Key Aspects:
- Three different cruise ships have confirmed itinerary changes due to Hurricane Priscilla in the eastern Pacific, now impacting Mexican Riviera itineraries.
- Carnival Panorama, Navigator of the Seas, and Quantum of the Seas are all adjusting port visits and sailing routes as needed to avoid the Category 1 storm.
- Additional itinerary updates will be added to this list as they are confirmed.
All eyes may be on the Caribbean from June through November as the Atlantic hurricane season takes cruising by storm, but guests sailing West Coast itineraries are having multiple storm impacts this year as well.
Hurricane Priscilla is causing several itinerary changes. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Category 1 storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour and is located 485 miles south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas.
Moving at just three miles per hour, Priscilla’s track is predicted to head north-northwest with swells and heavy surf and rip currents impacting Baja and Cabo San Lucas by Monday, October 6.
Carnival Panorama Itinerary Change
Due to the storm’s track taking it near Cabo San Lucas, Carnival Panorama‘s Sunday, October 5, 2025 departure is radically different than the originally planned itinerary.
The 6-night itinerary included an overnight visit in Cabo San Lucas from Tuesday to Wednesday, October 7-8 (though Carnival ships don’t actually stay anchored at the tender port overnight, but return for the second day). Now, that port visit is not possible.
“Carnival Panorama’s Captain, Salvatore Mangraviti, and our Fleet Operations Center have been actively monitoring [Hurricane] Priscilla, which has formed in the eastern Pacific and is currently moving in a northwesterly direction,” Carnival Cruise Line alerted booked guests the day before embarkation.
“The forecasted track takes the storm in the direction of Cabo San Lucas, and it is likely the port will be closed. This is forcing a change of our planned itinerary.”
Now, the ship will enjoy fun days at sea on both Monday and Tuesday, with a visit to Catalina Island from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8.
Carnival Panorama‘s planned call to Ensenada on Friday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. has been expanded as well. Now, the ship will visit the northern Mexico port from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, and will return for a second full day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.
“We know you were looking forward to experiencing Cabo and are sorry for this weather-related change, but we also know you will agree that safety takes priority,” the email explained.
Any tours for Cabo San Lucas booked through Carnival Cruise Line are being automatically cancelled and refunded to guests’ onboard accounts.
Excursions for Catalina Island and Ensenada are available to book through the Carnival Hub app or onboard at the Carnival Adventures and Guest Services desks on Deck 3 (Lobby Deck) in the Panorama Atrium.
Navigator of the Seas Itinerary Change
Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas is likewise impacted by Hurricane Pricilla. The ship’s October 3, 2025 departure was to have been a 7-night Mexican Riviera itinerary with visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.
Because of the storm, however, the ship is unable to safely cross the mouth of the Gulf of California that separates the Baja peninsula from mainland Mexico.
Instead, Navigator of the Seas has cancelled the visits to both Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, and the ship will head north for extra days at sea and a replacement visit to Ensenada.
Quantum of the Seas Itinerary Change
Quantum of the Seas‘ October 6, 2025 departure is also cancelling the planned visit to Cabo San Lucas. The 6-night itinerary will now have two visits to Ensenada instead.
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The first visit was already part of the original itinerary for Tuesday, October 7, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. That visit is now being extended to 5 p.m. to give guests a bit more time ashore.
The visit to Cabo San Lucas for Thursday, October 9, however, is no longer possible. Quantum of the Seas will return to Ensenada for a second visit on Friday, October 10.
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All pre-paid shore excursions booked through Royal Caribbean for Cabo San Lucas are being refunded as onboard credit to guests’ accounts. Amounts remaining at the end of the cruise will be refunded to the card on file after debarkation.
Note: Further updates on impacted ships will be added as they are confirmed. Cruise Hive’s thoughts are with everyone in the path of the storm with hopes for safe, smooth sailings!
