The shutdown disrupted cruise ship schedules at the port, with the delayed return of five ships at the end of their cruises on Thursday and today.

Coast Guard's captain of the port may order Port Canaveral to temporarily close sometime Wednesday because of expected winds and high waves.

Due to Hurricane Helene, Port Canaveral has temporarily closed and Disney Wish will now arrive in port later than initially scheduled. Port Canaveral Closed Earlier today, Port Canaveral announced via X that the port “is closed and has ceased all waterside and vessel shoreside Port operations until further notice.