Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
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Meghan Trainor to serve as godmother to Royal Caribbean's newest ship Utopia of the Seas
GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Elizabeth Trainor has been appointed the Godmother of RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship - Utopia...
July 6, 2024 - Accidents

RCI-Royal Caribbean's ships change itineraries due to Hurricane Beryl
Several major cruise lines have adjusted their itineraries due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl. The Category 4 storm, currently moving through the...
July 3, 2024 - Accidents

Engine fire/power loss accident on Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship Icon of the Seas
On Tuesday, June 25, a fire was reported on RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s largest ship Icon of the Seas. According to Nathaniel...
June 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Dominicana projects 3+ million cruise ship tourists by 2024
Authorities project that Dominicana will surpass 3 million cruise passengers by 2024, driven by the expansion of port infrastructure to accommodate...
June 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Galveston and MSC Cruises announce $140M terminal development
A recent announcement by Galveston Wharves and MSC Cruises (the world's third-largest cruise shipowner) marks a significant milestone in the...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Keel laid for Celebrity Cruises' 5th Edge-series vessel, Celebrity Xcel
The keel laying ceremony for Celebrity Cruises’ 5th Edge-series ship took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard (in Saint...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Utopia of the Seas delivered to RCI-Royal Caribbean
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, Utopia of the Seas. The ceremonial event took place at the...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Silversea names Silver Ray (second NOVA Class ship)
Silversea has officially named Silver Ray, the second vessel in its innovative NOVA Class, marking Bert Hernandez's first naming ceremony as the new...
June 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Royal Caribbean and Carnival extend casino benefits to land-based players
Casino enthusiasts setting their sights on the open ocean can now reap loyalty rewards that extend well beyond the confines of their cruise vessels...
June 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry

RCG-Royal Caribbean Group introduces industry-first Loyalty Status Match across all brands
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has announced a significant enhancement to its guest experience by introducing a Loyalty Status Match program across its 3...
June 1, 2024 - Accidents

Passenger overboard from Icon of the Seas: rescue effort launched 300 miles from Miami
A passenger went overboard from the world's largest cruise ship - Royal Caribbean/RCI's Icon of the Seas, just a day after the ship departed from...
May 28, 2024 - Accidents

Food poisoning incident delays Royal Caribbean's ship Allure of the Seas
A food poisoning incident aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas has affected passengers and caused a delay in the ship's itinerary...
May 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Ovation OTS to headline Royal Caribbean’s 2025-2026 Singapore season
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced an exciting 2025-2026 season in Singapore, headlined by the Ovation of the Seas, a popular Quantum...
May 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry

RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruises set to resume from Baltimore after channel reopening
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to resume cruises from Baltimore, Maryland, later this month following the reopening of the channel, which...
May 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Meyer Werft delivers Silversea's newest NOVA-class ship Silver Ray
Silversea has reaffirmed its dedication to premier ultra-luxury and expedition travel with the delivery of Silver Ray ship, the second vessel in its...
May 15, 2024