The line said it was cancelling the Caribbean itinerary on Odyssey of the Seas, which had been due to depart from Fort Lauderdale on 3 July after eight crew members received positive test results. The ship’s first cruise has now been pushed back to 31 July.
Royal Caribbean said it was also rescheduling a “simulation” cruise planned for later this month.
Michael Bayley, chief executive of Royal Caribbean, said: “All 1,400 crew onboard Odyssey of the Seas were vaccinated on 4 June and will be considered fully vaccinated on 18 June. The positive cases were identified after the vaccination was given and before they were fully effective.
