Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas will not have to cancel its next cruise, but it will need extra time to fix the issue onboard.Guests on the April 26 sailing of Radiance of the Seas were advised on embarkation day that their sailing will still take place, albeit with an extra two days in port before they can leave.Earlier this week, Radiance of the Seas suffered a propulsion issue that … [Read more...]
This Royal Caribbean drink package workaround saves so much money if you're not a heavy drinker
One cruise fan discovered a great trick for being able to enjoy alcoholic drinks on their cruise without a costly drink package.A Royal Caribbean drink package is a very popular add-on, but they are not cheap purchases. You could pay anywhere from $60-100 per person, per day for the Deluxe Beverage Package.While drink packages do offer a cost-savings opportunity to cruisers, not everyone will find … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean announces new partnership with Hard Rock casinos, hotels to extend loyalty benefits
Royal Caribbean cruisers are about to get more value from being a loyal cruiser.Royal Caribbean Group announced on Friday a new partnership with Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming that will allow those with deals and promos on accommodations, meals, and more at Hard Rock and Seminole casinos, hotels and cafes, and on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises vacations.It … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean executives talk amazing demand, beach club, ordering new ships and more
Royal Caribbean Group's earnings call on Thursday was filled with insights into what the company is thinking on a variety of subjects.While the hour-long call with Wall Street analysts is meant to provide clarity for investment purposes, it also doubles as a way to share guidance on the direction of the cruise industry.For consumers, there's candid discussion of topics that will have an impact on … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean would consider offering river cruises
Would Royal Caribbean ever consider offering river cruises? It's not as far-fetched an idea as you might think.The Royal Caribbean Group has ownership in many cruise lines, but none are river cruises. River cruises are quite popular in Europe, and it's an area of the market untouched by the company.During Royal Caribbean Group's earnings call with investors on Thursday, a Wall Street analyst … [Read more...]
Almost 1 in 2 Royal Caribbean cruise ship passengers are millennials
Royal Caribbean's demographic is shifting to attract younger passengers. "Millennials and younger generations have gained 11 percentage points share compared to 2019," said Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, "And today, almost 1 in 2 guests are millennials or younger...it's a very powerful statement."This isn't necessarily a new trend, as the 2023 State of the Cruise Industry Report … [Read more...]
"What a great start to the year" Royal Caribbean reports strong first quarter earnings
The year 2024 is off to a great start for Royal Caribbean Group's bottom line.Royal Caribbean Group posted its first quarter financial results, which saw Net Income of $360 million, with total revenues of $3.7 billion."Wow, what a great start to the year!" is how Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty started his statement off in the press release for the earnings report."Demand for … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Oasis Class Ships by Age
There's simply nothing within the cruise industry that compares to the scale and pizzazz of Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships.Since Oasis of the Seas launched in 2009, these large ships have revolutionized what you can experience on a cruise.Not only are these ships massive, but they’re also intentionally designed with a large variety of activities, entertainment, and dining.The Oasis class was … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean cruise ship cancels rest of sailing because of propulsion issue
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas has encountered a propulsion issue that has slowed the ship, and will now head to its final port of call.Guests onboard Radiance of the Seas were alerted by the ship's Captain of the issue, which occurred on Tuesday as the ship was sailing up the west coast of the United States.Radiance of the Seas is sailing an open-jaw 4 Night Pacific Coastal Cruise to move … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean cancels more visits to Labadee, Haiti into the fall
More cruise ships will skip a visit to Royal Caribbean's private beach in Haiti.Guests booked on cruises in the summer and early fall are getting notifications from Royal Caribbean, that their visits to Labadee have been cancelled.Following on cancellations that began in March due to civil unrest in Haiti, the cruise line has been forced to cancel more cruises into September 2024.Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean breaks ground on new beach club in Bahamas reserved for its passengers
Work is officially underway on Royal Caribbean's new beach club in Nassau, Bahamas.A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday for the new Royal Beach Club, Paradise Island.The 17-acre Royal Beach club project was first announced in 2020, but the cruise industry shutdown of 2020 forced a delay in it becoming a reality. Nonetheless, today's milestone signifies the official start of work for … [Read more...]
I went to Royal Caribbean's private island on a Celebrity cruise ship. Here's what surprised me about this visit
Celebrity Cruises has officially begun regular visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island in The Bahamas. After departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 21, Celebrity Reflection sailed to CocoCay, arriving shortly before Wonder of the Seas. This marks the first time that Celebrity has called at the island since the $250 million renovation that was completed in … [Read more...]
Independence of the Seas 4-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compass – April 18,2024
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Royal Caribbean eliminated norovirus outbreaks on its cruise ships last year after making big changes
No one wants to get sick, especially on vacation, and Royal Caribbean implemented a program in 2023 that got rid of one of the worst illnesses people sometimes catch on cruise ships.Within Royal Caribbean Groups' environmental stewardship report for 2023 is a section that details what the company is doing to improve public health on its ships.The Norovirus Eradication Campaign was launched in 2023 … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean touts "significant progress" in decarbonization reduction target
Royal Caribbean Group's work is far from done, but it's getting closer than ever to its big eco-friendly goals.On Monday morning, Royal Caribbean Group released its annual "Seastainability Report", which outlines its environmental goals and progress made to reach them.In 2023, Royal Caribbean Group advanced its goal of achieving net zero emissions by surpassing half of its carbon intensity … [Read more...]
Wonder of the Seas 7-night Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – April 14, 2024
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Odyssey of the Seas 8-night Southern Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – April 13, 2024
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Symphony of the Seas 8-night Southern Caribbean Cruise Compass – March 23, 2024
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Radiance of the Seas 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise Compass – March 28, 2024
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Independence of the Seas 4-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compass – April 4, 2024
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