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Royal Caribbean starts building another ‘world’s biggest ship’ – but competition is coming

23 Jan 202622 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean has cut steel on its latest ship, the fifth ship from its Icon class.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

Asian cruises are flying off the shelves – and Aussies are big buyers, says Royal Caribbean boss

22 May 20269 Jan 2026 by Rebecca Rachel Wong
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Royal Caribbean says Australians are flying to Singapore to cruise because it’s easy and great value

Categories News, Asia Tags Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

Standing Ovation! I sailed Ovation of the Seas a decade ago and today – here’s my verdict

7 Jan 20263 Jan 2026 by Peter Lynch
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I first sailed on Ovation of the Seas a decade ago. Today, she is still the Queen of multigenerational cruising. Find out why below.

Categories Reviews Tags Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

“Blondie” the chihuahua has captured hearts – but should pets be allowed on cruise ships?

19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Your Say: Blondie the tea cup chihuahua has become a mega star after sailing on RCI’s Freedom of the Seas. Should pets be allowed on cruise ships?

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 3 Comments

Brisbane v Sydney: Voyager of the Seas arrives and Queensland welcomes 500th ship

19 Dec 202516 Dec 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Voyager of the Seas has arrived in Brisbane to start a 20 cruise season, coinciding with the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal surpassing 500 ship visits.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

A man died on a cruise ship after 33 drinks – should drinks packages have daily limits?

12 Dec 202512 Dec 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 6 Comments

Should Royal Caribbean switch their drinks package to a fixed price?

5 Dec 20253 Dec 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean currently uses dynamic pricing for its drinks package, meaning that prices are constantly changing.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

Exclusive: Cruise fares 60% higher in Australia than in the USA – here’s why

7 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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If you’ve been feeling like your cruise price has been creeping up over recent years, you’re definitely not crazy. 

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean 8 Comments

Anthem of the Seas arrives in Sydney for Down Under debut

31 Oct 2025 by Isabelle James
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This morning, Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas made a spectacular entrance into Sydney Harbour, marking her highly anticipated Down Under debut.

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