Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: May 3, 2026

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Matt Hochberg

Stay up-to-date with all the Royal Caribbean news from this week with our roundup of all this week's news.

Royal Caribbean ordered two more of the world's largest cruise ships.

Icon of the Seas in Roatan

Royal Caribbean Group confirmed the order of its sixth and seventh Icon Class ships

The new ships will be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively. 

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New RCB Video: I Tested 10 Amazon Cruise Products To See If It Worked

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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—I Tested 10 Amazon Cruise Products To See If It Worked—don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!

Here's how big the Discovery Class ships will be

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According to new government filings, the passenger count was revealed for the new Discovery Class ships.

While nothing has been announced, Royal Caribbean Group's form 10-Q filing indicates these new ships won't be as small as some people were hoping.

We don't yet know the dimensions or any other details, but it's our first glimpse of what they have in mind.

Perfect Day Mexico opening date delayed

Rendering of Perfect Day Mexico

Royal Caribbean's CEO gave an update on Perfect Day Mexico's construction, indicating the opening will be a bit delayed.

Originally, the plan was for it to open in September 2027. Now that date has shifted.

The update comes after reports of bureaucratic delays added a brief pause.

Royal Caribbean launches new credit cards

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You can now apply for the new Royal Caribbean credit cards, which offer a substantial signup bonus.

The Royal One card and Royal One Plus card each have their own set of perks, including priority boarding.

You can earn up to 70,000 points instantly if you signup now for them.

Royal Caribbean just asked cruisers to pick new food hall items

AquaDome market Star of the Seas

A new survey has been sent out, asking for opinions on a new food hall menu.

Assuming this survey is for a future Aquadome Market, it's likely these items could appear on the menu on Hero of the Seas or another ship down the line.

Royal Caribbean uses surveys like this often as a way to better align its offerings with what passengers expect.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Podcast episode 606

The 606th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available! 

Matt shares his opinion on why Royal Caribbean is offering Guarantee cabin assignment early if you pay $30 extra.

Please feel free to subscribe via YouTube, iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast! 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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