Thousands of cruise travelers hit with abrupt vacation plan changes: 'Apologize for the inconvenience'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Passengers on Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer ship were rocked by waves up to 40 feet. (@lesleyannemurphy via Storyful) Royal Caribbean has scrapped the itineraries for 20 upcoming voyages, impacting thousands of passengers. "Deployment planning is dynamic and regularly reviewed based on demand, capacity requirements and broader fleet considerations," the cruise line said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "As part of this process, we’ve made the decision to redeploy Freedom of the Seas to Southampton in 2027," it also said. MAJOR CRUISE LINE CANCELS PLANNED SAILINGS, UPENDING VACATIONS: 'DEFINITELY A DISAPPOINTMENT'' "Guests and travel partners are being contacted directly with details about their sailings and available options," it added. Booked passengers reportedly received the news via email, according to the Royal Caribbean Blog, which is no