Happy weekend! I hope you're staying warm and if it's snowing where you are, enjoy the beauty and remember you could be on a cruise instead! In the meantime, I've got all of this week's Royal Caribbean news to share with you.
Royal Caribbean has begun building a new Icon Class ship, with plenty more to go along with it.
Construction officially began on the unnamed fifth Icon Class cruise ship at a shipyard in Finland.
Two other Icon Class ships are also under construction, plus a 7th Oasis Class ship. That means there are four Royal Caribbean cruise ships being built at the same time.
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New RCB Video: The tricks to getting your Royal Up bid accepted
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 tricks to getting your Royal Up bid accepted — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruise two days before it begins
Anthem of the Seas will be sidelined and its next cruise cancelled because of a propulsion problem.
An email says, "a technical issue on its last sailing" forced the cruise line to cancel the sailing that was scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
Instead, Anthem will limp home and return to Sydney later than expected.
Winter storm forces Royal Caribbean to end cruise a day early
A Royal Caribbean ship sped back to its homeport earlier than expected to avoid the worst impact of a giant winter storm expected to hit Texas.
The Oasis Class ship skipped a visit to Cozumel and went immediately to Galveston.
The cruise line said it made this choice, "to give you the best chance at a safe and uninterrupted journey home."
Is it rude to skip the Main Dining Room without telling your waiter?
What's the proper etiquette for informing your Main Dining Room waiters if you're coming to dinner the next night?
A lot of cruisers will let their waiters know if they have alternate plans, but there is a raucous debate how out of your way you should go to tell them.
Being polite is important to a lot of cruisers, but it's an interesting debate.
Man found dead in his room on Royal Caribbean cruise sailing from Singapore
A 27-year-old man was found dead in his cabin as a cruise ship returned to its homeport.
The incident occurred on Ovation of the Seas, which had returned to the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore.
Police do not suspect foul play based on preliminary findings.
Comparing the Alaska cruise ships in Alaska in 2026
Royal Caribbean will have four cruise ships in Alaska this year, so which is the best option?
The biggest change will be a Quantum Class ship will offer one-way sailings from Seward for the first time, allowing you to combine a land tour with a big ship experience.
Each ship has its pros and cons, so here's what to consider before you book one.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 593rd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, reflecting on the new Points Choice program.
Now that we have the details of how you can earn loyalty points while sailing on other cruise lines, Matt shares his thoughts on what it means.
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