Why Royal Caribbean Is Reassigning Cabins on This Alaska Sailing

Guests booked on Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas for the August 14, 2026, Alaska sailing are facing unexpected stateroom reassignments. Passengers, including one who reserved a Sky Junior Suite, received emails stating their original cabins could no longer accommodate their groups. This change likely stems from recent renovations that added 40 new staterooms to the ship during a month-long dry dock overhaul, which concluded in April 2026. While Royal Caribbean hasn’t confirmed overbooking as the cause, it’s a possibility given their recent efforts to entice passengers away from oversold sailings. For cruisers, this means potential changes to their accommodations, but they can expect to be reassigned to the same or upgraded cabin categories. One passenger noted they waited three days for their new assignment, adding a layer of uncertainty to their travel plans.