Tropical Storm Erika is working its way north through the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise lines are taking measures for their ships sailing into and out of Florida cruise ports.
Carnival Cruises Conquest
After two days in San Juan the ship will head north to Grand Turk instead of St. Kitts and will dock in Nassau before returning to Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale on Monday.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean is sending Independence of the Seas out early. The company has advised vacationers planning to sail aboard Adventure, Enchantment, Majesty, Oasis, and Freedom of the Seas to monitor their website. Another update is planned for 5 PM later today.
Norwegian
Norwegian has made the following changes to three of its’ ships’ itineraries:
• The Getaway will call at Ozumel, Ocho Rios, and Cozumel
• Norwegian Gem will dock at the Royal Navy Dockyard in Bermuda from Aug 31 to Sep 2
• Norwegian Sky will call at Nassau and Key West
All of the itinerary changes announced so far have affected ships sailing from Miami or Ft Lauderdale. Ships departing from Port Canaveral located further north on the Florida coast have yet to be affected. Disney Cruise Lines has posted no changes in itinerary for any of its ships. Cruise passengers are well advised to continue monitoring the situation in case of any changes.