Carnival Vista Cruise Changes Itinerary Amid Engine Issues

Chaos erupted aboard the Carnival Vista cruise ship as passengers learned that their planned 8-night Southern Caribbean cruise was abruptly changed to a trip to the Bahamas due to engine troubles. Many travelers expressed outrage, chanting 'give us our money' as they were informed of the revised itinerary just as boarding was taking place. Originally set to visit destinations like Aruba and Curacao, the new route included stops in Nassau, Princess Cays, Freeport, and Half Moon Cay, prompting accusations that Carnival knew of the issues prior to departure but did not disclose them until passengers were already on board. Carnival offered a full refund or a $400 onboard voucher for those who chose to stay, but this did little to quell the anger. The cruise line apologized for the disruption, stating their engineers were working to resolve the technical issue affecting cruising speed. This incident follows a recent $10 million verdict awarded to a woman who suffered a serious incident on a Carnival cruise, raising further scrutiny of the company's practices.