Passengers Bought Berths on a 3-Year Cruise. Months On, the Ship Is Still Stuck in Belfast.

Cruise Ship Odyssey of the Seas Delivery Delayed

Over 750 passengers have purchased berths on the Odyssey of the Seas, which was due to set sail in April 2023 on a 274-night world cruise. It was meant to visit 57 countries and spend 112 days at sea.

However, the ship's delivery has been delayed several times, and it is now not expected to set sail until May 2024.

Passengers are growing increasingly frustrated, as they have already paid thousands of dollars for their berths and have been eagerly awaiting the trip of a lifetime.

Royal Caribbean has offered passengers a number of compensation options, including a full refund, a credit for a future cruise, or a reduced fare on the 2024 world cruise.

However, many passengers are unhappy with the compensation options, and they are calling on Royal Caribbean to do more.

Passengers are demanding that Royal Caribbean offer them a full refund, as well as compensation for the inconvenience and disappointment they have suffered.

They also want Royal Caribbean to provide them with more information about the reasons for the delay and to keep them updated on the ship's progress.

Royal Caribbean has not yet responded to the passengers' demands.

The delay of the Odyssey of the Seas is a major blow to the cruise industry, which has been struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is also a reminder that even the most well-planned cruises can be subject to unexpected delays and disruptions.

Passengers who are considering booking a cruise should be aware of the risks involved and should make sure they have adequate travel insurance.