Royal Caribbean’s next mega-ship, Star of the Seas, is almost ready to drop anchor, and this time, it’s all about the kiddos and the TikTok crowd.

The cruise giant just dropped a behind-the-scenes vid, and senior product boss Jennifer Goswami spilled the tropical tea:

“Star of the Seas is coming along great. As of this morning, she’s 96 percent ready,” she said, coffee in hand, strutting through Royal Caribbean’s Miami HQ like the Beyoncé of boat design.

Royal Caribbean has issued a health advisory to guests scheduled to sail aboard the Symphony of the Seas on April 30, following news that a guest on a previous voyage was later diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.

A North Carolina man faces a felony charge after a violent attack left another passenger unconscious, according to court records. The incident happened during a four-night Bahamas voyage on Liberty of the Seas, which departed Port Everglades on Monday, April 14. Upon the ship’s return to Florida on Friday, authorities arrested the suspect at the port.

Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's second Icon Class cruise ship have reached a major milestone. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the vessel successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.

Passengers set to embark on Quantum of the Seas three-night cruise on March 7, were met with disappointing news after the sailing has been canceled due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The storm, which has led to the closure of the Port of Brisbane, has caused delays for the ship’s previous voyage, making it impossible for the vessel to accommodate its next round of passengers as scheduled.

A search operation is underway for a missing woman who went overboard from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on the first day of The 80s Cruise, approximately 80 miles east of Miami.

The crew of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 migrants adrift in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday after spotting their vessel in distress. The refugees, found floating between Cuba and Mexico, were brought aboard the cruise ship, where they received medical care, food, water, and warm clothing.

Authorities in Mexico are searching for a missing cruise passenger who disappeared in Cozumel. Local media outlets report that the passenger, identified as 30-year-old U.S. citizen Williams Tynisha, disembarked from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas to explore the island but failed to return before the vessel’s departure on February 17.

Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger known for his wild and wacky "novelty wave" pursuits, has done it again! This time, he's taken his talents to the high seas riding the waves created by some of the largest cruise ships sailing out of Miami.

After more than two decades at sea, Captain Kate McCue, has announced her departure from Celebrity Cruises. Kate McCue made history as the first American woman to command a large cruise ship, shared the emotional news on her social media accounts.

“Today, I say farewell to Celebrity,” McCue wrote. “I've spent the last 22 years on 11 ships in the Royal Caribbean Group, from 2nd Officer to Captain. I have seen some of the most beautiful places, met inspiring and wonderful people, and had opportunities to live my 12-year-old dream out loud!”