Major cruise lines are rerouting ships away from Hurricane Erin, which regained power after weakening over the weekend.

Carnival's brand ambassador, John Heald, addresses a rude guest's expectation for refunds during hurricane season.

To many cruisers, 5:30 or 6 p.m. is the ideal time to eat dinner on a Carnival cruise because of the evening entertainment schedule. “If we eat any later, we miss everything because food service tends to be slower later in the evening,” Jessica Garbutt explained.

The ship was scheduled to depart from Norfolk on Sunday to embark on a six-day cruise with a two-day stop in Bermuda. It will now visit Carnival’s new private island, Celebration Key, and Nassau in the Bahamas.

Carnival Sunshine has changed its itinerary to skip Bermuda and will visit the Bahamas instead, remaining well away from Hurricane Erin. Carnival Cruise Line continues to monitor the storm closely and will alert guests on other ships if itinerary adjustments are necessary.

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its new ship launching in 2027. | The line has also revealed family-friendly offerings aboard its newest ship,

Carnival Cruise Line's new ship Carnival Festivale opens bookings for its 2027 debut, featuring themed zones, family-friendly amenities and various Caribbean itineraries starting May 19 from Port Canaveral.

A fire on the Carnival cruise ship Triumph in 2013 resulted in the ship dead and adrift for several days. Food spoiled and toilets did not work.