Two passengers, including a seven-year-old child, were evacuated from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Friday for emergency medical treatment in the Bahamas. The ship, which was en route to New Jersey, turned back toward Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, because it was the closest location where the passengers could receive hospital care. According to a captain's announcement reported by Cruise Hive, the first medical emergency prompted the change in course. While the ship was heading back, a second passenger was also reported to be critically ill. Both individuals were taken off the ship in Nassau on Friday for further treatment. The nature of their illnesses and their current conditions have not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether the two emergencies were related. The change in course caused a disruption to the cruise itinerary, delaying the Oasis of the Seas' next departure and forcing Royal Caribbean to cancel a scheduled stop in Florida. The ship is now expected to arrive at its home port, Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, around 2 p.m. Sunday, instead of the originally scheduled 6 a.m. arrival. A letter delivered to passengers onboard and posted on Facebook explained the delay, stating that medical staff had determined two guests required urgent care and that they had been successfully evacuated for further treatment. The letter also apologized for the delay and assured passengers that the ship would arrive at approximately 2 p.m., with debarkation starting around 2:30 p.m. The delay is expected to cause logistical challenges for passengers with flights or other travel plans scheduled for Sunday. Those who booked flights through Royal Caribbean's "Flights by Royal" program will have their flights automatically adjusted to accommodate the later arrival. However, passengers who booked flights independently will need to contact their airlines directly. Royal Caribbean has offered to reimburse up to $200 per person for domestic flight change fees and up to $400 for international flights, provided passengers submit the necessary receipts and documentation. Additionally, the cruise line is providing each stateroom with 60 minutes of complimentary internet access to help passengers manage their travel arrangements. The disruption will also affect the Oasis of the Seas' next seven-night Bahamas sailing, scheduled to depart from Cape Liberty on Sunday. The Independent has reached out to Royal Caribbean for further comment.