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Royal Caribbean temporarily canceling trips to this Caribbean destination citing ‘abundance of caution’

Caribbean cruise ship travelers might need to prepare for a change in their travel plans. Royal Caribbean recently altered its sailing itineraries to exclude the port stop at Labadee, a private…

John McCarthy April 26, 2025

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Mexican illegal migrants with HIV molest young boy in sauna on Royal Caribbean cruise

MIAMI — Two illegal immigrants - one of which is HIV positive - were arrested in Florida after allegedly molesting a minor on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Jose Diaz, 36,…

John McCarthy March 25, 2025

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Carnival is opening a private resort for cruise passengers. Want a sneak peek?

NASSAU — Carnival Corporation is putting the finishing touches on, not a new ship but a new destination for cruise passengers. Beginning in July, Doral-based Carnival will send ships between…

John McCarthy March 4, 2025

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Sickness rips through Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Florida

MIAMI —Some 100 people aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship set for a week-long western cruise experienced unpleasant gastrointestinal illness symptoms. The Radiance of the Seas departed from Tampa, Florida, on Saturday for its…

John McCarthy February 9, 2025

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Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts

FREDERIKSTED — Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on cruise vacations this year, but passenger growth is likely to cool off after seeing a boom post pandemic, travel…

John McCarthy February 1, 2025

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Royal Caribbean eyes strong 2025 profit on robust cruise demand

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean said that 2025 was shaping up "to be another great year", with a near 23% jump expected in adjusted earnings, as it benefits from record prices and…

John McCarthy January 30, 2025

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Royal Caribbean shares unpopular rule passengers must follow

When you take a vacation, there are a lot of rules you typically need to follow. These are generally there to make sure all guests, including you, are safe and…

John McCarthy January 22, 2025

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Royal Caribbean passenger’s $1,300 mistake every cruiser must know

MIAMI — A passenger enjoying a relaxing vacation onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was quickly brought back to reality when they received an enormous cellphone bill because of one…

John McCarthy January 7, 2025

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Royal Caribbean cancels stops to Puerto Rico due to Christmas rush chaos

SAN JUAN — Royal Caribbean has announced further cancellations of scheduled stops in Puerto Rico by its flagship cruise ship Symphony of the Seas. This comes as the capital city’s…

John McCarthy December 25, 2024

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Carnival forecasts robust 2025 bookings as cruise demand booms

MIAMI — Cruise operator Carnival Corporation forecast strong bookings for 2025 ahead of the busy summer travel season, riding the wave of strong spending on experiences even as prices increase, sending…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024