Odyssey of the Seas Trapped in Snow Amid Record-Breaking Storm
The Odyssey of the Seas, a flagship of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-class fleet, was meant to sail toward sunny Bahamian waters. Instead, passengers found themselves waking up to an unexpected winter scene—snow blanketing the decks as Winter Storm Hernando hammered the Northeast. Originally scheduled to depart from Bayonne, New Jersey, on February 22, the ship has been forced to stay docked due to high winds and turbulent seas, turning what should have been a tropical escape into a strikingly rare snowbound spectacle.
Photos shared by passengers show decks coated in white, with the usually vibrant cruise environment quieted by frost and heavy clouds. The contrast is stark—luxury cruise ship meets severe winter conditions. Onboard amenities like shops and the casino remain closed, following local regulations, leaving travelers confined to their cabins and common areas, all while monitoring the storm’s progress.
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This disruption isn’t isolated. Other vessels, including MSC Meraviglia, faced similar delays, unable to leave New York-area ports. Port authorities across New Jersey and New York shut down operations at several major terminals, leaving thousands of passengers and cargo affected. The storm’s impact is broad, with over 600,000 homes and businesses without power and snowfall in Central Park topping 15 inches, marking the heaviest snow accumulation the city has seen in over five years. Meteorologists warn that additional snowfall could make this the worst winter storm since 2016.
For travelers on Odyssey of the Seas, the disruption has forced a change in plans. The ship was supposed to make stops at Port Canaveral, Florida, followed by the private island of Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau in the Bahamas. Those schedules are now uncertain and passengers must wait for the storm to subside before heading south. Cruise lines are navigating this logistical challenge while ensuring safety and compliance with maritime and local regulations.
The broader implications extend beyond just one cruise. Winter Storm Hernando highlights the vulnerability of travel infrastructure to extreme weather, reminding us that even carefully planned vacations can be quickly upended by nature. Airlines, ports and shipping operations all face cascading delays when storms of this magnitude hit densely populated regions.
As Odyssey of the Seas remains snowbound, this serves as a powerful reminder of both the unpredictability of weather and the importance of preparedness in travel. Stay with us as we continue tracking the storm’s progress and the status of ships and passengers affected along the Eastern Seaboard. Keep watching for live updates and essential travel information as the situation unfolds.
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