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News has basically become a stand still. The Grandeur was just shifted to the Shipyard at the far end of the harbor. She’s now moored right next to the Carnival Triumph. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® made his weekly appearance…
Not too much detail here, but sources are saying that Royal Caribbean has agreed with Meyer Werft to build a third Quantum Class vessel. The delivery is slated to be in mid-2016. A formal announcement is expected form Royal Caribbean…
Here are the latest on the fire on the Grandeur for Thursday May 30th: Biggest news today broke overnight. Royal Caribbean announced that the ship will be out of service until July. In addition to the 5/31 cruise that…
Here are the latest on the fire on the Grandeur All pax are off the the ship. Royal Caribbean announced that all guests have departed Freeport. The investigation and general assessment continues. Inspectors from the Bahamian Maritime Authority are leading…
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UPDATE Royal Caribbean sure has their work cut out for them now: We’re working closely w/25 guests who don’t wish to fly. Options include a ferry to FLL followed by bus/train to BWI based on preference. Obviously the ship will…
Royal Caribbean has made the decision to cancel the Grandeur’s current cruise. The ship is currently moored in Freeport, Bahamas and RCI will be arranging flights home for all guests tomorrow. Future sailings are in jeopardy and RCI has not…
UPDATE: CIN is reporting that Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein and several RCI guest services specialists are traveling to Freeport to meet the pax onboard. Nice touch there. Passengers onboard and the US Coast Guard are reporting that Royal Caribbean’s…
When Royal Caribbean announced in detail more about the Quantum, they dropped that she will be homeported in Bayonne, essentially replacing the Explorer of the Seas and directly competing with the Norwegian Breakaway. The Quantum will feature 7-12 night Caribbean…
via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas has reemerged from a $30 million drydock ready to WOW guests. The 2,100 guest ship will now offer vacationers signature Royal Caribbean amenities first introduced aboard Oasis-class ships including five…
via Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Reports Strong First Quarter Results Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. this week announced first quarter 2013 net income of $76.2 million, or $0.35 per share, versus net income of $47.0 million, or $0.21 per…
Here’s a crazy story. According to one of my sources, the Captain of the Oasis of the Seas (Capt Patrik Dahlgren I believe) was onboard the Carnival Dream when she had the ‘blackout.’ He was enjoying a lunch and then…
From Royal Caribbean: KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results For the Full Year 2012: Full year Net Yields increased 3.0% on a Constant-Currency basis; 1.5% As-Reported; Net Cruise Costs ("NCC") excluding fuel increased 4.2% on a Constant-Currency basis; 2.7% As-Reported; Net income before…
And they are: Quantum of the Seas (2014) Anthem of the Seas (2015) Just like the names rumored….
The Finnish government is asking European Commissioners to look into any illegal practices that the French Government has used to get secure the contract for the third Oasis ship. Finland as hinted that job losses may ensue as a result.…
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
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported better than expected third quarter results and increased its earnings outlook for full year 2012. “The strong third quarter certainly validates our confidence in our business model,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive…
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.
MIAMI, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported second quarter results and updated its guidance for the remainder of 2012. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results For the Second Quarter of 2012: Net loss was ($3.6 million), or ($0.02) per…
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…
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…
The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(NYSE, OSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable on June 06, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 22, 2012.