When passengers boarded Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas on Sunday, they were ready for a week of sunshine, ocean views, and adventures in three Caribbean destinations. But instead of setting sail from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, as planned, their vacation started with growing uncertainty about whether the ship would ever leave port.

Over the weekend, a Nor'easter slammed the East Coast, bringing strong winds and rough seas along with it. As weather alerts spread through the tri-state area, guests on board Symphony of the Seas learned that their week-long voyage would unfold much differently than planned as a result of the storm. Here's what happened, and what frustrated passengers said about the changes.

Nor'easter Storm Left Passengers Stranded Aboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony Of

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