Tropical Storm Bonnie is Disrupting Cruises

Tropical Storm Bonnie Interupting Cruises in the Caribbean

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms can disrupt cruise itineraries. Tropical Storm Boonie is making it's way through the Gulf and in her path some ships are being rerouted to avoid rough seas. Here's a list of interuptions;

Carnival Pride: Will skip port call in Freeport, Bahamas replacing it with a day at sea.

Carnival Destiny: Will skip port call in Key West today and head directly to it's next port, Cozumel. On their return route to Miami they will visit Key West.

Grandure of the Seas: Will skip port call in Key West today and head directly to it's next port, Cozumel. They may stop in Key West on their return route from Cozumel.

Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Tropical Depressions…Oh My!

Don't Rain On My Parade..or Cruise Vacation

June 1 through November 30, prime vacation season, is Hurricane Season in the Caribbean. What happens when a storm is barreling down on the Caribbean while you’re cruising the high seas? Unlike most land based vacationers who may have to be evacuated or spend days in a hurricane shelter, a cruise ship has sophisticated hurricane information systems on board and the Captain is able to divert the ship out of the intense activity of the storm. The worst things that might happen is missing a scheduled port or having to endure a rainy day. Cruise lines do everything possible to keep their passengers safe and happy and their reputation is at stake. They want you to become a repeat customer so when at all possible they’ll steer clear of storms and bad weather.

If you are extremely hurricane weary you may consider taking a Hawaiian Cruise or Mediterranean Cruise as an alternate warm-weather option (Mexican Riviera cruises often encounter hurricane and tropical storms during the same Season). August and September have historically been the most active Hurricane times in the Caribbean so booking a cruise early in the Season may be a good alternative for you. And if you find yourself skirting a hurricane, you can make the best of it by enjoying some of the indoor activities the ship has to offer and by all means join in on the “conga-line” when the ships in rougher water… it’s an experience that you’ll talk about for days.

You can track current weather conditions real time at www.goes.noaa.gov/g8hu.htm