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Hurricane Ian
Updated 9/28/22
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.
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| 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 |
- 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 EspaƱol: 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 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.
- 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.
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