Alaska Railroad Approves Seward Cruise Port with Royal Caribbean Group
On Thursday, the Alaska Railroad’s Board of Directors approved purchasing a $137 million cruise facility in Seward. This begins construction of the largest turn port in Alaska, set to open in spring 2026. Upon completion, the Alaska Railroad will acquire the facility for $137 million, including de
Royal Caribbean Group Introduces Industry-First Loyalty Status Match Program
Royal Caribbean Group announced that loyalty members from its three brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea – will have equivalent tier status across all brands. This allows members to access additional benefits and explore over 50 ships sailing to nearly
Royal Caribbean’s Newest Icon Class Ship Star of the Seas To Debut in 2025
Royal Caribbean has introduced its newest Icon Class ship set to debut for a summer 2025 season! The ship, Star of the Seas, follows the introduction of the one-of-a-kind combination of vacation excursions aboard Icon of the Seas! Icon’s debut brings the beginning of a new era in unique vacation e
Royal Caribbean Group Expands Waste Management Program At Sea
Royal Caribbean Group has announced that the cruise line’s newest ships will focus on converting waste to energy aboard! This new technology will be available on two of Royal Caribbean Group’s newest ships and have the honor of becoming the cruise industry’s first systems to turn s
Royal Caribbean Cruises Opens 2024-2025 Sailings to China
Royal Caribbean Cruises released itineraries for voyages across Asia! Get ready to set sail on Spectrum of the Seas for four and seven night itineraries beginning in 2024! In April 2024, Spectrum of the Seas is expected to begin sailing from Shanghai to Fukuoka, Okinawa, Japan, and then to Nag
Royal Caribbean Extends OceanScope Collaboration
In honor of World Ocean Day, Royal Caribbean Group announced a four year extension to its partnership with OceanScope, an open-source data program that gives scientists important information to study climate and ocean preservation. “At Royal Caribbean Group, every day is World Ocean’s Day
Royal Caribbean Group Announces Innovative Biofuel Testing
This summer, Royal Caribbean Group will be at the forefront of using alternative fuel when Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas depart in Europe with maintainable biofuel to meet the ships’ fuel requirements. Throughout the three-month test
Silversea Cruises’ Managing Director Mark Conroy to Transition to Senior Advisor Role
Celebrating his 50th year in the travel industry, Silversea Cruises’ Managing Director for The Americas, Mr. Mark Conroy, will transition into a Senior Advisor role supporting the cruise line’s sales team. Conroy joined Silversea Cruises in 2016 and has helped the cruise line become the market l
Celebrity Cruises’ New Edge Series Ship Will Use Tri-Fueled Engine
Celebrity Cruises’ new Edge Series ship will advance the cruise industry’s use of alternative fuels with tri-fueled engines. The ship is the culmination of efforts by its parent company, Royal Caribbean Group, as well as the technology group Wärtsilä and shipyard Chantiers de L’Atlantiqu
NEW ROYAL CARIBBEAN “MAKING AN ICON” EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS AQUADOME
A new episode of Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon is out. The new series takes its audience behind the scenes of what it takes to create a memorable cruise. There are currently four episodes of the series available. The fourth, “Creating AquaDome,” reveals the process of designing the revoluti
Barbara Muckermann Named President and CEO of Silversea Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group has announced some changes in the executive suite and beyond. Barbara Muckermann, the Chief Commercial Officer of Silversea, will become the cruise line’s next president and CEO and will join Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Committee. The brand’
Royal Caribbean Group Brings Art and Culture To New Galveston Terminal
The new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston is adding a pop of art and culture to welcome guests as they embark on their cruise vacation. With the help of the local Galveston, Texas community, Royal Caribbean and the Galveston Beach Trio group have worked together to design a Texas-based Grad O
Royal Caribbean Group Opens First Zero-Energy Cruise Terminal
Royal Caribbean has become the first zero-energy cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. The new Galveston terminal will be used by the company’s internal brand and sit as the world’s first LEED Zero Energy facility. “We are focused on in
Royal Caribbean Partners with Starlink for High-Speed Internet on Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group is taking big steps forward when it comes to connectivity at sea. The cruise conglomerate has announced they’re updating all current and future fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet access. Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cru
Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas may not be for you. Chock full of Royal Caribbean staples like the North St
Royal Caribbean Group Gives an Update on Omicron
In a press release this morning, Royal Caribbean Group provided an update to cruisers on how the company is approaching the new Omicron variant that’s currently spreading across the United States. According to the cruise line, “Omicron has significantly altered the COVID-19 landscape for
Richard Fain Steps Down as Royal Caribbean Group CEO
Cruisers woke up to some monumental news in the industry this morning. Richard Fain, one of the most recognizable people in cruising, has announced he’s stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Caribbean Group after more than 33 years effective January 3, 2022. The cruise lin
Celebrity Apex Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale played host to a special event today as Celebrity Cruises’ new ship Celebrity Apex kicked off its inaugural Caribbean season. After the official naming ceremony, the ship will begin sailing rotating Eastern and Western Caribbean itinerarie
Celebrity Cruises Introduces Celebrity Beyond
In a virtual event today featuring CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and hosted by TV host and lifestyle contributor Tommy DiDario, Celebrity Cruises introduced the next ship in their Edge-class series – Celebrity Beyond. Coming in 2022, Celebrity Beyond is the sister ship of Celebrity Edge
