Royal Caribbean has revised the Legend of the Seas itinerary for its July 25, 2026 Mediterranean sailing, replacing Alicante with La Spezia in a move that reshapes the ship’s route across Italy and Spain. The adjustment introduces a new destination while modifying port schedules, reflecting the cruise line’s ongoing efforts to optimize operations and enhance […]
Royal Caribbean has unveiled a fresh wave of updates spanning bookings, fleet expansion, destination development, and guest experience enhancements, signaling an aggressive push ahead of the 2026 cruise season. Key developments include a new early cabin assignment option, progress on the upcoming Legend of the Seas, and plans for a premium Royal Beach Club in
Royal Caribbean moves Symphony of the Seas to Florida in 2027, boosting Caribbean cruises, Florida tourism, and cruise travel demand.
Royal Caribbean is pushing cruise innovation further in 2026 with advanced robotic technology now operating across its Icon Class ships. The move places automation at the center of sustainability, ship efficiency, and guest experience as the company expands futuristic systems on vessels including Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas. The new robotics
Royal Caribbean is carrying out a coordinated round of ship upgrades in Singapore, Cadiz and St. Nazaire, preparing three vessels for major deployments across Alaska, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean in 2026. Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas are all in drydock for enhancements or maintenance, a move
A norovirus outbreak aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas highlights cruise health protocols, safety measures, and rising trends in 2025 travel.
Tropical Storm Mario forces Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas to skip Cabo San Lucas and reroute to Ensenada, prioritizing passenger safety.
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas debuts at Port Canaveral August 9. Godmother Diana Ross christens it. 7-night Caribbean cruises begin August 16.
Star of the Seas docks in Ponce, Puerto Rico for final checks before its maiden voyage. Royal Caribbean’s LNG ship sets a new benchmark in luxury and sustainability.
Greece imposes seasonal €20 per‑passenger cruise tax for Santorini/Mykonos amid overtourism. Charges apply July–Sept; refunds if passengers stay onboard.
Star of the Seas redefines luxury cruising with the largest water park at sea, thrilling adventures, serene pools, and futuristic entertainment onboard.
From Diana Ross christening a new ship to $25K luxury suites, June 2025 saw cruise giants launch vessels, refurbish fleets, and elevate guest experiences.
