Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
Passenger detained in Aruba for attempted firearm boarding on Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis OTS
On February 26th, 2025, during a port call in Oranjestad (Aruba), the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis of the Seas reported a security incident...
March 3, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger goes overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Explorer OTS
A search operation is currently underway for a woman who went overboard from the RCI-Royal Caribbean ship Explorer of the Seas, at ~11:00 p.m. on the...
March 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean extends proposal deadline for Bahamian businesses at Royal Beach Club
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has extended the deadline for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals for participation in the 17-acre Royal Beach...
March 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2026-2027 schedule of short Caribbean cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its 2026-2027 schedule of short Caribbean voyages, offering 2- to 5-night itineraries aboard 11 ships...
March 2, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Brilliance OTS conducts maritime rescue in Gulf of Mexico
On Wednesday, February 26th, the RCI-Royal Caribbean vessel Brilliance of the Seas executed a successful maritime rescue operation in the Gulf of...
February 27, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean/Radiance OTS ship cruise passenger disappeared in Cozumel
Mexican authorities are conducting a search for a missing American cruiser in Cozumel (Mexico). The 30-year-old Tynisha Williams (а citizen of the...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival raise minimum age for solo cruisers
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line have revised their policies regarding the minimum age for unaccompanied passengers departing from...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
India’s cruise market expands with domestic growth and new entrants
India's cruise shipping industry is experiencing continued growth, attracting increased attention from multiple companies. While historically serving...
February 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean advances development of Royal Beach Club (Paradise Island Bahamas)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has initiated the next stage in the development of its 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island by inviting...
February 23, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS conducts 2 medevacs in New Caledonia
Three Australian passengers aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in 2 separate rescue operations during an 8-day...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's 3rd ICON vessel to be named Legend of the Seas
RCI-Royal Caribbean has announced the latest addition to its ICON Class fleet - Legend of the Seas, set to commence operations in Europe during the...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean homeports Serenade OTS ship in San Diego (California) in 2026
For the first time in its history, RCI-Royal Caribbean will homeport a cruise ship in San Diego (California USA), beginning in October 2026. Serenade...
February 16, 2025 - Accidents
GI illness/Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS (91 cases)
On February 4th, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
February 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port NOLA Louisiana reports record cruise passenger movements in 2024
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana) recorded 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024, surpassing its previous record set in 2023...
February 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Former Royal Caribbean ship 'Song of America' set for scrapping at Alang
The vessel that played a pivotal role in establishing RCCL/Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as a major player in the cruise industry is set to be...
January 30, 2025