Cruise news (royal caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
FBI investigates passenger death on RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS
The FBI is conducting an inquiry following the death of a passenger on RCI/Royal Caribbean International’s ship Navigator of the Seas. The FBI...
December 19, 2024 - Accidents
Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...
December 18, 2024 - Accidents
56-yo passenger medevaced from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Grandeur OTS
On Saturday, December 14th, a United States Coast Guard crew from Air Station Miami successfully carried out a medical evacuation of a 56-year-old...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Bahamas opens December 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean is charting a new course in The Bahamas with the introduction of its Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, slated to open in December...
December 13, 2024 - Accidents
Luxury yacht strikes RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Allure OTS in Nassau
In an accident in Port Nassau (Bahamas), a luxury superyacht (My Aurora/MMSI number 319113700) inadvertently collided with RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line increases internet package prices across all tiers
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented a price increase for its onboard internet packages, raising rates across all tiers by up to 22%. This...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS starts South Pacific & Australia itineraries from Brisbane...
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas started cruise season 2024-2025 from homeport Brisbane (QLD Australia). The schedule groups 22...
December 3, 2024 - Accidents
Technical issues at San Juan pier force itinerary changes for Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships, including Symphony of the Seas, are currently unable to dock in San Juan (Puerto Rico) due to ongoing...
December 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Anthem OTS starts first Asian season from Singapore
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas has arrived in Singapore to commence her first-ever deployment in Asia, offering a...
November 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Prince Rupert Cruise Port (BC Canada) concludes 2024 season with record statistics
Prince Rupert Cruise Port (PRCP), managed by Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, concluded its 2024 season after...
November 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's 2026-2027 Caribbean itineraries and world's biggest cruise ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2026-2027 Summer and Year-Round Caribbean itineraries, now available for booking. RCI's deployment includes...
November 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Sunshine to depart Charleston SC as city ends homeport operations
Charleston (South Carolina), a premier tourism destination known for its rich history and renowned culinary scene, has long served as a cruise port...
November 19, 2024 - Accidents
Flooding in Spain delays Royal Caribbean's ship Adventure OTS Transatlantic cruise by 2 days
Adventure of the Seas, currently undergoing scheduled maintenance in Cadiz (Spain) has faced delays due to the region's severe rain and flooding...
November 17, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Explorer OTS encounters severe storm during Transatlantic crossing from...
Severe weather disrupted RCI-Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas during her transatlantic voyage from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami (Florida USA...
November 11, 2024 - Accidents
Engine issues leave Royal Caribbean's Spectrum OTS and 500+ Russian passengers docked in Japan
500+ Russian tourists remained aboard Spectrum of the Seas in Yokohama (Japan), awaiting clearance to depart for home, according to the Russian...
November 9, 2024