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CRUISE NEWS: “Ruff Start” Initiative Welcomes Adventure of the Seas to Frederiksted

FREDERIKSTED — The pier at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility was a hub of activity this morning as the Adventure of the Seas docked, bringing a wave of visitors…

John McCarthy February 11, 2026

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Royal Caribbean passenger who died on board cruise ship was served 33 drinks

A 35-year-old California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship last year was served at least 33 alcoholic drinks at the ship's bar, his family claims in a lawsuit. Michael…

John McCarthy December 9, 2025

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Lay Ong convicted of sexually abusing child, 7, on Caribbean cruise after asking, ‘Are you a boy or girl?’

MIAMI — A nearby security camera captured a man who appeared to be Lay Ong of Malaysia approaching the two boys and striking up a conversation, according to the complaint.…

John McCarthy November 17, 2025

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Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas returns to Miami after guests injured in fight

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship returned to PortMiami this week after an onboard fight left guests injured. The cruise liner says its team treated guests involved in the fight.…

John McCarthy September 18, 2025

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Royal Caribbean passengers get upgrade as cruise line swaps ships

Royal Caribbean just delivered an unexpected gift to passengers booked on certain sailings from two popular ports. The cruise line decided to swap deployments for two ships in its fleet…

John McCarthy August 23, 2025

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World’s LARGEST cruise ship proves to be a navigation nightmare as monstrous boat sets sail for first time

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean is a veteran in the realm of voyage holidays - and it recently unveiled its new crowning glory. The Star of the Seas is a 20-deck,…

John McCarthy August 19, 2025

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Royal Caribbean is banning this seemingly harmless activity on cruise ships

If you’ve ever sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, you’ll notice that there is a large amount of greenery in the center of the ship. That space of greenery is…

John McCarthy August 12, 2025

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Royal Caribbean passenger plans to file lawsuit after water slide partially breaks, injuring him

MIAMI — A man who was a passenger onboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas cruise ship last week has hired an attorney after he was injured on the “Frightening…

John McCarthy August 12, 2025

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Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit forecast on steady cruise demand

MIAMI (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean raised its annual profit forecast this week, banking on resilient demand for its luxury destinations, even as the cruise operator faces pressure from higher fuel costs.…

John McCarthy July 31, 2025

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Over 140 Royal Caribbean cruise passengers and crew sickened by unknown illness

MIAMI — Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship have been sickened by an unidentified illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program said…

John McCarthy July 18, 2025