Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are sending cruise ships to help evacuate residents of the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, following the issuance of an evacuation order after seismologists declared a red alert due to an imminent eruption of the La Soufrière volcano, which has seen increasing activity in recent days.
Both cruise lines are working closely with St. Vincent authorities to assist residents most at risk. Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas and Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection are en route to the island to help with evacuation efforts.
All precautions will be taken to protect the health and safety of the crew and passengers boarding the ships.
Royal Caribbean has a long history of assisting Caribbean islands in the aftermath of natural disasters. In the face of hurricanes, earthquakes, and other calamities, Royal Caribbean has traditionally intervened with aid and humanitarian assistance.
Recently, the cruise line made an extraordinary effort to help the Bahamas after the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. Some of its ships also assisted in evacuations to other islands in the Bahamas.
