Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
Major Cruise Lines to Reopen Private Islands in Bahamas
With the Hurricane Dorian's passing, major cruise companies were assessing, and gearing up to reopen private destinations in the Bahamas. At Castaway...
September 8, 2019 - Accidents
Cruise Ships Can Shelter Hurricane Victims, President Trump Says
President Trump Friday night, September 6, has suggested that cruise ships can provide shelter for Bahamians left homeless by Hurricane Dorian. The...
September 7, 2019 - Accidents
Crew Member Overboard from Vision of the Seas
A crewmember of Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas fell from the ship into the water and died at Port Livorno on Thursday, September 5. At...
September 6, 2019 - Accidents
Major Cruise Lines Pledge Assistance Following Hurricane Dorian
Some of the major cruise companies that service The Bahamas are currently pledging assistance after the destruction by Hurricane Dorian. Carnival...
September 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ports of Miami and Fort Lauderdale Reopen
Hurricane Dorian blasted across the Bahamas on Sunday, September 1, as a Category 5 with 185 mph sustained winds. Port closures resulted in extended...
September 4, 2019 - Accidents
Cruise Lines Stay Out of the Path of Dorian
Major cruise line companies are currently staying out of the path of Hurricane Dorian which results in extended voyages for some and delayed or...
September 2, 2019 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean Ship Returns to Port Due to Mechanical Issues
A Royal Caribbean liner operating from homeport Baltimore MD experienced mechanical issues and had to sail back to homeport, drop off all passengers...
September 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ports in Florida Set Conditions to 'Whiskey'
The danger alert from hurricane Dorian to Florida during Labor Day weekend put many cruise ports in Florida on “Whiskey” status...
August 30, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Perfect Day at CocoCay Closed Due to Tropical Storm
Royal Caribbean International informed its passengers that it temporarily closes the private Bahamian island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, through...
August 28, 2019 - Accidents
Cruise Ships Change Itineraries Due to Tropical Storm
Many cruise lines changed their itineraries because of fears from advancing tropical storm Dorian to the Eastern Caribbean. Currently, the storm...
August 26, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Freedom of the Seas to Receive $116M Refurbishment
Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas will become the 4th in the line's Royal Amplified renovations' series via a US$116-million upgrade. The...
August 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Introduces New Itineraries with Two Calls at CocoCay
RCI-Royal Caribbean revealed new 4-night itineraries including 2 visits to company’s private Bahamian island Coco Cay. During these short...
August 17, 2019 - Accidents
VIDEO: Passenger Overboard from Symphony of the Seas
In the early hours Wednesday morning, August 14, a passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's liner Symphony of the Seas has gone overboard during a...
August 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Demonstration Zone to Be Established in Shanghai
Shanghai is expected to establish a demonstration zone for cruise tourism. This is part of the plans of the port to become a hub for the industry...
August 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Verdant Isle Port Partners Selected for Cayman Islands Cruise Port Project
The Cayman Islands Government selected VIPP (Verdant Isle Port Partners) as the preferred bidder for a proposed cruise berthing facility and...
August 1, 2019