Cruise Ship Suffers Damage Amidst Storm, Passengers Evacuated

Anthem of the Seas Forced to Turn Around After Battling Hurricane-Force Winds

Passengers Describe Terrifying Experience as Ship Sustains Structural Damage

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship was forced to turn around and cancel its voyage after encountering severe weather conditions on Sunday. The Anthem of the Seas, a 168,666-ton vessel, was sailing from Bayonne, New Jersey, to the Bahamas when it ran into a fierce storm that caused extensive damage to the ship.

According to passengers on board, the storm struck the ship with hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. The ship was violently rocked back and forth, causing furniture to overturn and windows to shatter. The crew ordered passengers to take shelter in their cabins, but the storm was so intense that many people were unable to stay in one place.

The ship's captain eventually decided to turn the ship around and head back to New York City. The Anthem of the Seas is scheduled to arrive in New York on Tuesday, where passengers will be able to disembark and receive assistance.

Royal Caribbean has apologized for the incident and offered full refunds to all passengers. The company is also providing free transportation and accommodations for passengers who are unable to travel home immediately.

The incident is a reminder of the dangers of sailing in severe weather conditions. Cruise ships are designed to withstand strong winds and waves, but even the largest ships can be overwhelmed by a powerful storm.