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Explorer of the Seas Tuesday Update

The CDC have issues their update into the investigation. via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International Statement Regarding Explorer of the Seas January 27, 2014 9:00 p.m.   Explorer of the Seas is on track to return home from its 10-day cruise on…

[UPDATE]Explorer of the Seas Hit Hard With Norovirus

UPDATE TUESDAY AM:  Tuesday Update UPDATE MONDAY AM:  Here’s Royal Caribbean’s full statement on the situation. Explorer of the Seas will return home from its 10-day cruise two days early, after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that spiked over the weekend.…

Navigator of the Seas in Drydock

Navigator of the seas drydock

The above photo comes to us via Twitter. The Navigator of the Seas is almost finished with her drydock in Freeport, Bahamas.  This is part of the entire fleet of Voyager-class ships receiving upgrades, including the pictured Flowrider. I’m working…

[UPDATE]Quantum of the Seas Bow Sections Towed into Meyer Werft

UPDATE Jan 14, 2014: Royal Caribbean PR have just released a new photo of the progress of the Quantum: Originally Published on Jan 12, 2014 @ 14:17 [embedvideo id=”_DbqkLNUxGI” website=”youtube”] Captured just a few days ago, this video shows several…

Anthem of the Seas Keel Laying

Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean is celebrating the laying of their soon-to-be newest ship keel at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Germany. The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship’s physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 59 feet by 121 feet (18…

Brilliance of the Seas in Tampa

Royal Caribbean released the above photo of the Brilliance of the Seas departing her new homeport on Saturday. Check out the ship in the background. That’s the rival Carnival Paradise. Surprised they didn’t Photoshop her out.

More Information On Allure Shipyard Visit

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Yesterday Royal Caribbean announced that they will be sending the Allure of the Seas to the Grand Bahama Shipyard to repair her propulsion system. The original plan was to swap her with Oasis, whose dry dock was scheduled in 2015…

Royal Caribbean Mulling Decision to Drydock Allure of the Seas

It’s being reported that the largest cruise ship has been forced to sail at reduced speeds for some time now. The 225,282gt ship is suffering from pod problems according to Royal Caribbean spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez. She states that while the pod is…

Royal Caribbean Thanksgiving Day Parade Float

Royal Caribbean Thanksgiving

Royal Caribbean announced that they will once again have a prominent float in the annual turkey day tradition. via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International and Macy’s today revealed the first look at the cruise line’s new float, which will set…

Royal Caribbean reports Q3 2013 Results

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) reported third quarter results, updated its 2013 outlook and provided early commentary for 2014. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Third quarter results were better than expected, driven by stronger close-in demand and good cost control which more…

Voyager Class Gets an Upgrade

Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein announced that all Voyager class ships will be getting major upgrades in their next drydock. Between February 2014 and February 2015, 4 of the five Voyager ships will be upgraded to incorporate more Oasis class…

Royal Caribbean Cutting 100 Jobs, Including Exec Lisa Bauer

Royal Caribbean announced that they will be cutting 100 ‘low level’ positions inside the company. The goal is to streamline the company. The big news is that Lisa Bauer, the global sales and marketing chief, will also be leaving the…

Anthem of the Seas Rumors

There are some rumors floating around the industry that Royal Caribbean’s 2015 newbuild Anthem of the Seas, will be homeported across the pond in Southampton, UK (either permanently or seasonally). The intent is to replace the Independence of the Seas,…

Cruise Line Quarterly Crime Stats Released

As they promised to do in the recent congressional hearing. Here are  the voluntarily released crime statistics form the big three. Carnival Corp Norwegian Cruise Line Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Announces New Terminal in New Jersey

Royal Caribbean just received City and port approval to build a new $70 million terminal in Bayonne. No doubt this is to accommodate the new Quantum of the Seas when she’s homeported there next year. Royal Caribbean is said to…

Update on Grandeur of the Seas Fire

During yesterday’s congressional hearing, US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio testified regarding the Grandeur of the Seas fire back in May. While still no cause was given, he was able to elaborate as to why it got to be…

Royal Caribbean Q2 2013 Earnings

Royal Caribbean’s right on track with their forecasting. Their $0.11 EPS was up from their guidance of $0.09. Their revenue of $1.88 billion misses by only $10 million. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today reported second quarter results,…

Some Thoughts from Today’s Cruise Ship Safety Hearing

Sen. Rockerfeller will introduce legislation to “close the tax loophole.” This isn’t a good sign. If passed, then this means prices will go up. Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean will voluntarily post crime statistics of their ships on their websites. Sen. Rockefeller…

Today on Capitol Hill

Today in Washington, the congressional Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a public hearing titled “Cruise Industry Oversight: Recent Incidents Show Need for Stronger Focus on Consumer Protection.” Carnival’s Gerry Cahill and Royal Caribbean’s Adam Goldstein will appear…

From Grandeur of the Seas Return to Baltimore

  The Grandeur of the Seas entered back into service over the weekend after drydock in Freeport to repair the fire damage. She was sporting this flag to display Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the city. However it wasn’t all good…

Quantum of the Seas Inaugurals Announced

Royal Caribbean recently announced the itineraries for their newest flagship. Quantum of the Seas will be making its inaugural 8-night westbound transatlantic voyage from Southampton on November 2, 2014, arriving in the New York area at Cape Liberty Port, New…