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Cruise Ship Diverted: Tropical Dreams Turn to Canadian Cold
22 Oct
Summary
- Oasis of the Seas diverted from Florida and Bahamas to Halifax due to bad weather.
- Passengers received several hours' notice, a 50% travel voucher, and excursion refunds.
- Some passengers were disappointed to return to Canada instead of reaching the Bahamas.
Bad weather significantly altered the itinerary for passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, diverting the ship from its planned course to Florida and the Bahamas. Instead of warm climates, passengers found themselves on the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The diversion reportedly came with little advance notice, with passengers receiving only several hours' warning before boarding.
To compensate for the change, Royal Caribbean offered passengers a 50% travel voucher and refunds for any pre-booked shore excursions. This allowed those aboard to explore Halifax, with some passengers expressing gratitude for the unexpected opportunity to visit the Canadian city. However, not all passengers were pleased with the revised plan.
Some passengers voiced disappointment, particularly those who had traveled from distant locations specifically for the tropical experience. One passenger, who had traveled from Toronto to New Jersey for the cruise, expressed frustration at returning to their home country instead of reaching the Bahamas. The ship departed Halifax on Wednesday, spending three days at sea before its scheduled return to New Jersey on Sunday.
