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Royal Caribbean Cancels Serenade of the Seas Vancouver Departure

9/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Royal Caribbean International cancelled the Serenade of the Seas departure from Vancouver scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Passengers had to vacate the ship by 11:59 p.m. on September 2, 2026.
About 2,143 guests stayed aboard the stationary vessel during the multi-day delay.
Royal Caribbean provided full refunds, 100 % cruise credits, and flight-change reimbursements up to $200 domestic, $400 international.
The ship left Vancouver at 4:00 p.m. on September 6, 2026 after repairs, resuming a 7-night Alaska cruise.

History

Historical Context

October 1998 a letter of intent started Project America, a federal program to build the first U.S.-flagged deep-water cruise ship in almost fifty years. After the project collapsed in 2001, Norwegian Cruise Line finished the hull as Pride of America, christened June 2005 by Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. Its U.S. registry, granted by exemption, shapes current scrutiny of long dockings like the 2026 Vancouver stay.

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Story summary

Royal Caribbean International cancelled the Serenade of the Seas departure from Vancouver scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Passengers had to vacate the ship by 11:59 p.m. on September 2, 2026.
About 2,143 guests stayed aboard the stationary vessel during the multi-day delay.
Royal Caribbean provided full refunds, 100 % cruise credits, and flight-change reimbursements up to $200 domestic, $400 international.
The ship left Vancouver at 4:00 p.m. on September 6, 2026 after repairs, resuming a 7-night Alaska cruise.

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