It seems that everywhere they go, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class cruise ships elicit interest, even from the US Navy, which on Friday allegedly ‘buzzed’ Harmony of the Seas without warning.
Mystery jet buzzes Harmony of the Seas in unannounced fly-by
World’s largest war risk insurer says Iran a ‘moderate’ threat to cruise ships in Middle East
The threat of an attack on cruise ships by Iran off Oman or in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘moderate’, according to the Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association (DNK), the […]
Freedom of the Seas next up for Royal Caribbean’s amplification refurbishment
Freedom of the Seas is the next ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to go under the knife as part of the cruise line’s US $1 billion amplification project across 10 ships […]
Royal Caribbean doubles up Perfect Day calls and debuts night visits on select cruises
Royal Caribbean International has announced that some cruise ships will begin calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay twice during shorter 4-night Caribbean cruises, while three new itineraries will also offer late-night departures […]
Australian man dies after falling overboard from Symphony of the Seas
An Australian man has died after falling overboard from Symphony of the Seas in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
MSC, Costa and TUI confirm Dubai cruises will go ahead despite Iran tensions
MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises and TUI have joined Royal Caribbean in confirming that their planned Dubai cruise programs for the coming 2019/2020 cruise season are unaffected by the ongoing tensions between Iran […]
Royal Caribbean to offer vegan menu in main dining room ahead of Dubai season
Royal Caribbean is rolling out a vegan menu for its main dining room fleet wide this month, which means passengers cruising aboard Jewel of the Seas from Dubai for the coming cruise […]
Royal Caribbean says Iran not a threat to cruise ships in region or Dubai cruise sector
The current Iran crisis and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is not seen as a threat to cruise ships visiting or sailing from the Arabian Gulf according to Royal Caribbean.
Allure of the Seas second Oasis-class cruise ship to undergo huge refurbishment
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Allure of the Seas will undergo a major $165-million refurbishment, similar to the one planned for sister ship Oasis of the Seas, the class leader.
Refit review: Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas is joining sister ship Oasis of the Seas in one of the largest refit and refurbishment projects the cruise industry has ever seen. Royal Caribbean have announced a […]
Royal Caribbean reveals deck plan changes for Oasis during refurbishment
Oasis of the Seas will be the first of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class cruise ships to be refurbished as part of the US $1-billion fleet modernization program.
Royal Caribbean orders third LNG-powered Icon-class ship from Meyer Turku
Royal Caribbean International has ordered a third Icon-class cruise ship from the Meyer Turku shipyard.
Voyager of the Seas to get $97m refurbishment ahead of her return to Australia
Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to fully refurbishment the 20-year-old Voyager of the Seas, the lead ship in the Voyager-class and the first to sent to Australia following a Royal Amplified […]
Capacity in Middle East cruise market sees largest-ever year-on-year increase
The Middle East cruise market, based primarily out of Dubai, and the Indian sector, based primarily out Mumbai, has seen the largest-ever capacity increase in a single year, with a year-on-year jump […]
Major cruise lines respond to new ban on US cruise ship travel to Cuba
US President Donald Trump last week announced renewed restrictions for American residents and companies travelling to, or offering tours to, Cuba in the Caribbean, including a ban on all cruises from US […]
Middle East source market worth US $300-million says Royal Caribbean
The GCC source market for cruises is now worth around US $300-million, with more than 110,000 Middle East nationals taking a cruise annually, according to Mohamed Saeed, Royal Caribbean International’s Middle East […]
Royal Caribbean hopes to offer cruises to Saudi Arabia in time
Saudi Arabia has the potential to be a key cruise destination on the Red Sea, according to Royal Caribbean International’s Middle East general manager Mohamed Saeed.
Oasis of the Seas to undergo largest refurbishment in Royal Caribbean history
Royal Caribbean are marking the ten-year anniversary of Oasis of the Seas in grand style, with a US $165-million refurbishment project that will be the largest and most expensive ever for the […]
‘Middle East region looks for superlative cruising options’ says Silversea MD
The Silversea luxury cruise product is perfectly suited to the tastes of the Middle East cruise market, according to Peter Shanks, Managing Director UK & Ireland and Middle East for Silversea Cruises.
8 things you’ll love at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay
Perfect Day at CocoCay is exclusive to guests of Royal Caribbean, with 11 ships cruising to it from ports in Florida and the Northeast, introducing a series of firsts, such as surfing, […]
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