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Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cruise Call Suspension to 2028
On Allure of the Seas’ July 18, 2027, Miami departure, Nassau replaces Labadee and a sea day has been moved; prepaid Labadee excursions will be refunded.
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Legend of the Seas Begins Transatlantic Crossing to Fort Lauderdale
The ship’s first U.S. sailing is a three-night Perfect Day Getaway, calling at CocoCay in the Bahamas on November 9 before returning to Fort Lauderdale on November 11.
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Star of the Seas Marks First Anniversary of Delivery
Astronaut Kellie Gerardi became Star of the Seas’ godmother after Diana Ross withdrew, with the ship’s naming ceremony held inside its enclosed AquaDome.
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LTH Baas Refurbishes Five Royal Caribbean Group Ships in Drydock
Onboard teams of up to 150 workers coordinated concurrent trades within limited drydock windows on Ovation of the Seas, Star of the Seas and three other vessels.
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Royal Caribbean Names Dolly Chief Dog Officer for Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean introduced the chief dog officer role aboard Icon of the Seas in 2024. The resident retrievers live aboard full-time, with daily walks and guest greetings.
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Royal Caribbean Moves Hero of the Seas Debut to August 1, 2027
Hero of the Seas is being outfitted at Meyer Turku in Finland after floating out September 4, 2026, with sea trials and delivery still ahead of Miami service.
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Hero of the Seas to Debut The SpongeBob Musical at Sea
Hero floated out at Meyer Turku in Finland on September 4, where installation and finishing work on slides, decks and interior venues continues before sea trials.
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More Than 100 Men Join Surprise Shirt Prank on Star of the Seas
Many participants first realized the joke upon reaching The Pearl on the Royal Promenade, after relatives persuaded them to wear the shirts without explanation.
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Royal Caribbean Names Lori Robinson Godmother of Legend of the Seas
Robinson served 37 years in the Air Force and became the first woman to lead a United States combatant command before retiring in 2018.
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Seven Royal Caribbean Ships Earn Perfect 2026 CDC Sanitation Scores
The seven ships ranged from Grandeur of the Seas, built in nineteen ninety-six, to Icon and Star of the Seas, each carrying five thousand six hundred ten guests at double occupancy.
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Royal Caribbean Lays Keel for Fifth Icon-Class Ship in Finland
Project managers placed freshly minted coins beneath the first steel block, a maritime tradition, before construction continues in the dock for two years.
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Royal Caribbean Targets Turkiye Growth With Icon-Class Ships
Sunorama Cruises has overseen Royal Caribbean's Turkiye sales and travel agency relationships since starting operations in Istanbul in 2006.