Hurricane Omar forces more cruise ships to change course

USA Today -- A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Omar is forcing more cruise ships to switch course today as it barrels towards some of the Caribbean's most popular ports. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess and the Disney Cruise Line have all rerouted ships over the last 24 hours as the Category 1 storm bears down on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Several vessels, including the Carnival Triumph, Crown Princess and Mariner of the Seas, are switching to Western Caribbean itineraries for the week in lieu of Eastern Caribbean itineraries. READ MORE