Royal Caribbean News
Royal Caribbean reports third quarter results
Royal Caribbean Cruises today reported its third quarter 2011 results and updated its outlook for the remainder of the year.
Splendour of The Seas to get five week revitalisation
Royal Caribbean International’s Splendour of the Seas enters into the Navantia ship yard in Cadiz, Spain to begin a five-week long, $35 million dry dock where she will receive an array of new amenities.
Strong quarterly results for Royal Caribbean as cruise demand booms
Royal Caribbean reported a new profit of $399 million for the third quarter, up from $350.2 million for the same period of 2010. Strength in Caribbean and Alaskan itineraries were the main drivers of growth, but high fuel costs and a strengthening dollar hit results.
Splendour of the Seas to undergo $35 upgrade
Splendour of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean, has entered the Navantia ship yard in Cadiz to begin a five-week long, $35 million dry dock refit. The ship will receive 124 new balconies and a host of new stateroom amenities including flat screen televisions.
Independence of the Seas winter 2012/2013 deployment announced
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Independence of Seas will be based in the Caribbean for the 2012-13 winter season and return to the UK for the summer season in April 2013.
Royal Caribbean starts its longest season in the Gulf region
Due to the high demand, Royal Caribbean International has revealed that it is extending its third consecutive season in the Gulf region to six months – which is planned to run from November 2011 through to April 2012.
Independence of Seas to offer Caribbean cruise holidays
Royal Caribbean has announced that Independence of Seas will offer Caribbean cruise holidays during the 2012-13 winter season and return to the UK for the summer season in April 2013. The ship will depart on its trans-Atlantic voyage from Southampton on November 22nd 2012, and arrive at Port Everglades on December 5th 2012.
Royal Caribbean links with DreamWorks for Puss in Boots premier
Royal Caribbean and DreamWorks Animation hosted a red carpet premiere onboard Royal Caribbean International’s newest and most innovative ship, Allure of the Seas earlier. DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film, Puss in Boots, made its screen debut onboard the ship.
Cruise holiday ideas as Royal Caribbean links up with DreamWorks
Royal Caribbean and DreamWorks Animation have announced they will extend the DreamWorks Experience to a fifth ship in 2012 - Voyager of the Seas – offering a whole new range of cruise holiday ideas to families from around the world. The largest cruise ship sailing in Asia and Australia, Voyager of the Seas will welcome Po and Shrek among a host of celebrity characters that will engage guests of all ages.
Free private balcony upgrades this autumn with Celebrity Cruises
Head to the geysers in Iceland, learn how to Russian dance or just soak up the sun in the Med, and do it all in the ultimate luxury of a private balcony with a new offer from Celebrity Cruises.
Independence of the Seas’ Royal Promenade enjoys a shopping make-over
Shoppers heading to the high seas can now enjoy a revamped and refurbished retail experience onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean and IOS Health Systems sign partnership
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has selected the eSeaCare Electronic Health Platform as their fleet-wide electronic health record system for ships of the Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and the Royal Caribbean International brands, to include the two largest ships in the world, Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship Allure of the Seas.