Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in Brisbane on late Friday or early Saturday, causing several ships from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and others to stay far from the area until the storm passes.

Image via Shutterstock Several cruise ships are currently trapped at sea due to a tropical cyclone bearing down. Although hurricane season hasn't quite started in America, some heavy storms are happening across the world.

A cruise onboard the Carnival Luminosa has been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Carnival Cruise Line said. According to an update shared on the company’s social media profiles, the sailing that was scheduled to depart from Brisbane on March 6,