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Royal Caribbean reports Q2 results
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd today reported second quarter results and updated its guidance for the remainder of 2012.
Royal Caribbean reports loss
Royal Caribbean has reported a loss in the second quarter, hit by the ongoing economic uncertainty in Europe and an industry downturn after the Costa Concordia disaster in January.
Royal Caribbean slips to second quarter loss
Royal Caribbean said earlier it had slipped to a loss for the second quarter of financial 2012, as increased fuel prices offset a rise in revenues. Excluding unique items, the Miami-based Royal Caribbean reported second quarter net loss of $3.6 million or $0.02 per share, compared to net profit of $93.5 million or $0.43 per share last year.
Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruise Lines returning to Bahrain
In a move to capitalise on Bahrain’s rapidly growing tourism market, Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruise Lines are said to be considering reopening routes to the island nation of Bahrain.
Breaking Travel News interview: William Tatham, VP Cruise Shipping & Marina Operations, Jamaica
World Travel Awards winner The Jamaica Port Authority has gone for strength to strength since opening its US$220 Falmouth Port last year, a project which many believed to be impossible. Breaking Travel News checks in with William Tatham, Vice President of Cruise Shipping & Marina Operations to find out what’s on the agenda for the second half of 2012.
Royal Caribbean statement on death of Mikel Semler
Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. sends announcement to all Royal Caribbean employees regarding the death of Mikel Semler.
Grandeur of the Seas completes $48m revamp
Royal Caribbean International’s Grandeur of the Seas has completed its $48 million refurbishment at the Navantia ship yard in Cadiz, Spain. The bow-to-stern revamp of Grandeur of the Seas included the addition of five new dining venues, technological upgrades, and a pool side LED screen.
Royal Caribbean to boost China presence
Royal Caribbean has confirmed it will boost its capacity in China in June 2013, when it deploys the 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas to replace the 1,800-passenger Legend of the Seas. Legend of the Seas, which has operated from Singapore and Shanghai for the past three years, will reposition to Europe.
Royal Caribbean announces nine ships in Europe for Summer 2013
Summer 2013 will see Royal Caribbean International deploy nine ships in Europe, including three ships based from UK ports. With more than 40% of British passengers choosing to begin their cruise from a UK port according to research from the Passenger Shipping Association, Royal Caribbean International is increasing its capacity for summer 2013 in line with this trend and providing even more opportunities for agents to sell.
Abu Dhabi prepares to receive Serenade of the Seas
Abu Dhabi’s fledgling cruise tourism market has received a timely boost with Royal Caribbean Cruises International stating it hopes to bring more than 42,500 passengers to the UAE capital in the upcoming 2012/13 season, as its fully-revitalised Serenade of the Seas liner makes its Middle East debut, replacing Brilliance of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean refocuses European cruise holiday offering
Summer 2013 will see Royal Caribbean International deploy nine ships in Europe, including three ships based from UK ports. With more than 40 per cent of British passengers choosing to begin their cruise from a UK port according to research from the Passenger Shipping Association, Royal Caribbean International is increasing its capacity for summer 2013 in line with this trend and providing even more opportunities for agents to sell.
Royal Caribbean announces Winter 2013-14 Caribbean cruises
Royal Caribbean International announced their winter 2013-14 Caribbean cruises on board six innovative ships, including new itineraries from New Orleans.