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Royal Caribbean Raises 2026 Profit Forecast After Earnings Beat
For 2027, Hero of the Seas is scheduled for seven-night Miami cruises, while Icon of the Seas will move to Galveston and Celebrity River operations are due to begin.
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Royal Caribbean’s $3 Billion Sandals Stake Faces 2027 Earnings Test
The September agreement covers 18 Caribbean resorts and more than 1,000 acres of undeveloped land; the Stewart family will retain the remaining half.
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Royal Caribbean Secures Financing for $3 Billion Sandals Stake
Morgan Stanley has committed debt financing for Royal Caribbean’s purchase of a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, slated to close in early 2027.
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Independence of the Seas Diverted From Bermuda Due to Severe Weather
Royal Caribbean will automatically cancel Bermuda shore excursions and credit payments to onboard accounts; unused refundable credit returns to guests’ payment cards.
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Port Everglades Upgrades for Record 4.9 Million Cruise Guests
Port Everglades’ 2026-27 lineup includes 40 ships from nine cruise lines, with Orient Express Corinthian among the new arrivals and Crystal Symphony set to homeport.
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Utopia of the Seas Reroutes to Cozumel as Bahamas Winds Rise
Prepaid shore excursions for Nassau and Perfect Day CocoCay will be canceled automatically, with refunds credited to passengers’ onboard SeaPass accounts.
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Royal Caribbean Warns Odyssey Guests to Avoid Naples Protest Area
Passengers received stateroom letters the day before the demonstrations; Royal Caribbean guaranteed return to the ship for guests on its shore excursions.
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Harmony of the Seas Reorders Bahamas Calls Due to Rough Weather
Passengers whose excursions cannot be moved to the new port dates will receive automatic SeaPass credits, with any remaining refundable balance returned after the sailing.
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Alaska Gives Preliminary Approval to $500M Juneau Cruise Port
State fish and game officials warned the project could significantly affect crab fisheries, prompting seasonal construction limits and recommendations on bears, waste and fuel.
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Anthem of the Seas Drops Icy Strait Point Over Speed Restrictions
Royal Caribbean will cancel prepaid Icy Strait Point excursions automatically, while guests booked with independent operators must seek refunds directly.
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Royal Caribbean Replaces Bermuda Cruise With Saint John Amid Rough Seas
Bermuda shore excursions booked through Royal Caribbean will be canceled automatically, while unused refundable onboard credit will return to the payment card on file.
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Port Everglades Sets Third Straight Cruise Traffic Record
Martin Jackson leads Port Everglades' newly created Cruise Services Division following approval of Broward County's fiscal 2027 budget, with the season underway since October.