Sailing during Atlantic hurricane season (June through November) often comes with great deals, but tracking a tropical storm on the radar right before embarkation can spark instant panic. Will your cruise be canceled? Do you get a refund if a port is skipped?
The good news: cruise ships rarely cancel trips altogether. Modern ships are faster than most storms, allowing captain and shoreside teams to adjust course and sail around bad weather. From swapping Eastern and Western Caribbean routes to port refunds and flight contingencies, here is what actually happens when a hurricane threatens your cruise itinerary…