Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruise Due to Technical Issues

Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas has canceled its upcoming cruise scheduled for November 9, 2024, due to technical difficulties that are delaying its return to Shanghai. The ship, currently docked at Yokohama for repairs after encountering issues during its ongoing 7-night cruise, was set to visit Jeju, South Korea, and Nagasaki, Japan. Affected passengers will receive a full refund along with a 50% future cruise credit, and those with independent travel arrangements may be reimbursed for change fees. The cruise line has expressed regret for the disruption and acknowledged the effort involved in trip planning. Although the nature of the technical issues has not been disclosed, the ship is reportedly making its way back to Shanghai at top speed. This incident follows another recent disruption involving a different Royal Caribbean vessel, Explorer of the Seas, which faced a shortened itinerary due to weather-related challenges.