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Once forecasters saw a hurricane was going to form, they produced an early track that seemed to put the storm in the way of our cruise. The vessel was on its way back to Galveston, Texas, as part of a five-night trip to Cozumel, Mexico, according to USA Today. The footage also shows sunbeds piled up on the deck after being tossed around in the powerful storm. Water flowed into rooms and sunbeds were strewn across the deck as the vessel was battered by the fierce weather conditions. “This could have ruined somebody’s cruise experience where they’ll never take another cruise again,” the travel agent added.
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It was supposed to be a 4-night cruise, but at the time of writing will end up being 6-nights. While my cruise only had a change in itinerary, other cruise ships had to remain out at sea longer because of the closure in Port Canaveral. There were definitely some guests upset we would not be able to visit Roatan, and that's to be expected because no one wants to be disappointed. In speaking with crew members, a few shared anecdotally some guests actually question why the ship doesn't simply sail into the storm to make the scheduled port on time. A Carnival Cruise Line ship saw a similar scene in early May, with the passengers experiencing a rough return to port in South Carolina amid stormy weather brought on by heavy seas. The Independence of the Seas from Royal Caribbean was at the dock in Port Canaveral when the storm suddenly erupted with heavy rain and wind, sending many of the passengers into a panic as they sought safety.
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After the kayak reached the ship, crew members lowered a rope and the two occupants climbed aboard the ship. It was unknown where the kayak was traveling from and how long the two men had been at sea in the small craft. A Private Club Portal will be an adult-only retreat with an infinity pool and dining options. And finally, a Retail Portal will tempt guests with local artwork and duty free shops.
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One day it might look like your ship will be clear of any issues, and the next, it looks like you're stuck. First and foremost, you can expect more questions than answers in the days before a cruise when there's a hurricane. The clip, which has been shared on Instagram and TikTok, shows metal chairs being flung over balconies and across the deck, seemingly sparking panic among the passengers. Stancil caught video of the aftermath of the storm, showing umbrellas and lawn chairs strewn across the deck.
Princess Cruises withdrew a proposal to have two ships make port calls at Yorktown, Virginia, a historic port that played a big role in the Revolutionary War. In early 2023, the cruise line had put forward a pilot program to include the port on a handful of summer 2024 itineraries operated by Island Princess and Emerald Princess. The Level 2 travel advisory also cautions visitors about certain water activities, including tours, watercraft, swimming, and shark encounters. It warns that boats might be poorly maintained and that some tour operators might lack safety certifications, for example.
Cruise ships easily travel from one place to the next, meaning they can conveniently ditch bad weather at a moment’s notice. Take it from James Van Fleet, Royal Caribbean’s chief meteorologist and the first in the cruise industry. He keeps an eye on our 25-plus ships and two private destinations around the clock, so that you can keep the good times rolling.
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Please know that the safety and comfort of our guests are always our highest priority and we are committed to keeping you informed. Without sounding pretentious, I feel bad for people on other cruise lines who don't have access to this kind of information because it must be mentally anguishing to not have the sort of information Mr. Van Fleet provides. Hurricane or not, there can be "motion in the ocean", so no cruise is immune from waves. However, the reality is the cruise has been quite smooth sailing in terms of wave height.
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The $200 million destination, which will sport a theme of authentic Bahamian culture, will feature five portals, each with a specific focus and set of amenities and services. Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to cruising, the goal of Royal Caribbean Blog is for it to be a useful resource for keeping up to date with what's new and exciting with Royal Caribbean. Mr. Van Fleet has over 20 years of experience as a meteorologist in television, covering an array of locations from Texas to Florida.
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Carnival Jubilee alerted local officials, and Mexican authorities arrived in a patrol boat and picked up the two kayakers. The 5,400-guest ship then resumed her itinerary, which included calls at Roatan, Honduras, and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, before returning to Galveston on February 3, 2024. A Welcome Portal will provide an information area about the destination, and wow guests with a huge sand castle and live music. A Family-Friendly Portal will feature a freshwater lagoon, waterslides, sports courts, and dining venues. Cruise ships can sail faster than hurricanes can move, which gives them the ability to out run the changing path of any storm. During my cruise, our ship went around Cuba, and by the time we made our way westward again, the ship stayed far enough away from Hurricane Ian to keep everything quite calm.
For Escobedo’s part, the experience wasn’t enough to prevent her from taking another cruise – eventually. Both Ireland and Escobedo said their staterooms flooded as water filled their balconies, as well, though neither were as severe as some other staterooms they saw. When they eventually left their cabin, they saw some passengers walking around in lifejackets, and praying and comforting one another in the halls.
During the cruise, we got information about what the storm was doing and how our ship was dealing with track changes. Mr. Van Fleet posts daily video updates, explaining what the latest forecasts indicate, and he shares what he thinks is possible. He also talks about various ships, and demonstrates where the ship is located, what to expect, and most importantly, how they are keeping safely away from the hurricane. In both cases, the issue was Port Canaveral closed and that prevented the ship from getting back into port. While skipping Roatan is not ideal, it's something you have to assume could happen with any cruise on any sailing. Itinerary changes are not uncommon, regardless of if it's hurricane season or not.
Jerry Pike, a photographer and Florida local, told Insider he watched the storm hit the Independence of the Seas while sitting in a car in Jetty Park facing the port. The storm’s intensity created onboard flooding, furniture damage, glass breakage, and other impacts, but fortunately, no severe injuries were reported and the ship returned to Galveston as scheduled. Footage has emerged of a cruise ship being flooded during a storm in the Gulf of Mexico - causing water to flow into people's cabins. The news comes after another Royal Caribbean ship, Serenade of the Seas, also faced flooding last month.
The vessel, which is currently operating the line’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise, got caught in rough weather off the coast of South America. Elaina Escobedo, 21, was around the ship’s Royal Promenade when she heard what sounded like metal dishware hitting the ground. Celebrity Cruises has altered the final payment schedule on two categories of sailings — voyages of 15 days or longer, and all Galapagos Islands cruises.
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He told the outlet he saw staff tying down lounge chairs later that day as well as posting "Closed due to weather" signage. He noted the cruise line did notify passengers of incoming dangerous weather later in the trip. The ship departed for the Bahamas despite the storm and arrived at CocoCay on time, according to a Royal Caribbean statement to Insider. The company called the storm "brief" and said there were no serious injuries to crewmembers or passengers. The 138,194-gross-ton Voyager of the Seas can welcome 3,602 guests onboard at double occupancy, or as many as 4,000 passengers when fully booked with all berths filled.
“This is my view of Independence of the Seas as she started to get battered by the heavy winds whilst mid-spin attempting to turn around to leave the port,” Pike said in a tweet. No announcement from the captain before or after, also no mention of what happened. Just pretend like it didn’t happen I guess,” TikTok user Lucassparrow1110 posted.
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