Cruise Passengers Left Stranded in Miami After Coast Guard Detains Ship

Passengers aboard MSC Poesia were left stranded in Miami after U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control detained the Panama-flagged cruise ship on Sunday, Nov. 1. The sailing, scheduled to depart for an 11-night Caribbean itinerary, was canceled two days later when inspectors identified deficiencies in onboard systems. The ship had been due to stop in Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Belize, returning to Miami on Nov. 12. In a Nov. 3 statement, Coast Guard Sector Miami commander Capt. Frank Florio said MSC would address the issues before being cleared to leave. MSC Cruises then confirmed full refunds and a 100% future cruise credit, plus reimbursement for some travel expenses.