Tropical Storm Lee

[Kendall James-Vargas]

Tropical Storm Lee is now brewing in the Atlantic Ocean. Lee is expected to be a hurricane by Saturday and could affect some cruise itineraries in the coming days.  I will be keeping a close eye on this storm as it progresses, heading towards the Lesser Antilles. 

Edited September 6 by Kendall James-Vargas

[3Sisters]

Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy already had to adjust its itinerary due to Hurricane Lee. The ship will cruise a Western Caribbean itinerary instead of Bermuda. To be honest, I think that itinerary is even better than the original one. I bet there will be more itinerary changes from other cruise lines trying to dodge Lee!

[Cruising Caribbean]

Well, Disney Fantasy threw guests yet another surprise. The ship is dodging Castaway Cay due to issues with the propulsion system. Disney Cruise Line has been more than generous with its guests, offering affected guests $250 onboard credit per stateroom. 

Additionally, Hurricane Lee is continuing to impact cruise sailings, including Carnival Venezia's Eastern Caribbean itinerary.  

[kefthecruiser]

Having watched hurricanes for 40+ years down here in Florida, this is the big one (for the year). Some forecasts say it will turn north & stay at sea. I say too soon to tell, storms this big dominate. It reminds me of Hurricane Andrew back in the 90s, similar track to Lee at this point. Andrew turned north and then straightened out to the east, devastating South Florida after landfall south of Miami. If you have any plans for east coast activities, stay aware of what is going on. 5 day forecasts tend to be fairly accurate, 3 day forecasts somewhat better, none are for sure.

Safe travels

[Cruising Caribbean]

@kefthecruiser I always trust your insight! You have pretty good judgment when it comes to all things cruising. Now we have Tropical Storm Margot brewing behind Hurricane Lee. It looks like Margot won't be much of a threat, but who really knows? As you said, it's a bit too early to know if it will actually make landfall.

[kefthecruiser]

OOPS!  Andrew straightened out to the WEST, not east. Here's it's track:

 

[kefthecruiser]

OK, since I fired up the crystal ball, Margot will only be a fish storm.

BTW - I am not predicting a Florida landfall for LEE, just showing a possibility. These things can move A LOT, thankfully they move slowly.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@kefthecruiser I'm glad it's moving slowly and the track dodges the US, but you never know what the storm will do. It already gained a lot of intensity over the weekend. Poor Bermuda may really get hit intensely by Hurricane Lee.

Edited September 11 by Cruising Caribbean

[kefthecruiser]

@Cruising Caribbean Excellent update. Looks like the turn north has firmed up. Still a giant that should weaken as it gets over cooler water. Certainly cruise ships will avoid the affected regions as best they can. Thoughts are with Bermuda and others near the path.

Edited September 11 by kefthecruiser

[3Sisters]

@kefthecruiser Itineraries are beginning to shift and cruise guests sailing out of Baltimore are starting to get a little uneasy about their upcoming itineraries. Vision of the Seas cruises out this Thursday, September 14th, but it's not looking very promising. Let's just hope Hurricane Lee veers east! New England needs to keep a close eye on this hurricane.