• Hurricane Priscilla caused itinerary changes for the Carnival Panorama, Navigator of the Seas, and Quantum of the Seas to ensure passenger safety.
• Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta port calls were canceled or altered to avoid the storm and likely port closures.
• New and substituted ports include Ensenada, Mexico (visited twice by both Royal Caribbean ships and extended for Carnival Panorama), and Catalina Island.
• All guests receive full refunds for canceled excursions, and Royal Caribbean passengers also receive onboard credit as compensation.

Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean have proactively adjusted the itineraries for three ships in the Mexican Riviera to ensure the safety and comfort of their guests, skillfully navigating around the forecasted path of Hurricane Priscilla. These necessary changes demonstrate the cruise lines’ unwavering commitment to prioritizing passenger well-being while still delivering enjoyable and memorable vacations. Rather than sailing into potential rough weather, the lines have successfully rerouted voyages to exciting alternative destinations.

Carnival Panorama’s itinerary, for example, was revised to avoid a likely port closure in Cabo San Lucas. Instead of the original stop, passengers will now enjoy an added visit to Catalina Island and benefit from an extended, two-day stay in Ensenada, Mexico, allowing for more time to explore this vibrant port. Royal Caribbean made similar smart adjustments for two of its vessels. The Navigator of the Seas will now head north, replacing stops like Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan with additional sea days and a call in Ensenada, offering a serene time onboard before exploring a new location. Similarly, the brand-new sailing of the Quantum of the Seas will bypass Cabo San Lucas and enjoy two visits to Ensenada, maximizing the opportunity for guests to experience this destination.

The cruise lines are also efficiently managing the guest experience by immediately addressing the impact of the changes. All guests on the affected sailings will receive a full refund for any prepaid shore excursions that will no longer occur. Additionally, Royal Caribbean is providing passengers with onboard credit as compensation, with any unused amount happily refunded to their payment cards at the end of the cruise. These thoughtful adjustments allow guests to still enjoy a fantastic cruise vacation with the confidence that their safety remains the top priority.