Galveston Wharves negotiating terms of proposed 5th cruise terminal with Royal Caribbean Group
The Galveston Wharves is in discussions with Royal Caribbean Group to develop of a new cruise terminal at Pier 14. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Affirms Commitment To Mahahual K’iin, A Community Hub Designed With And For Residents
Royal Caribbean confirmed plans to advance the development of the new Mahahual K’iin Community Center, marking an important next step in creating a larger, more accessible home for programs and activities that enrich the lives of families, children and residents across Mahahual. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Names Former Airbnb Exec to Board
Royal Caribbean Group has appointed Tara Bunch, former senior vice president and global head of operations at Airbnb, to its board of directors, the company announced Monday. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean CEO says impact of Middle East conflict akin to ‘stubbing toe’
Royal Caribbean Group expects cruise bookings to recover quickly following disruption caused by the recent Middle East conflict, with demand already showing signs of improvement. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Releases 2025 Community Impact Report, Advancing Its Commitment To Communities And Destinations Around The World
Royal Caribbean Group released its 2025 Community Impact Report, highlighting the company’s continued efforts to strengthen the communities and destinations it visits around the world. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Opens New Cruise Terminal in Seward, Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group recently commemorated the opening of the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal with partners Alaska Railroad, The Seward Company, Turnagain Marine Construction (more…)
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Popular cruise line’s giant beach park blocked by Mexico after local backlash erupts
After weeks of backlash from local residents and environmental advocates, Mexican officials announced they will reject Royal Caribbean’s proposal to build a massive water park along the country’s Caribbean coastline (Perfect Day Mexico). (more…)
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Royal Beach Club Santorini Bookings Open To Residents
Royal Caribbean Group announced the launch of resident ticket sales for Royal Beach Club Santorini, reinforcing the company’s commitment to partnering with the local community to ensure access and inclusion. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Order With Meyer Turku For Icon 6 And 7
Royal Caribbean Group today (April 27, 2026) announced it has confirmed with Meyer Turku the order of a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship to be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Officially Launches Royal Caribbean Group Foundation, Building on Decades of Meaningful Global Impact
Royal Caribbean Group today (April 16, 2026) announced the launch of the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation, a formal expansion of the company’s long-standing commitment to strengthening ocean communities around the world. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Enhances Travel Loyalty, Partners With Bank Of America To Launch Royal One™ And Royal One Plus™ Credit Cards
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America launch the cruise industry’s first tri-branded credit cards, enabling travelers to earn and redeem rewards across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Expands Vacation Portfolio With New Discovery Class To Be Built At The Chantiers De L’atlantique Shipyard In France
Royal Caribbean Group today announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its highly anticipated Discovery Class ships that will redefine how Royal’s guests experience the world. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Inaugural Class of Port Partners Business Accelerator Program in Seward, Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group has chosen 15 final candidates for its inaugural ‘Port Partners’ business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Rolls Out New Points Choice Loyalty Program
Royal Caribbean Group has announced the introduction of Points Choice, part of a new program designed to give loyal guests the freedom to earn points across any of its three brands and apply them where they matter most, regardless of the ship they’re sailing. (more…)
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Mayor Levine Cava, Royal Caribbean Group, and partners celebrate groundbreaking of new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty led a groundbreaking ceremony for the future new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Celebrates Milestone in New Headquarters Project
The Royal Caribbean Group recently celebrated a significant achievement in the development of its new headquarters located at PortMiami. (more…)
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The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group, and Cruise Terminals International Commemorate Crown Bay District Redevelopment Signing
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA), Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), and Cruise Terminals International (CTI) celebrated the signing of a landmark agreement to redevelop the Crown Bay District (more…)
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Rooted In Community, Focused On The Future: Mahahual’s Community Center Gets A Fresh Start
Following the acquisition of the Costa Maya Cruise Port in July 2025, Royal Caribbean was honored to become the new steward of the currently named Wayak Community Center. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces New Exclusive Destination
Strengthening its vacation ecosystem, Royal Caribbean Group has announced the expansion of its “Ultimate” private destinations, with the debut of Royal Beach Club on the picturesque island of Santorini in 2026. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group’s Galveston Terminal Secures Two Additional Industry-First LEED Certifications
Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) Galveston Cruise Terminal (GCT) is the first cruise terminal to formally achieve both Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Net Zero Energy and LEED Net Zero Carbon certifications for its ongoing operations. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Launches ‘Port Partners’ in Seward, Alaska with Inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program
