Royal Caribbean’s brand new Ovation of the Seas will have two larger than life passengers: two giant pandas. Following in the (paw)steps of the earlier Quantum Class ships, Ovation of the Seas will feature a large animal sculpture on her upper decks. For Ovation of the Seas, the large panda display will bring awareness to […]
Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, battled hurricane force winds and waves off the Carolina coast yesterday afternoon into the evening. According to the National Weather Service, the powerful Atlantic storm, occasionally referred to as a “bomb,” was roughly equivalent to a category 2 hurricane. Reports state Anthem of the Sea’s position experienced wind […]
Beginning in November 2016, guests sailing in Central Park and Boardwalk balcony staterooms aboard Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and Harmony of the Seas will be able to take advantage of a number of unique onboard benefits. Guests sailing in any Central Park balcony stateroom will be invited to book a complimentary lunch […]
Over the past few days, locals from the island of Haiti have staged protests at Royal Caribbean’s private Caribbean destination, Labadee. The protests, in reaction to recent local elections, have disrupted the schedule of at least two Royal Caribbean ships so far, Freedom of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas. The protests, which have […]
In a unexpected move, Royal Caribbean will soon welcome home the former Empress of the Seas as the newest addition to the fleet. Empress of the Seas, which has been sailing for sister line, Pullmantur, as Empress since 2008, will rejoin the Royal Caribbean fleet in the spring of 2016. Prior to her arrival, she […]
Prior to arriving in Galveston for her 2016 Caribbean season, Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will undergo an extensive renovation, introducing new restaurants and expanded water attractions. The most noticeable onboard change will appear on the upper decks of Liberty of the Seas. Three new thrilling water slides, collectively known as the Perfect Storm, […]
Royal Caribbean is continuing their build up in the Asian cruise market with a new seasonal departure port for the 2015 cruise season. Between the months of June and October 2015, Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas will offer 22 roundtrip sailings from Hong Kong’s newly built cruise terminal. Guests aboard one of the 22 sailings will […]
Today, at the keel laying of Royal Caribbean’s third Oasis Class ship in Saint-Nazaire, France, the line announced a deal has been struck with STX France for the construction of a fourth Oasis Class ship. The fourth Oasis Class ship, which would follow a relatively similar design as her predecessors, is expected to be completed sometime in […]
Over the past few months, Royal Caribbean has taken significant steps to increase its presence in the Asia/Pacific cruise market with the deployment of new and larger ships to ports throughout China, Singapore, and Australia. Royal Caribbean is now set to again increase their presence in the Australian market with the seasonal deployment of Legend of […]
Royal Caribbean’s soon to be newest ship, Quantum of the Seas, entered wet dock today at Meyer Werft Shipyards in Papenburg, Germany. The new ship, which is currently scheduled to debut this November, will introduce a number of “firsts” for the cruise industry, including North Star, a unique observation pod extending over the side of […]
Royal Caribbean will introduce a new style of dining for the line’s two newest ships, Quantum and Anthem of the Seas. Known as Dynamic Dining, the new approach to onboard dining will provide guests “more distinct options plus total flexibility to shape [their] own delectable journey.” Both new ships will offer guests a total of […]
Around 11am Wednesday morning, Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, which had been delayed in San Juan due to propulsion issues, finally set sail on an abbreviated southern Caribbean sailing. Adventure of the Seas docked in San Juan on Sunday, following a sailing of propulsion issues. The ship has experienced propulsion issues for the past […]