Royal Caribbean Declares Tax-Free Holiday For U.S. Vacationers, Savings Up To $200 Per Guest

Cruise line pays cruise taxes, port charges and fees, a savings of up to $200 savings per guest

 
This tax season, take a vacation from paying taxes for a cruise vacation. For five days only, from April 11 through 15, 2015, vacationers who book a new Royal Caribbean International sailing will have their cruise booking taxes, port charges and fees paid by the cruise line.

With Royal Caribbean’s Tax-Free Holiday, U.S. residents can save up to $200 per guest when they make a new booking on a six-night or longer Bahamas, Caribbean and roundtrip-Europe itinerary. The offer applies to sailings that depart on April 15, 2015, through March 31, 2016, but does not include Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. For more information, please visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com/TaxFree starting Saturday, April 11.

Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea.  The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike.

Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 12 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards. The cruise line sails 22 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.

Royal Caribbean Announces 2016 Europe And Alaska Adventures With 50% Off Second, Third, And Fourth Guests On 2016-2017 Itineraries

New BOGO50 offers 50 percent off second, third and fourth guests on 2016-17 itineraries MIAMI, March 12, 2015 – Whether climbing La Sagrada Familia’s Nativity Towers for an unbelievable view of  Barcelona, or dog-sledding atop Mendenhall Glacier for a once-in-a lifetime perspective of the Alaskan wilderness,  vacationers will find unforgettable adventures with Royal Caribbean International. The award-winning cruise line  today announced new 2016 Europe vacations, totaling eight of the region’s most innovative cruise ships that will  sail from six European homeports and call at 80 intriguing destinations in 27 countries throughout the  Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Four of the Europe ships will be new to the region,  and Royal Caribbean’s most-anticipated, third Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, will sail its inaugural  season from Barcelona, while Independence of the Seas returns to Southampton as the U.K.’s largest and most  favorite cruise ship. Perfect for family travel in Alaska, Explorer of the Seas will make history as the largest cruise  ship to ever sail the region, and join Radiance of the Seas for the cruise line’s 27th consecutive season in the  Great Frontier. Royal Caribbean’s 2016 Europe itineraries will open for booking starting March 19, 2015, and  2016 Alaska will open on March 26.             As part of all the new deployment openings, Royal Caribbean is announcing a new early booking  BOGO50 offer. Vacationers can save 50 percent on the cruise fare of a second guest in the same stateroom  with a full-fare guest, when making a new booking aboard sailings departing on or after May 15, 2015. Vacationers  also can enjoy additional 50 percent savings on the fare of a third and fourth guest on nearly all 2016-17  itineraries, including the recently opened 2016-17 Caribbean itineraries. Additionally, guests can take advantage  of the offer’s buy-one-get-one-half-off the second Premium Beverage Package by noting promo code ‘BOGOBEV,’  and complete their new booking with 50 percent reduced deposits. For more information about BOGO50, please  visit www.Royalcaribbean.com/BOGO50.             BOGO50 is valid for new bookings, made between March 11 and April 30, 2015, in Oceanview and  higher-category staterooms on five-night or longer itineraries. The offer does not include bookings on Quantum  of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific,  and China sailings. New Oasis-class Vacations from Barcelona - After its delivery in May 2016, the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, will  homeport at Barcelona and sail a round-trip, seven-night Western Mediterranean itinerary. Vacationers also can  embark Harmony of the Seas at Rome (Civitavecchia), but guests must sail round-trip for seven nights. - Brilliance of the Seas also will alternate 12-night Italian Mediterranean and Greek & Italian Mediterranean  cruises. British and Scandinavian Cruises - The U.K. welcomes back Independence of the Seas in summer 2016. The ship will sail mostly 10- to 14-night  Mediterranean or Canary Island cruises from Southampton, while Navigator of the Seas will offer British  vacationers a wide range of new six- to 14-night Norwegian Fjords, Baltic, Mediterranean or Canary Island  itineraries. - Serenade of the Seas will sail seven-night Norwegian Fjords and seven- to 13-night Scandinavia and Russia  itineraries, round-trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, in early summer and August, and from Stockholm, Sweden,  in June and July. Italy and Greece Adventures from Venice and Rome - Jewel of the Seas will alternate brand new 10-night Greece & Adriatic and 11-night Greece, Turkey & Croatia  itineraries from Venice, while Vision of the Seas will alternate seven-night Greek Isles and Greek Isles & Turkey  cruises. Jewel of the Seas will double the cruise line’s capacity at this unique, iconic and most desirable  world-class city. - Rhapsody of the Seas will homeport at Rome (Civitavecchia) and sail nine-night Greek Isles cruises in early  summer and autumn months. From late June through August, the ship will alternate seven-night Greek Isles  and Greek & Turkey cruises. Royal Caribbean’s 27th Alaska Season - Explorer of the Seas will be unmatched in onboard amenities when the ship debuts in Alaskan waters. Guests  on the ship’s seven-night round-trip itineraries from Seattle, Wash., will sail up Tracy Arm Fjords for an  incomparable view of Sawyer Glacier. In September, the ship will sail three Pacific Coastal cruises, seven  nights in duration, which feature an overnight in San Francisco, Calif. - For its part, Radiance of the Seas will alternate seven-night northbound and southbound Alaska cruises  between Vancouver, B.C., and Seward. On these itineraries, guests will venture into Disenchantment Bay  for a close-up view of Hubbard Glacier.             Vacationers also can choose a wide range of trans-Atlantic cruises, which bookend each ship’s 2016  Europe season and combine Europe and the Caribbean on 13- to 16-night itineraries aboard the aforementioned  ships. For their part, Explorer of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas will reposition to Australia, via Hawaii.             Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation  and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea.  The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched  array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style  entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike.  Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor  Service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 12  consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards and “Top Large-Ship Cruise Line for Families”  in Travel + Leisure’s 2013 and 2014 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey.             Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 22 of the world’s  most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada  and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date  by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional  information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com;  or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.

