Port of Mobile closed due to Tropical Storm Arlene
Welcome to tropical storm and hurricane season. We've heard from Carnival Cruises that the Port of Mobile has been closed due to Tropical Storm Arlene, and as a result the 5-day Holiday cruise scheduled to sail June 11, is being switched to a 4-day cruise sailing June 12. Affected customers, who can cancel for a full refund or go ahead and sail with a credit for the missed day, should check Carnival's Web site for updates.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin this year, which runs June through November, with heaviest activity typically falling from August through October.
We're frequently asked whether we recommend cruising during hurricane season. Rest assured that no cruise line will risk safety. Unlike land resorts, cruise ships can simply sail elsewhere to avoid the brunt of a storm, making itinerary changes on the fly. For those relatively uncommon situations when a storm affects the turnaround port on turnaround day, ships can be diverted or rescheduled, as in this case with the Holiday. All travelers, whether cruise or otherwise, are strongly recommended to procure quality travel insurance to provide financial protection, and enroute live assistance, for covered trip interruptions and delays. But as with any travel, it is up to the individual to decide their own tolerance for weather-related inconveniences and time their trips accordingly.
National Hurricane Center Updates
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin this year, which runs June through November, with heaviest activity typically falling from August through October.
We're frequently asked whether we recommend cruising during hurricane season. Rest assured that no cruise line will risk safety. Unlike land resorts, cruise ships can simply sail elsewhere to avoid the brunt of a storm, making itinerary changes on the fly. For those relatively uncommon situations when a storm affects the turnaround port on turnaround day, ships can be diverted or rescheduled, as in this case with the Holiday. All travelers, whether cruise or otherwise, are strongly recommended to procure quality travel insurance to provide financial protection, and enroute live assistance, for covered trip interruptions and delays. But as with any travel, it is up to the individual to decide their own tolerance for weather-related inconveniences and time their trips accordingly.
National Hurricane Center Updates
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