- Severe weather in the Bahamas and Florida affecting multiple cruise ships.
- Safety concerns lead to the cancellation of itineraries.
- Passengers are advised to stay connected to know further adjustments.
Severe weather in the Bahamas and Florida affected multiple cruise ships, prompting itinerary changes on December 13, 2023. Safety concerns lead to cancellations, route adjustments, and added days at sea, reports Cruise Hive.
Affected Cruise Ships and Changes
Sky Princess – December 16 Sailing
Cancelled Princess Cays in the Bahamas, retains San Juan, Puerto Rico visit.
Carnival Pride – December 17 Sailing
Two-hour embarkation delay maintains Cozumel, Belize, and Costa Maya stops.
Carnival Freedom – December 14 Sailing
Skips Nassau and Princess Cays returns to Port Canaveral with a $200 onboard credit.
MSC Meraviglia – December 16 Sailing
Redirects northward, replacing Florida and Bahamas stops with Boston, Portland, and St. John.
Allure of the Seas – December 11 Sailing
Misses Perfect Day at CocoCay, refunds fees seeks shelter due to high winds.
Mariner of the Seas – December 14 Sailing
Shifts to Costa Maya instead of CocoCay and Nassau, prioritizing passenger safety.
Liberty of the Seas – December 11 Sailing
Skips CocoCay due to high winds, potential adjustments for the next sailing.
Carnival Vista – December 10 Sailing
Misses Grand Turk, emphasizes safety amidst windy weather.
Carnival Venezia – December 10 Sailing
Cancels Half Moon Cay, faces a brief power failure post-departure from Nassau.
Norwegian Escape – December 9 Sailing
Sea Day replaces the Great Stirrup Cay visit and compensates with onboard credit.
Nieuw Amsterdam – December 16 Sailing
Shortens cruise by two days, generous compensation due to expected weather impact.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise – December 15 Sailing
Completely cancels the sailing, and advises guests to rebook or contact for updates.
Updates and Further Changes
Ongoing updates are anticipated; passengers are advised to stay tuned for more adjustments.
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Source: Cruise Hive
