Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises to Israel changed due to Hamas attacks
Recent attacks by Gaza militants on Israel have prompted itinerary changes on voyages with scheduled visits in Israeli ports. Such incidents in the...
October 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's next ICON Class ship named STAR OF THE SEAS
The newest liner of RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ICON Class will be named Star of the Seas. Set to debut in the summer of 2025, this vessel...
October 6, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes itineraries on Anthem OTS and Oasis OTS ships due to propulsion issues
Two RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ships, Oasis of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, have both experienced propulsion system issues, resulting in reduced...
October 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New tax on RCG-Royal Caribbean Group cruise ship passengers in USVI
Port authorities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) approved a proposal to charge Royal Caribbean Group/RCG cruise ships with US$5 per passenger fee to...
September 28, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels a Vision OTS cruise due to Hurricane Ophelia
RCI-Royal Caribbean recently had to make the difficult decision to cancel a scheduled cruise aboard the Vision of the Seas due to the presence of...
September 24, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS spends 4 days stuck in Seward AK
RCI-Royal Caribbean faced disruptions in its Alaskan itineraries with its ship Radiance of the Seas, leading to cancellations and delays for 3...
September 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS is industry's first to use biofuel blend in Barcelona
This week, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group made significant strides in advancing the maritime industry's pursuit of alternative fuels by successfully...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest OASIS-class ship Utopia OTS floated out in France
Over the past weekend, RCI-Royal Caribbean International's last OASIS PLUS-Class vessel - Utopia of the Seas, was launched/floated out from drydock...
September 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
World's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS, taking early bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean's latest vessel, scheduled to depart from PortMiami Florida in 2024, is now open for bookings in response to significant demand...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries as Hurricane Lee reaches New England USA and Canada
Post-tropical cyclone Lee arrived in Canada on Saturday, September 16th, ushering in heavy rainfall, potent winds, and storm surges affecting sectors...
September 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean introduces CocoCay's adults-only Hideaway Beach Club
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its adults-only escape, Hideaway Beach, located on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. This...
September 15, 2023 - Accidents
Major cruise lines change itineraries to avoid Hurricane Lee
Hurricane Lee is displaying a notable increase in strength and size this week, prompting significant attention from the travel industry, particularly...
September 12, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS setting sail after 2 canceled cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed the resumption of sailings for the Radiance of the Seas ship after experiencing propulsion problems that led...
September 11, 2023 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean’s ship Radiance OTS cancels 2 cruises due to propulsion issue
RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel, Radiance of the Seas, recently faced operational setbacks resulting in the cancellation of two scheduled cruises...
September 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC building North America's largest cruise ship terminal in PortMiami
MSC Cruises is currently in the process of constructing the largest cruise terminal in North America, designed to accommodate a staggering 36,000...
September 5, 2023