Odyssey OTS remains in Port Everglades as well, sailing alternating 6- and 8-night voyages through April 2024. Around 55% of RCI's total revenue comes from the USA. The liner is due to set sail on 7-night voyages to the Western and Eastern Caribbean. Highlights of the 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises feature Philipsburg (St Maarten Island, Dutch Antilles), Saint Thomas Island (Charlotte Amalie, USVI), Cozumel (Mexico), and CocoCay. This new entertainment program was geared toward families and offered DreamWorks movie-themed activities on only 9 RCI ships (Allure, Oasis, Harmony, Anthem, Ovation, Quantum, Freedom, Liberty, Voyager). All bookings on Brilliance OTS were automatically moved to Enchantment OTS. Booked customers are allowed to bid multiple cabin categories. In the period 2013-2020, Grandeur OTS was homeported in Baltimore MD. "DreamWorks Experience" was a family-themed program via a partnership between Royal Caribbean International and Amblin Partners (DreamWorks SKG's owner company). Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). Kingstown (St Vincent Island, Grenadines), Palma de Mallorca (Majorca Island, Balearic Spain). RCI-Royal Caribbean's 2023 European summer program initially included 9x ships visiting 25+ countries. In 2017, Morpho merged with Oberthur Technologies. Note: In 2021, after 23 years of service, Grandeur OTS was planned to leave the RCI fleet and join Pullmantur (2020-defunct). Service animals traveling with physically / non-physically disabled passengers are still allowed on the ships. Oasis OTS moves back to PortMiami after completing her summer voyages from, Brilliance OTS starts offering 7-night voyages from. Two new packages are currently available for booking: Occasionally, Royal Caribbean offers VOOM package discounts for passengers with pre-purchased online (via Cruise Planner) internet packages. (Australia 2023-2024 from Sydney) 20 voyages, including 9- to 11-night cruises that visit destinations along New Zealands coastline like Bay of Islands, Milford Sound, and Wellington. (summer 2022) Anthem OTS is homeported in Southampton UK for a second consecutive year (arriving in May 2022), opetaing 7-12-14-night roundtrips to Iberia, Northern Europe, Western Mediterranean, the Canaries. Packages can be purchased onboard and also pre-purchased (before the cruise) via RCI's "Cruise Planner" booking system. Follows a review of the Royal Caribbean itinerary program for 2022-2023 scheduled itineraries. Currently, the package's cost is USD 25,99 per person per day. Azamara's CEO (Carol Cabezas) was appointed President. Then select their bidding price for a particular cabin upgrade and submit the bid. Since December 2017, NextCruise shipboard booking customers are eligible to pay a reduced deposit (USD 100 pp) regardless of voyage length - but only if they book with non-refundable fares. (Alaska 2022) Ovation OTS operates 7-night roundtrips from Seattle to Canada (Victoria BC) and USA (Sitka, Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau).
Swim vests for all kids (aged 4-12) are readily available. All affected bookings received full refunds (100%), including on prepurchased through RCI cruise packages and services. ODYSSEY OTS was scheduled to start on June 2nd Eastern Mediterranean roundtrips from Haifa Israel. (September 2022) Jewel OTS introduces a new itinerary for RCI. The liner sets sail on 7-night voyages to the Western and Eastern Caribbean. Via the app, you can make reservations (spa, dining, etc) or add activities directly from the "Cruise Compass" to your own calendar.
