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| MIAMI – Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise line, officially took delivery of the 26th ship in its fleet, Spectrum of the Seas, in a ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International Michael Bayley received the new ship from Meyer Wert Yard’s Managing Partner Bernard Meyer and Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Director Tim Meyer at the official handover ceremony. The first in the Quantum Ultra class of ships, Spectrum will homeport from Shanghai starting June 2019. “We are excited to welcome Spectrum of the Seas, our first Quantum Ultra Class ship to the Royal Caribbean family,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “We have once again combined revolutionary ship design with the latest technology to deliver a ship that will redefine the China cruise market. We are excited for our guests to make amazing family memories.” Designed and built for unforgettable vacation experiences, Spectrum will debut the global cruise line’s first private enclave for suite guests, new stateroom categories, and innovative dining concepts, along with stunning features, experiences and technology – many of which have never been seen before at sea. Spectrum’s highlights include:
Royal Caribbean International is the world’s largest global cruise line, delivering innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel featuring the latest technology and guest experiences for today’s adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to the more than 260 destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Perfect Day Island Collection debut with a transformed private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay. The cruise line has also been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 16 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards. . For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. | ||||||
Showing posts with label Royal Caribbean International. Show all posts
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Friday, April 12, 2019
Royal Caribbean Welcomes Spectrum of the Seas To The Family
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Harmony Of The Seas, Sails Into Southampton
Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas Makes Her World Debut, Featuring the Tallest Slide at Sea, The Ultimate Abyss
The port of Southampton, U.K. was bustling as onlookers gathered to be among the first to see the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, upon her first arrival into port. After 32 months of construction, the ship’s arrival marks a major milestone for Royal Caribbean International as Harmony becomes the 25th ship in the fleet.
“Harmony of the Seas is redefining vacations and intriguing a new generation of travellers with a bold and unexpected line-up of first at sea innovations, while enticing them to explore the world from a new perspective,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “From thrilling onboard activities and experiences to visiting awe-inspiring destinations across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Harmony places guests at the forefront and encourages them to create their own adventures onboard and at every destination.”
Intricately built with more than 500,000 individual parts, Harmony measures 362 meters (1,188 feet), nearly four football (soccer) fields long, and weighs 226,963 gross registered tons.
The newest addition to the family combines the distinct seven-neighborhood concept that Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of ships are known for with a lineup of the most modern and groundbreaking vacation amenities. Innovative features include The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea with a 10-story plunge; robot bartenders at The Bionic Bar, powered by Makr Shakr; virtual balconies with real-time views of the destination and VOOM – the fastest internet at sea – so that guests can stay connected, stream their favorite entertainment and share their adventures with family and friends back at home.
Harmony of the Seas will sail from Southampton, U.K. on a series of short getaways to Northern Europe before embarking on her maiden cruise on May 29, arriving in Barcelona, Spain on June 5. The unparalleled cruise ship and her 2,100 dedicated crew members then will officially launch her inaugural summer season with the first of 34 seven-night western Mediterranean sailings on June 7.
In November 2016, Harmony will arrive at her homeport of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from where she will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings. The newest member of the fleet will join sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, homeported in Port Canaveral and Port Everglades respectively, on the east coast of Florida.
For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
MSC And Royal Caribbean Rolling Out New Internet Options
Photo by Chris Owen
As demand for Internet at sea increases, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean International are beginning to offer new tiered plans that better pair capability with affordability.
Over the next several months, MSC Cruises is rolling out dynamic high-bandwidth Internet connections and new pricing packages fleet-wide, and they are already available on MSC Divina and MSC Preziosa. The line cites resources of “several hundred Mbit/s (megabits per second) available in the Marlink Sealink cloud” across three plans.
READ MORE: Attention, Cruise Lines: Here's How to Make Internet Access Better
The Social Package is ideal for accessing networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest on one device for $4.50 per day or $16.50 per seven-night cruise. The Surfer Package is designed for moderate use of social networks and basic browsing and email access on up to two devices for $11 per day or $33 per seven-night cruise. The Streamer Package opens up full speeds for all browsing and even streaming on up to four devices for $22 per day or $66 per seven-night cruise.
