Cruise lines forced to change travel itineraries due to Hurricane Irma …

The first of the hurricane’s weather is expected to arrive by late Tuesday, whilst the British and US Virgin Islands will be hit by early Wednesday.

Meteorologists are still unsure what ‘direct impacts’ could be to the US mainland.

Royal Caribbean issued a statement on the problem: “Given the storm’s location and for the comfort and safety of our guests and crew, Royal Caribbean felt it necessary to alter the currently scheduled Eastern Caribbean itinerary for Allure of the Seas September 3 to a Western Caribbean itinerary.

“Pre-booked shore excursions for our previous ports of call will be cancelled and refunded to the guest’s original form of payment while onboard. Guests will also have the ability to book shore excursions for our new ports of call at the Shore Excursions desk onboard Allure of the Seas.

“Royal Caribbean noted they do not expect to make any further itinerary changes, but it may happen depending on the path of the storm.”