Royal Caribbean Cancels 20 Cruises, Passengers Scramble

0:00It's March 24. This is Dallas News Today, powered by AI. World Caribbean has canceled 20 upcoming sailings on the freedom of the seas, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling. These trips were planned from May through September 20, 27, mostly short getaways to the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and spots like Aruba and Curacao. The cruise line explained its redepointing the ship to Southampton for summer 2027 to better match demand and fleet needs. Travelers got emails outlining the switch, with apologies for upending their plans. Passengers face real disappointment after putting time into booking these vacations. Many had locked in four, or five night escapes, or longer nine night runs, now off the table. World Caribbean is offering switches to similar cruises, like a four-night Bahamas trip on the wonder of the seas from Miami in September 20, 27. Those opting out give full refunds on fares and extras. This move fits a wave of industry changes, including Carnival's recent cancellation of

1:0211 sailings. With safety alerts in Mexico and the Middle East plus oil price swings, lines are tweaking routes to keep things stable for everyone.