Every Cruise Ship Impacted By Hurricane Rachel So Far

30/09/2026

Although the giant nor'easter on the U. S.

East Coast and major Hurricane Polo have ended, the cruise industry is still affected by the weather. At the moment, multiple cruise ships have been forced to adjust itineraries due to Hurricane Rachel on Mexico's west coast. Brilliant Lady (October 3 Cruise) Brilliant Lady Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: The Hungarian Sailor) Brilliant Lady, which is operated by Virgin Voyages, could be impacted by Hurricane Rachel.

On September 30 the cruise line informed guests booked on the October 3 sailing out of Los Angeles in California of a possible itinerary change and in fact, the cruise line has already prepared an alternative itinerary, but has not yet released it. Virgin Voyages stated, "Rachel has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to continue tracking northwest. Our current planned track for Brilliant Lady would bring us near Baja California around Sunday night into Monday morning, while we're on our way to Cabo San Lucas, close enough to the storm's path that we're taking it seriously and planning ahead." At this time no revised itinerary has been issued, but a further update is on the way.

Carnival Panorama (September 26 Cruise) Carnival Panorama Cruise in Mexico…

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