Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
World's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS, taking early bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean's latest vessel, scheduled to depart from PortMiami Florida in 2024, is now open for bookings in response to significant demand...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries as Hurricane Lee reaches New England USA and Canada
Post-tropical cyclone Lee arrived in Canada on Saturday, September 16th, ushering in heavy rainfall, potent winds, and storm surges affecting sectors...
September 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean introduces CocoCay's adults-only Hideaway Beach Club
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its adults-only escape, Hideaway Beach, located on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. This...
September 15, 2023 - Accidents
Major cruise lines change itineraries to avoid Hurricane Lee
Hurricane Lee is displaying a notable increase in strength and size this week, prompting significant attention from the travel industry, particularly...
September 12, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS setting sail after 2 canceled cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed the resumption of sailings for the Radiance of the Seas ship after experiencing propulsion problems that led...
September 11, 2023 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean’s ship Radiance OTS cancels 2 cruises due to propulsion issue
RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel, Radiance of the Seas, recently faced operational setbacks resulting in the cancellation of two scheduled cruises...
September 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC building North America's largest cruise ship terminal in PortMiami
MSC Cruises is currently in the process of constructing the largest cruise terminal in North America, designed to accommodate a staggering 36,000...
September 5, 2023 - Accidents
Teenager who jumped overboard from Royal Caribbean's ship Wonder OTS identified, search continues
A recent incident on RCI-Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas involved a passenger jumping overboard, identified as 19-year-old Sigmund Ropich by his...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival encourages cruisers to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations
As the cruise industry emerged from a 15-month hiatus in July 2021, it did so under the weight of numerous concessions and stringent rules, primarily...
September 4, 2023 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas voyage cancelled due to propulsion issues
Cruise passengers who had booked a trip on RCI-Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas were recently informed of the cancellation of their voyage. The...
September 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises removes prepaid gratuities from inclusive packages
Celebrity Cruises, a distinguished premium cruise line under the umbrella of the Royal Caribbean Group, has unveiled a series of strategic...
August 31, 2023 - Accidents
Passenger jumps overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Wonder OTS
In response to the impact of Hurricane Idalia, the ship Wonder of the Seas underwent a route adjustment, which was further disrupted on Tuesday...
August 30, 2023 - Accidents
Major cruise lines changing itineraries due to Tropical Storm Idalia
Tropical Storm Idalia is prompting major cruise lines to make adjustments to their plans, including itinerary changes. Idalia is gaining strength in...
August 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF join forces in multiyear partnership
RCI-Royal Caribbean International and Inter Miami CF have formed an unprecedented, multiyear partnership that brings together two prominent entities...
August 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral commissioners to spend $67+ million for 2 new cruise terminal parking garages
In preparation for a surge in passenger numbers and the introduction of new cruise ships in 2024, Port Canaveral commissioners allocated US$67...
August 26, 2023