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Royal Caribbean details charges for onboard extras

Fees may apply for late-night youth programs, nursery care, Wi-Fi, gratuities, medical services and soda.

Poor weather prompted an overnight call at Saint John, where Royal Caribbean said passengers would not be permitted to go ashore.

Wine and champagne have a narrow exception, while permitted non-alcoholic drinks must be packed in cans or cartons.

Drifting ice, abrupt storms and strong winds complicate voyages as about 100,000 cruise passengers visit Greenland annually.