Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
Overboard alert on Royal Caribbean's Oasis OTS traced to teenage prank
While returning toward Florida at the conclusion of a 6-day voyage, the RCI-Royal Caribbean ship Oasis of the Seas experienced a brief but...
March 24, 2026 - Accidents
RCI/Royal Caribbean cancels 20+ summer 2027 cruises scheduled for Freedom OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has withdrawn more than 20 scheduled voyages that had been planned for the summer of 2027 aboard the ship Freedom of the Seas...
March 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Australian programme with Lelepa Beach Club debut
RCI-Royal Caribbean has outlined its deployment for the 2027–2028 summer season in Australia, combining an expanded schedule of regional...
March 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS to resume Singapore homeporting (2027–2028)
Quantum of the Seas is set to return to service from Singapore for the 2027–2028 winter season, marking a continuation of its deployment within...
March 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces ‘America’s Got Talent LIVE’ aboard Legend OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean is preparing to introduce a new stage production aboard Legend of the Seas, with the debut of America’s Got Talent LIVE...
March 18, 2026 
British passenger medevaced from Royal Caribbean's ship Star OTS
A medical evacuation was carried out from RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel Star of the Seas following a serious health emergency involving a 64-year-old...
March 18, 2026- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's Legend OTS to have first Royal Railway on an ICON Class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, is the third unit from the ICON series, entering service in July 2026...
February 25, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise companies reroute ships as security situation unfolds in Mexico
Major USA-based cruise companies adjusted their ship routings in Mexican coastal waters in response to a surge of unrest following the killing of...
February 24, 2026 - Accidents
Passenger arrested on Royal Caribbean's ship Freedom OTS at PortMiami on suspected child abuse
A 29-year-old Israeli national was taken into custody by law enforcement officials in Florida on February 17th, after a cross-agency response at...
February 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean updates prohibited items policy to restrict smart glasses usage
RCI-Royal Caribbean has amended its onboard prohibited‑items policy to address emerging technology capable of recording audio and video, adding...
February 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean resumes scheduled cruise ship visits to Jamaica
The resumption of RCI-Royal Caribbean sailings to Jamaica denotes a practical shift in Caribbean cruise operations. Following months of interruption...
February 8, 2026 - Accidents
Two passengers medevaced from Royal Caribbean's ship Icon OTS
During its Eastern Caribbean passage, the RCI-Royal Caribbean International vessel Icon of the Seas underwent a medical evacuation after two...
February 5, 2026 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean’s ship Anthem OTS arrives at Port Eden (NSW Australia) for propulsion repairs
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s ship Anthem of the Seas arrived at Eden (NSW Australia) on Thursday, January 29th, to address a...
January 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders Discovery Class newbuilds at Chantiers de l’Atlantique
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has advanced its fleet development strategy with the signing of shipbuilding agreements for a new class of cruise ships to...
January 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean’s Port Partners takes shape in Seward
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has selected 15 finalists for the first class of its Port Partners business accelerator, launched in Seward, Alaska. The...
January 27, 2026