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Majesty of the Seas to dry dock before Port Canaveral return
Following popular demand, Majesty of the Seas will continue to offer short cruises under the Royal Caribbean International brand and will homeport in Port Canaveral, along Florida’s Space coast, from summer 2016. Before her season in Port Canaveral, where she will sail to the Bahamas, Majesty of the Seas will go into dry dock for upgrades and receive a range of innovative on board amenities
Allure of the Seas arrives in Europe for summer cruising season
Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas has emerged from an 18-day dry dock revitalisation and begun her first season of European itineraries. The ship, formerly based in the Caribbean, will home-port in Barcelona until October 2015, sailing to destinations including Marseilles, Pisa and Rome, while offering a host of new restaurants, high-end boutiques and refurbished suites and staterooms that combine to offer an unmatched European adventure for the whole family.
Royal Caribbean orders fourth Quantum Class ship from Meyer Werft
Royal Caribbean International has announced it has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft in Germany to order a fourth Quantum-class ship for delivery in 2019. “This announcement is a reflection of the success of the first two Quantum-class ships,” said Richard Fain, chairman, Royal Caribbean Cruises.”
Explorer of the Seas returns to Southampton after revitalisation
Hot on the heels of the spectacular naming ceremony for Anthem of the Seas on Monday, Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest global cruise line, has announced Explorer of the Seas has docked in Southampton having just taken part in a 40-day, bow-to-stern full revitalisation. Part of Royal Caribbean’s ambition to constantly push the boundaries of the holiday experience, Explorer of the Seas has been fitted with exciting new technology, entertainment and dining features.
Makr Shakr makes cruise debut with Anthem of the Seas
Makr Shakr, the world’s first robotic bartending system – designed by renowned architect, engineer and inventor, Carlo Ratti – has made its debut as the Bionic Bar onboard on Royal Caribbean’s new ‘smart’ cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, in Southampton. Makr Shakr is an exciting and innovative new mixology system that allows users to create personalised cocktail recipes in real-time through a smartphone application – also transforming them into crowd-sourced drink combinations.
CKO Kickboxing offers first-ever kickboxing themed cruise
CKO Kickboxing has established many “firsts” in the fitness industry, and now it can add hosting the first kickboxing cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship to its highlight reel.
Royal Caribbean gears agents up for a shot of Espresso training
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises are gearing up to train travel agents on a new intuitive technology platform called Espresso.
Royal Caribbean welcomes Anthem of the Seas to fleet with Southampton naming ceremony
Royal Caribbean has marked the launch of Anthem of the Seas, the world’s newest, most technologically advanced cruise ship, with a spectacular naming ceremony. The company once again broke with tradition by choosing Emma Wilby, a 27-year-old British travel agent as the Godmother of the ship. Emma took centre stage during the ceremony together with Welsh choir Only Boys Aloud to deliver the performance of her life.
Royal Caribbean to take Ovation of the Seas to Australia
Australia will welcome its very own brand new cruise ship for the first time when Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas homeports in Sydney for winter 2016-17. Currently under construction in Germany, Ovation of the Seas will not only claim the title of the largest cruise ship to ever call Australia home but also the most technologically advanced in the region.
Royal Caribbean welcomes Anthem of the Seas to homeport of Southampton
Royal Caribbean International has welcomed its spectacular new cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, to Southampton in the UK – its home port for the summer season. At 1,141 yards long, 136 feet wide, with 18 decks, and a guest capacity of 4,905, it is a spectacular sight as it sails up the Solent and docks at Southampton port. There to greet it is the ship’s future Godmother, Emma Wilby.
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Anthem of the Seas in Germany
Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its 23rd ship, Anthem of the Seas, at a signing ceremony held in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean chairman Richard Fain received the second of the global holiday company’s Quantum-class ships from Meyer Werft Yard managing partner Bernard Meyer. Fain said: “We’ve always broken the mould with each successive ship we build, and Anthem of the Seas is no different.”
Royal Caribbean’s great adventure arrives with the debut of Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, sailed into Southampton Cruise Port today with a lineup of unexpected experiences at sea bringing thrilling adventures to guests of all ages