Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival raise minimum age for solo cruisers
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line have revised their policies regarding the minimum age for unaccompanied passengers departing from...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
India’s cruise market expands with domestic growth and new entrants
India's cruise shipping industry is experiencing continued growth, attracting increased attention from multiple companies. While historically serving...
February 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean advances development of Royal Beach Club (Paradise Island Bahamas)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has initiated the next stage in the development of its 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island by inviting...
February 23, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS conducts 2 medevacs in New Caledonia
Three Australian passengers aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in 2 separate rescue operations during an 8-day...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's 3rd ICON vessel to be named Legend of the Seas
RCI-Royal Caribbean has announced the latest addition to its ICON Class fleet - Legend of the Seas, set to commence operations in Europe during the...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean homeports Serenade OTS ship in San Diego (California) in 2026
For the first time in its history, RCI-Royal Caribbean will homeport a cruise ship in San Diego (California USA), beginning in October 2026. Serenade...
February 16, 2025 - Accidents
GI illness/Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS (91 cases)
On February 4th, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
February 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port NOLA Louisiana reports record cruise passenger movements in 2024
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana) recorded 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024, surpassing its previous record set in 2023...
February 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Former Royal Caribbean ship 'Song of America' set for scrapping at Alang
The vessel that played a pivotal role in establishing RCCL/Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as a major player in the cruise industry is set to be...
January 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic unveil landmark agent challenge for 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (sister-brand to Virgin Voyages) announced a groundbreaking...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG orders 6th EDGE-class ship for Celebrity Cruises, with delivery in 2028
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group (world's second-biggest cruise shipowner) finalized an agreement to construct a 6th EDGE-class ship for its subsidiary...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Juneau residents invited to discuss Huna Totem’s proposed 5th cruise dock
Residents of Juneau (Alaska) will have the opportunity to learn more about Huna Totem Corporation's proposal to build a 5th cruise ship dock in...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star OTS to showcase Caribbean artistry through Artist Discovery...
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced the return of its Artist Discovery Program, aimed at showcasing the talent of Caribbean artists on...
January 19, 2025 - Accidents
2 Legionella cases reported on Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International notified passengers sailing on Symphony of the Seas about 2 confirmed cases of Legionella involving previous...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
New cruise ships set to transform the global industry in 2025
The global cruise shipping industry is poised for significant expansion in 2025 as major cruise companies unveil new vessels. Next are listed the...
January 2, 2025