Many aspects of the cruise experience are going to change, including the check-in process at the pier.Between what has changed with Quantum of the Seas sailings in Singapore and comments from Royal Caribbean executives, we have known arriving at the cruise terminal was going to undergo significant changes to spread guests out and ensure everyone is healthy to board.Royal Caribbean recently updated … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean opens $40 million funding option for travel agents
Travel advisors can now apply for Royal Caribbean's new $40 million program for financial support.The "Pay It Forward" program is designed to support travel advisors hit hard by the slowdown in travel and are now taking applications by travel agent owners.The new program makes a $40 million pool of funds available to qualifying travel advisors, who can apply for … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean adds COVID-19 into cruise contract for all passengers
The contract you agree to when you book a cruise now includes additional disclosures regarding COVID-19.Royal Caribbean has updated its Cruise Contract with new language related to the current global health crisis at some point in the last few months.Section 4 of the contract used to cover simply "medical care and other personal services" has been updated to now cover "public health, COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Odyssey of the Seas construction photo update – February 16, 2021
A new week means a new photo of Royal Caribbean's next cruise ship to join the fleet.Every week, Meyer Werft shipyard releases a new webcam photo of Odyssey of the Seas under construction.Here is a look at this week's photo and last week's photo to give you a sense of if anything has changed.February 15 photo February 8 photoOdyssey of the Seas is outdoors so that she can receive additional … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels May 2021 cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line has thrown in the towel on May 2021 cruises, which may point in the direction other cruise lines will follow.Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) announced on Tuesday they continued their suspension of cruises through May 31, 2021.In a statement, NCLH said it will continue to work with government and public health authorities to take all measures necessary to … [Read more...]
First look at AquaTheater on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas
We have a first look of a photo from onboard Royal Caribbean's next new Oasis Class cruise ship.Wonder of the Seas is under construction and slated to enter service sometime in 2022.At the aft of the ship is the iconic AquaTheater, which is an outdoor ampitheater home to some of the best stage shows on any cruise ship.Senior Vice President of Entertainment for Royal Caribbean International, Nick … [Read more...]
What's Included on a Celebrity Cruise?
Like most mainstream cruise lines, Celebrity Cruises isn't all inclusive, but it is a premium brand that provides passengers with more for their money than most other popular lines. If you're considering trying the Celebrity and you're on a budget, it's helpful to know what to expect in terms of overall cost. We've explained it all for you below.Note: This article does not apply to Celebrity … [Read more...]
10 Things Royal Caribbean does differently from any other cruise line
If you're already a Royal Caribbean fan, we don't need to tell you why the line is great.But if you're searching for information before booking your first cruise under the crown and anchor, here are 10 areas in which Royal Caribbean offers unique experiences you won't find with other lines.1. CabinsOf note are the line's Oasis-class inward-facing Boardwalk and Central Park balconies, as well as … [Read more...]
A Valentine's Day story from the only Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing
Quantum of the Seas may be the only Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing right now, but she's got a lovely story fit for Valentine's Day.Currently, Quantum of the Seas is offering 3- and 4-night cruises with no port stops from Singapore and one crew member couple onboard helped celebrate Valentine's Day.The ship has had over 25,000 guests across 20+ sailings since December, and working onboard … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine's Day! Hope your day is filled with chocolate, flowers and a Royal Caribbean cruise! We are spreading the Royal Caribbean love with our look at all the Royal Caribbean news from this week.It looks like Royal Caribbean will work to give all of its crew members COVID-19 vaccines.An email was sent to crew members to inform them that Royal Caribbean expects to vaccinate its crew once … [Read more...]
10 Ways Cruising Has Changed in the Last 30 Years
With 2020 forcing the sale of several iconic cruise ships and new regulations threatening to disrupt the onboard experience as we know it, I've been thinking a lot about how the cruise industry has changed over the past three decades. Change is inevitable part of life, and it includes cruise ships.Temperature checks, mask wearing and bubble excursions aside, here are some of the key ways that … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Will Not Yet Cancel Alaska Sailings Following Canada Cruise Ban
Although it removed bookable Canada-related cruises from its website following news of the country's one-year cruise ban extension earlier this month, Royal Caribbean International says it will not cancel its Alaska or Canada and New England sailings just yet. "At this time, we have decided not to cancel any sailings scheduled to visit Canada," the line said in a letter sent to travel advisors on … [Read more...]
Which Ships Did Royal Caribbean Sell?
It's no secret that 2020 was a rough year for the cruise industry. Amid months of no-sail orders, hundreds of thousands of voyage cancellations and billions of dollars borrowed to keep cruise lines afloat, a handful of lines have had to purge their oldest vessels in order to cut costs. Despite the expiration of the CDC's no-sail order and the fervent efforts of healthcare workers to … [Read more...]
First Timers' Guide to Celebrity Edge
There's no doubt that Celebrity Cruises broke the mold when it launched Celebrity Edge in 2018. Its sleek exterior design houses many surprises for cruisers. As the namesake vessel of the line's Edge Class of ships, Celebrity Edge introduced several industry firsts, including a top-deck garden, a new type of balcony cabin, unique acrobatic performance art and an outdoor bar that moves up and … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean releases 2022-2023 cruises sailing from Northeast US
New cruises were just announced for sailings out of the northeast United States.Royal Caribbean pushed up its Northeast 2022-2023 deployments and released the new sailings for guests to book today.Three ships - Adventure, Anthem and Voyager of the Seas - will sail from Cape Liberty and Boston.Today's release is phase one of the northeast sailings, and a phase two is still to be announced … [Read more...]
Bionic Bar competition: MSC introduces humanoid robot bartender
When Royal Caribbean introduced the Bionic Bar with its one-armed robot bartenders 7 years ago, it turned heads. Now, there's a new bartender in town.MSC Cruises announced today the first humanoid bartender will be found aboard its MSC Virtuosa cruise ship.Known as "Rob", the bartender will be part of the MSC Starliner One bar experience, which is themed to a futuristic spaceship.Rob can … [Read more...]
It looks like Royal Caribbean will vaccinate its crew members
It appears Royal Caribbean will be the next cruise line that will vaccinate its crew members.An email was sent to crew members to inform them that Royal Caribbean expects to vaccinate its crew once sailings restart.RoyalCaribbeanBlog was able to confirm that emails had been sent to various crew members to inform them that vaccines would be required for them."So far, several vaccines have shown to … [Read more...]
Why haven't cruise lines been more aggressive with the CDC?
Cruise ships have not been able to sail for a year from the United States and many cruise fans think cruise lines should do more to try to fight the ban.The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) implemented a ban on cruise ships in March 2020, and has yet to approve any ship to resume service.Lawsuits, press conferences, social media call-outs and even protests have all been suggested by cruise … [Read more...]
Why hasn't Royal Caribbean cancelled Alaska 2021 cruises yet?
It has been almost a week since Canada banned cruise ships for one year, so why hasn't Royal Caribbean cancelled those sailings yet?Many cruise fans have been asking this question, and the answer appears cruise lines are still exploring alternative options to allow these cruises to go.Royal Caribbean's Senior Vice President, Sales, Trade Support and Service, Vicki Freed, addressed this concern … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean will continue offering cruises to nowhere from Singapore through June 2021
The only Royal Caribbean cruise ship able to sail right now will continue calling Singapore home for a few months longer.Royal Caribbean announced that Quantum of the Seas will remain in Singapore until June 2021 to continue offering cruises for three additional months between March 22, 2021 and June 21, 2021.Quantum was deployed to Singapore in December 2020 to offer cruises exclusively to … [Read more...]
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