Hurricane update

CATEGORY five Hurricane Irma is causing mayhem across the Caribbean as it tracks towards Florida.

Royal Caribbean has cancelled sailings on board Empress of the Seas to Cuba,

Enchantment of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas operating Bahamas itineraries.

Several RCI cruises have altered as a result, with the line promising cruise credits.

Carnival Cruise Line has canned two cruises on

Carnival Magic and Carnival Liberty, while MSC Cruises has diverted MSC Divina to Miami and Cozumel and will cancel a subsequent departure.

Irma is producing winds up to 300kph, which has caused damage across the Caribbean.

DFAT is advising tourists in Cuba carry their passports with them at all times.