Tag: Royal Caribbean

Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Ship Starts Construction

Chris Cardona

A new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean, Spectrum of the Seas has commenced the first major construction milestone. At the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship. With a launch date set for 2019, Spectrum of the Seas will be the next evolution of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Class ships. The ship will specifically be designed for guests in China and the Asia-Pacific region, and will feature cutting-edge and unprecedented experiences…

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DNCE on Royal Caribbean Total Eclipse Cruise

Chris Cardona

Multi-Platinum Selling Band, DNCE will help celebrate the Celestial Event of a Lifetime with a Surprise Guest. On Aug. 21, DNCE will headline Royal Caribbean’s bucket-list-worthy solar eclipse viewing party with a surprise guest for an out-of-this-world performance aboard the exclusive 7-night Total Eclipse Cruise on board Oasis of the Seas, one of the world’s largest and most adventure-packed cruise ships. Oasis of the Sas will be postioned along the eclipse’s path of totality where the moon completely masks the sun for a few minutes of total darkness. Building up…

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Royal Caribbean to Start Non-Refundable Deposit Program

Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean will begin offering a new non-refundable deposit program starting on July 1, 2017. In North America, it has widely been the standard that cruise booking deposits are 100% refundable up until final payment dates. There have been some exceptions to this particularly when booking higher level accommodations such as suites, where cancellation penalties may occur before final payment. Royal Caribbean’s new program, that will roll-out fleet wide, includes some key features and benefits for guests. Guests have the option to book a traditional or the new non-refundable fare…

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Symphony of the Seas Floated out of Dry Dock

Chris Cardona
Symphony of the Seas - Float Out of Dry Dock

Symphony of the Seas, currently under construction at the STX shipyards in France, has now moved closer to her full completion as she approaches her April 2018 launch date.  With the work on the exterior hull now complete, Symphony of the Seas was floated from her dry dock to begin the interior finishing and fitting out. As the fourth ship in the successful Oasis Class, Symphony of the Seas will spend her inaugural summer season exploring the awe-inspiring destinations of the Mediterranean calling on ports in Barcelona and Palma de…

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Royal Caribbean to offer Solar Eclipse Cruise

Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas will offer guests the opportunity to view a Total Solar Eclipse Royal Caribbean, will offer a unique, 7-night Caribbean sailing on Oasis of the Seas, which will cruise to the optimal spot at sea for guests to witness the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Taking place on one of the world’s largest ships, the Total Eclipse Cruise will feature some special events including a viewing party with a live concert performed by a major headliner – to be revealed at a later…

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