The next chapter in cruise innovation has officially begun. Royal Caribbean’s newest megaship, the Star of the Seas, roared to life early Monday morning as it left the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland to begin its sea trials.
“Star of the Seas departed our shipyard early Monday morning to begin her sea trials. We wish her and her crew sunny skies and smooth sailing!” announced the shipyard, marking a major milestone in the ship’s journey to service.
Royal Caribbean Group is setting a new course toward the future of employee learning and development. The company has introduced Royal Caribbean Group University (RCGU), a dynamic new platform created exclusively for its employees to foster growth, innovation, and long-term career success.
Royal Caribbean has pulled back the curtain on its newest and most expansive private destination yet Perfect Day Mexico. Scheduled to open in fall 2027 near Costa Maya, this next-generation beach escape is designed to redefine the Western Caribbean cruise experience. With sweeping beaches, high-adrenaline water attractions, and dedicated adult and family zones, the resort promises a vibrant combination of thrills and chill for every kind of vacationer.
Royal Caribbean International’s newest mega cruise ship, Star of the Seas, is nearing completion, and now it’s time for the crew to bring the finishing touches. Recently, crew members from around the globe arrived at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, to start the preparations for the ship’s debut.
Royal Caribbean is continuing to cancel port visits to its private destination, Labadee, Haiti, due to instability and safety concerns in the region. The cruise line is now removing Labadee from itineraries scheduled through the summer of 2025.
An Argentine man who worked as an officer for Royal Caribbean is fighting to reclaim $25,000 he says vanished from his salary account.
The officer, identified in court documents as E.T.L.G., is a resident of Bahía Blanca, Argentina was employed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. His wages were processed through a U.S.-based payment platform called NorthLane—now known as Onbe Inc.—which provided virtual wallets and prepaid card services to cruise ship employees.
Royal Caribbean’s next mega-ship, Star of the Seas, is almost ready to drop anchor, and this time, it’s all about the kiddos and the TikTok crowd.
The cruise giant just dropped a behind-the-scenes vid, and senior product boss Jennifer Goswami spilled the tropical tea:
“Star of the Seas is coming along great. As of this morning, she’s 96 percent ready,” she said, coffee in hand, strutting through Royal Caribbean’s Miami HQ like the Beyoncé of boat design.
Royal Caribbean has issued a health advisory to guests scheduled to sail aboard the Symphony of the Seas on April 30, following news that a guest on a previous voyage was later diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
A North Carolina man faces a felony charge after a violent attack left another passenger unconscious, according to court records. The incident happened during a four-night Bahamas voyage on Liberty of the Seas, which departed Port Everglades on Monday, April 14. Upon the ship’s return to Florida on Friday, authorities arrested the suspect at the port.
Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's second Icon Class cruise ship have reached a major milestone. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the vessel successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
