For the very first time ever, America's Got Talent is sailing onto the high seas. Starting August 2026, Royal Caribbean International will launch “America’s Got Talent LIVE” aboard its brand-new ship, the Legend of the Seas, turning the Royal Theatre into a dazzling stage where the world’s most extraordinary performers will shine.
And just like the famous TV show, you never know what’s coming next.
American dirt racing veteran Gary Tomkins marked a special milestone this week, celebrating his 60th birthday aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, surrounded by family and ocean views.
Tomkins shared that he was joined onboard by his son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, describing the trip as a memorable family celebration at sea.
A medical evacuation took place aboard Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean voyage, after two passengers experienced serious health issues at sea.
Royal Caribbean Group is officially moving ahead with its next new ship concept. The company announced it has signed agreements with the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique to build a brand-new ship class called Discovery Class. The deal includes two confirmed ships, with options for up to four more.
The first Discovery Class ship is scheduled to enter service in 2029, with a second ship expected to follow in the early 2030s.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship Anthem of the Seas is making a slow return to Australia after experiencing a technical issue that impacted the ship’s speed during a cruise to New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
Meyer Turku has officially started building Royal Caribbean International’s fifth Icon-class cruise ship, Icon 5. With the project now underway, the new mega-ship is slated for delivery in summer 2028.
Royal Caribbean has extended its pause on visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, canceling scheduled calls through December 2026 as the country’s security crisis continues to worsen.
Meyer Turku marked another milestone in the construction of Royal Caribbean International’s fourth Icon Class cruise ship, announcing that the vessel has entered a new stage of assembly as its first cabins were installed on board on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
Royal Caribbean has closed out 2025 by turning the spotlight inward with a holiday message dedicated to the crew members who keep its global fleet running.
A video shared online from Icon of the Seas shows yet another case of a guest completely losing it and taking a swing at the crew. This time, the person on the receiving end was a lifeguard just doing their job near the pool deck.
The male passenger wearing only swim trunks started to be aggressive while talking to a crew member who looks like security officer. A lifeguard steps in front of the guest to help keep things under control and that’s when everything goes downhill.
