Royal Caribbean sets course for international shores on Singapore cruises
Cruises to somewhere are making a long-awaited comeback in Singapore when Spectrum of the Seas begins cruising to popular destinations in Malaysia as soon as 30 June
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Royal Caribbean’s ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ sets sail for maiden voyage in Singapore
This commencement is part of Singapore’s resumption of safe cruise travel for international guests, with innovative solutions and rigorous protocols aimed at ensuring passenger wellbeing
Steering cruise recovery: Singapore to host cruises to nowhere from November
Singapore is now launching cruises to nowhere from November as the travel hub tries to kickstart a tourism industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic
Royal Caribbean to resume sailings from China in July
Royal Caribbean will be unfurling its sails in July with scheduled cruises in Asia.
Royal Caribbean now allows cancellations up to 48 hours before sailing
With COVID-19 adding uncertainty to travel plans around the world, Royal Caribbean Group has announced it will give guests greater control over their holiday decisions, allowing them to…
Royal Caribbean deploys two ships for humanitarian efforts
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced it will dedicate two ships to humanitarian efforts in Australia and California to support some of the people affected by recent crises. Richard…
Royal Caribbean signs deal with Antigua for first beach club
Royal Caribbean International and the government of Antigua and Barbuda, along with the assistance of the Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda, have signed an agreement for the…
The Holipay Generation: 50% Brits foot the bill to take adult offspring on holiday
Almost half (44%) of parents ‘always pick up the bill’, with GBP 740 (USD 966.77) being the average amount forked out for each ‘kidult’, according to a new study by Royal Caribbean…
Cruise news: 30th anniversary discounts, Bvlgari at sea and more
On our cruise radar this week, we have 30th anniversary celebrations, big discounts, the largest Bvlgari boutique at sea in Asia and more.
Royal Caribbean will pay someone to cruise the world
Royal Caribbean is looking for a Shore Explorer or someone they can pay to travel the world and post amazing photos and stories on social media.
Voyager of the Seas returns to Singapore in time for the Indian holidays
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has announced the return of Voyager of the Seas to Singapore to serve its longest-running programme yet.
Royal Caribbean enhances My Club Royal
Royal Caribbean International has announced the latest enhancement to My Club Royal.
Positioned as ‘one site, one log in, one Royal super club’, travel agents will be able…
Mariner Of The Seas’ Last Asian Cruise
Mariner of the Seas,Royal Caribbean International’s biggest cruise ship in Asia, returned to Singapore this weekend before embarking on her longest and final season.
Operating out of Asia…
Royal Caribbean starts work on first “Quantum Ultra” ship
Royal Caribbean International has started construction work on its first ever Quantum Ultra ship, to be named "Spectrum of the Seas".
An official steel-cutting ceremony was held at…
Royal Caribbean marks 10th anniversary in Asia
Royal Caribbean has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its operations in Asia.
A major celebration was held at Singapore's Clifford Pier on 7 July, which brought together more than 150…
Royal Caribbean uses VR to introduce ships to Singapore
Singaporean travellers and travel agents will soon be able to experience what it's like to cruise with Royal Caribbean without stepping foot on a ship.
The cruise line has harnessed…
Early start for Singapore cruise season as Royal Caribbean adds itineraries
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…
Bangkok welcomes largest cruise ship
The largest cruise ship currently sailing in Asian waters, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, has made its maiden call in Bangkok.
The 347-metre-long, 2,090-cabin vessel docked in…
Royal Caribbean to revamp Penang cruise port
Penang's cruise sector has received a major boost after Royal Caribbean agreed to help upgrade the island's port.
The company will form a joint venture with Penang Port (PPSB) to…
Phuket gets double cruise boost
Phuket's cruise sector received a major boost on Wednesday (8 March 2017), when two large Royal Caribbean ships called at the Thai resort island.
The Mariner of the Seas, which docked in…
Singapore fly-cruise sector takes off with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has entered into a new agreement aimed at boosting Singapore's fly-cruise sector.
