Royal Caribbean International has begun work on the latest cruise ship in its Icon-class series ahead of a debut launch in 2026. Construction of the vessel, which is yet to be named, began at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland last week with a keel-laying celebration.

The construction of the third Icon Class ship is now underway, Royal Caribbean International announced in a press release. According to the company, the milestone was celebrated with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku,

Passengers have been unsure as to whether their cruise would leave as planned or return as scheduled. It was a great time of uncertainty and some questions have yet to be answered. There are ships still stuck at sea and many people on those ships have questions about their homes,

Here’s what you need to know about the increase in daily onboard gratuities Royal Caribbean cruisers are about to start spending a little more on board. Starting next month, the cruise line will be bumping up its automatic daily gratuities.

Royal Caribbean International successfully returned to its private destination in Labadee this week, following a seven-month hiatus. Offering a six-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, the Adventure of the Seas arrived at the port of call in Haiti on October 8,

The increase will start on Nov. 1. Royal Caribbean will increase its daily automatic gratuities next month, the latest in a long list of cruise lines to do so. Starting Nov. 1, gratuities will go up to $18.

Royal Caribbean International guests may face steeper bills on their next cruise. The cruise line will raise its recommended gratuity rates next month, according to the company. Passengers staying in suites will pay $21 per guest each day,