Tagged: Royal Caribbean International

Some of the victims of Monday’s volcanic eruption in New Zealand were passengers from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. That’s now raising questions about the liability of cruise lines and the excursion companies they contract with. (cbsnews.com)

For all the sunny and calm conditions to welcome the Ovation of the Seas to Wellington on Thursday morning, a gloomy pall hung over the cruise ship, its journey forever marked by tragedy and pain only a few days earlier. (stuff.co.nz)

Passengers from Ovation of the Seas are among the injured and missing people, and at least five tourists have died, after a volcano erupted today (Dec.9) on New Zealand’s Whakaari (White Island). Around 50 visitors were on or near the island at the time of the eruption, and 23 of those people have since been transported to shore, including the five deceased and 18 injured, according to a NZ Herald report. (cruisecritic.co.uk)

Royal Caribbean International’s iconic Oasis of the Seas, the ship that revolutionized the cruise industry, has made a splash in its return to South Florida with a $165 million new look. (more…)

Royal Caribbean International’s 2021-2022 season will bring guests the biggest Caribbean adventure ever. Travelers will vacation to new heights with newly amplified ships, shorter itineraries and more – all packed with thrills for the entire family. (more…)

A mega-liner is heading to sea after mechanical issues stopped it near the mouth of Wellington harbour. The Ovation of the Seas – the largest cruise ship to regularly visit Wellington – came into trouble Monday evening. (stuff.co.nz)

The Wonder of the Seas is set to star in the Chinese market when the fifth Oasis-class ship debuts in Shanghai in mid 2021. According to Dr. Zinan Liu, chairman of Royal Caribbean Cruises Asia, discussions are ongoing regarding Southern homeports for a winter program, including both Guangzhou and Hong Kong. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Royal Caribbean International invites travelers of all ages to discover Europe like never before in summer 2021 with 70% new itineraries that feature a new mix of destinations on seven ships. (more…)

Go behind the scenes in Cadiz, Spain for a look at Royal Caribbean International’s largest amplification to date. (more…)

70000 Tons Of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, is deeply honored and humbled to have the opportunity to host a legendary figure in the history of metal guitar on board #RoundX: They welcome the distinguished Michael Schenker, alongside his entourage in Michael Schenker Fest, aboard for 2020. (stage.bravewords.com)

Royal Caribbean has told passengers aboard its ship Explorer of the Seas that they will not be calling at Vigo or La Coruña in Spain. And instead of docking in Southampton next Tuesday morning, 5 November, they will spend an extra three nights on board. (independent.co.uk)

If you follow 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, on social media, you may have noticed that they are notorious for using the term “soon” when it comes to their festival announcements. This year, they really stretched the meaning of “soon,” with fans waiting in anticipation for the lineup and sale dates. Well, the new “soon” is now… (blabbermouth.net)

Royal Caribbean International is setting an uncharted course for adventure with the cruise line’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas. The first Quantum Ultra Class ship to arrive in North America will tout a brand-new look to match the fleet’s most action-packed top deck to date, and a mix of record-holding hits and groundbreaking firsts for a game-changing cruise vacation. (more…)