Mario Salcedo, aka "Super Mario," the ultimate cruise legend who’s been living on Royal Caribbean ships for the past 25 years, just hit an incredible milestone — his 1,000th cruise aboard the Explorer of the Seas!
After an extraordinary five-decade career with Royal Caribbean International, Captain Johnny Faevelen has announced his retirement. Known for his unparalleled dedication to his crew and passengers, Captain Johnny is embarking on a new chapter in life, leaving behind a legacy that few can match.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Captain Johnny shared his emotions and reflections on the decision to step away from his storied career:
It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Antonio Russo, the Food and Beverage Director on Adventure of the Seas. This tragic information was shared with us by a crew member who wished to remain anonymous. Antonio passed away during the ship’s recent six-day Caribbean cruise after suffering a heart attack. He was only 53 years old.
Royal Caribbean International has informed guests sailing aboard Symphony of the Seas, of two confirmed cases of Legionella reported by previous passengers. According to the cruise line, the cases involved guests who sailed on separate voyages—one in October and another in December. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not yet confirmed where the individuals were exposed to the bacteria.
A crew member went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas on December 17, 2024, in the final days of a 12-night Southern Caribbean cruise. The ship, sailing toward Baltimore, Maryland, activated a "Code OSCAR" emergency response, initiating a U-turn and deploying rescue boats to search the Atlantic Ocean.
Passengers onboard shared updates and photos of the unfolding situation as the crew initiated search and rescue operation.
A Royal Caribbean passenger, identified as Michael Virgil, died shortly after being detained following a chaotic incident aboard the Navigator of the Seas. Witnesses claim Virgil, reportedly intoxicated, displayed violent and disruptive behavior shortly after boarding the ship.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but reports indicate that Virgil experienced a medical emergency after being restrained by ship security. Despite efforts to assist him, he did not survive.
Two crew members were injured, and others ran to hide from a drunk passenger who began terrorizing them onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Navigator of the Seas. The incident happened in the guest corridors less than an hour after the ship departed the port of San Pedro.
The yacht My Aurora accidentally collided with Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas on Wednesday while the cruise ship was docked in Nassau, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean Blog reported.
Passengers aboard the massive cruise liner witnessed the moment the smaller vessel drifted into the port side of the ship, with videos of the incident quickly making rounds on social media.
Over the weekend, an altercation involving several passengers broke out aboard the world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas. The incident occurred on the final night of the cruise, which was reportedly sailing at full capacity. Videos capturing the incident have surfaced on social media like YouTube, gaining widespread attention.
According to passengers who witnessed the brawl, the conflict began in an elevator and eventually spilled onto other area of the ship. Reports suggest that the fight lasted more than 30 minutes, involving teenagers aged approximately 16-19.
This month 40 Royal Caribbean Group employees from all three brands, both shipboard and shoreside, participated in an intensive training to achieve certification through the National Organization of Victim Advocates (NOVA). This initiative is a part of RCG larger effort to deliver comprehensive victim and survivor support training throughout the fleet.
