Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas is one cool ship. While I already shared some of its eye-catching features in a quick overview ... essentially giving occupants the view they'd have ...

But instead of spending their next nine days lounging by the Quantum of the Seas' pool and exploring destinations such as Nouméa, New Caledonia, the couple was confronted with a vacation nightmare.

Previously sailing exclusively in Asia, Quantum of the Seas debuted in the U.S. in May 2022. This Royal Caribbean ship – which holds 4,180 guests at double occupancy, 4,905 passengers maximum an ...