Land Tours that involve travel by air/flights (international and domestic), trains, also special/themed events, overnight hotel stays and Private Journeys (customized tours) must be canceled 30 days prior to cruise departure date to avoid cancellation fees/penalties. Another special Mediterranean itinerary is the 14-night ex-UK roundtrip to Nice (Villefranche-sur-Mer), Rome, Naples, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Lisbon. Service's only alternatives still available are the shipboard nursery (on some liners only, serving toddlers and kids up to 3 yo) and group sitting ("Late Night Party Zone" program for kids 3-11 yo, served by Adventure Ocean staff). (Australia 2022 from Sydney) 9-12-night to New Zealand, 5-7-night to Queensland, 6-8-night to Tasmania. The cruise ship also has several Internet workstations available for all passengers on an FCFS basis (a first-come-first-served). age 1 is an overview of what to expect the next day, including port, weather report, specials, highlighted events, dedicated "Important things to know today" section. A signature feature of RCI ships is the "Viking Crown Lounge", introduced in 1970 with RCI's first ship MS Song of Norway (scrapped in 2013 as "Formosa Queen"). In mid-March 2020 was announced RCI's second private resort property (after Fort James in St Johns Antigua) - Royal Beach Club Bahamas (at Paradise Island, close to Nassau). The Empress ship's planned by RCI 2021-2022 itinerary program included voyages in the Eastern-Western Caribbean (7-day roundtrips from PortMiami / March 6 through April 25, 2021), roundtrips from NYC New York to Bermuda (April 5 - August 9, 2021), four 7-day Canada and New England cruises (NYC roundtrips, May 24, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, 2021), 10-11-day Canadian cruises out of Montreal (September 2 - October 4, 2021) and the rest were 7-day Southern Caribbean cruises from homeport San Juan Puerto Rico (November 6, 2021, through April 16, 2022). Enchantment OTS was deployed in Alaska (homeported in Vancouver, starting April 3, 2023) and in Australia (homeported in Sydney NSW, starting October 23, 2023). Passengers can explore the Norwegian fjords, the oldest European medieval town in Tallinn Estonia, and overnight in Saint Petersburg. The "All Access Crew Life Tour" (priced USD 79 pp) can be booked via CruisePlanner and offers a glimpse of what it is like to work and live on the ship. Standard wedding packages include priority services (dockside check-in and boarding), non-denominational officiant, pre-recorded music, 3-tier cake, chocolate-covered strawberries, a specialty restaurant dinner and in-bed breakfast (onboard), themed cabin decorations, 1-hour photo service, 1x champagne bottle (Moet & Chandon), keepsake wedding certificate (listing the ship/cruise port). RCI's water safety program was rolled out fleetwide in 2017 (February-June).
(Caribbean 2022-2023 winter/November thru April) Radiance OTS operates Western Caribbean itineraries out of New Orleans and Galveston TX.
By the new policy, itineraries 5-night or longer must be canceled at least 90 days prior departure date in order to avoid the cancellation fee. On two liners (Liberty OTS and Oasis OTS) is currently being tested a new VIP passenger access program (called "The Key"). operates on roundtrips to South Pacific Islands itineraries (Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu). The arrival of a cruise liner out of Singapore to Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) after 2 years was welcomed by cruise industry players in Pulau Penang Island (Georgetown, Malaysia Penang) is primed for a cruising rebound with the arrival of a 2nd cruise ship at the SPCT-Swettenham Pier RCI-Royal Caribbean updated the situation with its Quantum of the Seas ship needing to slow her speed and skip Alaska glacier visits. The 8-night itinerary visits Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba, Grand Cayman Island, and Labadee Haiti. Activities can include private yachting, cooking with Michelin-starred chefs, food tasting. The program (available only for residents of the USA, Canada, and Mexico) allows booking pre-/post-cruise hotel stays (in all RCI ports, including in Europe, Asia-Pacific. RCI's ex-Barbados program is based on fly-cruise deals (roundtrip flights from the USA) and 3x itineraries (two 7-night, one 14-night) visiting Castries (St Lucia), Roseau (Dominica), Trinidad-Tobago-St Vincent, St Georges (Grenada), Oranjestad (Aruba), Kralendijk (Bonaire), Willemstad (Curacao). Suite passengers have access to "Coastal Kitchen" (complimentary restaurant). The agreement included increased calls to both islands and guaranteed by RCG minimum revenues. The customized office resembles a cruise ship. The "Caribbean Maiden Voyage" is currently scheduled for March 4, 2022. RCI's fleet has vessels in the following classes: The Voyager-class, Freedom-class, and Oasis-class vessels have Royal Promenade. Highlights of the 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises feature. It has limited quantity and is available on select voyages. This offer is available on all RCI cruises - excluding only China roundtrips. What is confirmed so far is that the liner will offer ex-UK departures (from Southampton) while in Europe, then will be deployed in the Caribbean with homeporting in Miami. Through this program, regular customers accumulate points (booking 7-day and longer voyages) to become members and earn discounts and gifts. In December 2020, RCI announced new itineraries and ports in Europe for the summer 2022 season - from Italy and Israel (Mediterranean-Holy Land) to the Arctic Circle and the British Isles. Themed activities and games (by ship's "Adventure Ocean" / complimentary youth program) included 3D animation workshops, storytime, themed dance parties, character story-based adventure games, regular character visits to kids facilities, onboard parades, meet-and-greets with photo ops (throughout the ship). "Why no straws?" The ship's 6-night trips in the Western Caribbean call at CocoCay Bahamas. The 5-night itinerary visits Key West Florida and Havana (overnight). RCI's children program (named "Adventure Ocean") covers ages 2-17 and features brand partnerships (with Fisher-Price, Crayola), Family Disco Hour. (winter 2022-2023) Rhapsody OTS is homeported in Bridgetown Barbados (starting November 2022) for 5-7-8-14-night roundtrip itineraries that visit ports in Trinidad, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Columbia, Aruba, St Lucia, Dominica, St. Vincent, Bonaire, Curacao. The water safety program includes a 15-min presentation (on embarkation day). In October 2019 were opened for booking RCI's new "Spa Cabins" offered on all liners in the ship classes Radiance-Voyager-Freedom-Quantum-Quantum Ultra-Oasis.
(Australia 2023-2024 from Brisbane) 3- to 13-night sailings to Queenslands coast, including destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns, or discover the South Pacific by visiting Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Noumea (New Caledonia). However, all roommates ages 6 and older must purchase the package to receive its benefits (available via SeaPass cards and starting on embarkation day). After selling 8 ships - 3x Pullmantur (Horizon, Monarch, Sovereign), 3x Azamara (Quest, Journey, Pursuit), 2x RCI (Empress, Monarch), RCG's global fleet capacity decreased by 12316 berths (5984+2138+4194). operates on South Pacific Islands itineraries (Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu) and also on Cruises to Nowhere (out of Sydney AU). The deal was assisted by Perella Weinberg Partners (financial advisor for RCG), Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (legal counsel for RCG) and Kirkland & Ellis (legal advice to Sycamore). NextCruise allows passengers to book a future RCI itinerary while on the ship. After the summer homeporting in NYC New York, Oasis OTS relocates to Miami for 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries (all with CocoCay) between November 2022-April 2023. RCI vessels with Dynamic Dining don't have the main dining room. (May 2022 - April 2023) Adventure OTS is homeported in NYC-Bayonne for roundtrips to Bermuda, Caribbean and Canada. The 2023 seasonal Caribbean voyages are expected to make waves with a summer of firsts. By the new program, water safety signs are placed throughout the ship. The 20-prints photo package costs USD 200. Loyalty program's Platinum and above members (Emerald-Diamond-Diamond Plus-Pinnacle Club) receive as perks shore excursion package, Deluxe Beverage package, free Internet (VOOM Wi-Fi), free laundry service. Then they work with local (professional) tour guides to design the excursion. The website provides full tour information, including duration, activity level, languages, etc. With the new financing, RCCL now has USD 3,6+ billion of liquidity (cash deposits plus undrawn credit facilities). The 7-night roundtrips also visit Panama Canal and The Netherlands' ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) in the Leeward Antilles. In December 2021 were trademarked 23x possible ship names (all with OTS) - Magnificence, Melody, Fantasia, Paradise, Vibrance, Splendor, Grace, Sanctuary, Illumination, Unity, Intrigue, Aria, Awe, Aura, Eternity, Eden, Euphoria, Bliss, Utopia, Marvel, Nirvana, Haven, Divine.
(deposit program changes) Since November 2018, RCI customers booking non-refundable deposit cruise fares don't receive onboard credit (USD 100) per stateroom.
