Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
Passenger overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's Explorer OTS amid Croatia voyage
Reports indicate that a passenger has gone overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas during the 7-night Greece & Croatia...
August 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Allure OTS set for US$100M refit & refurbishment
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s second OASIS-class ship Allure of the Seas is set to return in April 2025 after undergoing a significant US$100 million...
August 7, 2024 - Accidents
77 migrants rescued by RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Odyssey of the Seas
Passengers on RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s ship Odyssey of the Seas witnessed a maritime rescue operation during their 7-day Greek...
August 6, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise lines alter itineraries as Hurricane Debby approaches Florida
As Hurricane Debby approached Florida's West Coast, Margaritaville at Sea adjusted the schedules for two of MAS Islander ship's voyages. Originally...
August 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean announces fleetwide competitions for crew members
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is hosting several competitions across its fleet to engage crew members and foster a sense of camaraderie...
July 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia OTS debuted in the Bahamas
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, embarked on her maiden voyage on Monday, July 22nd, docking at Nassau Cruise Port with...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean debuts Utopia OTS with grand summer event
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, along with GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor, inaugurated the Utopia of the Seas with a grand...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS celebrates christening voyage from Port Canaveral
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, is at Port Canaveral, Florida, today for her christening voyage. Following...
July 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Nassau Cruise Port to develop $35M waterpark complex
The Nassau Cruise Port is planning a US$35 million waterpark complex to enhance its family-friendly amenities, distinguishing itself within the...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral welcomes world's second-largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS
Port Canaveral (Florida, USA) has welcomed a significant new addition to its lineup. The world’s second-largest cruise ship, RCI-Royal...
July 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Galveston Port proceeds with $160M bond offering amid hurricane recovery
Port Galveston (Texas USA) is proceeding with its US$160 million bond offering on July 16th, despite the interruption caused by Hurricane Beryl on...
July 11, 2024 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Rhapsody OTS delivers critical aid to Grenada after Hurricane Beryl
An RCI-Royal Caribbean International ship is scheduled to dock in Grenada today, July 9th, to deliver essential relief aid following Hurricane Beryl...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
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