# Royal Caribbean cruise diversions to Canada > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/royal-caribbean-cruise-diversions-to-canada > Updated: 2026-10-25T08:44:38.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3. Severe weather conditions off the US East Coast have forced Royal Caribbean to reroute multiple vessels to Canadian ports to ensure passenger and crew safety. On October 19, the Vision of the Seas, which departed from Baltimore, Maryland, was diverted from its scheduled stop in Bermuda to Saint John, New Brunswick. Due to extreme winds and high seas, passengers were unable to disembark upon arrival. The cruise line provided compensation packages, including onboard credits and vouchers for future trips. By October 23, the scale of the diversions increased. The Oasis of the Seas, carrying more than 5,000 passengers, was rerouted from a seven-day trip departing from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This trip was originally scheduled to include stops in Port Canaveral, Florida, Nassau in the Bahamas, and the private island CocoCay. The redirection was prompted by a severe low-pressure system and was announced approximately 12 to 24 hours before departure. As a result, passengers faced autumn temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees Celsius instead of the expected 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Some travelers reported receiving partial refunds and travel vouchers. New details regarding the Oasis of the Seas disruption highlight passenger frustration over the sudden climate shift. US actress Mikayla Iverson publicly expressed her anger on Instagram, noting that her family lacked appropriate clothing for the Canadian climate. To mitigate dissatisfaction, Royal Caribbean offered compensation including partial refunds, travel vouchers, and onboard credits ranging from $200 to $600 per cabin. Additionally, the Independence of the Seas was diverted from a scheduled visit to Bermuda to an overnight stay in Saint John, New Brunswick. A third vessel, Harmony of the Seas, has had its itinerary altered due to unfavorable forecasts, though it is still expected to reach its scheduled destinations in the Bahamas. ## Claims - Royal Caribbean rerouted the Oasis of the Seas to Halifax, Nova Scotia. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The cruise carries more than 5,000 passengers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The route change was due to a severe low-pressure system/storm off the US East Coast. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The change was communicated to passengers 12 to 24 hours before departure. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Passengers were expected to experience temperatures around 10-12 degrees Celsius in Halifax. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The original itinerary included stops in Florida and the Bahamas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Oasis of the Seas was rerouted from a Florida and Bahamas itinerary to Halifax, Nova Scotia. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Actress Mikayla Iverson expressed frustration regarding the lack of appropriate clothing via Instagram. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Independence of the Seas was redirected from Bermuda to Saint John, New Brunswick. (single source) - Harmony of the Seas had its itinerary altered due to unfavorable weather forecasts. (single source) - Harmony of the Seas is still expected to visit its originally scheduled destinations in the Bahamas. (single source) - Vision of the Seas was rerouted from Bermuda to Saint John, New Brunswick. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Royal Caribbean reroutes cruise ship to Canada instead of Bahamas Due to severe storms, Royal Caribbean rerouted the Oasis of the Seas from the Bahamas to Nova Scotia, leaving 5,000 passengers unprepared for the cold Canadian weather. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-caribbean-reroutes-cruise-to-canada-due-to-storm ### 2026-10-23: Royal Caribbean reroutes multiple ships to Canada due to weather Royal Caribbean has rerouted multiple ships, including Oasis of the Seas and Independence of the Seas, to Canadian ports like Halifax and Saint John due to severe weather. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-caribbean-reroutes-multiple-ships-to-canada-due-to-weather ### 2026-10-19: Royal Caribbean cruise ship diverted to Canada due to severe weather The Royal Caribbean ship Vision of the Seas diverted from a Bermuda route to Saint John, Canada, due to severe weather, resulting in passenger compensation packages. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-diverted-to-canada-due-to-severe-weather --- Cite as: Royal Caribbean cruise diversions to Canada. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/royal-caribbean-cruise-diversions-to-canada