Royal Caribbean news for people who are booked. Port cuts, refunds, fees, and ship moves. Each post names its source and its date.
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Royal Caribbean's 2028 Alaska season is Anthem, Ovation, Serenade, and Voyager of the Seas from Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver. Crown & Anchor can book now. The public opening is Thursday 1 Oct 2026.
A suspected line flooded a Deck 10 hallway on Harmony of the Seas shortly before 7am on 29 Sep 2026, outside cabins 10319 and 10321. The account is one passenger's Facebook posts. Royal Caribbean has not commented. No itinerary change is reported.
Royal Caribbean's North America cancellation bands become 1–4, 5–9, and 10+ nights on 11 Oct 2026. The 25% tier goes away. Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific Coastal, and Transpacific 2028 sailings opening 29 Sep are already on the new structure.
Independence of the Seas stayed at Cape Liberty overnight on 26 Sep 2026 after harbor pilots stopped work. The working plan is a noon sail Sunday and a Tuesday Bermuda day call. No compensation amount is published.
A nor'easter delayed Oasis of the Seas into Cape Liberty by 10 hours on 27 Sep 2026. The next cruise boards from 8pm, drops Port Canaveral on 29 Sep, and reaches Nassau at 7:30am.
Selected guests on Allure of the Seas' 27 Sep 2026 Fort Lauderdale cruise can move to 11 Oct or cancel. A move refunds the fare. A cancel adds a 100 percent future cruise credit.
Royal Caribbean replaced Vision of the Seas’ 24 Sep 2026 Baltimore Canada/New England cruise with Port Canaveral, Nassau, and Grand Bahama for a nor’easter. The ship holds overnight and sails 3pm Friday 25 Sep. Prepaid Canada/New England shore tours refund as onboard credit.
Royal Caribbean cut Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas on Navigator of the Seas’ 25 Sep 2026 Los Angeles Mexican Riviera cruise for Category 5 Hurricane Polo. Mazatlán moves earlier. Puerto Vallarta is added 29 Sep. Royal Caribbean shore tours for the dropped ports refund as onboard credit.
Liberty of the Seas departs Southampton Horizon Cruise Terminal on 25 Sep 2026 and returns to City Cruise Terminal on 3 Oct. Royal Caribbean requested the split for shore power. Boat Show traffic through 27 Sep may slow the drive in.
Royal Caribbean delayed Icon of the Seas departure from Miami to 4pm Sunday 27 Sep 2026 for required maintenance. Guests still board Saturday 26 Sep. Costa Maya on 28 Sep is cancelled. Roatan, Cozumel, and CocoCay stay. Refundable onboard credit offered.
Royal Caribbean Group signed a deal for a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches for about $3 billion. Close targeted early 2027. Existing resort stays and cruise bookings continue as usual.
Financial Times and CNBC say Royal Caribbean Group is in talks for a large Sandals stake valuing the resort company around $6 billion. No agreement is signed. Your booked cruise does not change.
Royal Caribbean named Gen. Lori J. Robinson godmother of Legend of the Seas. Veterans Day naming is 11 Nov 2026 in Fort Lauderdale before Caribbean Icon-class sailings.
Two medical evacuations pushed Oasis about eight hours late into Cape Liberty on 20 Sep 2026. Port Canaveral on 22 Sep is gone. Royal is paying OBC, internet, and flight change help.
Royal Caribbean told agents and Facebook followers when 2028 Alaska, Europe Part 1, and seven-night summer Caribbean open for booking across late Sep through early Nov 2026.
