Cruise Ship Stuck at Sea, Cannot Return Home Due to Storm

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A cruise ships is not able to return to its port of departure, and according to a Reddit post will have at least one extra sea day.

Tropical Storm Helene continues to cause cruise lines to juggle itineraries and cruise ships. Several ships have been forced to alter their itineraries and delay their returns to port.

According to social media reports, MSC Seashore was unable to return to Port Canaveral, Florida, due to expected high winds.

"On a 4 night Bahamas cruise on MSC Seashore. We got the announcement that Port Canaveral will not be allowing us to return on Thursday due to winds expected to reach 50mph. We are headed to Nassau now as scheduled, and will spend Wednesday there, but now have a bonus sea day added on Thursday," a guest onboard shared on Reddit.

While some passengers were disappointed by the itinerary change, others were more optimistic about the unexpected extra sea days.

"Reactions on the ship are mixed. I'm all about it. Free extra cruising. But many people have to completely rearrange plans, with many being international guests. But everyone is in good spirits because there's nothing that can be done and it is what it is," the guest added.

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As the storm's trajectory continues to be monitored, there is speculation from some news reports that the MSC Seashore may even experience further delays and return to Port Canaveral on Saturday.

"Looking at the weather forecasts, I honestly think we'll end up getting two bonus days and ultimately end up back to Canaveral on Saturday," the guest commented.

Cruise lines have been closely monitoring the storm's progress and adjusting itineraries accordingly.

While the disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Helene have been significant, cruise lines are working diligently to minimize the impact on passengers and ensure their safety.

As the storm continues to move, further updates and itinerary changes may be necessary.