Disney Treasure Drops Falmouth After Hurricane Melissa, Adds Lookout Cay

Disney Cruise Line has removed planned calls to Falmouth, Jamaica, from multiple Disney Treasure sailings after Hurricane Melissa struck the island as a Category 5 storm in late October, replacing the stop with visits to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in The Bahamas.

The changes keep the rest of the seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries largely intact, as Jamaica works to restore port operations and surrounding infrastructure following widespread damage and flooding.

Two Disney Treasure sailings drop Falmouth and add Disney Lookout Cay

Disney Treasure’s itinerary adjustments affect at least two departures from Port Canaveral, Florida, both of which had included a scheduled stop in Falmouth.

• Nov. 1, 2025 departure: The ship’s Nov. 5 call in Falmouth was replaced with a sea day, and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point was added on Nov. 6 (a day that had originally been scheduled as a day at sea). Calls at Cozumel on Nov. 3 and George Town, Grand Cayman, on Nov. 4 remain, and the sailing retains the final stop at Disney Castaway Cay on Nov. 7.
• Nov. 29, 2025 departure (seven-night “Very Merrytime” sailing): Guests were notified that the planned Dec. 3 stop in Falmouth was no longer expected to be possible. Under the revised plan, Dec. 3 becomes a sea day and Disney Lookout Cay is scheduled for Dec. 4, while calls at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Disney Castaway Cay remain.

In a message to guests about the “Very Merrytime” itinerary, Disney Cruise Line said: “Due to the impacts of Hurricane Melissa on the island of Jamaica and the ongoing recovery efforts, we will be replacing our stop in Falmouth on Wednesday with a day at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on Thursday.”

Disney Cruise Line also adjusted multiple sailings for Disney Wish as the storm disrupted cruise operations across the region.

What the itinerary changes mean onboard and ashore

For passengers, the immediate impact is a port substitution rather than a shortened cruise. With Disney Lookout Cay added, the Nov. 1 sailing now features both of Disney Cruise Line’s private destinations in The Bahamas during the same voyage, alongside calls in Mexico and Grand Cayman.

The port change also affects shore plans tied specifically to Jamaica. During earlier storm-related adjustments, Disney notified guests that pre-booked port adventures connected to removed ports were taken off onboard accounts, with options to rebook for new destinations through the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app or onboard service desks.

Disney Treasure had already modified at-sea routing earlier in the storm’s development to avoid the worst conditions, while subsequent itinerary changes reflected the reality that ports and nearby communities need time and capacity to focus on recovery before receiving cruise traffic.

Hurricane Melissa’s damage and Jamaica’s timeline for restarting tourism

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Oct. 28, 2025, as a Category 5 storm. The National Hurricane Center reported sustained winds up to 185 miles per hour, and the storm caused widespread flooding, major infrastructure damage, and disruptions to power and communications across much of the country. Reports after landfall included confirmed deaths and more than 25,000 displaced residents.

In a 5 p.m. AST update on Oct. 30, NOAA warned that “Flooding across Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola could persist for another few days.”

Jamaican officials have set a goal of resuming tourism operations, including cruise activity, on or before Dec. 15, 2025. Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett described a coordinated approach across recovery and readiness efforts, saying: “Recovery cannot be left to chance. We are aligning marketing, communications, infrastructure repairs, aid, logistics, and every enabling support behind a single objective: full industry operation by December 15.”

Bartlett added that “progress will be tracked through the Ministry of Tourism with regular public updates, so workers, visitors, and partners can plan with confidence.” Jamaica’s government has emphasized its reliance on tourism, which generates more than $197 million annually from cruise operations, and a dedicated recovery task force has been coordinating repairs and readiness assessments at ports including Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Falmouth.

Ocho Rios restarts cruise calls as other Jamaican ports recover

Jamaica officially restarted cruise operations on Nov. 11, 2025, with calls by Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam and MSC Cruises’ MSC Divina in Ocho Rios. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Sunrise arrived in Ocho Rios the following day, Nov. 12.

The Port Authority of Jamaica pointed to the restart as an important marker in the recovery effort. “This morning, the Carnival Sunrise called at the Port of Ocho Rios,” the agency said on social media, calling it “the second day of the restart of cruise shipping operations at the facility, after a 20-months closure due to damage to the berth.” The Port Authority added that the restart is “a critical step towards the general economic renewal of the town and recovery efforts post Hurricane Melissa.”

Ocho Rios’ return does not mean all ports are ready. Falmouth’s timeline remains uncertain, and reports following the storm said Montego Bay and Falmouth were closed due to significant damage. Disney Treasure also had a Falmouth call planned for Nov. 19, 2025, but available reports did not include public confirmation on whether that specific call will proceed.

Wider cruise disruptions: reroutes, aid commitments, and crew support

Across the Caribbean, cruise lines rerouted ships away from the storm track and, later, away from ports dealing with extensive damage. Royal Caribbean rerouted Icon of the Seas from an Eastern Caribbean itinerary to a Western Caribbean schedule, replacing planned stops such as St. Maarten and St. Thomas with calls in Mexico and Honduras; other Royal Caribbean ships impacted during the same period included Harmony of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas. MSC Cruises also adjusted itineraries, including changes involving MSC World America, redirecting from Eastern Caribbean destinations to ports in Mexico and Central America. Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line made itinerary changes and canceled calls to Jamaica and other islands, including the Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos.

Several major cruise companies also committed funding and logistical support to Jamaica’s recovery. Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Disney Cruise Line each pledged $1 million, while cruise brands coordinated shipments of essential supplies including bottled water and non-perishable goods. Cruise lines also worked to support crew members from Jamaica in the storm’s aftermath.

Carnival brand ambassador John Heald said he could not offer a timeline for resuming service to some affected ports: “Lots of you today have asked me when we will return to Ocho Rios and Montego Bay? The answer is I have no idea,” he wrote, adding that after seeing the scale of damage, he believed it “might not be for some time.”

Hurricane Melissa was later downgraded to a Category 2 storm, continuing to affect The Bahamas and expected to track toward Bermuda as authorities monitored flooding and storm surge while longer-term reconstruction planning continued across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Disney Treasure sailings had Falmouth, Jamaica removed?

Disney Treasure’s Nov. 1, 2025 sailing removed the Nov. 5 Falmouth call, and the Nov. 29, 2025 sailing removed the Dec. 3 Falmouth call.

What port replaces Falmouth on these sailings?

Both itinerary changes replace Falmouth with a stop at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in The Bahamas, while keeping other advertised ports on the itineraries.

Which Jamaican cruise ports are operating, and which remain uncertain?

Ocho Rios restarted cruise calls on Nov. 11, 2025. Reports after the storm said Falmouth and Montego Bay were closed due to significant damage, and Falmouth’s reopening timeline has remained uncertain in available updates.

When does Jamaica expect cruise and tourism activity to be fully operating again?

Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett set a goal of resuming tourism operations, including cruising, on or before Dec. 15, 2025.

What are cruise lines doing to support hurricane recovery in Jamaica?

Multiple cruise lines pledged donations totaling millions of dollars, including $1 million commitments from Disney Cruise Line, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean, alongside shipments of essential supplies such as bottled water and non-perishable goods. Cruise companies also said they were supporting crew members from Jamaica who may have been impacted by the storm.

With Jamaica pursuing a mid-December restart target and individual ports reopening on different timelines, cruise lines have signaled that itinerary changes may continue in the near term as destinations confirm they can safely and reliably receive ships while recovery work continues.