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Royal Caribbean first cruise line to upgrade internet fleetwide with SpaceX
Royal Caribbean International has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to utilize its Starlink satellite internet service across its fleet.
Royal Caribbean replaces Odyssey with Rhapsody of the Seas out of Israel for summer
Royal Caribbean International has commenced its first ever homeport cruises from Haifa in Israel aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, a year after it was forced to pull out of the region due […]
Royal Caribbean cuts steel for Utopia of the Seas, next largest cruise ship in the world
Construction of Utopia of the Seas has officially begun, with Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France having cut the first pieces of steel for Royal Caribbean’s new vessel.
Royal Caribbean providing support to Ukrainian as well as Russian crew
Royal Caribbean International has outlined the steps it is taking to support crew members from both Ukraine and Russia amid the ongoing war between the two countries.
New Southern restaurant Mason Jar to debut aboard Wonder of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas will debut the first Southern restaurant and bar in the Royal Caribbean fleet when she is launched in March, 2022.
Hong Kong shuts down cruise industry amid rising Omicron infections
All cruises from Hong Kong will be suspended for two weeks in response to renewed COVID-19 mitigation measures introduced by city authorities.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Silversea and TUI push back new deliveries by a year
Royal Caribbean Cruises, the parent company of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea and TUI has announced that all new ship deliveries will be pushed back.
Latest Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship Wonder of the Seas leaves shipyard
Wonder of the Seas has finally left the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard and is on her way to Marseilles in France, where she will receive the final touches before delivery to Royal […]
Record-breaking Royal Caribbean World Cruise to feature Middle East
Royal Caribbean has revealed a 2023 World Cruise that is one of the longest in the world at 274 nights, and several Middle East ports are included in the itinerary.
Royal Caribbean to build and operate new cruise terminal in Italy
Royal Caribbean Cruises, the parent company of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, has signed a deal with Ravenna Port Authority to build and operate a new cruise terminal in the city.
Wonder of the Seas Asian itineraries cancelled, along with Dubai cruise
Wonder of the Seas will no longer be cruising from Dubai next year as previously anticipated, due to the cancellation of her Asian cruise season.
Royal Caribbean extends Anthem of the Seas UK cruise season
Royal Caribbean has extended Anthem of the Seas’ cruise season out of the UK through October, 2021, but itinerary unchanged despite England allowing international cruises to resume.
Royal Caribbean breaks ground on new cruise terminal at US port of Galveston
Royal Caribbean International has broken ground on its new cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, ahead of its plans to resume cruises from the US this summer.
Odyssey of the Seas debut US cruises pushed back a month due to crew COVID cases
Royal Caribbean International has been forced to delay the inaugural cruises from the US aboard its new cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas due to COVID-19 cases among eight of her crew.
Royal Caribbean ships Allure and Symphony of the Seas approved for test cruises
The CDC has given approval for two of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships, Allure of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas, to conduct simulated voyages as part of the cruise resumption process […]
Hong Kong poised to allow cruises to nowhere with Royal Caribbean and Genting
Hong Kong may soon allow cruises to nowhere from the city, but only for fully vaccinated residents, creating a potential challenge for resumption due to low vaccination rates.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises make plans for the return of Alaskan cruising
Royal Caribbean Group is planning to return to Alaska this summer with its Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands.
Royal Caribbean says likelihood of US summer cruises greater each day, cancels Bermuda
Royal Caribbean has cancelled its summer cruise itineraries from Bermuda aboard Vision of the Seas and will instead most likely homeport the ship in the US ahead of an expected US cruise […]
Royal Caribbean confirms Odyssey of the Seas Israel cruises cancelled
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that they are in fact cancelling Odyssey of the Seas Israel cruises amid ongoing conflict between Israeli security forces and Palestinians.
