Carnival Updates on Hurricane Ian for Multiple Ships

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• September 27, 2022 Florida braces for Hurricane Ian
• Port closures force cruise lines to cancel voyages
• Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Major Itinerary Change Ahead of Idalia
• Convenient Port Canaveral “Park & Cruise” Hotels
• Cruise lines cancel voyages as Hurricane Ian hits Florida
• Is it safe to be on a cruise ship during a hurricane?

Terrified passengers on a Carnival cruise were left vomiting after a torrential storm pounded the ship in South Carolina — flooding the vessel and ripping doors off their hinges. Cruise ships from three different lines have been impacted by Hurricane Hilary. Royal Caribbean International’s Navigator of the Seas will be visiting Ensenada earlier than expected to ensure the ship is able to move well out of the storm’s projected path. Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests embarking Carnival Panorama on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with itinerary and port visit updates due to Hurricane Hilary. “The decision was made after reviewing the latest forecast of Hurricane Ian and to ensure the safety of visitor complex guests and crewmembers,” the news release noted.

September 27, 2022 Florida braces for Hurricane Ian

Castor said that even with the slight change in trajectory, Tampa will not come out of the storm unscathed. In anticipation of high water, she urged people to evacuate from flood zones. People are heeding that warning so far, according to Castor, with record numbers of people on the interstates. Sherry Jacobs, a spokesperson for Tampa Electric who was also at the news conference, said power to downtown Tampa will not be interrupted as was previously planned now that the storm has shifted. Carnival Cruise Line’s Fleet Operations team in Miami is continuing to closely monitor the potential impacts of Hurricane Ian.

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“We are planning to return to Tampa once the post storm assessment is completed and we are cleared for entry,” the cruise line’s update stated. We’ve contacted Norwegian Cruise Line for details of any possible changes and have yet to hear back. Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Lines show no itinerary updates as of now. One passenger posted a video of the interior of a cabin as the storm pounded the ship, adding that guests had been evacuated from one of the bars after over 30 liquor bottles fell off the bar and broke. The area’s US Coast Guard and Roatan officials were notified of the rescue as the ship is set to arrive in Honduras sometime Monday. He said he's not going to let the frightening experience stop him from going on more cruises in the future.

Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Major Itinerary Change Ahead of Idalia

Since Caribbean hurricanes are part of the Atlantic hurricane season, the Caribbean hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. With that in mind, we've put together the things you'll need to know to book your vacation during hurricane season with confidence. In another post, he accused the cruise ship's management of putting passengers' lives in danger and said some crew members had been injured. The latest forecasts suggest the storm could become a major hurricane with winds of 110 mph and more, up to 11 feet of storm surge, and heavy rainfall when it arrives on the Florida coast by 7 AM Wednesday, August 30.

In a statement sent to TPG, Carnival said the Tampa-based Carnival Paradise had extended its Tuesday visit to Cozumel, Mexico, into Wednesday — giving passengers an extra day at the port. Start monitoring tropical storm and hurricane conditions a week before you leave. Be proactive if your cruise is in the likely path of a storm by contacting your travel agent or the cruise line directly in case contingency plans are necessary. You might also receive a discount or free onboard credit on a future cruise. Keep in mind that airports in these regions can also be affected by severe weather. Hurricanes in the Caribbean seasons are often easy to track, so finding a hurricane-free embarkation area should be simple.

Only Carnival Sunshine is sailing from the South Carolina cruise port, and the ship is currently on a 5-night Bahamas sailing that left Charleston on Monday, August 28. Looking at current itineraries and schedules, we think possible impacted ships could include Carnival Vista and Carnival Glory, which are set to sail to the Yucatan near the projected path of Idalia. Carnival Conquest, which departed today for a four-day cruise, will now visit Bimini on Tuesday, have a day at sea on Wednesday and visit Nassau on Thursday. Because there is ongoing uncertainty about the storm’s exact track, additional cruise ports could be impacted. Due to return to Jacksonville on Thursday, the ship will now be delayed due to the port’s closure as Hurricane Ian is forecast to north along the Florida peninsula, remaining strong enough to impact marine operations.

