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Hurricane Arthur: Cruise Impacts & Diversions

Storm Information Hurricane Arthur formed early on Tuesday, July 1st, just southeast of Port Canaveral. Arthur strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane during the morning hours of July 3rd. At the current moment, Arthur is expected to continue on a northern track, posing a risk to cruise operations in the northeast over the upcoming weekend. Category: Hurricane […]

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Voyager of the Seas To Sail Seasonally From Hong Kong

Royal Caribbean is continuing their build up in the Asian cruise market with a new seasonal departure port for the 2015 cruise season. Between the months of June and October 2015, Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas will offer 22 roundtrip sailings from Hong Kong’s newly built cruise terminal. Guests aboard one of the 22 sailings will […]

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Royal Caribbean Debuts Quantum Of The Seas Entertainment

Royal Caribbean is taking entertainment to a whole new level aboard their soon to be newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The wide array of innovative entertainment features were announced yesterday during a live Google Hangout, hosted by the ship’s godmother, Kristin Chenoweth, and Royal Caribbean’s Vice President of Entertainment, Nick Weir. Many of the new […]

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Royal Caribbean Leaving Port Of New Orleans In 2015

A local New Orleans newspaper has reported Royal Caribbean has made the decision to leave the Port of New Orleans for the 2015-16 winter cruise season. Royal Caribbean’s hiatus in the port will begin following the departure of Serenade of the Seas in April 2015. The newspaper report was confirmed by Royal Caribbean earlier this week […]

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Adam Goldstein Promoted At Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Today, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the parent company of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara, announced Adam Goldstein as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer. According to the company, Adam Goldstein will take over his new positions immediately. Adam Goldstein previously served as President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Royal Caribbean […]

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Royal Caribbean Announces Deployment To Arabian Gulf For Winter 2015/16

Royal Caribbean has announced their return to the Arabian Gulf in the Winter of 2015/16 with the deployment of Splendour of the Seas to Dubai, UAE. Between December 2015 and March 2016, Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas will sail 16 seven night roundtrip sailings from Dubai to ports throughout the Arabian Gulf. Ports of […]

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Royal Caribbean Ship Delayed By Propulsion Issue

March 25, 2014 5:15pm: Adventure of the Seas remains docked in San Juan undergoing repairs. Due to the delay, Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel the ship’s call in Barbados. Guests staying in interior, oceanview, and balcony staterooms will receive $250 in on board credit. Guests staying in suites will receive $500 in on board […]

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Updates: Oil Spill Delays Cruise Ships In Galveston & Houston

Following a major oil spill within the Galveston Bay last evening, both Carnival’s Carnival Magic and Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas are currently unable to return to their berths in Galveston, Texas. Princess’ Caribbean Princess is currently docked in Houston, Texas and is unable to depart due to the closure of the Galveston Channel. […]

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Royal Caribbean Ship Suffers Oil Leak & Propulsion Issue, Itinerary Modified

Following a minor oil leak from the main fixipod aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, the ship’s current itinerary has been modified to compensate for a reduced sailing speed and extended maintenance while docked in St. Kitts. A statement from Royal Caribbean, sent to Cruise Currents, reads: “Yesterday, as Adventure of the Seas was arriving […]

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Norovirus At Sea – Q&A For Cruisers

Norovirus has become an infectious topic lately throughout the news and media. Many news outlets have led their viewers to believe that the norovirus is a dangerous virus only found aboard cruise ships. This misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. To help break down the half truths and to share some helpful information, Cruise […]

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Royal Caribbean International Declines New Ship For 2017, Considering 4th Oasis

Royal Caribbean International’s Chairman, Richard Fain, today announced the line would not opt to build a new ship for either Royal Caribbean nor Celebrity Cruises for 2017. Prior to the announcement, Royal Caribbean International had the option to build a fourth Quantum Class ship or a sixth Solstice Class ship with a delivery date of […]

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Royal Caribbean Shortens Explorer of the Seas Sailing Following Norovirus Outbreak

(1/28) Royal Caribbean has announced all guests currently sailing aboard Explorer of the Seas will receive a 50% refund and a 50% future cruise credit. Guests who were infected by the virus and were confined to their staterooms will receive a future cruise credit equal to the number of days they spent in their stateroom. Guests […]