Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- 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 - Accidents
USA Winter Storm Fern disrupts cruise operations across multiple homeports
A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States this weekend has affected cruise operations at several major homeports, prompting...
January 24, 2026 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Anthem OTS returns to Sydney NSW after propulsion fault
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-class vessel Anthem of the Seas encountered a technical fault affecting its propulsion system during its most...
January 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku starts building Royal Caribbean’s 5th Icon-class cruise ship
At the Meyer Turku yard in Turku, Finland, construction has entered its formal phase for the fifth cruise ship in the ICON class for RCI-Royal...
January 23, 2026 - Accidents
Passenger death on Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS in Singapore
A 27-year-old man was found deceased aboard a cruise ship docked in Singapore waters on January 19th, shortly after the vessel’s arrival at the...
January 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau passenger caps shift Alaska cruise ships toward Ketchikan
Ketchikan is projected to receive more cruise passengers than Juneau for the first time, reflecting the impact of voluntary ship and passenger limits...
January 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Group unveils cross-brand Points Choice loyalty program
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has announced the launch of Points Choice, a new loyalty initiative that allows guests to earn points across the company...
January 17, 2026