When storms reroute cruises passengers have few options

Illustration by Jen Hsieh/The New York Times

The barrage of hurricanes that swept through the Caribbean and pummeled parts of Texas the last few weeks wreaked havoc with Caribbean cruises, often requiring changes in itinerary. Since hurricane season doesn’t officially end until Nov. 30, cruise passengers should be prepared for more diversions. So what options do you have if your cruise takes a detour? Not many.