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Updated on: November 3, 2026 / 11:32 AM EST / CBS News
\n\nMSC Cruises canceled the voyage of its MSC Poesia cruise ship after it was detained by the Coast Guard at the Port of Miami, the cruise line confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday.
\n\nA source familiar with the matter told CBS News more than 2,000 people were on board the ship.
\n\nMSC Cruises said the cancellation happened because of a "regulatory matter" that arose before departure. The cruise line said it was unable to resolve the issue in time to set sail.
\n\n"We have made the difficult decision to cancel the current sailing," MSC Cruises said in a statement. "We recognize how disappointing and frustrating this news is for our guests, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption to their holiday."
\n\nGuests will receive a full refund of their cruise fare, MSC Cruises said. The cruise line also said it was helping people get back home.
\n\nBefore Tuesday's cancellation, the Coast Guard said in a statement to CBS News on Monday its teams "are verifying the cruise ship's compliance with international standards and U.S. regulations."
\n\nThe Coast Guard's Miami sector detained the ship for inspection on Sunday.
\n\n"The…
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