That's actually not all that common an occurrence because while cruise ships are big, the oceans are vast, and it's fairly rare that a rescue opportunity comes up. When it happens, however, it's impressive to watch the cruise ship's crew spring into action.

Royal Caribbean, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the delay, has announced compensation for affected guests. Each passenger will receive a refund equivalent to two days of their cruise fare as onboard credit, as well as the original 13-night sailing points for Crown and Anchor Society loyalty points.

Cruise passengers were soaked when the fog machine set off the sprinklers across the ship during some Halloween entertainment. Cruisegoers were enjoying a spooky extravaganza on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas,