Royal Caribbean

Having been restricted and unable to create holiday memories during the height of the pandemic, travellers are embracing the “ultimate big trip” this year as Royal Caribbean chalks out 2022…

Royal Caribbean is encouraging agents to give their clients a chance to win back the cost of their holiday with ‘payment via excitement’, where one lucky family will have the chance to…

On our cruise radar this week, Blue World Voyages announces sailing in 2021, Nordic ports unite to work on environmental challenges, World Dream presents Alice's Christmas Wonderland and…

On our cruise radar this week, Hurtigruten offers up to 50% off on bucket list sailings, the world’s largest cruise ship gets amplified and more.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has marked the passing of Edwin Stephan, founder, long-time president and vice chairman of the board, on Friday 8 November 2019.

This week on our cruise radar, legendary puppeteer Jim Henson inspires Princess Cruises, Paul Gauguin announces its 2021 voyages and more.

After climbing over a balcony railing to take a swimsuit selfie, a Royal Caribbean passenger has been kicked off the ship and banned for life, when the ship eventually docked in Jamaica. 

Royal Caribbean has predicted that its Caribbean cruise tourism business will grow by 50% in 2030, with an overall economic benefit reaching USD 6 billion.

This week on cruise news, the industry elevates as we see the debut of the first carbon-neutral cruise destination, a new sports and wellness cruise concept and more.

Royal Caribbean's president and CEO, Michael Bayley, has revealed at a cruise conference in Shanghai, the company's fifth Oasis Class ship, Wonder of the Seas.

This week in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean introduces the first floating cabanas in the Bahamas, Windstar announces its 2021 Alaska season and more.

On our cruise radar this week, Seabourn extends its official partnership with UNESCO, Galapatours announces its new ships and more.

Royal Caribbean International has announced new sailings to China and Japan, with two of its ships designed especially for excursions at the Orient.

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Spectrum of the Seas has arrived in Asia, with her second call at Kochi port after Mumbai.

From Royal Caribbean’s ultimate vacation island in the Bahamas to the international cruise industry's move to more sustainable ways — here are this week’s cruise news bleeping on our radar.

From new expeditions and ships to the arrival of a Royal Princess and a new player in the market — here are the latest happenings from the cruise world.

Symphony of the Seas is the largest – and most audacious – cruise ship in the world and it just sailed from Barcelona on its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean.

Royal Caribbean International has revealed research demonstrating its impact on industry growth by attracting a younger generation of new-to-cruise families.  While the average age of…

Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of Melanie Wood, who recently joined the UK and Ireland sales team as key account manager.  Melanie has six years’ experience working…

Royal Caribbean will kick off its Southeast Asian season a month early this year, to fit in a series of additional sailings from Singapore. The company's Mariner of the Seas cruise…

Royal Caribbean made its inaugural visit to Cuba with the newly revitalized Empress of the Seas as part of a 5-night sailing from Miami this week. Adventure-seeking vacationers were among…

Royal Caribbean has announced 2018 European deployment, headlined by the fleet’s newest ship Symphony of the Seas. The cruise line also will introduce a Holyhead as a new brand new…

Royal Caribbean has unveiled its strongest lineup yet of Alaskan itineraries in 2018-19, where guests of all ages can experience breathtaking expeditions on the world’s best holiday for…

Royal Caribbean has today announced that its fourth Oasis class ship will be call Symphony of the Seas. The 26th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Symphony of the Seas will be delivered…

Royal Caribbean has announced a multi-year agreement with the island nation of The Bahamas that will help grow tourism to the destination, rapidly increase the cruise line’s employment of…

Royal Caribbean has announced that it will cease stopping in Turkey for the remainder of the 2017 due to security concerns. In a statement, Royal Caribbean said: "We have replaced our…

Starting on 6th February 2017, Rosie joins Royal Caribbean from AB InBev where she held the position of new business key account manager, and prior to that Mars where she was a key account…

Royal Caribbean has announced more sailings to Cuba on the Empress of the Seas. The cruise line has expanded its Caribbean itineraries sailing from Tampa, to include new 4 & 5-night…

Royal Caribbean is looking for an ‘extraordinary explorer’ to fulfil the company’s first Instagram ‘Intern-ship of the Seas’, as new research confirms that social media is a key source of…

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career highlights to date? I started my career in 1979, and initially worked on cargo ships.  From there, I went on to work for the Norwegian…

Royal Caribbean is heralding in 2017 with its biggest sales promotion yet, giving families the chance to enjoy savings on new bookings made from today until 6 March 2017 on selected European…

Royal Caribbean today announced that the Cuban government has granted approval for the company to begin cruises to Cuba. The company said it plans to announce its first Florida-Cuba…

Royal Caribbean has today announced the roll out of its free VOOM promotion for the trade following a successful trial. VOOM, Royal Caribbean’s exclusive, high-speed internet service…

This weekend saw Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas greet each other at sea for the first and possibly only time. In a meeting…

Yorkshire’s first dedicated cruise show welcomed over 500 people to Ilkley’s Winter Garden last week. Visitors to the Yorkshire Cruise Show were able to meet representatives from leading…

The worlds largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas has today embarked on its maiden transatlantic voyage from Barcelona to Port Everglades in Florida. The 227,000 ton ship, which spans…

Speaking at the ABTA Travel Convention today Stuart Leven, managing director UK and Ireland, Royal Caribbean International, shared his vision for travel 2030. In 2002 the cruise industry…

Royal Caribbean International has today announced that its newest class of ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and introduce new technology that will reduce greenhouse gas…

