The present cruise of Royal Caribbean Worldwide’s Radiance of the Seas will depart from Vancouver later than scheduled.
At present kicking off its summer time program in Alaska, the 2001-built vessel suffered a technical situation earlier this month.
Consequently, the crusing initially scheduled to go away from the Canadian homeport on April 26, 2024, needed to be postponed, Royal Caribbean stated in assertion despatched to visitors onboard.
In keeping with the letter, the Radiance of the Seas is at present scheduled to sail from Vancouver on April 28, 2024.
“Whereas repairs for the technical situation that we encountered on our earlier crusing are nonetheless underway, we found that we’re going to wish some additional time to get the ship in tip-top form for you,” stated Royal Caribbean Worldwide.
Though boarding passed off as deliberate on April 26, 2024, the Radiance of the Seas will stay docked in Vancouver by way of Sunday afternoon.
On account of U.S. Customs and Border Safety restrictions, passengers is not going to be allowed to go away the ship, the corporate added.
“We’re terribly sorry for this last-minute change. We perceive this information is disappointing, however we hope you’ll benefit from the alternate itinerary deliberate,” Royal Caribbean stated.
Providing a seven-night cruise to Alaska, the Radiance of the Seas is now set to go to Icy Strait Level and Ketchikan.
A beforehand scheduled go to to Juneau needed to be cancelled because of the delayed departure from Vancouver.
To make up for the adjustments, Royal Caribbean Worldwide is offering a refund of two days of the paid cruise fare within the type of onboard credit score.
The corporate can also be offering a Future Cruise Credit score (FCC) within the worth of two days of the paid cruise fare, along with complimentary drinks for all visitors on April 26 and April 27, 2024.
Passengers with pre-paid shore excursions in Juneau will probably be refunded, whereas visitors who bought drink packages may also obtain a pro-rated refund.
The same scenario passed off earlier this month with a special Royal Caribbean ship in Australia. Additionally going through technical points, the Brilliance of the Seas noticed one in all its cruises depart three days later as a result of onboard repairs.