The cruise company has signed its second multi-million dollar marketing partnership…
Royal Caribbean partners with Durham CCC
Royal Caribbean International and Durham County Cricket Club (Durham CCC) have announced a new two-year sponsorship agreement, underlining Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the travel industry…
Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas held in port due to safety issues
Travellers departing on Monday from Port Canaveral (Orlando) on-board Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas, have seen their four night Bahamas cruise delayed due to safety concerns raised…
RCI makes key appointment focused on European cruise market
Royal Caribbean has announced that Stuart Leven, associate VP and MD, Royal Caribbean International (UK and Ireland), will be promoted to VP, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and MD of…
Royal Caribbean International makes its debut in the Guinness Book of World Records
Royal Caribbean has today announced that it has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records with its unique North Star attraction aboard the cruise line’s Quantum-class ships.
The…
Harmony of the Seas sets sail on maiden transatlantic voyage
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…
Royal Caribbean set to launch new Icon class of ships
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 reveals new beverage programme
Royal Caribbean has announced that (from 6 October 16) it will offer travellers updated beverage package options fleetwide.
The cruise line continues to make positive steps in making the…
Royal Caribbean launches Autumn promotion
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…
Royal Caribbean reveals details of longest Singapore season
Royal Caribbean has confirmed that winter 2016-17 will see its longest-ever season in Singapore, as three cruise ships base their operations in the Lion City.
Three of the largest…
Royal Caribbean kits out its new ships with the latest tech
Sailing across the world’s ocean is no longer an isolated and monotonous experience thanks to Royal Caribbean International’s smart cruise ships; savvy travellers are always connected and…
RCI launches biggest competition for loyalty club members
Club Royal, Royal Caribbean’s loyalty programme, has announced the launch of its biggest competition yet – Countdown to South Africa.
Over the course of one month, Club Royal members…
RCI launches ‘Fly Free’ promotion
Royal Caribbean International has revealed details of its new Fly Free promotion, which offers customers free flights on selected UK and European 2017 itineraries with a duration of six…
Royal Caribbean hosts first ever ship-naming ceremony in China
Royal Caribbean has officially named its newest ship, Ovation of the Seas, at a ceremony in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.
The event marked the first time a Royal Caribbean ship…
Adventure of the Seas to show off $61m revamp
Royal Caribbean International will showcase an array of enhancements onboard Adventure of the Seas this November, following the completion of a $61 million revitalisation programme. …
Royal Caribbean to base newest ship in Singapore
Royal Caribbean has revealed that it will homeport its newest cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, in Singapore in 2017.
The announcement was made earlier this week during the ship’s…
Royal Caribbean sells Legend of the Seas to TUI
Royal Caribbean International has agreed to sell its Legend of the Seas cruise ship to Thomson Cruises, which forms part of the TUI Group.
The 1,832-passenger vessel, which formed…
Dubai welcomes Ovation of the Seas
Dubai recently played host to the inaugural visit of Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s third Quantum-class ship.
The ship stopped at the Dubai Cruise terminal 3 on…
Royal Caribbean orders another huge Oasis-class ship
Following the recent delivery of the world's largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean has continued the expansion of its huge Oasis-class with the placement of an order for…
World’s largest cruise ship docks in Southampton
Southampton has welcomed the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) Harmony of the Seas into port.
After 32 months of construction, the ship’s arrival…
Royal Caribbean welcomes world’s largest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of the world's largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas.
The new 227,000-gross tonne vessel becomes the latest addition to the…
Royal Caribbean welcomes third Quantum-class ship
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its 24th ship, Ovation of the Seas.
The new vessel was officially handed over to the cruise line in a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in…
World’s largest cruise ship takes to the seas
Royal Caribbean International's latest mega-ship, Harmony of the Seas, has embarked on its first sea trials.
The new 227,000-gross tonne vessel is the latest addition to the company's…
RCI and WWF team for ocean preservation
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have announced a five-year global partnership aimed at ensuring the long-term health of the oceans.
