Cruise news (royal caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
CDC links Royal Caribbean ship hot tubs with Legionnaires' illness outbreaks
In recent years, the general public has become more aware of the health risks inherent to cruise travel, particularly the spread of contagious...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's newest ship Star OTS begins sea trials ahead of 2025 debut
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Star of the Seas, the fleet's second ICON-Class vessel, has commenced Baltic Sea trials, marking a significant...
May 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group launches RCGU to enhance workforce development
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has introduced Royal Caribbean Group University (RCGU), a new internal learning platform aimed at supporting the...
May 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's new resorts Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Bahamas)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to enhance its portfolio of exclusive cruise destinations with Perfect Day Mexico (Mahahual), scheduled to...
May 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS homeported in Singapore (2026-2027 Asia season)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced that Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore for the first time, introducing an extensive...
May 15, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes itineraries amid ongoing suspension of Labadee port calls
As of May 2025, RCI-Royal Caribbean International has extended its suspension of port calls to Labadee, Haiti, through the summer season. This...
May 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ICON ship Star OTS features new entertainment and dining offerings
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Star of the Seas, scheduled to commence operations from Port Canaveral...
May 7, 2025 
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS returns to Australia in 2026-2027
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that Quantum of the Seas will return to Australian waters in October 2026, joining Anthem of the Seas...
May 2, 2025- Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean suspends visits to Labadee (Haiti)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has adjusted multiple cruise itineraries, removing scheduled visits to its private island resort Labadee (Haiti...
April 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port NOLA sets new monthly cruise passenger record in March 2025
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements in March 2025, surpassing its previous high of...
April 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean issues health advisory following Legionnaires’ disease case on Symphony OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has issued a health advisory to guests scheduled to sail aboard the Symphony of the Seas on April 30, 2025, after...
April 25, 2025 - Accidents
Incident aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Liberty OTS results in passenger arrests
During a 4-night voyage to the Bahamas aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel Liberty of the Seas, an altercation occurred involving passengers and a...
April 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Navantia and Royal Caribbean reinforce strategic alliance with framework agreement
On April 15, 2025, the Spanish shipyard-owner Navantia SA and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group formalized a Framework Agreement at RCG's headquarters in...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star OTS readies for sea trials following LNG bunkering
Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s second ICON Class vessel, have advanced with the...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieves record cruise passenger movements
In March 2025, Port NOLA (New Orleans) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements, surpassing its previous high of 155,000...
April 13, 2025