Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Is the Fourth to Help Finance Pier Project
The Government of Cayman Islands has received a formal financial commitment from MSC Cruises to provide funding for the construction of the new...
May 16, 2019 - Accidents
Two Singaporean Passengers Die on Voyager of the Seas
Two Singaporean passengers died while onboard Voyager of the Seas, the operating company RCI-Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday, May 15. ...
May 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Enchantment of the Seas Commences First Sailing from Galveston
Royal Caribbean's liner Enchantment of the Seas started her seasonal homeport cruise itinerary from Galveston TX with a 7-day Western...
May 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Independence of the Seas to Be Redeployed from UK
Royal Caribbean announced it had decided to redeploy its Independence of the Seas from the UK in 2020, and instead keep the vessel in Port Everglades...
May 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Perfect Day at CocoCay Officially Opens
Perfect Day at CocoCay is now open. The one-of-a-kind private island, exclusive to Royal Caribbean guests, welcomes travelers after a US$250...
May 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Two Royal Caribbean Ships Sail from Port Canaveral for the First Time
Two Royal Caribbean liners are scheduled to depart out of Port Canaveral FL Monday afternoon, May 6, for the first time ever. Harmony of the Seas and...
May 6, 2019 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean Modifies Allure of the Seas Cruises Due to Propulsion Issues
Royal Caribbean modified the itineraries for voyages on its Allure of the Seas due to a technical issue. The sailings were altered because of a...
May 6, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Keel Laid for Odyssey of the Seas
On May 3, 2019, Royal Caribbean marked a major milestone in the development of its Odyssey of the Seas. Scheduled for delivery in fall 2020, the new...
May 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Oasis of the Seas to Return in Time for Scheduled May 5 Cruise
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is expected to return in time for her normally scheduled May 5 cruise following the April 1 accident the...
May 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Adds New Dining Packages
Royal Caribbean recently revealed a new dining package for cruisers, dubbed the Unlimited Dining Package. This new meal option replaced the Ultimate...
May 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Construction Begins on 5th Oasis-Class Cruise Ship
Construction on the next Royal Caribbean cruise ship started this week at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. The cruise line announced that the first...
April 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Expands Facial Recognition Program
Following a successful trial of facial recognition the moment passengers disembark from their cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean is expanding the...
April 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean to Expand Miami Headquarters
Royal Caribbean unveiled plans for changing Miami City's skyline. The cruise line is making a US$300 million transformation of its headquarters...
April 17, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Anthem of the Seas
The U.S. Coast Guard along with local emergency personnel have come to the rescue of a 71-year-old female passenger who fell ill on a Royal Caribbean...
April 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Spectrum of the Seas Delivered to Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean took delivery of its 26th ship, Spectrum of the Seas, in an official ceremony held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven on...
April 12, 2019