The partners will set…
Royal Caribbean commits to clean seas with WWF deal
Royal Caribbean Cruises has formed a new partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), aimed at ensuring the long-term health of the oceans.
The five-year deal will set "measurable and…
RCI previews Harmony of the Seas activities
Royal Caribbean has unveiled the full range of activities that will be available on the world’s biggest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, when it launches in May.
“We are taking…
Spike in Singaporean bookings for festive cruises
More Singaporeans will celebrate the festive season at sea this year, according to Royal Caribbean.
The cruise line revealed today that local bookings on its Christmas and New Year…
RCI preps for Harmony of the Seas launch
Boscombe Beach, Dorset, was recently taken over by a team from Royal Caribbean who undertook the meticulous task of counting 900 ball pit balls, 192 golf balls, 144 badminton shuttlecocks,…
Royal Caribbean orders fifth Quantum-class ship
Royal Caribbean has placed an order for a fifth Quantum-class cruise ship with Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard.
The new as-yet-unnamed vessel is scheduled for delivery in autumn 2020,…
Revamped Explorer of the Seas sails into Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas called at Singapore for the first time today.
The recently refurbished ship carried 3,200 passengers to the city, following an 11-night 'Middle…
Construction begins on fourth new RCI Oasis ship
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the keel for its fourth Oasis class ship has been officially laid at the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
The development marks an important…
Executive appointments, 5-9 October
Hurtigruten has appointed Magnus Zetterberg as its new managing director in the UK.
Magnus is a Swedish and American citizen who was previously the CEO and founding member of…
RCI launches new agent loyalty tier, Harmony of the Seas competition
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has announced the addition of a new ‘Gold Card’ membership tier to celebrate the first birthday of Club Royal, its reward and recognition programme for…
Dubai Tourism kicks off second Cruise tourism roadshow
Dubai Cruise Tourism recently kicked off a three-city roadshow in China to showcase Dubai as an embarkation destination on an international cruise itinerary for Chinese tourists.…
Royal Caribbean unveils new kids’ water park
Royal Caribbean has unveiled plans for a new children's water park that will be rolled out on the new Harmony of the Seas cruise ship.
Splashaway Bay is billed as an "interactive aqua…
Splashaway Bay to debut on RCI’s next-gen Oasis-class liner
Royal Caribbean International has revealed that Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will be the first ship in the company’s fleet to feature Splashaway Bay, an interactive…
Singapore aims to boost fly-cruise sector with Royal Caribbean tie-up
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has moved to enhance the country's position in the fly-cruise market, with the signing of a new joint marketing agreement with Royal Caribbean…
Dubai Tourism aggressively promotes its 2015-16 cruise season
In an effort to boost cruise passenger numbers from the India market, Dubai Cruise Tourism conducted a four-city roadshow in the sub-continent.
The road show highlighted the emirate…
Royal Caribbean launches Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop
Royal Caribbean has opened the world's first Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop on its cruises ship, Quantum of the Seas.
The move forms part of the company's partnership with DreamWorks…
The latest industry appointments
JENNIFER CRONIN has been announced as the new president of Marco Polo Hotels, following the retirement of Eric Waldburger. Ms Cronin, who is currently the group's vice president of sales…
RCI to revamp Majesty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has confirmed its Majesty of the Seas cruise liner will undergo a series of improvements prior to the summer 2016 sailing season.
…
Quantum of the Seas arrives in India
One of the world’s most modern cruise ships, Quantum of the Seas, has visited India for the first time.
The 18-deck liner, which is operated by Royal Caribbean, carried approximately…
Royal Caribbean orders fourth Quantum-class ship
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 revamps newest Australian ship
Royal Caribbean's newest Australia-based ship, Explorer of the Seas, has emerged from a multi-million-dollar, six-week renovation.
The project, which Royal Caribbean said was once of the…
Royal Caribbean welcomes second Quantum-class ship
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of the Anthem of the Seas - its 23rd ship and the second in its Quantum series.
The ship was officially handed over to Royal Caribbean…
Azamara makes maiden call at Puerto Princesa
Azamara Club Cruises has operated its first ever cruise to the Philippine port of Puerto Princesa.
The Azamara Quest cruise ship arrived in the city, which lies on the island of…
Construction starts on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Oasis 4’
Construction has started on the fourth Oasis-class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
The steel cutting commenced today at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire for the fourth ship…
RCL Cruises unveils new reservation system
RCL Cruises has announced the launch of its new ESPRESSO reservation system for UK and Irish travel agents.
The platform is said to ‘transform’ how travel agents book and sell cruises…
Barrhead sails into new year with cruise boost
Barrhead Travel has revealed its cruise sales turnover for 2014 was expected to reach GBP100 million following new cruise brand links.
The Scottish travel firm has forged partnerships…
The latest industry appointments
CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…
Seatrade Middle East heads to Muscat
Key issues impacting development of the Arabian Gulf's cruise industry will be in the spotlight at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum. The event is being held at the Al Bustan Palace…
Royal Caribbean, Ctrip create new Chinese cruise line
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…
Majesty of the Seas to leave Royal Caribbean fleet
Royal Caribbean has announced its Majesty of the Seas ship will transfer to a sister company n 2016.
The ship will transfer to Spain-based Pullmantur next year, which is also owned by…
Revamped Oasis of the Seas unveiled
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas will make its UK debut tomorrow when it arrives in Southampton, with a host of new features following a 14-day drydock period.
The ship is 40%…
Royal Caribbean unveils trade loyalty card
Royal Caribbean International has launched a new prepaid loyalty card for travel agents to replace its high street voucher prizes.
The new scheme, named Club Royal, will mean funds…
Royal Caribbean prepares Quantum agent blitz
New training modules, guides and roadshows will take place across the UK as Royal Caribbean International looks to promote its new ships with travel agents.
The cruise line will soon…
Royal Caribbean aims for 10-minute check-in for Quantum
Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to reduce check-in time to 10 minutes for its new ship Quantum of the Seas, as part of a large technology announcement made today.…
Royal Caribbean offers onboard surfing
Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas cruise liner will offer guests the chance to practice their surfing skills, without leaving the ship.
As part of a drydock revamp in Singapore…
Cruise in Brief
Crystal Cruises has announced one of its itineraries will navigate the Northwest Passage in 2016. The cruise line will be the first in the luxury category to take on the 900-mile route,…
Robots and digital shows planned for Quantum’s entertainment
High-tech movable ‘Roboscreens’ and digital shows will be part of Quantum of the Seas’ entertainment offering when it launches later this year, Royal Caribbean International has…
Royal Caribbean reveals new Cruise Planner
Passengers on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ships can now pre-plan their activities and dining more easily on a new online platform.
The revamped Cruise Planner…
Royal Caribbean confirms fourth Oasis ship
Royal Caribbean has moved forward with an order for a fourth Oasis-class ship.
The ship announcement was made at the STX France shipyard at the keel-laying ceremony for the third…
Full year in Singapore for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean will have cruise ships based in Singapore for a full year in 2015-16.
The Legend of the Seas liner, which previously homeported in Singapore from 2008 to 2013, will…
Brisbane calling for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has announced it will base a ship in Brisbane for the first time next summer.
Legend of the Seas will be based out of the Australian city for the 2015/16…
Royal Caribbean to base newest ship in China
Royal Caribbean will base its brand new Quantum of the Seas cruise ship in China next year.
The 18-deck, 167,800-tonne vessel, which will mark the launch of the company’s new…
Splendour of the Seas to sail across Gulf waters
Royal Caribbean International will deploy its Splendour of the Seas in Gulf waters for the winter of 2015-16. The fifth seasonal sailings will comprise 16 roundtrip sailings from…
Anthem breaks RCI sales records
Anthem of the Seas is on its way to being Royal Caribbean International’s fastest-selling UK-based ship.
