Royal Caribbean suddenly cuts 20 cruises just days after Carnival canceled 11 sailings, report says
The Independent • • business
Key Points:
- Royal Caribbean has canceled over 20 scheduled sailings of its Freedom of the Seas ship for the summer 2027 season, redeploying the ship to Southampton, England, due to ongoing itinerary planning adjustments.
- The canceled itineraries, originally set between May and September 2027, included a variety of trips ranging from four-night Bahamas cruises to nine-night journeys to Aruba and Curaçao.
- Passengers affected by the cancellations have expressed frustration on social media, citing difficulties with rebooking and disappointment over lost longer itineraries.
- Royal Caribbean is offering impacted guests alternative options, including rebooking on other ships in its fleet or receiving full refunds and reimbursements for prepaid amenities if no suitable alternatives are available.
- Similarly, Carnival Cruise Line recently