“We are constantly seeking new ways to innovate and enhance guest experience aboard what is already the most modern fleet at sea,” said Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises CEO. “We know that staying connected while on vacation is increasingly more important to our guests, hence we are rolling out state-of-the-art technology to allow them to stay connected, whether they are looking to share experiences and memorable moments, stay in touch with friends and family, stay on top of work emails or simply catch up with daily news.”
READ MORE: 8 Tips For Getting The Most Out of Your Smartphone On A Cruise Ship
As for Royal Caribbean International, the Royal Caribbean Blog is reporting that the line has expanded its high-speed Voom service from one plan to several tiers as well, offering two bandwidths priced according to device count. The Voom Surf Voyage Package is good for browsing and email and social media access. It starts at $9.99 per day for one device. The Voom Surf + Stream Voyage Package adds in enough speed to facilitate all the above and streaming services. The upgraded plan starts at $12.99 per day for a single device.
Currently, Royal Caribbean’s website indicates Voom is available only on Oasis- and Quantum-class ships in the Caribbean, Mediterranean or Asia, but the Royal Caribbean Blog also said that the high-bandwidth service is expected to expand fleet-wide by this month.
Of course, in practice, speeds at sea are variable and often throttle down when more guests are logged on simultaneously. As to which offers the best value often depends on the user experience, which can vary accordingly. Where the packages on either line succeed most is in their unlimited nature. As speeds fluctuate, the time in which it takes to perform any given action online also changes. So, at least that variation does not count against daily or cruise time allotments like it would on lines that offer packages by the minute.
Source: www.travelpulse.com
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Travelore Cruise News: Royal Caribbean Simplifies Cancellation Policy
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| PHOTO: Oasis of the Seas. (Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International) |
In an effort to simplify the cancellation process, Royal Caribbean International will now require passengers who book voyages with the cruise line to cancel the trip farther out then previously mandated.
The new cancellation policy applies to all bookings made on or after March 7.
According to Dori Saltzman of CruiseCritic.com, Royal Caribbean has simplified the cancellation policy’s penalty fee schedule by breaking it into two categories—sailings of one-to-four nights and any cruise five nights or longer—instead of the existing five categories.
The first tier of the new cancellation policy is for voyages of one-to-four nights, including holiday savings trips. Customers who cancel their trip at least 75 days in advance will receive no penalty, but travelers who cancel between 74 and 57 days out will lose their deposit.
For those canceling their trip of one-to-four nights closer to the departure date, the penalty fees get even steeper, as customers who cancel between 56 to 29 days out pay a fee of 50 percent of the total price, those who cancel between 28 to 15 days out pay a fee of 75 percent and travelers who cancel two weeks or less before a voyage will receive no refund.
The second tier includes cruises of five nights or longer, holiday savings trips and cruise tours. No fee will be applied for trips canceled at least 90 days from sailing date, but customers who cancel between 89 to 57 days out will lose their deposit.
The passengers who cancel their second-tier trips between 56 to 29 days before the voyage will be penalized a fee of 50 percent of the total piece and those who cancel between 28 to 15 days out will be penalized a fee of 75 percent. As with the first tier, customers who give 14 days of notice or less will receive no refund.
Under the old cancellation policy, the penalty fee schedule was broken into five categories, including trips of one-to-five nights, six nights or longer, one-to-five nights with holiday savings, six nights or longer with holiday savings and cruise tours.
Source: DONALD WOOD
www.travelpulse.com
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Major Snowstorm Delays cruise Ship's Return To Baltimore #blizzard2016
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| The Maryland Department of Transportation said Friday that a blizzard means the port won't be ready for the Royal Caribbean International's Grandeur of the Seas until Monday. |
BALTIMORE (AP) - For the passengers on a cruise ship heading back to snowy Baltimore from the Bahamas, one more day at sea doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
The Maryland Department of Transportation said Friday that a blizzard means the port won't be ready for the Royal Caribbean International's Grandeur of the Seas until Monday. The ship was to return Sunday from an eight-day trip to the Bahamas, said Cynthia Martinez, a Royal Caribbean spokeswoman. But plans changed after forecasters said the storm could dump more than 2 feet of snow.
Meg Ryan of Hamilton, New Jersey, one of the cruise ship's passengers, said she learned about 1 p.m. Friday of the postponement from the cruise line's website.
