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A Texas couple vacationing in Dubai finds themselves stranded after retaliatory Iranian strikes complicate their plans to board a cruise that was canceled; despite contacting the US consulate and the State Department, they report little assistance or clear exit options as officials work to secure evacuation options for Americans in the region.
Two cruises have been canceled during the busy spring break season following a fire on the Carnival Freedom, the second fire on the ship in less than two years. The fire broke out at the ship’s exhaust funnel while it was off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, and while Carnival is investigating the cause, initial reports suggest a lightning strike. Passengers on the affected cruises will receive a full refund and a 100 percent future cruise credit, and the cruise line expressed regret for the impact on their vacation plans.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has cancelled a 7-day cruise on the Radiance of the Seas ship departing from Seward, Alaska, due to mechanical issues with the vessel's propulsion system. Passengers will receive a full refund, and those who booked air travel through the cruise line will have their flights rebooked or receive a credit. Passengers can stay on the ship until September 3 and will receive complementary services. The impact on future sailings is unknown.
Cunard has cancelled the April 23, 2023 transatlantic crossing of the Queen Mary 2 due to a technical issue that requires immediate repair. Guests were notified just hours before embarkation and are being offered a full refund of their cruise fare, as well as a future cruise credit equal to 20% of the monies paid. Guests may face difficulties in replacing the transatlantic sailing and making their own arrangements to reach New York or Southampton.