Introducing The Star of Star of The Seas: Royal Caribbean Names Diana Ross Godmother
The ultimate family vacation is getting ready to set sail, and a star-studded godmother is leading the way. (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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ALMACO Group Delivers Provision Stores and Refrigeration Machinery for Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas
ALMACO Group is delighted to announce the successful delivery of a comprehensive project for Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean shares new warning for cruise line passengers. The cruise line is keeping its passengers informed and working to protect their health
These days, most people understand the general risk of illness that comes with bringing a large number of people together into a semi-enclosed space like a cruise ship. (more…)
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Video: World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Star of the Seas, Starts Sea Trials
The second vessel of Royal Caribbean International’s Icon class, Star of the Seas, has begun its first sea trials, going to sea for the first time on Sunday, May 18. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Gives Thrilling First Look At “Perfect Day Mexico”, Plus Three More Destination Experiences To Come
The world’s boldest vacations are on the horizon as Royal Caribbean is raising the bar with its newly revealed Ultimate Destination lineup – with headliner Perfect Day Mexico* set to break records with never-before-seen features. (more…)
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Navigator Of The Seas Set For A Standout Singapore Debut In 2026-27
A new wave of adventure is making its way to Asia. For the first time ever, Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas will call Singapore home with the ultimate combination of short getaways and longer holidays in store. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Spotlights New Entertainment And Dining Experiences On Star Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean is setting both the stage and the table with a closer look at its all-encompassing lineup of show-stopping entertainment and unmatched dining experiences to shine on Star of the Seas. (more…)
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Popular cruises suspend island stop over escalating gang violence: What to know. Royal Caribbean’s private coastal peninsula is being removed from itineraries
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns. (more…)
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Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Names Nolan Knowles As Director Of Finance. Veteran finance expert is the latest Bahamian to join the beach club management team
Royal Caribbean has appointed Nolan Knowles as director of finance and accounting of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, coming to The Bahamas in December 2025. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Sets Sight On Most Thrilling Australian Summer Yet
Fan-favourite Quantum of the Seas makes its return Down Under in October 2026, joining Anthem of the Seas for Royal Caribbean’s most action-packed Australian summer yet. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Names Alistair Delancey As Director Of Operations For Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The Bahamian hospitality expert will oversee operations of the first in the Royal Beach Club Collection
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Alistair Delancey as director of operations of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, coming to The Bahamas in December 2025. (more…)
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Inter Miami CF And Royal Caribbean Team Up A Second Time To Grant The Wishes Of 23 Make-A-Wish Children During World Wish Month
Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF joined forces again with Make-A-Wish to grant the wishes of 23 wish kids with a special four-day experience in South Florida. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Appoints Bahamian Troy Smith As General Manager For Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean is proud to announce the appointment of Troy Smith as General Manager of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. (more…)
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San Diego’s cruise industry expected to double with arrival of new cruise lines
The number of passengers taking a cruise out of San Diego is expected to double over the next couple of years. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean announces 2026-27 China Lineup. New destinations and expanded itineraries set the stage for an unforgettable season from Shanghai and Hong Kong
Royal Caribbean is delivering more ways to vacation in 2026-27 with an action-packed lineup from Shanghai and Hong Kong. (more…)
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Vision of the Seas will shift from Baltimore to Ft. Lauderdale in 2026
Cruise ship moving from Baltimore to Florida in 2026
Baltimore could lose one of its major cruise partners. Royal Caribbean says it will sail its Vision of the Seas out of Baltimore until 2026, but then will relocate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean drops popular cruise departure port. One East Coast cruise port is surprisingly absent from Royal Caribbean’s future cruise schedules
Over the past few months Royal Caribbean has been releasing itineraries for its winter 2026-2027 cruises from North American ports in waves. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Celebrates The Women Of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the women bringing to life the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Expands Dynamic Artist Discovery Program To The Bahamas. The search is on for musicians, performers, visual artists and sculptors to showcase their talent on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean has announced the expansion of its Artist Discovery Program from ship to shore, giving Bahamian artists—musicians, performers, visual artists, and sculptors—the opportunity to bring to life the region’s vibrant culture through curated collections and performances. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Names Itzel Valdés as New Leader for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has appointed Itzel Valdés as the new Associate Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean. (more…)
