Robert, on this last cruise on the Mariner we had a question and answer session with Captain Johnny.  One of the questions asked was - What do you do if a hurricane is threatening the port of embarkation?  His reply was - the authorities always close the ports to ALL shipping, the cruise ships have to leave the port so that they do not damage the ship and the pier..... they stand a good chance against a hurricane in open water - but no chance at all against the fury of the waves and the concrete pier.<br />As a Florida resident all I can say is  - please be very careful in a Cat 3 hurricane, there a good reason why they evacuate people.  It&#39;s no fun in any kind of building with no electricity and no air conditioning in this hot weather&#33;<br />I&#39;m still hoping that the storm veers off south for you........ but Please be safe&#33;