Royal Caribbean just announced that they will in fact build a third Oasis Class ship. Entry into service is planed for mid 2016. The contract also includes the option for a second (fourth overall) ship to be delivered 2018. In…
Last week we followed the STX Yards and Finnish Government meetings. Well, the results are out, and its a fairly positive one. However there are some short comings. STX had asked for 50 million Euros to help secure the Oasis…
UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The government will meet on Thursday to discuss the financing package. It was rumored back in October that Royal Caribbean was exploring the possibility of building a third Oasis class vessel. The deal was pending the Finish Governmental approval of Royal…
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the seas has just finished a 3 week drydock in Spain. Changes include: Giovanni’s Table: An Italian trattoria featuring Italian classics served family-style (open for lunch, $15, and dinner, $20) Izumi Asian Cuisine: A pan-Asian restaurant…
In Cadiz, Spain for her Royal Advantage enhancments photo via D.A. Rogler
Via Mikey’s Cruise Blog: “The Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have proven themselves to be exceptionally attractive ships by generating the highest guest satisfaction ratings in the fleet coupled with very compelling financial returns,” said Richard…
After months of speculation, here are architectural models of Royal Caribbean’s Project Sunshine. So its confirmed that Sunshine will be to Oasis, what the Radiance is to Voyager. Although I was kind of hoping for a split superstructure like Oasis.
Royal Caribbean, along with several local developers, are aiming to develop a new port/terminal in Barbados. Their new website has just gone live. Take a look and see if you like the idea.
According to the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat, STX Yards and Royal Caribbean are nearing a deal to build a third Oasis class. A sister to the very successful Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, the order for…
I guess someone forgot to measure the ships air draft! While sailing into the port of Klaksvik in the Faroe Islands, the Jewel of the Seas got her mast stuck on an over head cable that ran between two island.…
The above is what is considered the first render of Royal Caribbean’s follow-up to the Oasis class: The Sunshine class. The origin is unknown and it is also not known who leaked it.
If you been checking out the other cruise sites lately, I’m sure you read about the Liberty of the Seas ‘near collision’ (as CruiseCritic puts it) with a small Italian fishing boat. It gained pretty quick attention and was used…
Thank social media for this, and the people who actually know how to use it. [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/bastable/status/218819048413212672″] [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/bastable/status/218819735104659456″] See more unfold after the break…
via RoyalCaribbeanBlog: Mariner of the Seas will arrive in China in June 2013 and offer a number of itineraries from 3 to 12 nights. The addition of Mariner of the Seas will offer additional capacity to a Chinese cruise market…
…or a great feature to the main lido area? New Outdoor Movie Screen Rhapsody of the Seas’ guest can now enjoy a poolside movie with the addition of an outdoor LED screen. via RoyalCaribbean Flickr
Explorer of the Seas returns to Bayonne for winter 2013/2014, via RCCL: Vacationers also can choose seven-night Bahamas cruises, featuring calls at Nassau , Bahamas; Port Canaveral, Fla.; and Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay. The December 22 and 29 departure…
We have one details at least on the heavily secretive Project Sunshine. Royal Caribbean’s follow-up to the Oasis-class ship has had surprisingly little details announced The twin 4,100 passengers, 158,000grt ships will have Azipod propulsion. The $60-million deal calls for ABB podded propulsion,…
During the conference call Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain stated that while the below Q1 took place during the Costa Condordia quarter, the real effects wont be seen until Q2 or even Q3. That’s due to cruises commencing during this…
Allure’s sister, Oasis is currently docked in Port Everglades. Last night news broke via CruiseLaw and the AP that a small fire in the engine room broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. The Allure, which shares the…
This must seem like a publicity stunt as Royal Caribbean’s rival, Carnival plc.’s Star Princess failed to stop for a broken down vessel, but the Oasis did exactly what the Star failed to do. I almost didn’t believe this when…
Going on live right now… via Portfever
Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas just emerged from a month long drydock at Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard. The new Rhapsody of the Seas features new dining options, revamped entertainment and unique amenities. She will sail Alaska in the summer and…
Does anybody think Royal Caribbean should be considerate of the video frame that YouTube chooses to render its thumbnail of the video. I mean I understand that Jenny McCarthy is an absolute mess of a person, and the thumbnail is…
Royal Caribbean just made it official that the 1991 built, 73,941grt ship will be leaving their fleet. She will be joining the Spanish brand Pullmantur, joining her sister, the Sovereign. Transfer date will be April 1, 2013, meaning her last…