Multiple cruise ships have adjusted their itineraries this week due to Hurricane Humberto and a developing tropical system (AL94) near the Bahamas, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda.
Ships sailing from Port Canaveral, Miami, and Cape Liberty have made significant route changes to ensure passenger safety and comfort.
The developing system currently has an 80-90% chance of becoming an official tropical storm over the weekend, prompting cruise lines to proactively modify sailings departing between September 25 and 28, 2025.
If your cruise is impacted this week, your cruise line will contact you by email to inform you of any changes and to outline their policies.
Royal Caribbean Itinerary Changes
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas has altered its destinations due to the impact of Hurricane Humberto on Bermuda routes. The September 27, 2025, sailing will now visit Saint John, Canada, for an overnight stay, replacing the previously scheduled stop in Bermuda.
Compensation: Onboard credits ranging from $100 (Inside) to $200 (Suites), plus $25 per additional guest.
| Date | Original Port | Revised Port/Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | Departing Cape Liberty, New Jersey | – |
| Sep 28 | Cruising | – |
| Sep 29 | Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda | Saint John, Canada (8:00 AM) |
| Sep 30 | Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda | Saint John, Canada (4:30 PM) |
| Oct 1 | Cruising | – |
| Oct 2 | Arriving Cape Liberty, New Jersey | – |
Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas is switching from Eastern Caribbean to Western Caribbean for its September 28, 2025 departure due to the tropical system developing near the Bahamas.
| Date | Original Port | Revised Port/Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | Departing Port Canaveral | – |
| Sep 29 | Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas | Cruising |
| Sep 30 | Cruising | Costa Maya, Mexico |
| Oct 1 | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas | Roatán, Honduras |
| Oct 2 | Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis | Cozumel, Mexico |
| Oct 3 | Cruising | – |
| Oct 4 | Arriving Port Canaveral | – |
Shore Excursions: Pre-paid excursions for Perfect Day at CocoCay, St. Thomas, and St. Kitts will be automatically refunded within 14 business days.
Disney Cruise Line Itinerary Changes
Disney Wish
Disney Wish is skipping Nassau entirely and moving Castaway Cay to Saturday for its September 26, 2025 weekend sailing due to the tropical system AL94.
| Date | Original Port | Revised Port/Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | Departing Port Canaveral | – |
| Sep 27 | Nassau, Bahamas | Castaway Cay |
| Sep 28 | Castaway Cay | Cruising |
| Sep 29 | Arriving Port Canaveral | – |
Port Adventures: Castaway Cay reservations automatically moved to Saturday; Nassau excursions cancelled and refunded.
Carnival Cruise Line Itinerary Changes
Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Sunrise moved its Half Moon Cay visit one day earlier for better weather conditions on its September 25, 2025 sailing.
| Date | Original Port | Revised Port/Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | Departing Miami | – |
| Sep 26 | Cruising | Half Moon Cay (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) |
| Sep 27 | Half Moon Cay | Cruising |
| Sep 28 | Celebration Key | – |
| Sep 29 | Arriving Miami | – |
Note: Celebration Key visit remains as scheduled since the destination has dock facilities, unlike Half Moon Cay which requires tender operations.
About the Weather Systems
Hurricane Humberto is impacting Bermuda-bound cruises, forcing ships to seek alternative destinations like Canada.
Tropical System AL94 is developing near Cuba with an 80-90% chance of becoming Tropical Storm Imelda over the weekend. The system is expected to move northwest through the Bahamas, bringing rough seas and gusty winds that make tender operations dangerous at private islands.
Travel Insurance and Storm Coverage
Travel insurance can cover hurricane-related disruptions, but policies must be purchased before the National Hurricane Center officially names a storm. Once named, it becomes a foreseeable event and new policies won’t cover that specific storm.
Cruise lines closely monitor weather systems and adjust routes to avoid dangerous conditions, often switching to alternative ports or adding extra sea days to ensure passenger safety.
This article will be updated as ship itineraries change.
