Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels Star OTS ship's maiden voyage due to postponed delivery
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has decided to cancel the first two scheduled sailings aboard the Star of the Seas and has adjusted the ship's...
February 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 East Coast USA cruise homeports/ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revealed its lineup of cruises departing from East Coast USA ports for the summer and winter seasons of 2025...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger on Royal Caribbean's Serenade OTS passes away during World Cruise
A passenger aboard one of RCI-Royal Caribbean's prominent global voyages has passed away this week, as confirmed by the company. An unnamed guest...
February 14, 2024 - Accidents
16-year-old passenger dies in balcony fall on Royal Caribbean's Allure OTS
Onboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Allure of the Seas, a tragic incident occurred resulting in the untimely death of a 16-year-old passenger...
February 13, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean reviews routes over Red Sea and Suez Canal concerns
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed that it is presently exploring alternative routes for its 9-month-long Ultimate World Cruise, citing ongoing unrest...
February 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's largest cruise ship Icon OTS visits Costa Maya Mexico
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest vessel Icon of the Seas, currently holding the title of the world's largest passenger ship, docked at Mahahual on...
February 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group projects 40% earnings increase for 2024
The combined fleet of RCI-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, and Silversea (collectively operated by Royal Caribbean Group/RCG) served 7.6...
February 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Expansion plans: Royal Caribbean's Barcelona Terminal G acquisition
RCG/Royal Caribbean Group has emerged as the solitary contender for the forthcoming Terminal G at the Port of Barcelona (Spain), standing...
February 1, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Voyager OTS safely returns to Galveston after storm encounter
On Saturday, January 27, RCI-Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas successfully navigated back to the port of Galveston Texas USA, following her...
January 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to introduce second ship at Cabo Rojo/Pedernales (Dominicana)
On February 1st, the NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce the second ship to the newly established Puerto Cabo Rojo/Pedernales (Dominicana...
January 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's/world's biggest vessel Icon of the Seas begins inaugural cruise from Florida
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, embarked on her inaugural voyage from PortMiami Florida USA on Saturday...
January 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's biggest LNG-powered cruise vessel Icon of the Seas ignites debate on methane emissions
The world's largest cruise ship is preparing to embark on her maiden voyage from PortMiami Florida USA, amid growing concerns regarding the vessel's...
January 27, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise operator Carnival warns of operational impacts amidst tensions in the Red Sea
Carnival Corporation, on Friday (January 26), joined the growing cohort of companies expressing concerns over potential operational impacts following...
January 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's largest cruise ship Icon OTS welcomes world's largest Kinetic Sculpture
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest vessel - Icon of the Seas, now hosts the world's largest kinetic art sculpture, known as The Pearl. Conceived by the...
January 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS named by football legend Messi
The world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, received her official designation from football legend Lionel Messi at the AquaDome, an exclusive...
January 24, 2024