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Royal Caribbean Suspends Cruise Visits to Haiti’s Labadee Amid Gang Violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean is suspending cruise ship ports of call in Labadee, on the northern coast of Haiti, as violence escalates in the Caribbean country. “The safety and…

John McCarthy March 15, 2024

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Royal Caribbean boosts annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand

MIAMI (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean Group raised its annual profit forecast as the company benefits from strong cruise demand during the key 'wave season' and robust on-board spending. The company's…

John McCarthy February 23, 2024

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VIPA announces change in cruise ship arrival time

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced a change to a Royal Caribbean cruise ship's arrival time in St. Thomas. The Wonder of the Seas will still berth…

John McCarthy February 20, 2024

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Royal Caribbean upbeat on 2024 profit as strong booking trends persist

MIAMI (REUTERS) — Royal Caribbean Group projected 2024 profit above Wall Street expectations after robust demand for cruise vacations and steeper ticket prices helped it beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates on…

John McCarthy February 3, 2024

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World’s largest cruise ship sets sail, raising concerns about methane emissions

MIAMI (Reuters) — The world's largest cruise ship started its maiden voyage this weekend, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel — and other giant cruise…

John McCarthy January 29, 2024

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Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks

MADRID (Reuters) — Some cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due to attacks on ships by Houthi militia, but the overall impact on…

John McCarthy January 21, 2024

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Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year

MIAMI (Reuters) — Next year is looking like a banner year for cruise vacations, as travelers across all income and budget levels have been booking voyages at greater volumes than…

John McCarthy December 14, 2023

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Royal Caribbean alters 2024 cruise itineraries to skip Israel

MIAMI (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean Group is removing Israel from its 2024 itineraries due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an email sent to travel agents on Thursday seen by Reuters,…

John McCarthy November 3, 2023

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Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on steady demand

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Group raised its full-year profit forecast today, backed by higher ticket prices as well as steady demand from affluent customers for leisure travel. Shares in the…

John McCarthy October 26, 2023

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Cruise operators plan to hike prices as costs rise, demand swells

MIAMI (Reuters) — Cruise vacations in the past year have emerged as a popular option among consumers in search of cheaper ways to travel, but U.S. cruise companies are signaling…

John McCarthy August 3, 2023