Cruise Lines Reroute Ships as Hurricane Humberto Nears Caribbean

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Major cruise operators have rerouted multiple ships in the Caribbean and the Bahamas as Hurricane Humberto and a developing tropical disturbance approach the region.
Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line announced itinerary changes to avoid rough seas and ensure passenger safety, affecting voyages to popular destinations including Nassau, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and Grand Turk.
The adjustments were disclosed between September 25 and 27 as forecasts from the National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rain, high winds, and elevated seas across parts of the northern Caribbean. Cruise lines said they are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to adapt itineraries as the storm systems evolve.
Royal Caribbean confirmed that several of its ships are operating under revised itineraries due to the weather. The line said the decisions were made in consultation with its meteorologists and ship captains to prioritize safety while maintaining viable port experiences for guests.
Utopia of the Seas will skip Nassau and instead call at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Liberty of the Seas is bypassing Bermuda in favor of a northern itinerary to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. Freedom of the Seas will visit Cozumel, Mexico, rather than Grand Turk. Star of the Seas has shifted from an Eastern Caribbean route to a Western Caribbean schedule, with stops at Costa Maya, Roatán, and Cozumel, dropping Nassau and CocoCay.
“We have decided to change our itinerary to safely avoid the storm and large seas on our eastern route,” the company said in a guest communication, according to Royal Caribbean Blog. The operator added that ship captains and meteorologists are tracking the system in real time to guide future decisions.
Carnival Cruise Line has also altered schedules to avoid the impact of the storm. The Carnival Sunrise, originally due at Half Moon Cay on Saturday, September 27, visited the private island one day earlier on Friday, September 26. The call ran from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the ship’s scheduled day at sea was moved to Saturday.
Carnival said the change was necessary because of expected rough seas that could compromise tender boat operations and gangway safety at the island. “We continue to monitor a weather system forecasted to affect Half Moon Cay Saturday, Sept. 27,”.
Additional operators, including Disney Cruise Line, have reportedly made adjustments in response to the storm system, though most updates have centered on Royal Caribbean and Carnival vessels sailing in the region this weekend.
Hurricane Humberto is intensifying over the Atlantic and is projected to generate heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous seas near the Bahamas, eastern Cuba, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Dominican Republic. A second tropical disturbance is also being monitored for potential development in the coming days, raising concerns about further disruptions to travel across the Caribbean Basin.
The National Hurricane Center has warned that even without a direct landfall, the system’s outer bands can create hazardous marine conditions affecting cruise routes. Forecasts prompted port authorities to advise operators to adjust their schedules in advance to minimize risks to vessels and passengers.
Travel industry analysts said the latest diversions underscore how weather remains a critical operational factor for cruise lines during the Atlantic hurricane season. Itineraries across the Bahamas and Caribbean are especially vulnerable to sudden adjustments when storm systems strengthen or shift course.
Cruise lines emphasized that affected guests would receive updated port information onboard and that all changes were made with safety as the top priority. Passengers are advised to remain in close contact with their cruise operator for any further modifications in the coming days.
With the peak of hurricane season still underway, industry observers expect additional rerouting decisions to be announced as Humberto and other systems continue to develop across the Atlantic. The adjustments highlight both the logistical challenges cruise lines face and the contingency planning required to maintain operations during storm-prone months.
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