"I was not totally surprised and, frankly, happy to be delayed," Ryan wrote in an email to The Associated Press. "First, it is an extra day of vacation, but more importantly, safety comes first and travel Sunday would be difficult, if not impossible."
Ryan, 51, is an assistant manager of a luggage store in New Jersey. She is also a Master Cruise Counsellor, a certification from the trade organization Cruise Lines International Association. She works with a company called eCruisenet, which provides consulting services to passengers planning trips. Ryan said she was traveling with a group of eCruisenet clients.
Ryan said she expected the cruise line will have activities to entertain passengers, and the shops and casino will be open, "ready to separate guests from their money."
On the downside, Ryan said passengers were trying to rebook transportation from Baltimore to their homes. Also, the Grandeur of the Seas was to begin another cruise Sunday to the western Caribbean, so a fresh set of passengers will grapple with a delay. Ryan said the cruise line was helping passengers returning to Baltimore with free calls and Internet access; she took a photo of a line of people waiting to make calls.
Still, an on-board indoor solarium and pool presented an idyllic contrast to what awaited Ryan at home.
"I will return to Hamilton (near Trenton), N.J., to 2 feet of snow, and probably an irate cat, who I am sure will not be happy that I am delayed," she wrote.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20160123_ap_0689cffc97094754beadbf3852d975e9.html#3FTU2rYP71YSBBKZ.99
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Travelore Cruise News: Azamara's First World Cruise To Visit 61 Ports In 29 Countries
Azamara Club Cruises' first-ever world cruise is set for 2018. The 102-night cruise onboard Azamara Journey will begin in Sydney on March 7 and end in London on June 17, visiting 61 ports in 29 countries along the way. Of the 61 ports stops, 18 will be late-night stays and 14 will be overnights; there will be eight AzAmazing Evenings included.
Highlights of the journey include Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Dubai, Muscat, Barcelona, Lisbon and Amsterdam. Plus, passengers will be in France and Monaco during high-profile events -- the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.
Full world cruise passengers will receive free round-trip airfare, complimentary Internet, $1,000 in onboard credit, a free bag of laundry every seven day and excess luggage reimbursement up to $500, as well as a one-night, pre-cruise hotel stay in Sydney.
--By Dori Saltzman, Editor www.thecruisecritic.com
Friday, October 23, 2015
Travel Weekly China And Travel Weekly Asia Name Royal Caribbean The "Best Cruise Line Overall"
Royal Caribbean International has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” in the Travel Weekly China andTravel Weekly Asia first annual “Readers Choice Awards.” This marks a global clean-sweep for Royal Caribbean, which now holds the top spot awarded by the three titles of the industry’s most widely-read publication: Travel Weekly, Travel Weekly China andTravel Weekly Asia. For 12 consecutive years, Royal Caribbean has been recognized as the “Best Cruise Line Overall” by travel experts.
“It is a significant accomplishment to receive this accolade by our industry partners and peers in China and throughout Asia, extending our winning streak across the world,” said Michael Bayley, president & CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “I congratulate my colleagues shore-side and across the fleet for this unprecedented recognition, and thank our travel partners for their unwavering support.”
Travel Weekly Asia and Travel Weekly China, leading travel trade magazines in their respective markets, announced the winners yesterday in a ceremony in Singapore. The Reader’s Choice Awards pay tribute to the best in the industry, recognizing travel companies and individuals for their outstanding achievements. The winners are determined by travel professionals who are invited to vote for the best company, brand or destination in 31 categories representing the different segments of the travel industry. The segments include: airlines, cruise, resort, hotel, tour operator, destination, travel technology, attractions, airport, and car rental.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 46-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 23 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. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Of The Seas making Inaugural Port Call To India
NEW DELHI, India - TIRUN Travel Marketing, the exclusive India representative for Royal Caribbean International, announced the maiden visit of its most technologically-advanced ship, Quantum of the Seas, to India. Royal Caribbean International, known for its 45-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” at sea, with the introduction of the Quantum class of ships, takes a “quantum” leap into the future of cruise vacations. She will dock in Kochi on June 4, 2015 before proceeding to Singapore, during her highly-anticipated global journey from New York to Shanghai.
