UPDATE:Here is a sailaway montage of the event if you’re interested: After a summer in the Mediterranean, Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas sailed across the Atlantic to her new homeport of Port Everglades (Ft Lauderdale). I was joined by…
I had noticed something strange when checking AIS on Friday. Ok that’s pretty cool. Can’t wait to see the photos. @RoyalCaribbean @RoyalCaribPR #OasisOfTheSeas #AllureOfTheSeas #HarmonyOfTheSeas pic.twitter.com/40PontO2Iv — CruiseInd (@cruiseind) November 4, 2016 The three largest cruise ships in the world,…
There has been a lot of talk about LNG and fuel cells as use on cruise ships, but what does it actually mean. BACKGROUND Thus far, there have been some small ferries, riverboats and some offshore supply vessels that have…
Royal Caribbean has announced they have entered into an agreement with Meyer Group to build two ships that will be part of a new class of ships called Icon class. Details are still scarce but what is know is they will…
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas had another rough encounter with a storm in the atlantic. If this sounds familiar, the same ship was caught off guard by a freak squall in February. The 168,666gt ship sailed into Bermuda this…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reported GAAP and adjusted earnings of $1.06 and $1.09, respectively, up over 25% from last year and better than expectations. Full year adjusted earnings are also expected to be up 25% in the range of…
In anticipation of home porting an Oasis-class ship in Miami, Royal Caribbean plans to build a new, state of the art terminal. It will be located on the opposite end of Dodge Island from where their current two terminals are.…
Royal Caribbean will be selling its 1995-built Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises. Her sister, TUI Discovery (ex-Splendor of the Seas) is already sailing for Thomson. Her final sailing for Royal Caribbean will be the March 13th cruise next…
The Empress of the Seas finally arrived in Miami this morning. The recently reacquired ship was delayed quite a bit in drydock in Cadiz, Spain, forcing her to reposition to the Grand Bahama Shipyard for the completion of her work.…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today the signing of a MOU for a fifth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the Spring of 2021 and two additional Edge-class ships scheduled for delivery in the Fall of each of 2021 and 2022.…
UPDATE II: Here are some photos of her staterooms. UPDATE: Here are the latest photos from Harmony. The Ultimate Abyss looks insane. The world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, has now been delivered to Royal Caribbean. In our…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reported first quarter results and increased its outlook for the full year. Continuing on its Double-Double trajectory, the company’s Adjusted first quarter earnings were $0.57 per share –nearly tripling last year’s results and almost doubling…
Royal Caribbean’s first purpose build ship for the Asian market was just handed over to them last night. Let’s take a look at the 168,666gt ship. Royal Caribbean’s 24th ship, Ovation of the Seas, was built at Meyer Werft in…
The Majesty of the Seas was set to transfer to Pullmantur in 2016. Then Royal decided to keep her in their fleet for the foreseeable future. Now comes word from Seatrade that they will indeed transfer out of the fleet…
Nordic Empress in 2004 via wikimedia The first six cruises on Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas have been canceled. The reason being given is the refurbishment is taking longer than expected. She was scheduled to be introduced today however…
Royal Caribbeans newest flagship just completed her transit down the River Ems from the shipyard to the piers alongside the North Sea. This transit always leads to some dramatic photos and the Ovation did not disappoint. Here’s a selection of…
Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s first purpose build ship for the Chinese market was just floated out of the covered building dock in Meyer Werft Germany. Ovation is still on track to be delivered next month and sail her…
February 2016 is becoming a month Royal Caribbean would like to quickly forget. Just 2 weeks after the Anthem was knocked around in a squall in the Atlantic, reports are stating that Royal Caribbean has decided to cut her current cruise…
UPDATE: It seems mainstream media are picking up this story. The ship is turning around and heading back to New Jersey. The current cruise is canceled and Royal Caribbean is refunding everyone. Here are two more videos: #Lockdown To avoid…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reported 2015 results and provided guidance for 2016. Continuing on its Double-Double trajectory, the company’s adjusted earnings for 2015 were $4.83 per share – up 42% over 2014, and are expected to further increase to…
Nordic Empress in 2004 via wikimedia We finally have some details on Empress of the Seas’ deployment for her first season back with Royal. Starting March 2016, Empress will be homeported in Miami. Empress of the Seas will offer short 4- and…
Biggest news here is the $500 million share repurchase program and the write down of Pullmantur’s almost $400 million loss. Income and Yeilds are up with costs being down. via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported better than anticipated third…
Royal Caribbean just announced that they have agreed to build a fifth Quantum class vessel. The 168,000gt vessel will be built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany and scheduled for delivery in 2020. This news comes as the U.S. is…
A bit of a surprise here. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. are overhauling their Spanish subsidiary Pullmantur. They are going to concentrate on the European market only and pulling their ship out of the Caribbean. The Monarch (ex-Monarch of the Seas)…