More than two-thirds of bookings on the first day of sales for the ship on…
Navigator comes out of drydock
Royal Caribbean International's Navigator of the Seas has completed its drydock renovation.
The ship will now resume year-round cruises from Galveston, Texas with new dining options; a…
Anthem of the Sea’s first itineraries unveiled
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled the itineraries of Anthem of the Seas’ first season from Southampton next year.
The ship will offer four three-night taster cruises and one…
Allure of the Seas to call Barcelona home
Royal Caribbean International has announced Allure of the Seas will homeport in Barcelona for summer 2015.
The ship will sail the Mediterranean from the Spanish city from 3 May 2015…
Cruise industry prepares for a year of growth
The global cruise industry is adding extra capacity as it prepares to meet a 2% rise in passenger numbers this year.
According to the latest data from Cruise Lines International…
The latest industry appointments
Ben Bouldin has been named director of sales for the UK and Ireland at Royal Caribbean International. Bouldin will lead an 18-strong sales team dedicated to the brand, following the…
Cruise industry appointments
Ben Bouldin has been named director of sales for the UK and Ireland at Royal Caribbean International. Bouldin will lead an 18-strong sales team dedicated to the brand, following the split of…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Royal Caribbean brings Mamma Mia! to the ocean
Royal Caribbean International has revealed plans to bring the musical Mamma Mia! to the high seas, aboard its brand new Quantum of the Seas liner.
The Broadway show, which is based on…
Allure of the Seas to undergo motor repairs
Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas will be pulled out of service for a week in February to fix some mechanical issues.
The 5,400-passenger ship will go through repairs…
Royal Caribbean updates reservation system
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCL) has introduced a new global reservation system providing a more streamline service for travel agents and customers.
The new technology allows…
The latest industry appointments
Stuart Leven has been named managing director UK for Royal Caribbean International. Leven’s role will add Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean to this regions as well as Europe,…
Royal Caribbean appoints UK MD
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Stuart Leven as managing director for the UK, the latest move in the company’s corporate restructure.
The move, which will also see Dominic…
The latest industry appointments
NICK WEIR has become Royal Caribbean International's new vice president of entertainment. A former presenter of the UK gameshow 'Catchphrase', Weir has 25 years of experience and comes…
Royal cuts steel on third Oasis ship
Royal Caribbean marked a construction milestone yesterday by cutting the steel for its third Oasis-class ship at a ceremony in Saint-Nazaire, France.
The event, which was held at the…
Royal Caribbean to homeport in Tokyo
Royal Caribbean has signed a new deal that will see it base one of its ships in Tokyo in next year.
Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) penned this week with the Tokyo…
Royal Caribbean to split three brands
Royal Caribbean, Azamara Club Cruises and Celebrity Cruises are to become three separate brands in the UK.
The companies have reportedly all grown to a size where they don’t need to…
Royal hits construction milestone for new ships
The world’s second biggest cruise line, Royal Caribbean, hit two major construction milestones last week as it laid the keel for Quantum of the Seas and cut the steel for Anthem of the…
Passengers unhappy with cruise lines – report
A significant number of cruise passengers are unhappy with their onboard experience, a new report has found.
According to the JD Power 2013 Cruise Line Satisfaction Report, which was…
Royal Caribbean makes senior appointment
The world’s second biggest cruise company, Royal Caribbean has named Carol Schuster as its senior vice president of marketing.
Schuster has had previous experience with advertising…
Royal Caribbean starts Asian summer
Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise liner kicked off its maiden Asian cruise season on Friday (31 May 2013).
The 15 deck, 3,807-passenger liner arrived at Singapore's Marina…
Royal Caribbean buys third Quantum-class ship
Royal Caribbean has signed a contract for the construction of a third Quantum-class cruise ship.
Set to be delivered in mid-2016, the as-yet-unnamed vessel will be similar to the…
‘Mariner of The Seas’ visits Dubai
Royal Caribbean International’s newly-enhanced Mariner of the Seas arrived in Dubai last week ending her European tour.
