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Celebrity Century sold to Ctrip in China

Celebrity Century sold to Ctrip in China

7 September 2014 Cruise News

Ctrip.com International has entered into an agreement to acquire Celebrity Century, a 1,814-passenger cruise ship, from Royal Caribbean Cruises.  Royal Caribbean Cruises will continue to operate Celebrity Century until April 2015. Exquisite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Skyseas, a co-founded company by Ctrip and other investors, which targets to provide Chinese customers the world-class and tailor-made cruise products.

Quantum of the Seas under construction at Meyer Werft

Quantum of the Seas under construction at Meyer Werft

23 July 2014 Cruise News

Video: Go behind the scenes at Meyer Werft’s cabin factory where Quantum of the Seas staterooms are constructed using a production line. From carpeting to art on the wall, this manufacturing process ensures the highest quality standards throughout.

Royal Caribbean brings Google Street View to Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean brings Google Street View to Allure of the Seas

10 July 2014 Cruise News

Royal Caribbean has announced it is changing the way how people plan their holiday by working with Google to be the first cruise line to launch Google Maps Business View using Google’s Street View technology onboard the world’s largest and innovative cruise ship Allure of the Seas. By highlighting Royal Caribbean International’s new Street View technology on Allure of the Seas, agents can now provide consumers with an immersive and interactive experience when they are searching for a holiday.

Royal Caribbean to use Google Street View onboard

Royal Caribbean to use Google Street View onboard

9 July 2014 Press Release Cruise News Travel Technology News

Royal Caribbean International today announced it is changing the way how people plan their holiday by working with Google to be the first cruise line to launch Google Maps Business View using Google’s Street View technology onboard the world’s largest and innovative cruise ship Allure of the Seas.

Anthem of the Seas mega block transferred out of building hall

Anthem of the Seas mega block transferred out of building hall

5 June 2014 Cruise News

A piece of steel which will make up Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated new ship ‘Anthem of the Seas’ was transferred out of a building hall in the Meyer Werft ship yard Papenburg, Germany, earlier. Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas is being built after sister ship, Quantum of the Seas leaves the building hall later this year.

Jorge Vilches named president and CEO of Pullmantur

Jorge Vilches named president and CEO of Pullmantur

30 May 2014 Press Release Cruise News

Jorge Vilches has been named president and chief executive officer of Pullmantur, one of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.‘s six brands.  Vilches will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the brand to ensure its continuous growth and success.

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises reveal digital planning tool

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises reveal digital planning tool

Recognising that holiday 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 holiday quicker and easier than ever before. The cruise lines are once again leading the industry with the 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 holiday time needs to be spent on planning.