Cruise news (Royal Caribbean-tagged)
- Accidents
5-Year-Old Medevaced from Ovation of the Sea
A 5-year-old girl has been medevaced from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing in the Gastineau Channel outside of Juneau, Alaska Sunday afternoon...
June 18, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Anthem of the Seas
The United States Coast Guard successfully airlifted a 55-year-old Canadian passenger from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Friday, June 14, after...
June 16, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Spectrum of the Seas Plans to Overnight in Tokyo in Summer 2020
Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas plans new overnight stays in Port Tokyo Japan in summer 2020. The first Quantum Ultra-Class vessel was built...
June 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruises to Cuba Cancelled Due to New Travel Ban
RCI-Royal Caribbean rerouted Majesty of the Seas voyages scheduled to arrive in Port Havana on Thursday and Friday. One cruise will go to Costa Maya...
June 6, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Spectrum of the Seas Named in Shanghai
Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, made her debut in China on June 3. The first Quantum Ultra-Class vessel sailed into...
June 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Brings 300,000 Passengers to Malaysia
Royal Caribbean is expected to bring around 300,000 cruise passengers to Malaysian shores in 2019. The latest to make her maiden call at Swettenham...
May 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Oasis of the Seas Marks 10-Year Anniversary with $165 Million Amplification
The first to introduce the extraordinary 7-neighbourhood concept and one-of-a-kind AquaTheater venue, Royal Caribbean’s original gamechanger is...
May 23, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Asia’s Largest Cruise Ship Sails on the Singapore Leg of Maiden Voyage
Asia’s largest cruise liner, Spectrum of the Seas, is currently on the Singapore leg of her maiden voyage. Spectrum of the Seas started her...
May 22, 2019 - Accidents
Anthem of the Seas Delayed Due to Medical Emergency
Royal Caribbean announced it is giving its travelers future cruise credits and partial refunds due to a voyage to Bermuda that had to be shortened on...
May 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for 2020 Cuba Cruises
Royal Caribbean put 2020 Cuba itineraries online for travellers to start booking. Empress of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas return to offer Cuba...
May 17, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Is the Fourth to Help Finance Pier Project
The Government of Cayman Islands has received a formal financial commitment from MSC Cruises to provide funding for the construction of the new...
May 16, 2019 - Accidents
Two Singaporean Passengers Die on Voyager of the Seas
Two Singaporean passengers died while onboard Voyager of the Seas, the operating company RCI-Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday, May 15. ...
May 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Enchantment of the Seas Commences First Sailing from Galveston
Royal Caribbean's liner Enchantment of the Seas started her seasonal homeport cruise itinerary from Galveston TX with a 7-day Western...
May 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Independence of the Seas to Be Redeployed from UK
Royal Caribbean announced it had decided to redeploy its Independence of the Seas from the UK in 2020, and instead keep the vessel in Port Everglades...
May 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Perfect Day at CocoCay Officially Opens
Perfect Day at CocoCay is now open. The one-of-a-kind private island, exclusive to Royal Caribbean guests, welcomes travelers after a US$250...
May 7, 2019