List of cruise news articles updates on Royal Caribbean Cruises thoughtout the day en-gb http://www.iglucruise.com 2010-03-13 Royal Caribbean Cruises as it positions itself to reach out to a wider audience by shifting vessels from the US to Europe.

The cruise operator revealed that its Liberty of the Seas ship will find a new home in Barcelona, Spain, in 2011, from where it will provide a wide variety of itineraries.

Belen Wanguemert, managing director of Royal Caribbean Cruises Espana, made the revelation on Facebook when he posted: "The cruise ship revolution is coming: Liberty of the Seas will arrive in Barcelona in 2011."

News of the vessel, which is one of the company's largest and most innovative cruise ships, being redeployment, comes in the wake of plans by Norwegian Cruise Lines to also base a ship in Barcelona.

The company's equally gigantic Norwegian Epic, which is its largest ever, will start offering voyages from the city in May of 2011.

Written by Chris Smith.

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/liberty-of-the-seas-to-sail-from-barcelona_a19611820 2010-02-11 Royal Caribbean Cruises has taken the decision to move forward the first revenue voyage of its Allure of the Seas vessel in 2010 by a week.

The inaugural trip of the year for the Oasis-class ship was originally set to take place on December 12th, but has now been changed to seven days earlier and is a Western Caribbean itinerary.

Passengers initially set to be on board this first trip have been given until the end of the month to reschedule their plans, if they want to remain as one of the primary users of the vessel's new and exclusive amenities.

These include light and fountain shows in the AquaTheater, a studio B ice-skating rink and high diving.

Meanwhile, the ship can carry 5.400 passengers and is spread across 16 decks, bringing together themed areas including the Royal Promenade, Central Park and a Pool and Sports Zone.

Passengers looking to sample the delights of Allure of the Seas can also embark on a trip taking in the eastern stretch of the Caribbean, with all experiences beginning from the ship's home port in Florida.

In terms of eating options, holidaymakers can opt for a traditional signature steakhouse, a new casual Italian restaurant or cafes combining European pastries and chocolates.

Written by Chris Smith

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/allure-of-the-seas-to-have-earlier-2010-first-voyage_a19608378 2010-02-10 Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has decided to base one of its vessels in Palma, Majorca.

In response to demand from the British and Irish market, Grandeur of the Seas will be based in the destination from the summer of 2011 and holidaymakers can start booking their places from March 2010.

The 2,446-passsnger ship is particularly suitable for families thanks to its award-winning youth programme Adventure Ocean, which is aimed at catering for children and teenagers.

"Growing our itinerary options to offer popular family sunshine destinations as the embarkation point for a cruise will further increase our market share in this sector," explained the firm's general manager Jo Rzymowska.

He added that holidaymakers will be able to enjoy "seven-night or back-to-back 14-night cruise combinations to smaller ports along the French Riviera, Italian coastline and Balearic Islands".

Some 1.65 million UK cruise holidays are expected to take place this year, according to the Passenger Shipping Association.

Written by Chris Smith.

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/grandeur-of-the-seas-to-sail-from-palma-majorca-in-2011_a19595573 2010-02-03 Royal Caribbean Cruises in the region.

Independence of the Seas, which is operated by the company, sailed into the country on Friday (January 15th), bringing with it much-needed relief supplies for victims of the catastrophic disaster.

The 3,654-passenger cruise liner was the first ship to call into Haiti since the earthquake struck and Royal Caribbean announced that more resources will be provided.

Liberty of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas are also expected to deliver more supplies on Monday and Tuesday (January 18th), Royal Caribbean vice-president John Weis said on the company's blog.

"The supplies we are sending include rice, dried beans, water, dried milk and a variety of other canned items," he wrote.

"This effort is going to be a marathon, so we will be partnering with Food For The Poor on the distribution in Haiti."

Written by Chris Smith.

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruises-sends-supplies-to-haiti_a19561289 2010-01-15 Oasis of the Seas has played host to basketball legend Michael Jordan as he made the dream of one girl in the Caribbean come true.

The former Chicago Bulls player used the world's largest cruise ship, which is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises, as the base for his meeting with 15-year-old Monte'kia Jones, who suffers from chronic lung disease.

Meeting her in his capacity as chief ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jordan and Ms Jones took photos and exchanged gifts onboard the vessel, which spends most of its time sailing the Caribbean.

According to wpbf.com, the teenager researched the charity and contacted it in the hope of meeting the star, although local volunteer Chris Kendall was pessimistic about it.

