What happens when your cruise doesn't go according to plan

Cruise itineraries rarely get rerouted, but weather—especially during hurricane season—can force changes. The article describes how a Royal Caribbean ship diverted around the Caribbean due to a storm developing on the East Coast. Instead of visiting islands in the Caribbean, the ship headed north to Canada after departing New Jersey on October 18, and passengers were notified shortly before departure. Royal Caribbean, according to the Royal Caribbean Blog, offered a refundable onboard credit and a 50% future cruise credit, and refunds for shore excursions purchased through the cruise line. The piece adds that cruise lines monitor weather continuously using multiple forecasting sources, making “last-minute” decisions the result of ongoing planning.