Cays, Ocho Rios,Grand Cayman,Cozumel
Carnival Pride	October 1	Modified	Baltimore 7 day Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Freeport

MSC Cruises Itinerary Updates (click for latest)

MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES UPDATED CARIBBEAN ITINERARIES

Geneva, September 26, 2017 – MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe and South America, has today announced updated Caribbean itineraries. These updates have come due to the recent tragic weather events that have affected populations as well as individual destinations across the region, including Philipsburg (St Maarten), Road Town (British Virgin Islands), and Roseau (Dominica).

MSC Cruises remains committed to the Caribbean as a destination, with the continued operation of four ships over the next months, and the introduction of a fifth ship, MSC Seaside, from December. The Company has been working closely with officials, governments and other entities in the affected areas of the Caribbean in order to make an appropriate assessment about both existing destinations and those being introduced. Additionally, it will continue to work hand-in-hand with relevant parties to monitor and assess on an ongoing basis the availability of destinations that are not currently accessible.

In the meantime, guests sailing in the Caribbean aboard MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia and MSC Seaside will experience an updated array of alternative Caribbean destinations for their cruise vacation.

MSC Fantasia: November 25 – March 31, 2018

On the 7-night itineraries from Forte de France (Martinique) and Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe), MSC Fantasia will now call at La Romana (Dominican Republic), instead of at Road Town/Tortola (British Virgin Islands), and at Basseterre (St Kitts & Nevis), instead of at Roseau (Dominica), while spending an additional day at sea instead of calling at Philipsburg (St Maarten).

MSC Seaside: December 23 – March 17, 2018 

On her Eastern Caribbean itineraries departing from Miami, MSC Seaside will now call at St John (Antigua and Barbuda), instead of at Philipsburg (St Maarten).

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	DESTINATION
MSC Divina	September 30 October 14 October 28	Modified	Miami R/T: Montego Bay (Jamaica), Georgetown (Cayman Islands), Costa Maya (Mexico), Nassau (Bahanas)
MSC Divina	November 11 onwards	Modified	7nt Eastern Caribbean (Miami) Philipsburg (St Maarten) to St John (Antigua and Barbuda)
MSC Divina	January 3	Modified	Road Town/Tortola (BVI), Basseterre (St Kitts & Nevis) Oranjestad (Aruba) & Willemstad (Curaçao)
MSC Divina	January 25	Modified	Philipsburg (St Maarten) San Juan (Puerto Rico)
MSC Divina	February 15	Modified	Philipsburg (St Maarten), Road Town/Tortola (BVI), St John (Antigua & Barbuda) San Juan (Puerto Rico), Bridgetown (Barbados), Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe)
MSC Opera	September 16 (onwards)	As Scheduled	Havana, Cuba

Historical: MSC Divina had shortened Eastern Caribbean cruise on September 2.  The September 9th cruise was cancelled an the next two cruises sailed modified Western Caribbean itineraries.

Celebrity Cruises Travel Alert (click for latest)

Our goal remains, as always, to provide you with an unforgettable vacation experience, while continuously ensuring your safety and the safety of our crew. Our thoughts are ever with our friends and neighbors affected by the storm, and we truly appreciate your ongoing patience during this difficult time.
Impacted Ships:  Celebrity Equinox, Eclipse, Summit, Reflection, Silhouette See Celebrity Update for revised schedule for sailings after September 25.
 

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	DESTINATION
Celebrity Equinox	September 15 2:30 PM	Modified	Key West, FL, 9/24/17 Falmouth, Jamaica, 9/23/17
Celebrity Equinox	September 25	Modified	See Celebrity Update for revised schedule

Princess Cruises Caribbean Update (click for latest)

UPDATED AS OF 9/23/17, 9:30AM PDT

All of us at Princess share your concerns about the effects the recent hurricanes had in the Caribbean. The islands are part of our community, and we are committed to supporting relief efforts there.

Below is an update to the two voyages we had updated previously:

Caribbean Princess: October 7 Caribbean Cruise

We have learned that recovery efforts in the Old San Juan area are looking positive. Therefore, we intend to continue with the call to San Juan on October 10 and will keep you advised of any changes that arise.

Regal Princess: October 26 Caribbean Cruise 

We have also learned that Antigua and St. Kitts are accepting our ships and guests so we intend to continue with the current itinerary.

None of our Western Caribbean or Panama Canal cruises have been canceled or changed.

We sincerely encourage guests with current reservations and anyone considering a Caribbean cruise to move forward with their plans. We look forward to continuing to provide the great cruise experience our guests expect and the economic support the region relies on, more than ever.

 

SHIP	SAIL DATE	STATUS	DESTINATION
Caribbean Princess	October 7	Modified	St. Thomas San Juan
Regal Princess	October 26	Modified	St. Maarten St. Kitts

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