Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
2 Legionella cases reported on Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International notified passengers sailing on Symphony of the Seas about 2 confirmed cases of Legionella involving previous...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
New cruise ships set to transform the global industry in 2025
The global cruise shipping industry is poised for significant expansion in 2025 as major cruise companies unveil new vessels. Next are listed the...
January 2, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS unable to dock in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
RCI-Royal Caribbean has experienced difficulties berthing Symphony of the Seas in Port San Juan (Puerto Rico USA) due to ongoing repairs at the port...
December 26, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean suspends cruise calls to Manzanillo amid USA Travel Advisory
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has ceased itineraries to Manzanillo (Mexico) following a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory issued by the USA's...
December 25, 2024 - Accidents
23-yo crew falls overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Vision OTS
On Tuesday, December 17th, a crew member from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Vision of the Seas went overboard during the final days of a 12-night...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
FCCA secures 6-month delay on Mexico’s proposed $42 cruise tax
The implementation of a new cruise passenger tax in Mexico, originally scheduled to take effect on January 1st, has been postponed by 6 months...
December 20, 2024 - Accidents
FBI investigates passenger death on RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS
The FBI is conducting an inquiry following the death of a passenger on RCI/Royal Caribbean International’s ship Navigator of the Seas. The FBI...
December 19, 2024 - Accidents
Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...
December 18, 2024 - Accidents
56-yo passenger medevaced from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Grandeur OTS
On Saturday, December 14th, a United States Coast Guard crew from Air Station Miami successfully carried out a medical evacuation of a 56-year-old...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Bahamas opens December 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean is charting a new course in The Bahamas with the introduction of its Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, slated to open in December...
December 13, 2024 - Accidents
Luxury yacht strikes RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Allure OTS in Nassau
In an accident in Port Nassau (Bahamas), a luxury superyacht (My Aurora/MMSI number 319113700) inadvertently collided with RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line increases internet package prices across all tiers
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented a price increase for its onboard internet packages, raising rates across all tiers by up to 22%. This...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS starts South Pacific & Australia itineraries from Brisbane...
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas started cruise season 2024-2025 from homeport Brisbane (QLD Australia). The schedule groups 22...
December 3, 2024 - Accidents
Technical issues at San Juan pier force itinerary changes for Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships, including Symphony of the Seas, are currently unable to dock in San Juan (Puerto Rico) due to ongoing...
December 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Anthem OTS starts first Asian season from Singapore
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas has arrived in Singapore to commence her first-ever deployment in Asia, offering a...
November 23, 2024