Depart 4:00 PM PDT • Mild Coastal Sun
Tropical Storm Vance (65 mph, Advisory #6 — Oct 22, 2:00 PM PT) is drifting slowly NW→NNW well offshore. NHC expects it a hurricane tonight and possibly a major hurricane by the weekend. No coastal watches or warnings; watch for elevated surf on the Mexican coast into next week.
Center 490 mi SSW of Acapulco (10.0°N 101.5°W), moving WNW at 5 mph. NHC: hurricane tonight, possibly a major hurricane by the weekend, then a slow NW→NNW drift. Swells reach southern/southwestern Mexico's coast this weekend into next week — life-threatening surf and rip currents possible near shore. Forecast track positions are approximate; see the NHC for the official forecast.
Ship model: “Carnival Legend” by Gman The Cruise Dude (Sketchfab), CC BY 4.0, modified