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Royal Caribbean Orders Two More Icon Class Ships for 2029-30
By locking in scarce shipyard slots for the next decade, Royal Caribbean is signaling confidence in mega-ship demand and tightening the race for new cruise capacity.
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Global Cruise Passengers Hit Record 37.2 Million in 2025, CLIA Says
Cruising is cementing itself as a year-round mainstream vacation, forcing ports and cities to plan for bigger waves of visitors even as the industry races to decarbonize.
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Royal Caribbean to Report Q1 Results April 30, Webcast at 10 a.m.
Royal Caribbean’s quarterly update is a key read on how far the cruise rebound has come, with investors watching pricing power and onboard spending as ships fill again.
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Royal Caribbean Moves Symphony of the Seas to Fort Lauderdale in 2027
The swap underscores how Royal Caribbean is reshuffling its biggest ships between Texas and South Florida as ports compete for year-round Caribbean demand.
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Miami Couple Arrested in $200,000 Fake Cruise Booking Scam
The case highlights how “friends and family” travel deals can become costly trust scams, underscoring why verifying bookings and using protected payments matters as cruise demand stays strong.
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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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Royal Caribbean, Bank of America Roll Out Royal ONE Visa Cards
Cruise lines are using credit cards to turn everyday spending into repeat sailings. Royal Caribbean is betting a portfolio-wide program keeps guests from rivals.
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Lelepa Island Chiefs Challenge Royal Caribbean Beach Club EIA
The pushback signals new expectations for cruise line private destinations, as customary land rights and cultural heritage protections shape island tourism growth.
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Ketchikan Expects Record 1.6M Cruise Passengers in Summer 2026
Juneau’s new limits are reshaping Southeast Alaska cruising, and Ketchikan is becoming the pressure valve. The shift tests how small ports handle big ship crowds.
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Royal Caribbean Unveils Hero of the Seas for Miami Debut in 2027
Royal Caribbean is doubling down on the Caribbean mega-ship arms race, turning Miami into a launchpad for floating resorts built to keep multigenerational families onboard.
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Port of Auckland Unveils Te Waharoa Cruise Terminal Plan for 2027
Cruise lines are shifting to ever-larger ships, and ports that cannot berth alongside risk being left off key itineraries. Auckland is betting on a downtown-first arrival.
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Oasis of the Seas Turns Back Near Cuba After Man-Overboard Hoax
A single prank at sea can trigger costly search-and-rescue responses and raise fresh questions about teen supervision on spring break sailings as cruise lines tighten conduct rules.