Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
Protest on Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS after Alaskan itinerary change
Passengers aboard the RCI-Royal Caribbean ship Ovation of the Seas staged demonstrations at the vessel’s guest services desks after the...
May 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean to broadcast FIFA World Cup fleetwide
Royal Caribbean International/RCI has confirmed plans to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026 across its entire fleet during the tournament period...
May 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Mexico rejects Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico development
Mexican authorities have officially rejected RCG-Royal Caribbean Group’s proposed Perfect Day Mexico development in Costa Maya following...
May 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group officially opens Santorini Beach Club
In the Aegean Sea waters, where passenger traffic presses heavily upon limited anchorages, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group introduced its first private...
April 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean confirms 6th ICON ship construction
On April 27th, RCI-Royal Caribbean International confirmed the ICON fleet expansion, exercising an existing shipbuilding option with Meyer Turku for...
April 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ship Legend OTS starts sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean has advanced the construction of Legend of the Seas to the sea trial phase, with the vessel departing the building yard in Turku...
April 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group establishes foundation to expand global community investment
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has announced the formation of the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation, formalising and extending its long-standing engagement...
April 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes 2027 deployment, reassigning Symphony OTS from Galveston, Texas
The Port of Galveston (Texas), long accustomed to the arrival of new cruise tonnage, will see a change in deployment patterns in 2027 as RCI-Royal...
April 13, 2026 - Accidents
Rising oil prices raise questions over possible cruise ship fuel surcharges
Cruise passengers are increasingly questioning whether rising oil prices could translate into additional charges, as the global energy market reacts...
April 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America launch tri-branded Royal ONE credit cards
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has introduced a new financial partnership with Bank of America that extends the company’s loyalty ecosystem beyond...
April 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Harmony OTS started scheduled drydock refurbishment
Royal Caribbean's OASIS PLUS class ship Harmony of the Seas entered a drydock in Cadiz (at Navantia Shipyard) for routine maintenance. The...
April 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Hero OTS to be homeported in Miami (Aug 2027)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled details of its fourth ICON Class ship, Hero of the Seas, which is scheduled to enter service from...
March 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises adds Lelepa (Vanuatu) calls to future South Pacific itineraries
Celebrity Cruises is expected to include calls at Royal Caribbean Group’s new private destination on the island of Lelepa in Vanuatu, following...
March 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Rising fuel costs force Carnival Corporation to lower annual earnings outlook
Carnival Corporation has reduced its annual profit forecast as rising fuel costs place pressure on the cruise operator’s margins amid...
March 27, 2026 - Accidents
Overboard alert on Royal Caribbean's Oasis OTS traced to teenage prank
While returning toward Florida at the conclusion of a 6-day voyage, the RCI-Royal Caribbean ship Oasis of the Seas experienced a brief but...
March 24, 2026