The ship, which had 4,529 passengers onboard, had been sailing from New York to Port Canaveral in Florida when it was hit by winds higher than had been forecast.
Royal Caribbean spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez released a statement regarding Anthem of the Seas situation, "On Sunday, February 7, while sailing to Port Canaveral, Florida, Anthem of the Seas experienced extreme wind and sea conditions, with wind speeds higher than what was forecasted.
"In an abundance of caution, the Captain asked all guests to stay in their stateroom until the weather improved. "
Anthem of the Seas turns back after huge storm
Cruise
Sophie Griffiths
9 February 2016
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has had to turn back to its home port of New York after sailing into a huge storm which left passengers confined to their cabins.
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