Cruise news (royal caribbean-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS nears completion in Finland's Turku shipyard
In the wake of the COVID crisis, which led to the temporary suspension of cruise shipping operations, there has been a resurgence in cruise bookings...
August 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International cancels Rhapsody OTS' Panama Canal season
RCI-Royal Caribbean has introduced a significant alteration to its cruise offerings on Rhapsody of the Seas ship for the winter 2023-2024 season...
August 10, 2023 - Accidents
Passenger overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Spectrum OTS
On Monday, July 31st, a passenger fell overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Spectrum of the Seas, while en route to Singapore. The...
August 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas raise departure tax amounts for all cruise passengers
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has informed its passengers who have booked voyages to The Bahamas that there will be an increase in the cost of...
July 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean announces President's Cruise (ship Oasis OTS) in summer 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revealed its plans for the next President's Cruise, which will be held in Europe. During the 2023 President's...
July 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Everglades FL to host 5 cruise ships from award-winning brands in summer 2024
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a highly convenient option for cruise guests due to its close proximity to exciting Caribbean...
July 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group to implement waste-to-energy (WTE) systems
The world's second-largest cruise shipowner RCG-Royal Caribbean Group is implementing advanced technology on its cruise ships to improve waste...
July 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean opens exotic cruises on Spectrum OTS for bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean is offering exciting 4- to 7-night cruises on the Spectrum of the Seas, which can now be booked for voyages starting in April...
July 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean redesigning crew cabins and facilities on Icon OTS ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean is prioritizing crew satisfaction by completely revamping the crew areas on their newest ship - Icon of the Seas. Recognizing the...
July 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Forum Financial Management LP investing in RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Forum Financial Management LP, a well-known financial firm, made headlines recently with its bold move to acquire a significant portion of the world...
July 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages signs with Brenock as port cost management software provider
Brenock Technology, a prominent provider of software applications and consulting services for the marine, cruise, and hospitality sectors, has...
July 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Jazz clubs converted to smoke-less casinos on 3 RCI-Royal Caribbean ships
Leading interior outfitter Trimline recently finished the conversions of jazz clubs into smoke-free casinos on three RCI-Royal Caribbean ships (among...
June 28, 2023 - Accidents
VIDEO: 42-year-old woman rescued after going overboard on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner OTS
On Sunday, June 25th, a passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's Mariner OTS cruise ship was rescued after going overboard. The incident occurred ~27...
June 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' ships Beyond and Reflection to visit Royal Caribbean's private island CocoCay
Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will soon offer voyages visiting CocoCay Bahamas. RCI-Royal Caribbean's highly successful private resort...
June 28, 2023 - Accidents
VIDEO: Freak storm rip through Royal Caribbean cruise ship Independence OTS in Florida
During the boarding process of RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Independence of the Seas, docked in Port Canaveral/Orlando City (Florida USA), a sudden and...
June 26, 2023