Ratna Chadha, Chief Executive, TIRUN Travel Marketing, said: “In June this year, tech-savvy modern travelers will be wowed by Royal Caribbean International's most futuristic ship, Quantum of the Seas, which incorporates unprecedented levels of technology to amp up the vacation experience. Quantum of the Seas will dock in Kochi on June 4 and then sail on to Singapore from where guests can take a 3-night cruise on June 12, 2015, before proceeding to Shanghai on June 15, where she will be home-ported.”
Quantum of the Seas is a new-age ship in the true sense of the word. Its plush staterooms, game-changing technology, groundbreaking venues, and the best dining options redefine the way the world views cruise holidays. It boasts of boatloads of bandwidth to keep guests connected, easy-to-use systems to expand guest choices and simplify schedules, and RFID technology that speeds the boarding process and allows guests to keep track of their luggage every step of the way.
It offers many “firsts” at sea such as the first-ever sky diving simulator and the North Star that is a jewel-shaped capsule that gently ascends over 300 feet above sea level. Technology also powers surprise-and-delight elements on-board Quantum of the Seas. A brand-new venue, Bionic Bar, is set to make waves with robots at center stage. Guests can place orders via tablets and then have fun watching robotic bartenders hard at work mixing cocktails. The RFID WOWband wristbands require only a simple tap to quickly navigate around the ship, make onboard purchases, serve as the room key, and more. All these highlights underscores the excitement surrounding its maiden visit to India.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Royal Caribbean's New Generation Oasis-Class Ship Harmony Of The Seas Unveils New Thrills, Adventures, And Innovative Innovations
Royal Caribbean International’s Ship Debuts April 2016
Royal Caribbean International’s new generation Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, is set to launch in April 2016. The third in the Oasis class of ships – currently the largest cruise ships in the world – will continue the award-winning cruise line’s philosophy of innovation and imagination to offer a unique vacation adventure for guests.
“We are orchestrating a medley of new exciting concepts with the best Royal Caribbean innovations to strike the perfect chord for adventurous vacationers That is why we are calling our third Oasis-class ship Harmony of the Seas,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.
Harmony of the Seas, featuring the cruise line’s design of seven distinct neighborhoods for which Oasis class is known, will offer the most amazing collection of experiences, amenities and activities at sea. Guests can test their mettle on the ship’s three multi-story waterslides, all of which twist and turn over Central Park 10 decks below. One of the slides also will feature a champagne bowl that swirls guests around as they make their approach to the end of the ride.
“The Oasis class ships continue to astound and delight both new and experienced cruisers. They shatter preconceived notions of what cruising can be and continue to stand in a category by themselves,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “With Harmony of the Seas, we are making the most exciting experience at sea even better.”
Harmony of the Seas also will feature a new Bionic Bar on the Royal Promenade. The Bionic Bar was first introduced aboard Quantum of the Seas, and feature robot bartenders serving up one-of-a-kind crafted cocktails while dancing to a fluid beat. Additionally, guests onboard Harmony of the Seas will enjoy RFID technology with Royal WOWBands that provide them access to their staterooms as well as make onboard purchases and reservations. Like her sisters, Harmony also will feature the fastest Internet connection at sea where guests can stream video; Skype with family and friends back at home; and share their vacation memories through social media instantly while at sea.
While Oasis and Allure offered some of the largest staterooms in the fleet, on Harmony of the Seas the company has made some stateroom categories even larger. Interior accommodations also will be outfitted with Royal Caribbean’s exclusive Virtual Balconies which offer a view in every stateroom, while single travelers will have studio stateroom choices. Suite guests also will have exclusive new areas to enjoy, from a well-appointed suite lounge and a private suites-only restaurant called Coastal Kitchen to an exclusive full-service Suite Sun Zone sun deck.
Younger and young-at-heart guests can take a spin on the handcrafted carousel or enjoy a new classic games arcade on the ship’s Boardwalk neighborhood. While parents enjoy the newly relocated Starbucks café on the Boardwalk, kids can meet new friends at a new climbing play area.
