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Incident Reported on Icon of the Seas
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Over the weekend, an altercation involving several passengers broke out aboard the world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas. The incident occurred on the final night of the cruise, which was reportedly sailing at full capacity. Videos capturing the incident have surfaced on social media like YouTube, gaining widespread attention.


According to passengers who witnessed the brawl, the conflict began in an elevator and eventually spilled onto other area of the ship. Reports suggest that the fight lasted more than 30 minutes, involving teenagers aged approximately 16-19.

Royal Caribbean Employees Achieve Certification Through National Organization of Victim Advocates Training

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This month 40 Royal Caribbean Group employees from all three brands, both shipboard and shoreside, participated in an intensive training to achieve certification through the National Organization of Victim Advocates (NOVA). This initiative is a part of RCG larger effort to deliver comprehensive victim and survivor support training throughout the fleet.

Royal Caribbean Unveils New Housing Plans for CocoCay Employees

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Big things are coming for the employees at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s slice of Bahamian paradise! The company has announced upgrade for the island's hardworking staff, unveiling plans for six brand-new buildings over the next 18 months.


The goal is to transform the life for the employees who keep the island running smoothly, from landscaping, maintenance to guest services. These aren’t just your average accommodations—Royal Caribbean is going all out to create a true home away from home.

Search Suspended for Woman Who Fell Overboard from Allure of the Seas

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Search efforts for a woman who fell overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near the Bahamas have been suspended, announced the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, approximately 17 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas. Multiple international agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, were involved in the search.

Meyer Turku floats Star of the Seas out of her building dock

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Meyer Turku has floated the world's next largest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, out of her building dock at its yard in Turku, Finland. Following a traditional ceremony to mark the construction milestone on Wednesday, the ship was transferred to Meyer Turku’s outfitting pier with the help of tug boats, where she will remain until her delivery in 2025.

Royal Caribbean Cancels Voyage on World's Largest Cruise Ship Due to Unplanned Maintenance

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Royal Caribbean has canceled the upcoming Icon of the Seas sailing, originally scheduled for September 28, 2024, due to unplanned maintenance. 


In a statement to travel agents, Royal Caribbean explained, "We are currently conducting unplanned maintenance onboard Icon of the Seas." Although specific details about the issue have not been disclosed, the ship will remain docked to complete the necessary repairs.

Crew Member Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence

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A Filipino crew member employed as a stateroom attendant was sentenced to 30 years in prison by Florida court for producing child pornography.
Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a stateroom attendant who serviced passenger staterooms, was sentenced by US District Court Judge Melissa Damian after previously pleading guilty to producing child pornography.  

Royal Caribbean Set to Return to Labadee in October 2024

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Royal Caribbean International has announced it will resume trips to Labadee, Haiti, in October 2024, following a temporary suspension earlier this year due to rising violence and instability, Cruise Radio reported. The cruise line removed Labadee from its itineraries in March 2024, after concerns over safety were heightened by incidents.

 

Coast Guard Medevacs Crew Member off Navigator of the Seas near San Diego

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The United States Coast Guard evacuated a female crew member in need of urgent medical attention from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Navigator of the Seas.
The crew member, who was experiencing lower abdominal pain, was medically evacuated on Thursday at around 2:53 am while the ship was sailing in the Pacific Ocean just off the coast of Southern California this week.