On the same day, she embarked on her journey towards Asia.…
Royal Caribbean brings Oasis of the Seas to Europe
Royal Caribbean has announced that the biggest cruise ship in the world, Oasis of the Seas, will be operating around a month of European cruises in 2014. It will also make its first call…
Royal Caribbean confirms FBI called after death
Royal Caribbean has confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been notified after a 62-year old woman was found dead onboard Enchantment of the Seas.
The…
Royal Caribbean announces European capacity
US operator Royal Caribbean has announced that it will have eight ships sailing in Europe for the 2014 season. That compares to nine vessels operating in 2013.
Liberty of the Seas,…
Legend sails into Puerto Princesa
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas cruise liner docked in the Philippine port of Puerto Princesa for the first time today (19 March 2013).
The ship is on a seven-night 'Borneo…
Royal Caribbean announces more UK options
Royal Caribbean has announced that three renovated vessels will all sail from the UK in summer 2014.
The ships – Independence of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Brilliance of the…
Kristin Chenoweth named Quantum godmother
Royal Caribbean has announced that the godmother of its next ship, Quantum of the Seas, is going to be US actress Kristin Chenoweth.
The firm, which is due to launch the vessel in…
Royal Caribbean announces cruises for 2014
US-operator Royal Caribbean has announced its new summer 2014 cruise itineraries, sailing from New York, Baltimore and Florida.
The line’s holidays will target families on five to…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas completes renovation
Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas will show off the results of its month-long US$50 million drydock in Singapore for its remaining Asia season before returning to Europe.…
Royal Caribbean reaches construction milestone
Royal Caribbean International, the second biggest cruise operator in the world, has announced a construction milestone this week and the names of its two new ships, which will both be part…
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity launch campaigns
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have launched February campaigns for agents, introducing offers and incentives to the UK.
The campaign, which launched on 1 February, has been named…
Royal Caribbean reveals new ship names
Royal Caribbean International has started work on the first of two new cruise ships, and revealed the names of both luxury liners.
Under a development plan named 'Project Sunshine',…
Royal Caribbean to renovate Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has continued its programme of refurbishments by announcing that Independence of the Seas will undergo a renovation in April 2013.
Improvements will include a “baby and…
Royal Caribbean offers bonus commission
Royal Caribbean International is offering its Indian travel partners five percent bonus commission for new bookings on the
Legend of the Seas.
The commission will be offered on bookings…
Royal Caribbean starts weddings at sea
Royal Caribbean has announced that it is now able to perform weddings at sea – with services conducted by the captain – under the Royal Romance weddings and vow renewal programme.
The…
Royal Caribbean teams up with MGM International
US-cruise line Royal Caribbean International has announced a new partnership with MGM Resorts International, which is designed to give benefits to both company’s loyalty programmes – Crown…
Legend of the Seas return to Singapore
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas cruise liner returns to Singapore tomorrow to embark on its final Southeast Asia season.
The winter season will see Legend of the Seas sail a range of…
Hurricane Sandy causes New York Port to close
The Port of New York has closed in preparation of Hurricane Sandy – meaning that cruise lines, including Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney and Carnival have all had to alter…
Fain confirms rumours over new Oasis-class ship
Royal Caribbean has confirmed that it is in negotiations to build a third Oasis-class ship – ready for delivery in 2016.
Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO, Richard Fain, made the…
UK travel consortia reject commission cut
Two of the UK’s largest travel consortia – The Travel Network Group and Advantage Travel Centres – have rejected the planned commission cuts put forward by some of the UK’s leading cruise…
Cruise Compare to relaunch
UK-based cruise comparison website, cruisecompare.co.uk has announced that it will be relaunching with a new product look, cost per call model and new cruise travel agents to add its site.…
Silversea amends rebate policy
Ultra luxury operator Silversea Cruises has announced that it is amending its policy on industry rebating, putting in place measures which will protect the line from agent undercutting…
Royal Caribbean lowers commission levels
Royal Caribbean International has announced that changes will take place to sales commissions for its Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises brands.
