Hurricane Dorian: Extended vacation for some, cancelled trips for others

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Cruise lines are scrambling to stay out of the path of Hurricane Dorian and navigate port closures, resulting in extended cruises for some travelers and delayed trips, itinerary changes and shortened trips for others.

The Port of Miami, a major Florida cruise port, on Sunday said the port is closed until further notice. Port Canaveral, a popular cruise departure spot 45 miles east of Orlando, closed late Saturday.

Further changes are possible given the storm’s unpredictable path so travellers should check their cruise line’s website regularly

Among the latest updates, as of 2 p.m. Eastern on Sunday:

Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway: Passengers on the Aug. 25 sailing, which was scheduled to arrive on Sunday, are now due to return to the Port of Miami Wednesday, Sept. 4. Travellers who were supposed to depart Sunday for a seven day cruise will now depart Wednesday, Sept. 4 for a four-day cruise.

Norwegian Sun: The Aug. 29 sailing cancelled stops in the Bahamas and is scheduled to depart Cozumel, Mexico on Sunday at 6 p.m. Eastern. The ship is supposed to return to Port Canaveral on Labour Day but NCL said it is “assessing alternative options.”

The Sun’s scheduled Sept. 2 departure from Port Canaveral sailing will also be affected but details have not been released.
Details: ncl.com

Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty: The Sept. 2 sailing from Port Canaveral has been canceled and guests will receive a refund.

Carnival Elation: The Sept. 2 sailing from Port Canaveral has been delayed until Thursday, Sept. 6 and will be shortened. The ports of call will be determined by the weather.
Carnival Horizon: The Sept. 2 sailing from Miami will be shortened to a threeo-day sailing departing on Wednesday Sept. 4.

Details: carnival.com

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
The last update of the cruise line till late Saturday, with the next update due at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Among a long line up of changes announced Saturday:
Allure of the Seas: The Aug. 24 sailing has been extended until Wednesday, Sept. 4, with extra stops in Honduras and Mexico. The Sept. 1 sailing is shortened and will be a four night cruise departing Sept. 4.

Harmony of the Seas: The Aug. 25 sailing has been extended until Sept. 4, with an added stops in Cozumel and extra nights at sea. The Sept. 1 sailing will now depart on Sept. 4 and be shortened.

Symphony of the Seas: The Aug. 31 sailing has been extended and is now scheduled to return on Sept. 4. The cruise line skipped a Bahamas spot and added two sea days and a stop in Costa Maya, Mexico. The Sept. 3 will now depart Sept. 4, with the cruise line skipping a sea day.

Disney Dream: The Sept. 2 sailing will be delayed until Sept. 4 and shortened a two-night cruise. A planned stop in Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, on Thursday is dependent on the weather.

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