While bad weather is something that all tourists fear will ruin their holidays, there is the idea that they will get stuck in the middle of the ocean when the storm blow is particularly concerned.
You were thinking of going on a cruise holiday, but if you're worried about what will happen in the event of a heavy storm, hurricane or typhoon, you don't need panic.
Cruise ships are well equipped to monitor the weather around the world, allowing them to plan and prepare quickly in the event of an approaching storm.
One of the best things about going on a cruise holiday is that the ship can simply move to enhance the weather. So, if there is a potential threat to the guest or the ship, you can change itinerary to avoid the storm.
The Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations for cruises, but passengers are able to enjoy hurricane seasons in this part of the world from June 1st to November 30th, between mid-August and early November It should be noted that peaks occur.
The Eastern Caribbean is likely to see more hurricanes towards the start of the peak season, and the peak season continues throughout the entire period of the Western Caribbean islands.
Therefore, if you cruise in the Caribbean during this period, your itinerary may be suspended due to bad weather, but you should not be worried.
Celebrity Cruises say that only a small portion of the cruise is actually affected by the hurricane storm, but at this point you could encounter slightly rough seas. However, even if conditions are slightly disrupted, cruise ships have stabilizers that can help smooth the sailing as smoothly as possible.
The cruise company said: “It's actually very rare for a cruise to be cancelled during the Caribbean hurricane season. Usually, while a hurricane is occurring in the Caribbean, unless the hurricane is affecting the boarding (home) ports. , it is still safe for a cruise ship to depart the home port – and if the home port is affected, the cruise departure is delayed by a day or two, rather than being cancelled.
“So, what happens if you get on time? But are there hurricanes happening in this area? Perhaps the hurricanes don't affect the cruise, but the hurricanes go to the call port roads on the cruise itinerary. If there is, you may be subject to a change in itinerary.
“From weather maps and satellite images to computer-generated storm models from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), captains and crews are always in the hurricanes thanks to the incredible weapons of weather equipment on board. You're on the way up and there's the experience and means to get away from that path.”
Royal Caribbean says passengers embarking on a cruise holiday should have “zero worries about forecasts” as the cruise ship can easily move from location to location.
James Van Fleet, chief meteorologist at the Royal Caribbean, added: It's actually the opposite. If a storm is coming to land, there are fewer options. Your home is a potential target that cannot be moved.
“On cruise ships, the captain can sail out of the way. Carrying female meteorologists can work with teams onboard to look at weather patterns and make real-time decisions, and all It makes a difference because we can get ahead of the developing world and quickly pass it on to our crew and guests.”
Passengers will be informed of looming storms and hurricanes through frequent weather announcements from the captain. Therefore, it is kept in a loop for possible rerouting.
