Royal Caribbean announce it is cancelling its three cruises in Quebec, Canada for Brilliance of the Seas.
Port of Quebec spokesman, Anick Métivier, commented on the decision, "This is a repositioning of the ship that the cruise line has decided to do. Cruise lines reposition their ships generally based on fluctuations of the international market, and it is beyond our control."
As a result of the cancellation, the Port of Quebec has downgraded its projections for cruise passengers for the year from 117,500 to 111,000. Despite the cancellation, this will still be the second best cruise season ever for Quebec.
Two other Royal Caribbean ships are still planning cruises to Quebec. Explorer of the Seas will be arriving in Quebec from September 18 to 20, 2013 and another visit planned in 2014. Legend of the Seas will make her inaugural visit to Quebec in 2014 as well.