REPOSITIONING (Transatlantic): During summer, the ship operates in Europe on roundtrips out of Rome (Civitavecchia) to Greece and Greek Islands, Turkey, Italy (Sicily). The new satellite technology utilizes each ship specifically. operates on roundtrips out of Tampa to Western Caribbean (4-day Cozumel Mexico, 5-day Key West FL, Cozumel). In September RCG signed with USVA (US Virgin Islands) an MoU for two future port developments - Crown Bay (St Thomas Island) and Frederiksted (St Croix Island). The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba cruises in May 2016. In August 2018 was announced that RCCL plans to outsource most of its Springfield jobs (~90%, excepting only sales employees) to the company's call-centers in Jamaica and Guatemala. Adults on RCI cruises can enjoy adults-only relaxation areas and spas. RCI doesn't limit the number of changes. In late February 2017, the RCCL corporation imposed a fee of USD 65 pp in case of leaving the cruise early (whatever the reason might be). Note: In July 2022, RCI canceled Serenade's 2023 Baltic schedule (based on homeporting in Copenhagen Denmark and Stockholm Sweden). Voom Surf + Stream pricing is as follows: $18 (1 device), $16 (2 devices), $14 (4 devices) and $28 (Single Day Pass per device / per day). 2021-2022: Harmony OTS from Port Canaveral offers 7-night Eastern-Western Caribbean itineraries (alternating), all visiting CocoCay. "Freedom Class" (ships Freedom, Liberty, Independence) feature Ice-Skating Rink, Royal Promenade (indoor street). The liner visits, Voyager OTS has an inaugural Northern European season with 7-10-11-night Baltic Sea roundtrips from, Jewel OTS introduces a new itinerary for RCI in September 2022. The world's cruise capital is Harmonys summer homeport for the first time. In October 2021, RCI announced the company's first World Cruise, which is also one of the world's longest. The website is non-cruise travel-related and allows international travelers to book tours and excursions in 97 countries and 896 cities worldwide. Optional custom itinerary planning is also offered. Eastern Caribbean roundtrips visit Labadee, Charlotte Amalie, San Juan, Western Caribbean - Costa Maya, Cozumel, Roatan. Some of these events are also listed in the "Cruise Compass". In the period August-December 2021, all unvaccinated passengers (12 and older) on RCI cruises from Florida ports were required to have a valid insurance policy of a minimum USD 25,000 pp (medical expense coverage) and USD 50,000 pp (for onboard quarantine and COVID-related medevac). Since March 2018, RCCL offers one login for RCI and Celebrity websites and mobile apps. Destinations include Basseterre (Port Zante, St Kitts Island), St Thomas Island (Charlotte Amalie, USVI), Oranjestad (Aruba Island, Dutch Antilles), Costa Maya Mexico, CocoCay. signs at onboard bars fleetwide now indicate that drink orders will not automatically receive a straw, but only upon request. It offers 30 delicious cupcakes. Daily gratuity is an automatic service charge added to the passenger's onboard account each day.
Complimentary VOOM Internet ("Surf and Stream" package for 1 device). RCCL financed the deal (through debt) in October. On July 30th RCG was officially renamed to "Royal Caribbean Group". CocoCay has 3 new beaches. This is a daily guide for news, onboard events, and activities on the cruise ship scheduled for the next day. USD 14,50 pp (interior, oceanview, balcony staterooms, both adults and kids). RCI's ship internet offering was revamped from only one plan into different per day packages with pricing based on the number of included devices. Kids under 12 require a parent or guardian to be present when swimming in any of the cruise ship's pools. (Alaska 2023) 7-10 night roundtrips from Vancouver combinable with Land Tours (like Denali NP). In September 2022 are added 5-night itineraries to French Riviera ports (Toulon and Monte Carlo) and Italys islands Sardinia (Cagliari) and Sicily (Palermo). Cruises canceled 60 to 31 days out incur a fee of 75% of the total fare and any cruise canceled within 30 days or less of departure is not refunded at all (100% cancellation fee). In late-February 2021, RCI opened bookings for short Caribbean cruises - a total of 17 itineraries leaving in 2022-2023 roundtrip from Florida and Texas. In August 2017, Royal Caribbean changed "Next Cruise" (onboard cruise booking program). For toddlers (2-3 yo) on each liner are provided at-fee nursery services (hourly charge) via highly experienced and professionally trained staff. Brilliance OTS (from Tampa) offers 4-5-night Western Caribbean itineraries, with select 4-night roundtrips to Nassau and Key West. Two Oasis-class ships Harmony OTS and Symphony OTS offer Eastern and Western Caribbean 7-night itineraries from Florida (, Oasis OTS from NYC offers 7-night roundtrips to Florida-Bahamas leaving from, Mariner OTS introduces 8-night cruises from Florida to Bermuda with 2 days in. The fleetmate Grandeur OTS operated out of Baltimore between 2013-2020.
