# Major cruise line abruptly cancels Caribbean voyage for hundreds of passengers as ship detained by Coast Guard

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/major-cruise-line-abruptly-cancels-caribbean-voyage-for-hundreds-of-passengers-as-ship-detained-by-coast-guard/
- Published: 2026-11-08T18:51:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T19:26:52+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/lifestyle/cruise-lines-ship-detained-abruptly-cancels-vacay/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Coast Guard detention forced MSC to cancel the voyage.
- More than 2,000 people were reportedly aboard.
- Guests are due refunds and help getting home.

## Summary

The US Coast Guard detained MSC Poesia in Miami after finding deficiencies in systems aboard the ship, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel its 11-night Caribbean voyage. The disruption left passengers without their planned holiday and raised concerns about getting home and covering extra costs.

The ship was due to sail from Miami on 1 November and return on 12 November, stopping in six countries; more than 2,000 people were reportedly aboard. MSC said guests would receive a full refund of their cruise fare and help with their journey home, while the Coast Guard said the ship must remain in port until the issues are fixed and it is cleared to depart. A maritime attorney said detentions of cruise ships carrying passengers are rare, and passengers may make individual claims, but their ticket terms prohibit class actions.

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