Royal Caribbean, has today announced two new appointments to its UK and Ireland (UK&I) sales team. Adam Sharp will join the Royal Caribbean UK&I sales senior leadership team having…

The world's largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas was today involved in an incident during a stopover in the French port of Marseille. The crew were reportedly taking part in a safety…

Royal Caribbean, has today launched its most extensive offer yet, in its much anticipated Autumn 2016 promotion. Holidaymakers have the chance to enjoy incredible savings on new bookings…

JONG RAE KIM has become Korean Air's new regional manager for the UK & Ireland, based in London. Kim has been with Korean Air since 1996 and previously served at the airline's…

A Chinese cruise passenger has been rescued from the sea 38 hours after falling overboard. The Shanghai Daily reports that the 31-year-old woman, identified as Wang Si, spent more than a…

KARAM CHAND has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Royal Brunei Airlines, following the departure of Dermot Mannion. Chand moves into the top role from his current…

British holidaymakers have been given another opportunity to experience Royal Caribbean International’s latest cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, this April. A new, three-night inaugural…

Royal Caribbean has announced that Broadway’s hit musical Grease will be debuting on its newest ship Harmony of the Seas, which launches in Europe in May 2016, and will take the stage in…

Tiffany & Co. has announced its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. The store is located in the ship’s Central Park…

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner has returned to Southeast Asia for the autumn 2015 season, where it will be homeported in Singapore. The ship, which previously…

Royal Caribbean International has introduced its new premier Royal Suite Class cruise accommodation.  Along with deluxe accommodation, Royal Suite Class will offer guests a range of…

Royal Caribbean has released images of the waterslides that will be fitted to its latest ship, Harmony of the Seas. The 'Perfect Storm Waterslides' will comprise three multi-storey…

Royal Caribbean International has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft in Germany for a fourth Quantum-class ship, scheduled for delivery in 2019.  “Today’s announcement is a…

Royal Caribbean has entered into an agreement for the construction of a fourth Quantum-class ship. Due for delivery in 2019, the as-yet-unnamed vessel will join the Quantum of the…

Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas has docked in Southampton having completed a 40-day, bow-to-stern full revitalisation. Highlights of the refurbishment include: 81…

Royal Caribbean has launched a new reservations system for travel agents. The Espresso system is being billed as "the industry’s most advanced reservation system for travel agent" and…

Royal Caribbean has confirmed that its newest cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, will be based in China. The vessel, which will become Royal Caribbean's third Quantum-class ship, will…

The 2016-17 schedule includes cruises on board 18 ships sailing from nine US ports to 20 Caribbean countries, Bermuda and Canada. It marks the maiden season for the Quantum class of ships…

Royal Caribbean has confirmed that it will sell one of its cruise ships. The company has entered into an agreement to sell Splendour of the Seas to TUI Cruises in the second quarter…

Royal Caribbean International has revealed that its third Oasis-class ship will be named 'Harmony of the Seas'. Set to launch in April 2016, the new vessel will join the existing…

Royal Caribbean and Ctrip International have formed a new joint venture cruise line to serve the Chinese market. Expected to start operating in the middle of 2015, SkySea Cruises will…

Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise ship has arrived in Singapore for its second consecutive season of sailings. The liner docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on…

Chinese travel company Ctrip International has entered into an agreement to purchase one of Royal Caribbean's cruise ships. The Celebrity Century liner will be sold to Exquisite…

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Royal Caribbean will boost its presence in Australia and New Zealand during the 2015-16 season, with the deployment of its Explorer of the Seas cruise ship to the region. The…

Royal Caribbean's new Quantum-class ships will feature Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant concept. Jamie's Italian outlets will be rolled out on the Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of…

Royal Caribbean has secured a EUR637 million loan to finance the build of its third Quantum class ship. German credit firm Hermes has agreed to guarantee 95% of the loan, a post on…

Royal Caribbean International has announced its new Anthem of Seas ship will homeport in Southampton when it joins the fleet in 2015. The second of the new Quantum class ships will…

Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas cruise ship has arrived in Singapore for its winter season. The 138,279-ton ship docked at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on 10…

Dubai is gearing up for a tourist-filled cruise season of 2013-14. The cruise hub is set to welcome more than 20 global cruise lines anticipated to bring in as many as 300,000 tourists…

Royal Caribbean International has reached the 50 million guest milestone on its ships. The cruise line is celebrating the milestone and its 45th birthday with year-long festivities…

UK consortia Advantage Travel Centres has announced it will be hosting two cruise conferences this year, giving its agents an opportunity to meet representatives from major cruise lines.…

Royal Caribbean has seen its second quarter net income dramatically increase to US$24.7 million year-on-year, from US$3.7m. Its earnings take into account the impact of the Grandeur…

Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas is in the Bahamas for repairs after a fire broke out on the ship. The vessel was heading to Coco Cay, Bahamas when an as yet unexplained fire…

Dubai’s director of cruise tourism Jamal Humaid Al Falasi has said he expects the country’s cruise industry to be worth Dh1bn by 2020. The executive from the Department of Tourism was…

US-cruise line Royal Caribbean has revealed that Jason Liberty will become the firm’s chief financial officer (CFO) after Brian Rice retires next spring. Rice has worked for Royal for…

The second biggest cruise operator in the world, Royal Caribbean, is on the verge of a major corporate shake-up with reports circulating that the company’s key stakeholder is squaring up…

Thirty nine companies have signed up to take part in the first Travel Trade Crusade race to Amsterdam, its organisers have announced. Advantage Travel Centres, Avis, Beachcomber Tours,…