Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Silver Nova to debut as Asia-Pacific’s most luxurious cruise ship in 2024
Silver Nova, the first of 2 groundbreaking Nova-class vessels from the ultra-premium travel brand Silversea, will make her debut in the Asia-Pacific...
September 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean to resume sailings to Labadee (Haiti) in October 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced the resumption of its sailings to Labadee (Haiti), beginning in October 2024, following a suspension...
September 16, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels bookings due to lifeboat damage on Rhapsody OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has informed passengers of booking cancellations for an upcoming cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas on Sunday, September 15th due to...
September 15, 2024 - Accidents
12-year-old kid died after falling on RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Harmony OTS
A tragic accident occurred on RCI-Royal Caribbean's OASIS-class ship Harmony of the Seas on September 7th when a 12-year-old boy died after falling...
September 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Goldbelt partner to bring Starlink Internet to downtown Juneau
As cruise ship traffic in downtown Juneau increases, network congestion has become a growing concern. In response, the Royal Caribbean Group and...
September 5, 2024 - Accidents
USCG airlifts 26-yo crew from Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS near San Diego
The US Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation of a 26-year-old female crew from the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator of the Seas...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises and Meyer Turku negotiating groundbreaking mega ship project
Italian reports indicate that MSC Cruises and the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku Finland are in advanced discussions regarding the construction of a...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Grand Bahama Shipyard secures $665M transformation deal to become world's largest cruise ship...
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Philip Davis, has formalized an agreement with Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport) for a US$665 million...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces Avios rewards for Spain, UK and Ireland bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has launched a groundbreaking partnership with IAG Loyalty to enhance holiday experiences through the global...
September 2, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise ships maintain Amsterdam calls amid ongoing environmental protests
Despite ongoing disruptions caused by an environmental group at the Port of Amsterdam (Netherlands), large cruise ships are maintaining their...
August 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders 4th Icon Class ship from Meyer Turku
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has formalized an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the construction of a 4th Icon Class vessel, slated...
August 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces Upper Deck, offering up to £500 per booking for travel agents
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revamped its loyalty program for UK and Ireland travel agents with the launch of "Upper Deck," set to go live...
August 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Star OTS to redefine family and luxury cruising in the Caribbean
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to enhance its presence in the Caribbean with the upcoming launch of the Star of the Seas, promising an...
August 22, 2024 - Accidents
Extinction Rebellion blocks Serenade OTS ship entry to Amsterdam in environmental protest
Extinction Rebellion activists caused significant disruption on Sunday morning, August 18, by blocking a cruise ship from entering Port Amsterdam...
August 19, 2024 - Accidents
USCG medevacs 52-yo passenger with chest pains from Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia OTS
A 52-year-old passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia of the Seas was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Cape Canaveral after...
August 15, 2024