The new commission structure will see…
Celebrity Cruises names four employees as Godmothers
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making four of its employees Godmother to Celebrity Reflection.
The…
Royal Caribbean urges agents to ‘brush up’ for 2013
Royal Caribbean (RCL) and its subsidiary, Celebrity Cruises, has launched a new training module in a bid to urge agents to brush up on their 2013 offering.
In total, five ships will be…
Royal Caribbean scoops award for training platform
Royal Caribbean (RCL) has been awarded a Peer Award for Excellence for its online Cruising for Excellence training platform.
The line – which also owns Celebrity and Azamara Club Cruises –…
Industry celebrates ACE awards
The annual ACE Cruise Excellence Awards were announced on Thursday (20 September), recognising firms and individuals who have developed market leading status within the travel industry.…
Legend of the Seas calls at new Hokkaido port
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner called at the port of Muroran in Hokkaido for the first time yesterday (19 September).
The 2,000-passenger ship arrived on Wednesday…
Middle East violence forces itinerary changes
Several major cruise lines have been forced to change their itineraries to avoid the Middle East after violence and anti-US sentiment has erupted over the release of the controversial…
Asia showing eastern promise
Christine Duffy, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has described Asia as a “gateway to tomorrow’s cruise marketplace”.
Her comments came while sitting on a…
Martinique makes cruise push
The Martinique Tourism Authority is hosting a team from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in a drive to increase the island’s cruise traffic.
The delegation, which is visiting…
New infrastructure buoys ASEAN cruise sector
The cruise industry in Southeast Asia is set to grow, with ASEAN countries upgrading their cruise infrastructure to cater for an expected surge in intra-regional demand.
Sepang in Malaysia,…
Royal Caribbean building new Barbados port
It has been reported that Royal Caribbean is to partner with the Barbados government to build a new port in Bridgetown.
The facility, which is expected to create around 700 jobs in total,…
Royal Caribbean teams with Barbie
The partnership will include two levels of experience: a Barbie programme, which is complimentary to those participating in RCL’s Adventure Ocean youth programme; and the Barbie Premium…
Royal Caribbean launches agent Facebook
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has launched a Facebook page dedicated solely to agents, allowing them access to specialised content, competitions and selling tips.
The page, which was…
Isaac keeps ships at sea
Tropical Storm Isaac’s forced closure of the Port of Miami – which shut its doors late on Saturday – has meant that many cruise itineraries have been severely affected.
Companies including…
Royal Caribbean getting into Olympic spirit
In celebration of British Olympian Mo Farah winning two gold medals, Royal Caribbean has announced that it is to waive the 5km race entry fee for anyone who books a place on the Royal 5K…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas liner will be returning to Singapore for its last season later this year.
The ship will offer a range of Southeast Asian itineraries from Singapore,…
Allure of the Seas to host a Beatles tribute cruise
The Beatles will be honoured in a special tribute cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas liner in 2013. The Eastern Caribbean cruise from 3-10 March 2013 departs from Fort…
Industry mourns Rama Rebbapragada
Ramakrishna ‘Rama’ Rebbapragada died at his home in Florida last Wednesday after a long illness. A 29-year veteran of Royal Caribbean, Rama first started working on the ships and rose…
RCI, Celebrity & Azamara launch July campaigns
Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Celebrity and Azamara have launched individual promotions of strong lead prices and incentives for July to support trade bookings.
RCI’s ` Solid Gold…
Voyager of the Seas arrives in Fukuoka
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas cruise liner called at Fukuoka for the first time today.
An official ceremony greeted the ship and its 3,000 passengers on arrival at the Japanese…
RCI issues 2013-2014 worldwide brochure
Royal Caribbean International has highlighted its 25 new itineraries available from Southampton and newly-refurbished European fleet in its new 2013/14 brochure.
The line will operate nine…
Maiden cruise call for Hong Kong
Hong Kong welcomed the arrival of Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas cruise liner for the first time on Friday.