"She just happened to see the ship on television and said I'd love to do that and then we got the call that she could meet Michael Jordan on the ship," he told the website.

Oasis of the Seas was recently inaugurated with seven celebrity godmothers presiding over the festivities.

Written by Chris Smith.



]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/michael-jordan-meets-fan-on-oasis-of-the-seas_a19524183 2009-12-21 Royal Caribbean Cruises are adopted by the cruise sector.

The company, which operates the world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, has called on companies to exploit the internet to offer advice and consultations to holidaymakers.

According to Jo Rzymowska, the firm's associate vice-president and general manager for UK and Ireland, the sector has the capacity to deliver such a service to travellers.

She explained: "People will always want consultations and good advice and we just have so much at our fingertips to make that available.

Ms Rzymowska added that cruising is benefitting from consumers' reluctance to give up their holidays because of the recession.

"As a result of that cruising has come out faring massively well because there is no better holiday that offers so much," she explained.

Seven celebrity godmothers including Gloria Estefan and Daisy Fuentes presided over the inauguration of Oasis of the Seas.

Written by Chris Smith.

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruises-recommends-advice-service_a19506071 2009-12-10
She has since become the star of the show in Broadway musical Hairspray, with the production having moved to Royal Caribbean Cruises'Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest passenger cruise liner, the Daily Mirror's John Honeywell writes.

The show premiered on Wednesday night (November 25th) and received a standing ovation from the ship's guests.

"It's the first time ever such a lavish full-length musical has been performed at sea, and it will be performed on the ship four times a week for the next four years," Mr Honeywell wrote.

Woods is starring alongside Michael Quinn, another British actor, in the production.

She won her part following auditions in London, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

Earlier this month, Oasis of the Seas docked in her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The vessel arrived in the US following a 14-day transatlantic cruise crossing from Turku in Finland.

Written by Chris Smith

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/hairspray-switches-to-oasis-of-the-seas_a19484719 2009-11-30
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will have seven godmothers instead of the usual one, representing the seven unique neighbourhoods onboard the vessel.

Internationally-known singer Gloria Estefan was chosen after she was named godmother to Royal Caribbean sister ship Empress of the Seas, while Olympic medallist Michelle Kwan was selected thanks to her status as the most celebrated skater in the US.

Golden Globe winner Jane Seymour, swimmer and Olympian Dara Torres, actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, gymnast Shawn Johnson and TV personality Daisy Fuentes will also become Oasis of the Seas' godmothers.

A Royal Caribbean statement said: "Each of the seven godmothers was chosen because they personify strength of character, exemplify the spirit of giving, and are role models for men, women and children alike."

On November 13th, Oasis of the Seas arrived in Fort Lauderdale in Florida following a two-week transatlantic crossing from Turku in Finland.

Written by Chris Smith

]]> http://www.iglucruise.com/news/oasis-of-the-seas-announces-seven-godmothers_a19476810 2009-11-24
The Royal Caribbean Cruises vessel sailed into the Trinidadian capital ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, for which it has been leased, the Trinidad & Tobago Express reports.

Serenade of the Seas was greeted to the sounds of the island's national instrument, the steel pan, while onlookers observed "jubilant passengers" singing and taking pictures.

The ship, which completed her maiden voyage in 2003, is one of two vessels being used for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which occurs biennially and involves the heads of government from all Commonwealth nations.

Serenade of the Seas spends the winter and spring on Caribbean cruises, while during the summer it heads north for Alaskan cruises.

It has a capacity of almost 2,500 passengers and 891 crew members, all of whom are accommodated on 12 separate decks.

Written by Chris Smith

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Royal Caribbean'sOasis of the Seas has debuted at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale following a 14-day transatlantic crossing from the Finnish port of Turku.

Her arrival in the US comes ahead of the official naming ceremony, which will take place on November 30th during an inaugural celebration fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Oasis of the Seas was welcomed into Port Everglades by hundreds of spectators, including Royal Caribbean executives, local government officials, locals and the media.

Described as "the world's most revolutionary cruise ship", the vessel will undergo a series of final cosmetic changes ahead of the naming ceremony, which will begin with an exclusive private performance by Rihanna.

Oasis of the Seas spans 16 decks and weighs a massive 225,282 tons. It has a capacity of 5,400 guests and boasts 2,700 staterooms.

Royal Caribbean officially took delivery of Oasis of the Seas on October 28th after a building programme lasting approximately six years.

Written by Chris Smith.

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