Vincent, affecting roughly 6,000 to 7,000 people, a spokesperson for the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, or UWI-SRC, told CNN.St.
Carnival Cruise Lines is sending two ships -- the Carnival Paradise and the Carnival Legend -- to evacuate residents, a spokesperson told CNN."Each ship will accommodate up to 1,500 residents who will be transported to neighboring islands which have agreed to offer refuge out of harm's way.
The ships will arrive Friday, the spokesperson said.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are each sending one ship and should arrive Thursday night, according to a statement from Statement from Royal Caribbean International.