Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
64-yo passenger medevaced from Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Ovation OTS
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center activated the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing to conduct an airlift operation to...
May 14, 2024 - Accidents
Worker medevaced from Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS during Atlantic sea trials
French rescue services conducted an emergency medical evacuation of a worker from the RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Utopia of the Seas during her...
May 13, 2024 - Accidents
Hawaii probes cruise ships for alleged violation of coastline regulations
Hawaii state officials are conducting an investigation into two cruise ships that reportedly sailed too close to Kauai's protected Na Pali Coastline...
May 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest OASIS ship Utopia of the Seas starts sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest OASIS PLUS class ship Utopia of the Seas is nearing its grand debut, marking the next evolution in...
May 8, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas fixes propulsion issue, sets sail for Alaska
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ship Radiance of the Seas has completed necessary repairs and resumes operations following a propulsion issue...
April 30, 2024 - Accidents
RCI's Radiance of the Seas cruise canceled after boarding due to technical issues
An RCI-Royal Caribbean Alaskan cruise on Radiance of the Seas ship was canceled at the last minute (after passengers already boarded) due to severe...
April 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean revives operations in China, plans second ship by 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to resume cruises for the Chinese market this weekend after a nearly 4-year hiatus, with plans to deploy a...
April 27, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreaks affect ~200 passengers on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships
Nearly 200 individuals fell ill due to norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and RCI-Royal Caribbean International ships. According to the CDC...
April 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hard Rock/Seminole and RCG/Royal Caribbean Group signed global partnership
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming, and Royal Caribbean Group brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, have announced a...
April 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises ships Reflection and Beyond made first calls at CocoCay Bahamas
In recent years, CocoCay Bahamas has emerged as a beloved destination for RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ships. However, until this week, it had...
April 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean starts construction of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Nassau Bahamas)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International and The Bahamas inaugurated a new venture on April 22 as construction commenced on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island...
April 26, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels May cruises to Labadee Haiti amid escalating security concerns
Amid escalating security concerns in Haiti, RCI-Royal Caribbean has extended its cancellation of all scheduled cruises to Labadee Haiti throughout...
April 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation plans headquarters sale and Miami relocation
Carnival Corporation is in the process of selling its longstanding headquarters in Doral, Florida, with plans to relocate to a more modern and...
April 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Australian ships and homeports
RCI-Royal Caribbean International unveiled its upcoming 2025-2026 itinerary from Australia. Holidaymakers can anticipate a diverse range of...
April 12, 2024 - Accidents
20-yo passenger jumps overboard from Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Liberty OTS
Passengers aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas faced a distressing situation when a young man jumped overboard in the early hours...
April 6, 2024