The Economic Times

Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers board ship in Vancouver and are left waiting; guests told to leave by midnight

Royal Caribbean had to cancel an Alaska cruise just after 1700 passengers boarded in Vancouver due to unexpected maintenance issues. This cancellation left many travelers scrambling for alternative plans and caused considerable disruption. In response, the cruise line provided affected guests with refunds and future cruise credits, while later voyages on the Serenade of the Seas continued as scheduled, maintaining some level of service for their customers.