Royal Caribbean cancels second Alaska sailing after technical issue

Eve Chen, USA TODAY
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For the second week in a row, Royal Caribbean canceled an Alaska sailing on its Radiance of the Seas cruise ship.

“On its return to Seward, Alaska from a 7-night voyage that departed on Aug. 25, Radiance of the Seas experienced a technical issue with its propulsion system,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told USA TODAY. “Due to this, Radiance’s Sept. 1 and Sept. 8 sailings have been cancelled. All guests and travel partners have been notified.”

The cruise line is offering full refunds and future cruise credit to impacted guests. The credits may be used toward sailings departing within a year.

The reimbursement will include taxes and fees, pre-paid packages and gratuities, amenities, shore excursions and any flights purchased through the company, Royal Caribbean told Cruise Industry News.

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas departs Sydney Harbour in this file photo from April 4, 2020.
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas departs Sydney Harbour in this file photo from April 4, 2020.

“Repairs are currently underway, and Radiance is expected to sail as planned on Sept. 15 from Seward, Alaska,” Royal Caribbean said.

That Sept. 15th sailing is scheduled for seven nights, leaving Seward and continuing on to Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan, Alaska before traveling to British Columbia’s Inside Passage and wrapping up in Vancouver, Canada, according to its published itinerary.

Radiance of the Seas made its maiden voyage in 2001, but has since undergone multi-million dollar updates. The ship can carry 2,466 guests and 894 crew members, according to the cruise line.

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