MSC Cruises are  providing a one-day fare refund as onboard credit to make up for the shortened itinerary.

MSC Cruises accounted that the upcoming cruise of the MSC Meraviglia may suffer from potential delays due to the weather in New York City. Because is expecting heavy snow, .“ The National Weather Service has forecast heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures for New York City today on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026,” the company said in a statement. “While this weather event is not expected to impact the arrival or departure of the MSC Meraviglia in New York, there may be delays impacting guests’ arrival to the port,” MSC continued.

MSC Cruise warnings

MSC also warned guests that, despite the potential delays, the cruise terminal’s doors “will close promptly at 2:30 p.m.”“To ensure a smooth embarkation process, please plan ahead and allow extra travel time. We also recommend monitoring local news and official traffic advisories for the most up-to-date information before your departure.

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The ship’s itinerary 

The ship is now planning to dock around noon on Monday, January 26 instead of the 25th.  This will delay the next cruise, which will be one day shorter than originally planned

The ship’s itinerary includes visits to Port Canaveral and Nassau, in addition to MSC’s private island destination of Ocean Ca In related news, Carnival Cruise Line issued a similar statement for guests set to embark on the Carnival Pride on Jan. 25, 2026.

Harmony of the Sea

On the other Carnival Cruise Line issued a similar statement for guests set to embark on the Carnival Pride on Jan. 25, 2026. hand Down  , the concern is more ice than snow, which can cause even more problems, including massive power outages. Royal Caribbean is bringing Harmony of the Seas back to Galveston a day early to help guests beat the freezing rain and ice in forecast for Sunday They are also providing a one-day fare refund as onboard credit to make up for the shortened itinerary

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