Royal Caribbean News Round-up: October 19, 2025

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19 Oct 2025
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Matt Hochberg

Happy Sunday! We are so happy that you stopped by and hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage, sit back, and check out the latest cruise news.

Royal Caribbean has big plans for 2026, and you ought to know what to expect in the coming next year.

Renders of the three Icon Class ships

Between new ships, new destinations, and new updates, there's going to be a lot happening by the time we reach the end of the year.

I think it will be a transitional year, setting up an even bigger 2027.

Royal Caribbean News

New Video: The most unpredictable cruise I've ever taken

Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — The most unpredictable cruise I've ever taken — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Sneak peek at the new Royal Railway restaurant

Holi

Matt was invited to Royal Caribbean headquarters for a first look at the Royal Railway restaurant that is coming to Legend of the Seas.

The immersive train car experience is unlike any other specialty restaurant.

This is an all new theme that follows the journey of Marco Polo, and it includes food from five different countries.

Oasis of the Seas ship review

Top deck of Oasis of the Seas

How does Oasis of the Seas compare to newer ships that have come since?

Matt sailed for 7-nights on the original game changing ship and shared what's great about it, and what he missed from other ships.

Oasis remains a fabulous cruise ship choice, and also has a number of enhancements that still stand out.

What I wish I packed for my cruise

Pool deck on Anthem of the Seas

We asked our readers what's one thing they regretted not bringing with them on their cruise.

It's common to go on a cruise and either notice they forgot something or quickly realize they should have brought something with them.

Between the ordinary and "I wish I thought of that", we compiled a list of what cruisers wish they brought onboard.

Famous Royal Caribbean cruise ship now looks like a ghost ship

Majesty of the Seas was sold off in 2020, and while it's still intact, it looks to be in general disrepair.

During the cruise industry shutdown, Royal Caribbean found a buyer for Majesty.  

But nothing has been done with the ship since.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Podcast episode 579

The 579th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available at all our links.

In this episode, Matt and Beci share what they liked and didn't like about Oasis of the Seas.

Please feel free to subscribe via YouTubeiTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.


Matt started Royal Caribbean Blog in 2010 as a place to share his passion for all things Royal Caribbean with readers. He oversees all the writers at Royal Caribbean Blog, and writes a great deal of content on a daily basis.  He has become one of the foremost experts on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Over the years, he has reached Pinnacle Club status with Royal Caribbean's customer loyalty program.

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