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Cruise lines implement new age restrictions for guests
Two major cruise companies are implementing new minimum age restrictions for unaccompanied guests, right before Spring break. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Extends Deadline For Proposals To Join The Growing Lineup Of Bahamian Owned Companies Tied To The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean is extending the deadline for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals to become a part of the experience of its 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Maximizes Every Minute Of Short Caribbean Getaways In 2026-27
Vacationers can put down their to-do lists and pack their bags with Royal Caribbean’s latest combination of 2026-27 short getaways. (more…)
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‘Star Trek’ cruise will celebrate show’s 60th birthday with William Shatner and more stars
The cruise will depart from Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2026 and visit ports in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. (more…)
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Cruise ship lawyer warns of ‘absolutely horrifying’ inspection report on Royal Caribbean: ‘Disney would never’
A lawyer who says he “sues cruise lines for a living” called out Royal Caribbean following the “absolutely horrifying” results of an inspection done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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Cruise Planners Honored as Royal Caribbean International’s National Account Partner of the Year
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, proudly announces that it has been named Royal Caribbean International’s National Account Partner of the Year. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Unveils Name And Lineup Of The Third Icon Class Ship, Legend of the Seas
The Icon Class legacy continues as Royal Caribbean has revealed Legend of the Seas, taking vacationers on adventures to the Western and Southern Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after summer 2026 European vacations. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Announces Travel Partners Of The Year For 2024. Top-performing travel professionals across North America win the most coveted awards
2024 was a record-breaking year for Royal Caribbean, marked by the highly anticipated introductions of the world’s best family vacation, Icon of the Seas, and the world’s biggest weekend, Utopia of the Seas. (more…)
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Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Invites Bahamian Businesses To Submit For Dozens Of Service Proposals
Interested businesses who want to be a part of creating the ultimate pool and beach day experience are requested to bid. (more…)
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Cruise ship with more than 90 sick following outbreak docks in Tampa
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating why more than 90 cruise passengers got sick on a Royal Caribbean ship that docked in Tampa on Saturday morning. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Joins Forces with MARES Center to Restore Mahahual Fragile Coastal Ecosystem, Supporting Marine Conservation and Creating Opportunities for Local Residents
In a bold step toward marine conservation, Royal Caribbean International has announced a strategic partnership with the MARES Center, focusing on the restoration and preservation of Mahahual’s vital coastal ecosystems in Quintana Roo, Mexico. (more…)
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Tri-Cities group organizing murder mystery 7-night cruise
The local theatre group, “Crime & Dine Mysteries,” is taking its talents to the Caribbean and you can go along for the ride. (more…)
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Introducing “Destination Unknown”: A Tri-branded Travel Agent Incentive. Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to create the ultimate travel agent challenge
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Atlantic tease 2025 travel agent challenge to win unmissable prizes for agents and their travel agency. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s Next Edition Of Its Artist Discovery Program To Shine On Star Of The Seas. The vacation brand’s art program will spotlight up-and-coming Caribbean artists on Star of the Seas
More ways to bring to life the heart of the Caribbean, its people, beauty and culture are on deck. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line shares news on building smaller ships. Rival Royal Caribbean has shared plans to build a new Discovery-Class line of ships
Royal Caribbean and Carnival keep ordering megaships. In recent years, it has been an arms race to build bigger ships with more advanced features. (more…)
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US cruise giant suspends trips to a Mexican city over rising murder and kidnapping fears
Royal Caribbean has suspended trips to Manzanillo due to high crime rates and a U.S. travel advisory. Colima has one of the highest murder rates globally. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Redefines The Ultimate Beach Day With Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The first in the Royal Beach Club Collection will deliver an all-inclusive pass to paradise in The Bahamas in December 2025
Royal Caribbean is bringing the ultimate beach day to The Bahamas. Opening in December 2025, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will be the first in the vacation brand’s Royal Beach Club Collection, combining the striking beaches of Paradise Island and Royal Caribbean’s signature experiences to create an all-inclusive beach day – and with the vibrant Bahamian spirit and culture at the heart of it all. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Reveals UK Kids Crave Holidays With The Whole Family. A new study shows that young ones are eager for multi-generational holidays with experiences for all ages
Young holidaymakers are all about adventure, and bringing the whole family along is at the top of their lists. (more…)
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Quantum Of The Seas Returns To Brisbane For A Third Season Of Sunny Escapes
Another summer of adventures is here. For a third season in Queensland, Australian families can pack their bags and celebrate the first day of summer with the ultimate family getaway. (more…)
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