GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS

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Medevac off Fort Lauderdale

The US Coast Guard rescued a man experiencing severe abdominal pain from the 'Grandeur of the Seas' shortly after the ship had departed on Dec 14, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to make her way to the Southern Caribbean for a 9-night voyage. The US Coast Guard Southeast was called when the ship was 40 miles southeast of Miami. An aircrew hoisted the man and transported him to the Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Report with video: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/12/16/what-happens-in-cruise-ship-medical-emergency-coast-guard

Hurricane Milton affects cruise schedules

The 'Grandeur of the Seas' went from a cruise to Mexico to a cruise that just visited the Bahamas due ot hurricane Milton. Instead of visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel, the ship would be visiting Nassau as the only port destination.

Revised itinerary due to engine problems

Royal Caribbean informed passengers of ongoing engine issues with the 'Grandeur of the Seas', which is affecting the maximum cruising speed. Guests booked on a February 2023 sailing were recently informed by Royal Caribbean that the ship’s itinerary would be modified due to a technical issue with one of the ship’s engines. In a letter sent to guests, the cruise line informed guests of revised departure timings, a canceled port call, and changed timings in port. The modified itinerary for the Feb 10 sailing included an earlier departure from Miami, with the ship now departing at 3:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 PM. Additionally, the planned stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been canceled, and the stay in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, will be shorter.