Royal Caribbean Guests Asked to Delay Arrival as Cruise Ship Returns Late

Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas is returning late to Galveston, Texas, due to a medical evacuation that occurred during its recent 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. This delay means that guests boarding the next cruise on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will need to adjust their arrival times by 30 minutes if they had originally planned to arrive at 10:30 or 11:00 a.m. While this slight delay may be inconvenient, it won’t affect the ship's scheduled 3 p.m. departure or the itinerary. Notably, a young girl was evacuated via helicopter for emergency surgery, underscoring the importance of medical safety at sea. So, if you're planning to board, just remember to arrive a little later than expected!