I won't ask anyone to predict where this storm may go, but before I board the Fantasy in 6 days I'd like as much information as possible.  If weather prevents the ship from making one or more ports what does Carnival do?  Similarly since models put the storm past the Yucatan but in the ships path south in the Gulf of Mexico, what would Carnival do for an itenerary that puts a storm between ship and port rather than affecting a port.is the ship fast enough to go around a storm?  Any veteran cruiser to the Yucatan ports had a storm interrupt their cruise?  What happened?

 OT,

Likely if a named storm is in the region a ship is scheduled to cruise, alternate itineraries are already in place. Fantasy cruises to Progreso and Cozumel. If there is a storm in that area the ship will likely be diverted to say Key West and or somewhere in the Bahamas for example. Check with Carnival often. They will post any affected cruises on their site under "Tropical Update". Unless it's at the last minute, then they'll inform you prior to or once on board. It's all they can do in that situation.

To be fair they will always try to make the best decision. What is safest for the passengers, crew and the safety of the vessel is their primary concern. If the vessel is comprimised then so are all onboard. I do know Carnival will attempt deliver the scheduled itinerary as promised. Keep an open mind and remember if a change is made, it's for your and your fellow passengers safety and well being. Be forgiving, Any cruise line is at the mercy of Mother Nature.

Wishing you all smooth sailing.

CD

PS The Gulf is a nasty place to get in a tropical storm or worse, a hurricane. I know first hand. Even a strong cold front can make the Gulf miserable for most cruisers and crew.

Here is a site where you can track the storm easy

http://www.stormpulse.com/

Just so that you know, I had a similar situation last summer with Gustav.  We were sailing out of Mobile to the Yucatan and Gustav was heading to the gulf coast.  The week before I kept in constant contact with my PVP (not knowing that she was getting married on the day we were to set sail).  We just got to the point that we were going on the "Mystery Cruise" knew we were setting sail, just not sure where we were going.

Long story short, Carnival  will do everything to keep the passengers, the crew and the vessel out of harms way.  If need be they might have to reroute the ship to another destination, but it is all what you make of it.  As for our cruise, we were lucky, the Captain took us down the coast of Texas instead of across the Gulf, we had blue skys and smooth sailing the whole 5 days.

Don't worry ....... go with the flow ........ and most of all, enjoy yourself.

OLD TOM. As of this morning 11/5 it is now HURRICANE IDA. it must pass over land before entering the Yucatan channel near Cancun on Monday. This is the projected track???. I am sure Carnival is monitoring this very carefully and will issue a tropical bulletin late today. If your ship cannot go there will most likely be sent to Key West, if so, it is a delightful place. I was on the Fantasy out of NO last April  that got diverted there because of the swine flu out break in Mexico. If it be that, enjoy the Key Lime pie and conch fritters. Have a happy cruise no matter what.

PAUL AND SYLVIA.. CRUISIN WITH CARNIVAL SINCE 2004

I am booked aboard the Fantasy leaving Nov. 10th and am anxiously awaiting word from Carnival about what changes, if any there will be.  I hope we are NOT rerouted to the Bahamas/Key West as I have been there soooo many times and did not spend this kind of money to go back there....it's a much cheaper cruise.  But, in the end, I will be on that ship no matter where it goes.  I would just prefer other, perhaps eastern caribbean destinations. 

Let's all just hope and pray that our cruise turns out just fine...it will be what we make of it and I for one intend to have a spectacular time!