Coco Beach cabana rentals are inclusive of 1 hammock, 1 waterslide, dedicated service (by an attendant). (Mediterranean 2022) Odyssey OTS is homeported in Civitavecchia for 7-9-night roundtrips to the Greek Isles and Turkey, as well as 12-night Holy Land voyages. Thrill Waterpark attraction to be constructed, with 2 water towers (Daredevil's Tower, Family Tower) with a total of 13 slides. Also was trademarked "Royal Beach Club" (Nassau). The money was secured term-loaned from 3 US banks (JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Corporation, Goldman Sachs Group) plus the French banking group BNP Paribas. Caribbean's biggest freshwater swimming pool (named Oasis Lagoon) has a swim-up bar and water loungers. Under the old policy, cruises 6-nights or longer, holiday voyages 1 to 5 days, holiday voyages 6-night or longer, and cruise tours had separate cancellation penalty schedules. Your own daily schedule will be automatically updated. "Quantum Class" (Quantum, Anthem, Ovation) and "Quantum Ultra Class" ships (Spectrum, Odyssey) feature North Star (top-deck, mobile observation capsule), RipCord (sky-diving simulator), Seaplex (large indoor sports complex), Two70 Lounge (3-deck high), Loft Suites, Music Hall (2-deck venue). Three more liners (Anthem, Allure, Odyssey) in summer 2022 are homeported in England (Southampton), Spain (Barcelona) and Italy (Civitavecchia-Rome). Following the log-on to the ship's wireless network "Royal WiFi", there is an option for creating an Internet account where the passenger can sign up for a particular Internet plan or pay by the minute. At night, the Royal Promenade turns into an entertainment venue hosting live parades and dance parties. The largest cruise companies in the world announced this week that they are easing COVID testing requirements on some voyages that last less than a Royal Caribbean announced on Thursday, July 28, that it is no longer requiring vaccinated passengers to take a COVID test before embarking on cruises RCI-Royal Caribbean announced it is canceling the European season of Serenade of the Seas previously scheduled for summer 2023. "Voom Surf Voyage" is the "light package" providing high-speed Internet for general web browsing, e-mails and social media platforms (excepting video streaming).
The boat has scheduled 5-7-8-14-night roundtrip itineraries that visit ports in Trinidad, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Columbia, Aruba, St Lucia, Dominica, St. Vincent, Bonaire, Curacao. Book Later requires a non-refundable deposit of USD 200 per stateroom (US$100 per cabin if booking a specific itinerary) and gives up to USD 600 in OBC or instant savings. If all reservations are upgraded, RCI doesn't guarantee that all upgraded staterooms will be located close together. The ship offers 7-day roundtrip itinerary to Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria (BC Canada). On the Vision-Class (ships 1995) its location was changed - from forward to midship-aft (near the smokestacks) allowing more space to be allocated for the new amenities and entertainment. Two ships were affected - QUANTUM OTS from Brisbane (planned restart October 30) and OVATION OTS from Sydney (planned restart December 13).
