penny908,
The same thing happened to me in 2004 when I was booked for the Carnival Jubilee. It was really disappointing because I wanted to sail on a small ship.
I can really emphasize with you. I was really very angry because I just booked my flight a few days before I was informed about the cancellation.
I have no advice except to try and book something during that same period at the same port.
Unfortunately, the small print is usually in the cruise lines favor. I wish there were some law against the cruise lines inconveniencing passengers like that. I think the compensation should be even more or the cruise line should be responsible for rebooking transportation.
JoeyandDavid, GottaCruz, The Skipper, agentjoey, mercedes, rogue, Keith & Rita, sailingrose, Gregswife, and gymbrat33,
Thank you for your good wishes.
I always feel funny when there's not a cruise on the horizon.