Cruise Ports Closed and Ships Stranded in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

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Because of cruise port closures due to Hurrican Milton, some ships are still out at sea, unable to return home.

According to recent news reports, at least six cruise ships are still stranded, as detailed below.

Affected Ports:

• Jacksonville: Closed, anticipated reopening on Friday.
• Tampa: Closed.
• Port Canaveral: Closed.
• Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale): Open, operating at Port Condition YANKEE.
• Miami Cruise Ports: Open, Port Condition YANKEE lifted.

Impact on Cruise Ships

• Four Carnival Cruise Ships Stranded: Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Glory, and Carnival Sunrise are currently stranded at sea due to port closures.
• MSC Seashore and Disney Wish: Both ships are also affected by the closures and are unable to return to their scheduled destinations.
• Sailing Cancellations and Delays: Several cruise sailings have been canceled or delayed, resulting in inconvenience for passengers.

Stranded Ships

Carnival Elation: Stranded at sea awaiting the reopening of Jacksonville Port. Upcoming sailing delayed.

Carnival Paradise: Stranded at sea awaiting the reopening of Tampa Port. Upcoming sailing canceled, all passengers given full refunds.

Carnival Glory: Stranded at sea awaiting the reopening of Port Canaveral. Upcoming sailing delayed, potential return on October 12.

Carnival Sunrise: Stranded at sea awaiting the reopening of Port Canaveral. Upcoming sailing delayed, expected return on October 11.

MSC Seashore: Stranded at sea awaiting the reopening of Port Canaveral. Return date uncertain, depending on port reopening.

Disney Wish: Stranded at sea awaiting the reopening of Port Canaveral. Sailing scheduled for October 11 canceled, guests to receive full refunds.

Ongoing Developments

Cruise lines are working diligently to address the situation and provide alternative arrangements or refunds for affected passengers. As the storm continues to impact the region, authorities and cruise operators are monitoring the situation closely and providing updates as needed.

Please note that this information is based on available data as of 10/10. The situation may change as the storm progresses and ports reopen.