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An aerial view of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas cruise ship is on the left. On the right, an app interface map highlights kid tracking wristbands, with text reading, “Peace of mind, maximized. Keep tabs on your kids with Find My Kid.”.

Royal Caribbean Launches Kid Tracking Wristbands on Star of the Seas

Doug Parker August 19, 2025

A large modern cruise ship with red and white accents sails through a harbor near a city. A tall, white, sail-shaped tower and various buildings are visible along the shoreline under a cloudy sky.

Brilliant Lady Docks in Portsmouth Ahead of Maiden Voyage to New York City

Frank M August 19, 2025

Five yellow cruise ducks are arranged on and around a blue anchor tied with rope, with two large ships visible in the background on the water.

Royal Caribbean Bans Rubber Ducks in Central Park on Oasis and Icon-Class Ships

Frank M August 19, 2025

The Star of the Seas, on its inaugural sailing from Port Canaveral, cruises near a green shoreline on a sunny day. Multiple decks and colorful water slides stand out as it’s accompanied by a small tugboat in the open blue water.

Star of the Seas Departs Port Canaveral on Inaugural Sailing

Frank M August 18, 2025

Satellite image of a Category 5 Hurricane with a visible eye over the Atlantic Ocean near the Caribbean islands, showing swirling clouds and bands extending outward from the storm center.

Major Hurricane Erin Scatters Cruise Ships

Doug Parker August 16, 2025

A swimming pool area with clear blue water, lounge chairs, umbrellas, a shaded bar, and a waterslide. There are palm trees and buildings in the background under a mostly sunny sky.

This Week in Cruise News: Celebration Key Accidents, Disney Exits Australia, Royal Caribbean Lawsuit

Doug Parker August 16, 2025

A large, colorful Royal Caribbean cruise ship sails on calm blue ocean water under a mostly clear sky, viewed from above and behind. The upper deck features various attractions and amenities, echoing the elegance of Diana Ross in her Godmother Role.

Royal Caribbean Names Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Godmother of Star of the Seas

Frank M August 16, 2025

Large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, empty lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered poolside bar under a wooden pavilion—get a behind the scenes look at this Celebration Key oasis on a sunny day with just a few clouds in the sky.

Two Cruise Passengers Drown in Separate Incidents at Carnival’s Celebration Key

Doug Parker August 16, 2025

Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge seen across the water on a partly cloudy day, with several boats and a Disney Cruise Line ship in the harbor during Australia’s 2025-26 Season.

Disney Cruise Line to Exit Australia After Upcoming 2025-26 Season

Frank M August 15, 2025

A large cruise ship, Disney Destiny, is docked beside the Meyer Werft Papenburg shipyard on a calm river, with trees and industrial buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky ahead of its November Launch.

Disney Destiny Floats Out at Meyer Werft, November Launch on Track

Frank M August 15, 2025

Cruise Ship Restaurants Close After Galley Fire

Cruise Industry Sues Hawaii Over New “Green Fee” Targeting Ships

Canadian, US Coast Guard Crews Team Up To Airlift Guests Off Cruise Ship

Family of Drowning Victim Sues Cruise Line For Negligence

Cruise Passenger Overboard Alert on Disney Wish Confirmed as False Alarm

Mega Cruise Ship Loses Propulsion in the Mediterranean

Over 200,000 Locals Oppose Cruise Line Waterpark in Costa Maya

This Week in Cruise News: Storm Damage, Ship Flooding, and NCL Shake-Up