Royal Caribbean International announced that its scheduled stop in Hamilton on the upcoming cruise will be cancelled, with the vessel instead heading to Canadian ports. The decision, made at the last minute, has left the island’s tourism community scrambling to mitigate the loss of expected visitors.

The cruise line cited operational considerations as the reason for the change, but the move means that an estimated 4,000 passengers who had planned to disembark in Bermuda will now be redirected to Canada. The Bermuda Tourism Authority has expressed disappointment, noting that the arrival of cruise ships is a significant source of revenue for local businesses, including hotels, restaurants and tour operators.

"The cancellation is a blow to our economy," said Tourism Minister John Smith. "We have already booked accommodation and planned attractions for these guests. We are working with the cruise line to secure compensation and to offer our residents an opportunity to host the passengers who will be re-routed in the future."

Local hotels are offering discounted rates to attract other cruise‑ship groups, while some tour operators are seeking to fill the sudden gap with private charters. The incident highlights the vulnerability of Bermuda’s tourism sector to last‑minute changes by international carriers.