Royal Caribbean’s Dynamic Dining will give Harmony of the Seas’ guests a culinary experience as vast and varied as dining in the world’s most cosmopolitan cities with more choice and flexibility than ever before. Those preferring a more traditional cruise dining style may select the “Classic” option which will offer two set seating times. Dynamic Dining’s “Classic” option allows guests to rotate through each of the main complimentary restaurants at an early- or a late-seating time throughout their cruise with their dining group and the same assigned waiter each evening.
New specialty restaurant concepts will provide even more variety for guests including Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, with a new teppanyaki menu, and the Sabor Modern Mexican restaurant. The new Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine will give guests the chance to experience a unique culinary adventure for the senses when Royal Caribbean chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes in a whimsical setting that challenges the imagination with never-before-seen fare.
Harmony of the Seas will span 16 decks, encompass 227,000 gross registered tons, carry 5,479 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,747 staterooms. The Oasis class is an architectural marvel touting Royal Caribbean’s exclusive seven neighborhood concept, including Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.
With Quantum-class ships Anthem of the Seas (launching in April 2015 in Southampton, U.K.) and Ovation of the Seas (debuting in April 2016), Harmony of the Seas will be Royal Caribbean’s third new ship to launch throughout the next 18 months. Itineraries for Ovation of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas will be announced this coming March.
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.
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, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered 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.
For additional information or to make reservations call your travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Travelore News: World's Largest Cruise Terminal Inaugurated In Dubai
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - DP World’s third cruise terminal in Dubai has been inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
The Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal is set to be the world’s largest covered cruise facility capable of welcoming 14,000 cruise passengers a day.
DP World welcomed 4,000 passengers at the new terminal on Thursday from the Costa Cruise and Aida Cruise ships, part of Arabian Gulf tours.
The Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal covers 28,000 square metres and is the latest addition to The Dubai Cruise Terminal facility at Mina Rashid.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World, said: "It is a great honour to name our luxury cruise facility after Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
"Dubai’s vision is to attract 20 million tourists a year by 2020, with the Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) anticipating cruise tourist numbers reaching the one-million mark by that time."
Bin Sulayem added: "The new building will increase the handling capacity of the three cruise terminals in Dubai from two million tourists a year to seven million.
"The terminal is the largest and most modern cruise facility in the Middle East and the wider region, enabling award winning Mina Rashid to now serve up to seven cruise vessels at one time and more than 25,000 passengers in its three cruise terminals. This expansion came in response to requests from cruise liners and will enable them to increase the number of their trips to Dubai."
The Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal offers visitors customs and handling facilities with streamlined immigration and entry procedures coordinated by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Features include duty-free outlets, shops, currency exchange, ATM machines and a VIP business centre. It also provides office facilities to related organisations including the police, customs, immigration, shipping agents and airlines.
Earlier this week, Dubai Cruise Tourism, part of Dubai Tourism, said it has completed its first major roadshow in China as part of its plans to grow as a cruise tourism destination.
Roadshows were held in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou where Dubai officials met top travel trade professionals alongside representatives from cruise industry partners MSC, Costa Crociere and Royal Caribbean International (RCI).
Dubai Tourism, with four overseas offices in China, has worked closely with China's travel trade to attract tourists to Dubai, but this is the first time that the Dubai Cruise Tourism team has undertaken a dedicated roadshow to promote Dubai's cruise offerings.
The number of Chinese cruise passengers who travel overseas has increased from 160,000 to 660,000 in the last six years, representing a significant growth in demand for cruise travel, and Dubai aims to be part of this growth.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
5 Reasons Bermuda Makes a Memorable Cruise & Vacation Experience
If you are looking for the perfect warm weather vacation, consider taking a Bermuda cruise, and watch for the best deals exclusively online at Crown Cruise Vacations.
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, located off the east coast of the United States, and offers fantastic cruise and land vacation opportunities for families, couples, singles and groups.
Here are five great reasons to consider a Bermuda cruise.
1. Hamilton, Bermuda’s capital, is a picturesque harbor city with great shops, museums, galleries and gardens. The locals going about their daily business along with a global sophistication gives Hamilton a unique charm and colorful, vibrant character. The historic town consists of sea breezes and harbor views and its nearby parishes offer so much more – intoxicating gardens, historic churches and an interactive aquarium and zoo.
2. Bermuda offers an array of exquisite beaches of pink sand and turquoise water. The sand contains pink flecks that are the remains of a tiny organism known as red foam. This red foam, combined with tiny particles of broken shells and bits of coral, create the pink hue of Bermuda's beautiful beaches.