The program is representative of the company’s efforts to better support local community partners and is aimed at empowering entrepreneurs through educational curriculum, mentorship, and a $20,000 grant. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Secures Shipbuilding Slots At Meyer Turku Through 2036 As Part Of New Long-Term Agreement
Royal Caribbean Group today announced a long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures Royal Caribbean Group’s rights to build at the yard through the next decade. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Takes Possession of Costa Maya Cruise Port
The Royal Caribbean Group took possession of the Costa Maya Cruise Port earlier this month, according to local media reports. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Announces Board Leadership Transition Plans
Royal Caribbean Group announced that Richard Fain, Chair of the Board of Directors since 1988 and a visionary leader whose contributions helped shape the modern cruise industry, will be stepping down from his role as Chairman in Q4 2025. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Donation to Seaman’s Mission in Norway
Royal Caribbean Group has today (May 22, 2025) confirmed a donation of $40,000 to the Seaman Mission in Norway, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it visits. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Champions Science Education in Alaska with Contribution To Sitka Sound Science Center
Royal Caribbean Group proudly announces its continued support for various Alaska organizations, including a $50,000 donation to the Sitka Sound Science Center. (more…)
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Navantia signs new framework agreement with Royal Caribbean Group
Navantia S.A., S.M.E. and Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), have signed a strategic Framework Agreement, strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies, and setting the stage for future modernization and revitalization projects. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Sixth Edge Series Ship
Royal Caribbean Group announced today (January 21, 2025) that it has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. (more…)
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SSA Marine Expands South Florida Cruise Operations with Royal Caribbean Contract and New General Manager
SSA Marine, one of the world’s leading independent marine terminal operators, announced that it has been appointed as stevedore for Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) at the Port of Miami and Port Everglades, deepening the company’s partnership with RCG and SSA Marine’s presence in South Florida. (more…)
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Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean plan new cruise ship port on Juneau’s Douglas Island
Goldbelt Incorporated and Royal Caribbean Group announced a partnership on Wednesday to develop a new cruise ship port on the backside of Juneau’s Douglas Island. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean is Bringing Starlink Internet to Juneau Cruise Port
Network congestion is becoming a problem in downtown Juneau as the number of cruise ship passengers increases. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement With Meyer Turku For The Next Ship In Its Revolutionary Icon Class. Adds Options For Additional Icon Class Ships
Royal Caribbean Group announced today (August 27, 2024) that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Loyalty Status Match Program Across Its Brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises And Silversea
On its pursuit to transform a vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations, Royal Caribbean Group takes another step forward in enhancing its guest experience and rewarding guests across its ecosystem of vacation experiences. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Celebrates Native Cultures, Local Communities and Its Trailblazing Ships in Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group opens the 2024 Alaska sailing season with the debut of two of its newest game-changing ships and an expanded community support program committed to fostering relationships with Alaska businesses, including new ways for guests to experience the Last Frontier’s unique local culture. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s New Social Media Partner Gives Advisors Ready-to-Use Content
Royal Caribbean Group is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month by making it easier for travel partners to elevate their social media presence and business with the launch of Rallio, a new social media partner. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Shares Comprehensive Update on its Decarbonization Journey
Today, (April 22, 2024) Royal Caribbean Group released its annual Seastainability Report, outlining milestones the company reached on its mission to deliver the best vacation experiences responsibly. (more…)
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Bert Hernandez named new President of Silversea, Barbara Muckermann steps down
Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced that Barbara Muckermann will depart Royal Caribbean Group after 14 years with Silversea to pursue other opportunities, and effective today, Bert Hernandez will succeed her as president of Silversea. (more…)
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Joint venture to build new cruise terminal at Spain’s Barcelona Port
The management board of the Port of Barcelona in Spain has approved the awarding of the construction and operation of a future cruise terminal to a joint venture company formed by the Royal Caribbean Group and UK-based Cruise Terminals International (CTI). (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Photoshoot Sparks Passenger Chaos
Passengers aboard the Silversea Silver Nova have been informed, more than a week in advance, that their disembarkation time in Fort Lauderdale would be delayed by four hours. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement For Its Next Oasis Class Ship for Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean Group announced today that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a seventh Oasis Class ship for delivery to its Royal Caribbean International fleet in 2028. (more…)
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