The ship 137,000-tonne ship became one of the largest ships to call in the…
Legend of the Seas arrives in Aburatsu
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas cruise liner has docked in the Japanese port city of Aburatsu for the first time.
The 2,074-passenger ship called at the port, which lies in Kyushu…
Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas completes revitalisation
Royal Caribbean International’s Grandeur of the Seas completed its US$48 million revitalisation at the Navantia ship yard in Cadiz, Spain. The bow-to-stern revitalisation of Grandeur of the…
Project Sunshine details to be revealed early 2013
Details of Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Project Sunshine’ ships are to be revealed early next year, its president and CEO said at its recent annual meeting.
Adam Goldstein, president…
Project Sunshine details to be revealed early 2013
Details of Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Project Sunshine’ ships are to be revealed early next year, its president and CEO said at its recent annual meeting.
Adam Goldstein, president…
Voyager of the Seas sails into Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas cruise liner arrived in Singapore for the first time on Saturday (26 May).
The ship, arriving to start its maiden Asian season, became the first liner…
Mariner of the Seas off to China in 2013
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that its 3114-guest Mariner of the Seas will reposition to Asia from June 2013.
The ship will offer a number of itineraries from China and…
Largest Caribbean offering from RCI in 2013-14
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will offer its largest deployment in the Caribbean in 2013-14 with 630 cruises , nine different departure ports and calling in 45 ports across the region.…
Cruise lines gear for Jubilee
Cruise lines are gearing up for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with lunches and events. See the latest news here.
Cunard issues Jubilee map
Cunard has issued a map highlighting the…
Cruise lines gear up for Jubilee
Cruise lines are gearing up for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with lunches and events. See the latest news here.
Cunard issues Jubilee map
Cunard has issued a map highlighting the…
Royal Caribbean to have nine ships in Europe in 2013
Royal Caribbean International will deploy nine ships in Europe in 2013, which includes three ships from UK ports.
Legend of the Seas and Vision of the Seas are the latest ships to be…
UBS forecasts cruise recovery by 2013, saved by smaller agencies
Cruise ‘s future is bright but its full recovery will take another year, according to a new outlook published by UBS Investment Research.
This year was expected to be third consecutive year…
Royal Caribbean’s new-look Serenade of the Seas to add 42,500 guests to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's fledgling cruise tourism market has received a boost with Royal Caribbean Cruises International stating it hopes to bring more than 42,500 passengers to Abu Dhabi in the upcoming…
Legend of the Seas arrives in Yeosu
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas called at the South Korean port of Yeosu for the first time yesterday.
The luxury liner is currently on an eight-night cruise from Yokohama, and will…
Royal Caribbean boss awarded prestigious Seatrade award
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd chairman and ceo Richard D. Fain was named Seatrade Personality 2012 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the cruise industry .
The award was…
Dubai welcomes second-biggest ship in UAE history
Royal Caribbean’s 3840-passenger Voyager of The Seas arrived this Tuesday at Dubai’s Port Rashid after completing a 15-day journey from Barcelona.
The Voyager of the Seas is the second…
Royal Caribbean announces winter 2013-14 Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has announced its winter 2013-14 Caribbean cruises which will see six of its ships plying the Caribbean on 140 cruises, 31 distinct itineraries and 20 different…
Grandeur of the Seas enters dry-dock
Grandeur of the Seas has entered a five-week long dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain, to receive £30 million worth of major revitalisation. The ship is the third of six Vision-class ships to undergo…
Royal Caribbean liner begins major revamp
Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas liner will commence a US$48 million refurbishment this month to bring it in line with the line's Oasis class ships.
The five-week dry dock in Spain…
RCI announces further 2013 deployment
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has confirmed the 2013 deployment for Explorer of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas.
The its 3,114-passenger Explorer’s summer and autumn 2013 deployment…
Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody gets Singapore revamp
Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas cruise liner today entered Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard to begin a month-long, US$54 million renovation. The 11-deck, 279-metre-long luxury liner…
