10 Feb 2011
Due to the civil unrest in Egypt, Royal Caribbean has become the latest cruise line to stop port calls to this ancient land. Royal Caribbean wasn't scheduled to have a ship stop in Egypt until April but has decided to eliminate all scheduled calls there through June 2011.
Instead of making a stop in Alexandria, Egypt, Mariner of the Seas that depart from Civitavecchia, Italy will now stop in Istanbul or Istanbul and Kusadasi, Turkey, depending on the sailing.
In addition, Royal Caribbean has canceled every stop along the Red Sea for Brilliance of the Seas voyages out of Dubai on April 12. Brilliance will increase its days at sea to nine days after it eliminates three port days in Egypt and Aqaba, Jordan.
