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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,…
This is just flat out cool!
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 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…
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 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…
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…
By now I’m sure you’ve all seen the big announcement by Royal Caribbean regarding the Quantum of the Seas. This ship packs ‘WOW.’ Everything from bumpercars to skydiving to the North Star observation arm (pictured below) is never before seen…
Very clever move by Royal Caribbean here. Traditionally vessels will drydock in the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport. However there are very few drydocks that are capable of fitting vessels the size of Oasis and Allure. Most of them are…
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…
This appears to be the case. It looks like all the Carnival Fascination’s cruises that would have stopped at Key West will now anchor off of Little Stirrup Cay, better known as Coco Cay to Royal Caribbean fans. I think…
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 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…