Cruise news (royal caribbean-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Caribbean and Bahamas schedule 2027–2028
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has published its 2027–2028 Caribbean fleet deployment, detailing an expanded 3- to 9-night itineraries...
December 14, 2025 
Fog closes Port Tampa Bay, delays arrival of 3 Royal Caribbean ships
A dense winter fog on Saturday morning, December 6th, disrupted cruise ship operations along Florida’s west coast, enveloping Tampa Bay and...
December 7, 2025
Cruise ships return to Falmouth (Jamaica) after Hurricane Melissa
It had been months since any ships of RCI-Royal Caribbean or other major cruise lines called at Falmouth, Jamaica, but with the port now reopened...
December 5, 2025- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s ship Vision OTS homeported in Baltimore until 2027
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas is now expected to continue operating from homeport Baltimore (Maryland, USA) through 2027, despite...
November 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Caribbean cruise schedule 2027-2028 from Florida
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has introduced its 2027-2028 Caribbean itinerary schedule, featuring a suite of short and week-long cruises from...
November 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean schedules 2027 Alaska cruises across 4 ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has outlined its summer 2027 deployment to Alaska, presenting travelers with an extensive collection of itineraries...
November 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean expands European shores with the Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean has announced a significant development in its Mediterranean operations with the creation of its first private beach club in...
October 31, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries due to Hurricane Melissa
As Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm on Sunday, October 26th, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 mph, multiple...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction underway on sister ship Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has accepted delivery of its newest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously initiated construction on its sixth Edge...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean begins construction of 7th OASIS-class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially commenced the construction of its 7th OASIS-class ship (RCI OASIS PLUS), with a steel-cutting...
October 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Group’s Galveston Cruise Terminal achieves dual LEED Net Zero certifications
Royal Caribbean Group/RCG’s Galveston Cruise Terminal has become the first cruise facility to achieve both LEED Net Zero Energy and LEED Net...
October 21, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes Liberty OTS itinerary to avoid Tropical Storm Jerry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revised the itinerary of Liberty of the Seas in response to the projected path of Tropical Storm Jerry. The...
October 13, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises changes 2025–2026 itineraries, cancels visits to Labadee, Haiti
Celebrity Cruises has revised a series of upcoming itineraries, removing calls at Labadee, Haiti, from select Caribbean voyages scheduled throughout...
October 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean unveils features and first sailings for Legend OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed that its newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, will enter service in July 2026, introducing an enhanced onboard...
October 6, 2025