Royal Caribbean Ship Drops Jamaica Call After Propulsion Issue

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Royal Caribbean has removed a scheduled port call in Jamaica from Allure of the Seas’ current Caribbean cruise after the ship developed a propulsion issue while already sailing towards the destination.

Allure of the Seas

The 225,282-gross-ton ship departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, 24th May, for a six-night Western Caribbean itinerary. The voyage was due to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, Falmouth in Jamaica, and Nassau in the Bahamas.

However, after leaving CocoCay and spending a day at sea, guests were told over the ship’s public address system that the planned call in Falmouth would no longer take place.

Itinerary Changed While At Sea

Royal Caribbean later confirmed the change in a letter to passengers, explaining that the ship was sailing at a reduced speed because of a technical problem affecting one of its propulsion systems.

“We are currently experiencing a technical issue with one of our propulsion systems. While our team works to resolve this, we’ll be sailing at a reduced speed and will need to make a slight adjustment to our itinerary.”

Instead of continuing to Jamaica, Allure of the Seas turned back towards the Bahamas, with guests now set to visit Nassau two days earlier than planned.

Falmouth Cruise Port

Some passengers had already noticed the slower speed before the official update. One guest wrote on Reddit: “It feels like we’re barely moving!” and added: “I’d love some reassurance that we’re going to make it back!”

Despite the change, Royal Caribbean has not altered the overall end date of the cruise. Allure of the Seas is still scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, 30th May 2026.

Guests To Receive Onboard Credit

Guests who had booked Royal Caribbean shore excursions for Falmouth will have those tours automatically cancelled and refunded as onboard credit. Any unused credit will be refunded to the card on file within 14 days of disembarkation.

An engineer in blue coveralls and ear protection standing inside the engine room of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, surrounded by machinery.

Royal Caribbean is also offering additional compensation. Guests in inside and oceanview cabins will receive $100 in onboard credit, while those in oceanview balcony or neighbourhood balcony staterooms will receive $150. Suite guests will receive $200, with an extra $50 for each third and fourth guest in a cabin.

The ship will now spend Wednesday in Nassau, followed by the originally planned sea day, before returning to Nassau again on Friday, 29th May.

“You’ll have a full day on Wednesday to explore the beauty and charm of Nassau,” Royal Caribbean wrote.

“We’ll then enjoy our relaxing Sea Day as planned before returning to Nassau again on Friday.”

No change has been announced for the ship’s next sailing, an eight-night Eastern Caribbean cruise due to depart Fort Lauderdale later on 30th May 2026.

Latest Change For Allure Of The Seas

The propulsion-related adjustment follows several future itinerary changes for Allure of the Seas. Two separate 2027 sailings have recently been shortened by one day, while another March 2027 cruise was cancelled altogether because of a full-ship charter.

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