As we write this, Hurricane Frances is in the news, and promises to be an important headline for the next few days. We wanted to take the opportunity to give you a quick overview of how the major cruise lines handle situations such as this.
We love cruising, and know what a high priority guest comfort is to the various lines. As an example, affected cruise ships have made changes in their itineraries the last few days in order to avoid rough seas, if possible. Sometimes itineraries are reversed; other times, ports of call may be changed or canceled.
In the case of Frances, it's important to note the major Florida ports will be closed for ship departures Friday and Saturday. As a result, some cruise ship guests will see their trips either extended (departures earlier this week) or reduced (departures originally scheduled for this weekend). A few weekend cruises have been canceled outright.
The best way to learn about the status of your sailing? Easy. It's your travel agent. If your sailing is going to have an itinerary change, you should have already been contacted (or may soon be contacted) by the cruise line and/or travel agency. We at Makarma Travel have been kept updated throughout the day by our vacation partners. For additional information, please feel free to contact us or visit the various cruise lines' websites. Don't forget to also check with your airline, as air service into Florida airports will most likely be affected.
If you're already in Florida, please stay safe, follow the news and do as the authorities say. When you finally get on your cruise ship, enjoy. Cruising continues to be our favorite way to travel, in sun or rain, in rough seas or calm ones.
Thursday, September 02, 2004
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