Over 2.5 million people in Florida are now under some type of evacuation order, Gov. Ron DeSantis said during an update on Tuesday evening. “There will come a point in time when local public safety officials will not be able to respond to your cry for help. In Arcadia, the river is at 13.5 feet, which is already high enough to affect several dozen homes along the river, according to NOAA and USGS data. The river is expected to rise several more feet in the coming days as Ian’s rainfall flows into the river, bringing it to major flood stage.

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The news comes after Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex ship rescued seven people in a small vessel adrift between Cuba and Mexico earlier this month. Another Carnival ship, Carnival Jubilee, also rescued two people stuck in a kayak off the coast of Mexico’s Isla Mujeres in January. The spokesperson added that the Carnival Sunshine is now sailing on a five-day Bahamas cruise and will return to Charleston on Thursday.

Norwegian also changed the itinerary of its eight-day sail on Norwegian Sky, which left Miami on Sunday. Instead of its scheduled Western Caribbean stops, the ship will now make stops in the Eastern Caribbean. The high seas and winds also prompted the Big M Casino to cancel all of its cruises Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tweeted the company, which operates gambling vessels from Little River, South Carolina. Norwegian Cruise Line rerouted its Norwegian Sky to Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands from a planned itinerary that had included Grand Cayman, Honduras, Belize and Mexico. The line also canceled a 10-day Caribbean sailing on Norwegian Getaway that was to depart Thursday from Orlando, it stated on its site. Carnival Elation, which departed the now-shuttered Jacksonville port on Saturday, is changing its itinerary around the Bahamas to avoid Hurricane Ian and will stay at sea until Jacksonville's JaxPort reopens.

Cruise Radio prioritizes well-balanced cruise news coverage and accurate reporting, paired with ship reviews and tips. Only one Carnival ship, the Carnival Elation, is sailing from Jacksonville on a five-night cruise to the Bahamas. As for the next sailing, a four-night Western Caribbean cruise to Cozumel, guests are advised not to go to the terminal until the schedule is confirmed, which should happen shortly after the port reopens. Port Tampa Bay remains at Port Condition Zulu and closed to all marine traffic. While Hurricane Idalia has passed the region, the storm’s large wind field continues to affect weather conditions in Tampa Bay. This covers not only itinerary adjustments, but homeport operations and when guests can expect to hear about their upcoming cruises.

She tweeted again on Saturday afternoon, describing "14 hours of high winds, rain and massive waves." Water damage and broken glass were left in the hallways and rooms following the storm. The ship’s crew members were forced to evacuate their flooded quarters, according to a video shared on Twitter that shows the area in disarray. Similarly, Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess will be making a service call only to Ensenada before returning to Los Angeles earlier than anticipated, before the storm arrives in the region.

Several of them shared videos on social media showing the damage to the Carnival Sunshine as it encountered severe weather on Saturday while returning to Charleston, South Carolina, from The Bahamas at the weekend. The Tampa Bay region could experience a storm surge ranging from four to seven feet, setting new records for an area that has not faced a direct hit from a hurricane in nearly 100 years. Most alarmingly, the storm’s current trajectory is projected to go over or at least close to the port of Tampa, Florida, before continuing toward Jacksonville.

For instance, Norwegian Pearl’s itinerary calls for it to visit Bermuda, which will likely feel the effects of Hurricane Franklin. Scarlet Lady is scheduled to sail from Miami to Costa Maya, which would put in in the path of Idalia. Disney Fantasy is scheduled to visit Cozumel tomorrow morning according to CruiseMapper.com. Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald has announced that there will be a further update posted by the cruise line by noon on Wednesday, September 28. At this time, there has been no change to the operations of either Carnival Liberty or Carnival Sunshine.