Four Filipino crew members working aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas were deported by U.S. authorities on Friday, September 26, 2025, shortly after the ship docked in Fort Lauderdale.
According to an anonymous crew member onboard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requested that the four male crew members meet officials upon the ship’s arrival. All four were subsequently deported later the same day.
The crew of Wonder of the Seas once demonstrated their dedication to excellence during a recent U.S. Public Health (USPH) Inspection, earning a high score of 98. While the entire team performed exceptionally, one crew member stood out for his remarkable expertise and professionalism.
Royal Caribbean celebrated a proud moment as three of its Crew Administrators were formally recognized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for their exceptional performance during the 2025 Alaska cruise season.
CBP authorities awarded certificates of recognition to the team members for their outstanding work in handling documentation, presentations, and communication — critical responsibilities that ensure smooth operations for both crew and guests in one of the busiest cruise regions in the world.
Royal Caribbean crew members recently stepped up for the local community in Mahahual, Mexico, making a special delivery to a neighborhood elementary school. As part of the Crew Cares Program, the team donated four new air conditioning units to replace broken ones, ensuring classrooms stay cool in the Caribbean heat. Students also received basketball rims, basketballs, and soccer balls, bringing fresh energy to school sports activities.
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Wonder of the Seas returned to PortMiami on Monday evening after an onboard fight left several guests injured and required emergency response.
When most people disembark from a cruise, they wait for the gangway. But one passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas decided to take the express route straight overboard to avoid a hefty casino tab.
On Monday, September 8, 2025, a major milestone took place at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland as the keel was laid for Royal Caribbean International’s fourth Icon Class cruise ship. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will become one of the largest cruise ships in the world once completed.
Royal Caribbean International marked a major milestone on Friday, August 29, as its latest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, touched water for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The float-out ceremony heralds a new chapter in maritime innovation for the cruise line, known for its ambitious engineering and environmentally-conscious designs.
The world’s largest cruise ship just got a Godmother worthy of its name, and what better person to christen the Star of the Seas than an actual astronaut?
Royal Caribbean has named astronaut, author, and science communicator Kellie Gerardi as the new Godmother of Star of the Seas, replacing legendary singer Diana Ross, who stepped down from the role last week due to unforeseen circumstances.
Guests aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas got an unexpected scare when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” alert rang out at the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
