November 3, 2026 — Victory Casino Cruises’ only ship, Victory I, has been seized by a U.S. Marshal at a South Carolina shipyard over an unpaid repair bill, and the Port Canaveral day-cruise operator has no date to resume sailing.
What happened
- Detyens Shipyards in Charleston says the operator, Sophlex Enterprises, owes $790,666 for storage, repairs and other work. Total charges were $940,666, of which $150,000 has been paid.
- A federal court in South Carolina issued a seizure warrant on October 19, 2026, and a U.S. Marshal served it on the ship on October 28.
- Victory must answer the complaint by November 6, 2026 or face a default judgment.
- The company has furloughed all its staff.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | Ship leaves Florida for dry dock in South Carolina |
| September 25, 2026 | Original target to resume sailing (missed) |
| October 19 / 28, 2026 | Seizure warrant issued / served |
| November 6, 2026 | Deadline to respond to the lawsuit |
| Return to service | TBA |
Before the dry dock, Victory I ran twice-daily casino cruises from Port Canaveral, Tuesday through Sunday. A September 24 company post said paid reservations and deposits for future sailings would be refunded.
What it means for airline travelers
- Do not plan a trip around a Victory casino cruise until the company announces a return date.
- If you paid for a future sailing and have not been refunded, contact the company and, if needed, your card issuer.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
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