7 Reasons To Book A Family Holiday Cruise Now, Before They Sell Out

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1.  Truly festive atmosphere – After Thanksgiving, the cruise lines get in the holiday spirit by decorating their ships from bow to stern. Some cruise lines spend in excess of $100,000 annually on holiday decorations. Christmas trees, lights, garlands and even artificial snow bring the festive season alive at sea. Hanukkah customs and celebrations also are observed. Religious services of all types are often held aboard.

2.  Special guests – Christmas-time cruises would not be complete without guest appearances from Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elf friends. They make appearances on many ships during the holiday season in the spirit of fun and relaxation leading up to Christmas Day. As expected, Santa's bag of goodies is full for the kids on board.

3.  New Year's fun – Ringing in the New Year is a splash aboard a cruise ship. Elaborate parties take place at sea for people of all ages and tastes. Special food, entertainment, toasts, party favors and more make the night memorable. For sports fans, many of the cruise lines offer special all-day tailgate parties to watch New Year's Day football.

4.  True relaxation – Leave the hustle and bustle (and accompanying stress) of the holidays behind and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere with the family on a cruise vacation. There is no better way to spend an afternoon in December than lying poolside while sailing across the ocean, or snorkeling through a secluded reef on a cruise line private island.

5.  Unique gifts – A cruise vacation is one holiday gift that will be truly appreciated. Plus, there is interesting shopping onboard the ship (The Jackie Kennedy Jewelry Collection on board the Golden Princess is quite reasonable and very beautiful) and in various ports. Special shipping arrangements can be made to get the gifts home. If Santa is going to visit the kids, the cruise lines recommend small token gifts that are easy to hide and transport. Leave big gifts at home to open before or after the trip and remember not to wrap presents before you stow them in your luggage, as they may need to be opened for security reasons.

6.  No snow –- A holiday cruise is ideal for people looking for a change of scenery as colder weather moves in at home. With Caribbean temperatures in the low 80s during this time of year, the closest you’ll come to cold weather on a cruise ship is the air conditioning. (Some ships do feature snow falling in the ship's atrium, but it is manmade and wonderfully designed to melt before hitting the floor.)

7.  Great food- Nobody goes hungry on a cruise vacation, especially during the holidays. A variety of eats are available 24/7. Cruise menus fit the season, with world-class chefs preparing traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, plus special kosher foods during Hanukkah. There are no shortages of gingerbread, cookies, pies and other deserts. Even better… you don’t do the cooking!
 

There are a number of outstanding sailings for families. The specialists at Crown Cruise Vacations offer these sailings as examples of cruises to choose from for a high-seas family holiday:

4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean International Brilliance of the Seas sailing Nov. 27, 2014, or sailing Dec. 20, 2014: round-trip Tampa, Fla., with stops in Cozumel, Mexico; with two days at sea.

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas sailing Dec. 24, 2014: round-trip Tampa, Fla., with stops in George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; with two days at sea.

3-Night Bahamas Cruise on the Disney Dream, sailing Nov. 28, 2014: round trip Port Canaveral, Fla., with stops in Nassau, Bahamas; and private island Castaway Cay.

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Wonder, sailing Dec. 21, 2014; round trip Miami, Fla., with stops at Cozumel, Mexico; and Castaway Cay; with two days at sea.

Sophisticated cruise specialists at Crown Cruise Vacations provide exclusive offers, exceptional value & unparalleled service and can assist with experienced cruise information and bookings for holiday cruises and all types of cruises. For more information and to book a cruise call 1-877-283-1114 toll-free USA/Canada, +1-609-945-9801 direct dial or visit http://www.crowncruisevacations.com/

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