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Royal Caribbean’s Seventh Oasis-Class Ship Enters Assembly
Currently identified as B35, the unnamed 236,900-gross-ton newbuild will join a class that began with Oasis of the Seas in 2009 and includes Utopia of the Seas.
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Liberty of the Seas Resumes Service From Southampton After Refit
The first post-refit voyage was a two-night cruise to Le Havre, and a mid-October repositioning will precede year-round Caribbean sailings from Galveston.
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LTH-Baas Completes Royal Caribbean Drydock Work on Two Ships
On Ovation of the Seas, LTH-Baas installed three thousand five hundred meters of ventilation ducting with as many as three hundred fifty specialists onboard.
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Harmony of the Seas Leads April Cruise Drydock Slate
The spring yard rush shows cruise lines using pre-summer maintenance windows to refresh major ships and add revenue-generating spaces before peak-season demand.
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Carnival Legend Rescues Stranded Sailor and His Cat in Gulf of Mexico
In crowded Gulf shipping lanes, cruise ships can become unexpected first responders. The overnight rescue underscores the maritime duty to aid strangers at sea.
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Ovation of the Seas Enters Singapore Drydock for 40-Cabin Upgrade
Royal Caribbean is leaning on refits to keep newer-style bars and dining rolling across the fleet, a strategy that boosts onboard revenue while keeping Alaska capacity competitive.
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Carnival Sued After Passenger Hurt on Nassau Swimming with Pigs Tour
The case tests how far cruise lines can distance themselves from shore excursion mishaps, a growing legal battleground as onboard brands sell off-ship adventures.
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Cruise Lines Add Staterooms in 2026 Drydocks to Boost Capacity
With new ships costly and shipyard slots tight, cruise operators are squeezing more berths from existing fleets, signaling a sharper race to grow revenue per sailing.
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Carnival Sunshine Returns to Norfolk Early, Drops Grand Turk
The storm-driven shift shows how winter weather is reshaping East Coast cruising, forcing lines to prioritize port access and passenger travel over island stops.
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Harmony of the Seas Returns to Galveston Early Ahead of Storm Fern
The early return underscores how Gulf Coast cruising is increasingly shaped by extreme winter weather, forcing lines to protect travel plans while keeping tight ship turnarounds.
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Royal Caribbean Boots Livestreamers After Fight on Harmony of the Seas
Cruise lines are confronting the rise of livestreaming at sea, where cameras can turn shared spaces into content studios. Swift removals signal a firmer line on conduct and consent.
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Royal Caribbean Ends Grease on Harmony and Independence of the Seas
The change hints at a wider cruise trend: lines are leaning on in-house, tech-driven shows to control costs and keep theater lineups fresh at sea.