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Thousands booked tropical Bahamas cruise and ended up in freezing Canada instead
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Key Points:
- A Royal Caribbean cruise originally scheduled for a seven-day trip to Florida and the Bahamas was rerouted to Halifax, Nova Scotia due to stormy weather forecasts along the U.S. East Coast.
- Over 5,000 passengers aboard the Oasis of the Seas were informed of the itinerary change just the evening before departure, causing frustration and inconvenience for many.
- Passengers spent about 24 hours in chilly Halifax, with temperatures in the 40s and 30s, which was a stark contrast to the expected warm Bahamas destination.
- While some passengers tried to make the best of the unexpected stop, others expressed disappointment, especially those who traveled long distances specifically for the Bahamas cruise.
- Royal Caribbean offered a 50% travel voucher and refunds for shore excursions, noting that itinerary changes due to weather are allowed under their policies without guaranteed full refunds.
