Royal Caribbean app not working? Here's why users received ‘test segment’ notifications

Several Royal Caribbean customers complained that they received a series of ‘test segment’ notifications

Updated on: May 29, 2025, 21:07:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several Royal Caribbean customers complained that they received a series of ‘test segment’ notifications from the mobile application. The cruise company is yet to issue a statement about the user reports. Downdetector.com, a platform that tracks online outages, shows that the app is not facing an outage.

Royal Caribbean customers complained that they received a series of ‘test segment’ notifications (X)

“Royal Caribbean app devs getting into it testing on production,” one person noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Not a great day for the Dev/QA team at Royal Caribbean. I've gotten about 8 of these so far,” another person added.

Here's why you might be receiving the ‘test segment’ notification

Bugs and Glitches: Undetected errors in the app's design or development can lead to unexpected behavior, such as erroneous notifications. Users have reported issues like the app getting stuck on certain screens or failing to load features, which could be related to these glitches.

Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Star of the Seas, the next Icon Class megaship, has seen its launch schedule reshuffled multiple times. The ship, set to debut in August 2025 from Port Canaveral, Florida, has added new showcase sailings to capitalize on a surge in last-minute bookings, but the changes have left some early planners feeling sidelined.

Originally slated for an August 17, 2025, inaugural seven-night Caribbean cruise, the Star of the Seas’ launch was delayed to August 31 due to an expected lag in the ship’s delivery from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. However, after successful sea trials completed on May 27, 2025, Royal Caribbean announced the ship would be ready earlier than anticipated.

The scheduling shifts align with a broader trend noted by Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call. Liberty highlighted a rise in last-minute bookings, prompting the cruise line to raise prices on near-departure cruises rather than offer discounts, a departure from the days when last-minute deals were common.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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