3. World-class golf: Bermuda boasts eight golf courses in just 22 square miles. From an enticing par-3 executive course to a championship-level course given the seal of approval by the PGA of America, Bermuda is a golfer's paradise. While courses vary in level of difficulty and length, every one of them is breathtakingly beautiful. Additionally, families will enjoy a mini golf course, while those looking to brush up on their skills can visit a sprawling golf academy. Tennis, squash and croquet are fun options as well.
4. Diving and water sports abound. Pick from boat rentals & charters, fishing, jet ski & flyboarding, sailing & parasailing, scuba, sightseeing & glass bottom boats, snorkel, yachts. Swim with the dolphins, or explore forts & caves.
5. With warm and friendly people and places, Bermuda is a favorite destination for generations of travelers. In fact, many report that Bermudans are the most welcoming and affable people they’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.
Some sample cruises that sail to Kings Wharf, Bermuda:
Royal Caribbean International Explorer Of The Seas 5-Night Bermuda, departing from Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Bayonne), New Jersey. Departures in 2014: July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23. Prices start at $649 per person double occupancy.
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit 7-Night Bermuda, departing from Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Bayonne), New Jersey. Departures in 2014: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17. Prices start at $699 per person double occupancy.
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Breakaway 7-Night Bermuda, departing from New York, New York.
Departures in 2014: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31. Prices start at $749 per person double occupancy.
Sophisticated cruise specialists at Crown Cruise Vacations provide exclusive offers, exceptional value & unparalleled service and can assist with experienced cruise information and bookings. 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/
Monday, May 19, 2014
Royal Caribbean And Celebrity Cruises Simplify Planning With New Digital Platform
Redesigned Cruise Planner Empowers Guests to Design a Customized
Cruise Vacation Before Even Stepping Foot Onboard
Recognizing that vacation time is precious and every moment counts, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises have developed an all-new planning tool that allows guests to seamlessly and intuitively plan all aspects of their cruise vacation quicker and easier than ever before. The cruise lines are once again leading the industry with the totally revamped Cruise Planner, a tool that makes it possible for all reservations, activities and entertainment to be booked well in advance of departure, ensuring no vacation time needs to be spent on planning. In addition, Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas’ Dynamic Dining reservations also are open and available for guests to book.
With the new Cruise Planner, planning and personalization is simplified with a game-changing approach that eliminates guess work with a modern, user-friendly format enabled for desktops and tablets. Complete with an extensive search and filtering feature that makes it possible for guests to easily navigate and research products and opportunities available on their specific booked itinerary, Cruise Planner is the ultimate resource for vacation planning. Whether a seasoned cruiser or a traveler setting sail for the first time, guests will appreciate Cruise Planner’s quick and easy menus that dive deep into the vacation options available, enabling access to restaurants and beverage packages with just one click, and the ability to browse hundreds of shore excursions by day, port, activity type, number of guests, and more. Cruise Planner even provides custom activity recommendations and featured product displays to spark ideas and inspire more ways to enjoy the cruise vacation.
“Planning a vacation should not be a complicated process” said Adam Goldstein, President and COO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “With the new Cruise Planner we are transforming the way our guests plan their experience. By taking cues from the technologies and resources that our guests use every day we have created a tool that is simple and intuitive to use and will transform our guests experience from the moment they begin planning their vacation. Once they step onboard, we want our guests to have nothing to do but simply enjoy themselves, and Cruise Planner makes that possible.”
Guests can use the platform to explore each and every activity that Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises offer both on and off the ship, and make changes to activities and reservations up until four days prior to their sail date. A streamlined order history, shopping cart with a categorized summary, and printable calendar that is color-coded for each member of the traveling party, keeps track of everything so that guests can easily and visually plan their cruise.
Guests booked on Royal Caribbean International can now see the all new Cruise Planner by visiting http://bit.ly/1p69QM4. Guests on Celebrity Cruises can see the platform on June 10.
Cruise Planner was developed in partnership with Isobar a global digital marketing agency consisting of nearly 3,500 digital pioneers in 63 offices, across 37 markets worldwide.
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. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 21 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 11 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.
For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.
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