Happy Sunday! Hope you are having a relaxing weekend and enjoying summer! It is time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the recent Royal Caribbean news!
A dead, pregnant endangered fin whale was found on the bow of an Alaska cruise ship as it returned to port.
The incident prompted a federal investigation into what is believed to be a vessel trike that caused the death of the animal.
Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas was the ship involved in the incident.
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FBI warns public to report crimes on cruise ships
The FBI wants cruise ship passengers to report crimes that occur onboard.
Crimes at sea look different than on land, but they're still prosecutable.
The FBI is urging passengers to report incidents immediately to cruise ship security.
Another casino expansion has been announced
Royal Caribbean is going to expand the casino space on Symphony of the Seas, following a growing trend onboard.
In fall 2026, a new non-smoking casino will be added, replacing the Crown Lounge and the Comedy Club.
A similar change will also be made on two other Oasis Class ships later this year.
Royal Caribbean expands access to the Royal Genies
If you're willing to pay for it, you can enjoy the services of the Royal Genie on every ship in the fleet.
Royal Caribbean confirmed that the Royal Genie Service is now available on all ships globally.
This includes Freedom, Radiance, Voyager, and Vision Class ships.
What's changed on Royal Caribbean's upgraded Liberty of the Seas
After completing big changes to Liberty of the Seas, our team got a first-hand look at what's new and different.
Liberty is the latest ship to be amplified, which means many new venues and features have been added or swapped out onboard.
This includes restaurants, bars, entertainment, and more.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 614th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available with small tweaks to how you cruise.
Matt ranks the Royal Caribbean bars by vibe and best drink at each.
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