Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean celebrating Alaska culture with “Locals Onboard” program
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has launched the "Locals Onboard" program in collaboration with Voyij.com to showcase local artists on its Alaska...
August 22, 2023 - Accidents
Multiple cruise ships change itineraries to avoid Hurricane Hilary
Multiple cruise ships have adjusted their routes to avoid Hurricane Hilary as it approached Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Sunday, August 20th...
August 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian homeports in Baltimore 2 ships (Sky and Sun) at Maryland Cruise Terminal
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its forthcoming docking of two premier vessels, the Norwegian Sky and the Norwegian Sun, at the Maryland...
August 20, 2023 - 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