08/10/2024
HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – October 8, 2024 – 6:00pm (ET)
We are continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Milton, as it makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico towards the west coast of Florida. Due to forecasted weather conditions and always keeping the safety of our guests and crew members as our top priority, itinerary changes will be made in order to maintain a safe distance from Milton’s path.
Port Canaveral – MSC Seashore
• Departure Sunday, 10/6/2024 – This sailing departed, on a 4-Night itinerary, visiting Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and Nassau, Bahamas as originally scheduled. Port Canaveral will be closed Thursday, 10/10. The return to Port Canaveral will be dependent on the reopening of the port and clearance provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, which we currently anticipate on Friday, 10/11, time to be determined. We are in communication with the port and will continue to provide updates
• Departure Thursday, 10/10/2024 –Now anticipated to depart Friday, 10/11 - MSC Seashore is now anticipated to return from its current sailing on Friday, October 11, one day later than previously planned, due to Port Canaveral’s closure on Thursday, October 10.
Should Port Canaveral receive clearance from the U.S. Coast Guard to reopen on Friday, October 11 at a reasonable time, we will proceed with an abridged two-night sailing, visit Ocean Cay on Saturday, October 12, and return to Port Canaveral on Sunday, October 13 as planned.
We remain in continuous communication with Port Canaveral and guests embarking on MSC Seashore’s next sailing. Our hope is that Port Canaveral receives clearance from the U.S. Coast Guard to reopen on Friday, October 11, so we can complete our turnaround process in a timely manner. Our priority remains the safety of our guests and crew as we monitor the path and impact of Hurricane Milton.
For more detailed information, please refer to the communication shared by MSC Cruises and your travel advisor. Please do not proceed to the port until updated embarkation times are communicated via SMS
• Departure Sunday 10/13/2024 - There are no anticipated changes to embarkation times or itineraries. If modifications are needed, they will be shared directly via email and SMS
Miami, FL – MSC Magnifica
• Departure Monday, 10/7/2024 – This sailing departed Miami, FL, Monday, 10/7 and is sailing on a 4-Night itinerary. Due to the path of the storm, MSC Magnifica will now visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Wednesday, 10/9. She will then return to Miami as scheduled on Friday, 10/11
• Departure Friday 10/11/2024 - There are no anticipated changes to embarkation times or itineraries. If modifications are needed, they will be shared directly via email and SMS