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U.S. Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘ZULU’ Due to Hurricane Helene, Port Canaveral is Closed

By  //  September 26, 2024

Port Canaveral ceases all waterside, vessel shoreside Port operations until further notice

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set Port Condition “ZULU” for Port Canaveral due to Hurricane Helene.

BREVARD COUNTY • PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set Port Condition “ZULU” for Port Canaveral due to Hurricane Helene.

Sustained gale force winds are predicted within 12 hours.

Port Canaveral is closed and has ceased all waterside and vessel shoreside Port operations until further notice.

Port Canaveral officials announced on Wednesday that due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, the port is anticipating that cruise vessels scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral on Friday, Sept. 27 will be delayed.

These delays will likely impact guest embarkation times for outbound sailings.

All cruise guests planning to sail from Port Canaveral on Friday, Sept. 27 or Saturday, Sept. 28 are advised to contact their cruise lines to confirm their embarkation and ship’s departure time.