Royal Caribbean is following the trend set by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)when it releases a number of webinars, or webisodes as they call them, showcasing Oasis of the Seas, the largest and most innovative cruise ship ever to set sail. The weekly webisodes will give consumers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to [...]
In the “never bite the hand that feeds you department”, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is joining Carnival and Royal Caribbean in reducing Alaska sailings for 2010 and beyond. It’s no secret that Alaska’s new taxes are forcing cruise lines to re-evaluate their profitability in the area. In what was supposed to increase [...]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reacted to the increased impact of the Swine Flu virus in Mexico by temporarily suspending its port calls in Mexico until it can better understand the full impact of the health issue. Both Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands are affected. Royal Caribbean International has four ships [...]
In this day of highly discounted travel caused by travel agencies panicking in our current economy and trying to save their businesses, it’s good to know that I am affiliated with one of the strongest travel companies in the industry. Once again America’s Vacation Center, one of the leading travel companies in North America [...]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is continuing to expand internationally in tough economic times. The cruise line just announced it is opening two new offices in China, in the cities of Beijing and Guangzhou. Royal Caribbean has many more berths to fill in the coming years, and the most populated country in the world [...]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. following the other two “big three” cruise lines, yesterday announced the suspension of its fuel supplement for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises sailings that depart on or after January 1, 2009, anywhere in the world. The decision reflects the recently sustained lower price of fuel. The other [...]
In just over one year, Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas will make her long awaited debut. This ship has the cruise internet abuzz with activity from the announcements of all her “neighborhoods”. The ship, under construction at STX Europe in Turku, Finland, reached an important maritime milestone today when she was “floated [...]
