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Quantum of the Seas cruises go on sale
Royal Caribbean newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas can now be booked online with special bonus offers. Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas has sailings available from November 2014, when the ship debuts, through April 2015, said Thomas DeSimone, Co-Founder & CEO of CruiseDealership.com
Royal Caribbean signs contract for third Quantum-Class cruise ship
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today that it has signed a contract with the Meyer Werft shipyard to construct a third Quantum-class cruise ship for delivery in mid-2016. The price and terms of the new ship are similar to the price and terms of the first two Quantum-class ships and the contract is subject to financing conditions.
Royal Caribbean quantifies financial impact of the Grandeur of the Seas fire
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.‘s vessel Grandeur of the Seas experienced a fire in an industrial area on the aft of the ship. The company has taken the vessel out of service and expects that it will take approximately six weeks to complete the repair efforts. The company estimates that the direct financial impact of this event, net of insurance, is a reduction of $0.10 per share. “The extent of the financial impact was relatively high because the affected sailings were during the premium summer season,” said Jason Liberty, senior vice president and chief financial officer. The ship is expected to return to service for its July 12, 2013 sailing date.
Grandeur of the Seas sailing cancelled following fire
Royal Caribbean International announced earlier the May 31st, 2013 sailing of Grandeur of the Seas from Baltimore, Maryland, will be cancelled to allow for repairs to damages sustained as a result of a fire. Grandeur of the Seas was en route to CocoCay, The Bahamas, when the ship experienced a fire in the mooring area in the aft of the ship.
Quantum Of The Seas inaugural season itineraries
With more game-changing “firsts at sea” being introduced on Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum class of ships, vacationers will be hard pressed to find another experience that delivers the “WOWs” like Quantum of the Seas. The cruise line known for introducing incredible signature onboard offerings, such as the rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, FlowRider surf simulator, zip-lining and a park with more than 12,000 plants and trees, today unveiled Quantum of the Seas’ first 18 Caribbean sailings.
Jason Liberty named chief financial officer at Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has announced Brian Rice, vice chairman and chief financial officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises, will transition his financial responsibilities to Jason Liberty as he prepares for his retirement in the spring of 2014. Rice will continue to serve as vice chairman until his retirement, overseeing Royal Caribbean’s finance, supply chain, strategy and information technology functions.
Royal Caribbean makes changes to finance team
Royal Caribbean has revealed that Brian Rice, Vice Chairman and CFO of Royal Caribbean is planning to transition his CFO responsibilities to Jason Liberty as he prepares for his retirement in the spring of 2014.
Enchantment of the Seas begins year round service from Florida
Royal Caribbean International has now introduced Enchantment of the Seas to the new homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida, replacing Monarch of the Seas and continuing the cruise line’s year-round, three- and four-night Bahamas itineraries. Enchantment of the Seas joins sister ship Freedom of the Seas at Port Canaveral, and marks the first time in four years that Royal Caribbean International has introduced a new ship to the port.
Royal Caribbean contributes to South Florida community
More than 1,000 volunteers associated with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. signed up to spend this past Saturday, April 20, improving their South Florida community as part of the company’s 16th annual G.I.V.E. Day .
Royal Caribbean announces 2014-15 short Caribbean and Bahamas cruises
Royal Caribbean International today announced a number of short three- to five-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises throughout 2014-15, sailing from Tampa, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades and Miami, Florida. Nearly all of these Royal Caribbean ships have recently undergone extensive refurbishments, offering guests up to 10 onboard dining options, spectacular entertainment and onboard features that offer greater convenience and connectivity.
Royal Caribbean launches new Quantum cruising
Building on a legacy of more than 40 years of innovation and creative design, Royal Caribbean International has unveiled first details of the next generation of cruise holidays – Quantum cruising. The Quantum class of ships will take a dramatic leap forwards, introducing more game-changing “firsts at sea” such as a skydiving experience, a thrilling adventure that transports guests more than 300 feet in the air on a breathtaking journey; cutting-edge transformative venues including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating and more; and the cruise line’s largest and most advanced accommodation ever.
Royal Caribbean reveals groundbreaking Quantum class ships
Building on a legacy of more than 40 years of innovation and creative design, Royal Caribbean International today unveiled first details of the next generation of cruise holidays – Quantum cruising.