Forget the iPad, We’re All About the Sky Pad
A million-dollar makeover for Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas has guests jumping for joy, literally. The new Sky Pad, a virtual reality bungee trampoline experience, is the talk of the industry thanks to Royal Caribbean’s bold new adventures campaign. The feature is exclusive to Royal
What are the Best Cruise Ships for Kids?
Step aboard most new cruise ships these days and it’s clear they’ve placed an emphasis on entertainment for kids and young adults. When many think of taking a cruise, they envision a week laid up in a deck chair drinking Pina Coladas and enjoying a good book. Newer ships certainly offer that par
Spectrum of the Seas Is Coming Together One Block At A Time (VIDEO)
Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas hits a milestone today in its unique construction process. Spectrum’s Floating Engine Room Unit mega-block set sail on its 3-day, 296 nautical mile journey down the River Ems to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Royal Caribbean Internation
Royal Caribbean Plans Major CocoCay Upgrade Plus Ship Enhancements for Weekend Cruises
Royal Caribbean International has announced a multi-BILLION-dollar investment in its destinations, ships, and experiences. From amazing new features at its private island of CocoCay to a major investment in current ship upgrades as well as new high-tech ships on the horizon, here’s what you can l
Royal Caribbean Amps Up Mariner of the Seas with High-Tech Features
Cruise News – Feb. 13, 2018 Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas is undergoing an extensive $90 million makeover before kicking off quick Bahamas getaways from PortMiami in June 2018. The 3- and 4-night Bahamas cruises will call on Nassau and CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private
Royal Caribbean Bartender Wins Bacardi Cruise Competition
Cruise News – Feb. 7, 2018 The North American Finals of the 2018 USBG Legacy Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Bacardi, was held in Miami last night to determine which bartenders in the Cruise, United States, and Canada divisions will go on to compete in the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition Gl
Sustainability & the IMPACT of Cruise Tourism with Experiential Travel in Victoria, B.C., Canada
Experiential Travel’ community involvement is no “yolk”. Our support for Woodwynn Farms in Victoria has reached new heights and since we are all about travel, we just had to have a mobile chicken coop. Introducing: Poultry In Motion. Experiential Travel has sponsored the making and
Royal Caribbean’s Wave of Innovations
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Roll Out a Wave of Digital Innovations Cruise News – Nov. 13, 2017 During a “Sea Beyond” event last week in Brooklyn, New York, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (parent company to Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises) announ
Cruise Ship Review: Anthem of the Seas
A Cruise Ship Review of Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s newest addition to the fleet is a sight to behold. Anthem of the Seas can house 4,905 guests in 2,090 staterooms and, at 1,141 feet long, lays a claim at being the third-largest cruise ship in the world. It has i
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo takes the helm of Celebrity Cruises By Susan J. Young Celebrity Cruises turns 25 this year with exciting developments under way. A letter of intent has been signed for Project Edge, the newbuild project that will bring two 117,000-grt, 2,900-passenger ships to set sail in 2018 and
Cruise Ship Review: Quantum of the Seas
Smart Ship, Awesome Trip: Quantum of the Seas lives up to the hype. By Doug Parker The moment I made my way into Cape Liberty’s newly constructed cruise terminal to board Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, I knew this experience was going to be one for the books. Embarkation,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced plans to use new pollution-reducing scrubbers to “meet or exceed” upcoming new international environmental standards. Thirteen Royal Caribbean International and six Celebrity Cruise