March 20, 2023

Calling Up-and-Coming Caribbean Artists, Royal Caribbean launches Art Program to debut on Icon of the Seas

First Up in the “Artist Discovery Program” Will be a Spotlight on Local Caribbean Artists MIAMI, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean International has launched a search for iconic artistry to bring the Caribbean spirit to life on the iconic canvas that is the world’s best family vacation, Icon of the Seas. In […]

FROM THE HEART BY BEVAN SPRINGER – Cruising into a new season of opportunity

February 17, 2023 Cruising into a new season of opportunity The Caribbean’s travel and tourism industry is no doubt making a strong rebound, and while results vary, some destinations are recording even more impressive results than the 2019 banner tourism year. During the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) business meetings in Curaçao last week, many of the region’s […]

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Introducing the Icon of Vacations

Watch on Youtube by clicking HERE October 2022 – A new era of vacations starts here. Royal Caribbean International unveils the first look at the ultimate family vacation, Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Introducing the Icon of Vacations,” the innovators behind it all reveal the adventures in store ahead of the new ship’s official debut in January 2024. Now is when you’ll see how the culmination of 50 years of […]

Utopia of the Seas Construction Update: Construction begins on Royal Caribbean’s New Oasis Class Ship

Royal Caribbean video have just launched, “Utopia of the Seas Construction Update: Construction Begins on Royal Caribbean’s New Oasis Class Ship.” A new adventure begins: Construction on the sixth ship in Royal Caribbean International’s revolutionary Oasis Class is now underway in Saint-Nazaire, France. The cruise line revealed the name of the upcoming marvel, Utopia of […]

Royal Caribbean pauses some cruise operations due to Omicron concerns

From Reuters Jan 8 (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL.N) has paused some of its cruise operations amid rising numbers of COVID-19 infections due to the Omicron variant. The sailings of three ships – Serenade of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas – have been paused while the return of its Vision […]

Odyssey of the Seas celebrated during official Naming Ceremony

The newest Odyssey of the Seas was officially named yesterday by her new Godmother, a Bahamian paratriathlete named Erin Brown, during the spectacular Naming Ceremony. I thought you might be interested in a few of our newest videos! View “It’s Official: Royal Caribbean and First Bahamian Paratriathlete Name New Ship Odyssey of the Seas” Here:https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/1214/its-official-royal-caribbean-and-first-bahamian-paratriathlete-name-new-ship-odyssey-of-the-seas/YouTube Link Here: https://youtu.be/ohqsG5jmxJ4 View […]

Royal Caribbean not responsible for overboard death of 22-year-old, jury finds

From Denton Daily Royal Caribbean is not responsible for the death of a 22-year-old man who went overboard on one of its cruises in 2016, a federal jury found Monday, despite skipping a step in the line’s own search protocol. Lisa and Todd Skokan sued Royal Caribbean after their son Nathan went overboard on Royal […]

New Zealand volcano eruption: Royal Caribbean cruise nearby, other travel effects

By Sara M. Moniuszko From USA Today A New Zealand volcanic island erupted in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface. A volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island, also called Whakaari, is affecting travelers going to and from the area. Fewer than 50 people were on the […]

Royal Caribbean reports record third quarter earnings and updates full year guidance

NEWS PROVIDED BY Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.  Oct 30, 2019, MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) today reported record third quarter US GAAP earnings of $4.20 per share and adjusted earnings of $4.27 per share which include a $0.13negative impact from Hurricane Dorian.  The company also updated its full year Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $9.50 to $9.55 per […]

Royal Caribbean unveils

Royal Caribbean Unveils Bold Features on New Odyssey of the Seas By Mia Taylor from Travel Pulse Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas, is set to feature the most action-packed top deck in the company’s fleet as well as a number of ground-breaking firsts designed to create game-changing cruise vacations. In a just-released […]