Cruise liners forced to divert during the Caribbean hurricane season

The Caribbean hurricane season is in full swing, and several cruise liners have been forced to divert their cruise ships to avoid the latest storm - hurricane Earl. Yesterday, the cruise liners Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line all re-routed to avoid the incoming hurricane.

Hurricane Earl is heading for the east coast of America. Currently a grade 4 storm, Hurricane Earl could cause problems on North Carolina's islands, Long Island, Cap Cod and Maine. One of North Carolina's islands has already been evacuated. Forecasters don't yet know if the hurricane will move out to sea or head for land.

Hurricane Earl could cause problems for visitors and locals enjoying the Labor Day weekend, when many flock to coastal regions to celebrate the holiday.

During the Caribbean hurricane season, cruise liners are often forced to divert for safety reasons. It can be a pain for passengers on board, and disappointing if you have to miss out on a destination that you were looking forward to visiting. But that's the risk of booking a cruise during the Caribbean hurricane season. A bonus of booking during the Caribbean hurricane season is that cruise trip prices are often much lower than at other times of the year.

The Caribbean hurricane season usually lasts from June to November, and storms can be unpredictable. Hurricanes are less common at certain times of the season. For example, hurricanes rarely occur in July. October is often the month when the most hurricanes occur.

If you are booked on a Caribbean cruise, you should check the weather reports before you travel to find out if your journey might be disrupted.

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