Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
Fog closes Port Tampa Bay, delays arrival of 3 Royal Caribbean ships
A dense winter fog on Saturday morning, December 6th, disrupted cruise ship operations along Florida’s west coast, enveloping Tampa Bay and...
December 7, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise ships return to Falmouth (Jamaica) after Hurricane Melissa
It had been months since any ships of RCI-Royal Caribbean or other major cruise lines called at Falmouth, Jamaica, but with the port now reopened...
December 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s ship Vision OTS homeported in Baltimore until 2027
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas is now expected to continue operating from homeport Baltimore (Maryland, USA) through 2027, despite...
November 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Caribbean cruise schedule 2027-2028 from Florida
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has introduced its 2027-2028 Caribbean itinerary schedule, featuring a suite of short and week-long cruises from...
November 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean schedules 2027 Alaska cruises across 4 ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has outlined its summer 2027 deployment to Alaska, presenting travelers with an extensive collection of itineraries...
November 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean expands European shores with the Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean has announced a significant development in its Mediterranean operations with the creation of its first private beach club in...
October 31, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries due to Hurricane Melissa
As Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm on Sunday, October 26th, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 mph, multiple...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction underway on sister ship Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has accepted delivery of its newest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously initiated construction on its sixth Edge...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean begins construction of 7th OASIS-class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially commenced the construction of its 7th OASIS-class ship (RCI OASIS PLUS), with a steel-cutting...
October 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Group’s Galveston Cruise Terminal achieves dual LEED Net Zero certifications
Royal Caribbean Group/RCG’s Galveston Cruise Terminal has become the first cruise facility to achieve both LEED Net Zero Energy and LEED Net...
October 21, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes Liberty OTS itinerary to avoid Tropical Storm Jerry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revised the itinerary of Liberty of the Seas in response to the projected path of Tropical Storm Jerry. The...
October 13, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises changes 2025–2026 itineraries, cancels visits to Labadee, Haiti
Celebrity Cruises has revised a series of upcoming itineraries, removing calls at Labadee, Haiti, from select Caribbean voyages scheduled throughout...
October 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean unveils features and first sailings for Legend OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed that its newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, will enter service in July 2026, introducing an enhanced onboard...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group launches Port Partners program in Seward (Alaska)
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has inaugurated its first business accelerator under the banner of its new “Port Partners” program, choosing...
October 4, 2025