Royal Caribbean Group announced its plan to implement SpaceX's Starlink – making it the first in the cruise industry to adopt the high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew across the fleet. The innovative broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships, along with all new vessels for each of the brands.

Royal Caribbean Lifeguards have had a busy start to the year. This year, they have assisted over 160 guests in pools on board across the fleet. However, it is not always at the pools that lifeguards jump into action. 

Starting September 7, 2022, Royal Caribbean International will increase the onboard gratuities that guests will pay for the service they receive from crewmembers.

Gratuities for guests occupying standard cabins (Junior Suites and below) range from $14.50 to $16.00 per day per person. The previous Suite gratuity rate of $17.50 will increase to $18.50 per day per person.

Royal Caribbean International embarks on a major marketing campaign for the new class of ship, joining the fleet in Fall 2023. The Icon of the Seas is scheduled to go into service as the first ship in this series in the fall.

After canceling arrivals to Ensenada, due to safety concerns, the cruise ships are returning to this popular Mexican cruise destination, said Mayor Armando Ayala Robles.

Carnival Cruise Lines has confirmed arrivals to Ensenada with two of its ships, Carnival Radiance and Carnival Miracle, and complete its slate of scheduled arrivals in the coming months, said Robles.

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are ending their vaccination requirements for select sailings starting next month.

Royal Caribbean has released its health protocols for cruise ships sailing from Australia during the upcoming cruise season. These include government mandates and day-of-boarding requirements.

Royal Caribbean has warned that these protocols can likely change between now and when the day of the actual sailing.

Royal Caribbean's presence will increase in Australia following the announced redeployment of Brilliance of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean shared the progress on its brand new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas. The 161,300-square-foot facility is slated for completion in November 2022, and when completed, will welcome the largest cruise ship to ever come to Galveston, the Allure of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty announced that the company is ramping up testing for vaccinated passengers on many of its voyages. Beginning August 8, testing will be required for unvaccinated guests on all trips and for vaccinated guests only on trips of six nights or longer.