The project includes the construction of a theme park and a 5-star hotel. Pulau Penang Island (Georgetown, Malaysia) primed for cruising rebound with the arrival of Genting RCI-Royal Caribbean updates Quantum OTS engine trouble impacting Alaskan cruises, Keel laid for RCI-Royal Caribbean's first LNG-powered Oasis Class ship "Utopia of The Seas", RCI-Royal Caribbean's President's Cruise 2023 (ship Allure OTS), Celebrity Cruises' entire fleet is back in service, Viking Gymir river cruise ship evacuated due to possible battery explosion, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Prima delivered by Fincantieri, Ferry crashes into terminal in Seattle (Washington USA), Ponant Cruises debuts the fully refurbished 3-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant, Princess Cruises' 2023-2024 Americas season features 47 itineraries and new South Pacific/Hawaii voyages, Seabourn launches its first purpose-built expedition cruise ship Seabourn Venture, German police investigating 2 fires on P&O Arvia ship at Meyer Werft Papenburg Yard, Virgin Voyages' cruise ship Valiant Lady to be home to ABC's The Bachelorette. Enchantment OTS (from Sydney) is calling at new destinations for Royal Caribbean: Allure OTS (from Galveston TX). Construction of the "space and cruise ship" hybrid vessel is already underway. They are allowed also to modify or cancel the upgrade (until 2 days prior departure) if the offer is not been accepted by RCI and their credit card is not been charged. The roundtrips from Singapore include: (summer 2022) Voyager OTS starts an inaugural Northern European season based on 7-10-11-night Baltic roundtrips from Copenhagen (May-June and August) and Stockholm (July). VOOM Internet has latency 120 ms, ping ~300 ms, download speed ~4,6 Mbps, upload speed ~5,2 Mbps. A total of 60x Majesty OTS cruises (itineraries scheduled between March 6, 2021, and April 30, 2022) were canceled. Page 4 lists all the next day's activities broken down by time (morning, afternoon, evening) - all shipboard events, each has time, title and deck location. Destinations include Greece, Adriatic, Greek Isles, French Riviera (Cannes and Nice). operates on 7-day roundtrips to Western Caribbean (Cozumel Mexico, Labadee Haiti, Jamaica) and Bahamas-Eastern Caribbean (Nassau, St Thomas, St Maarten).
"Vision Class" ships (Grandeur, Rhapsody, Enchantment, Vision) is the fleet's oldest, excepting only the "Sovereign Class" ships Majesty and Empress. A series of special voyages are also offered, including an 11-night South Pacific & Fiji Christmas trip, and longer 16- and 18-night sailings along Australias Top End/West Coast, like Darwin, Exmouth, Fremantle.
The aircraft has confirmed/scheduled launch in 2030. On July 1, 2017, RCI implemented fleetwide a new, non-refundable cruise deposit program. Following a short season in Northeast USA, Voyager OTS relocates from Boston to San Juan (Puerto Rico) in November 2022, with scheduled 7-night Southern Caribbean roundtrips to Barbados, St Lucia, St Croix, Curacao. The craft beer (5% ABV) is a tropical ale (with mango and guava) packaged in 12-oz cans and is offered in different labels themed after CocoCay's areas. Fast Track is available for passengers in Star-Sky Class suites, Pinnacle members, "The Key" (pre-purchased daily package that includes lunch at Chops Grille, Jamie's or Giovanni's specialty restaurants), disabled passengers, and families with strollers.
"Adventure Ocean" is another newsletter providing information about kids programming (small children and teens) scheduled on the cruise ship. Families cruising with infants and toddlers benefit from the "Royal Babies" and "Royal Tots" nursery programs. The USD 100 fee for Private Journeys is applicable to excursion's final cost.
Balcony stateroom cost USD 75,000 ($136 pp per day), the 4-passenger Royal Suite cost USD 760,000. Some of the events are not repeated, other activities change daily. The new website is managed by Larry Pimentel (RCCL's Chief Destination Officer, also Azamara Club's President and CEO. On March 2, 2020, RCCL officially announced Holistica's USD 300 million private cruise resort project "Lucaya Property". Daily private visits (reserved hours) at signature shipboard facilities - including FlowRider, Rock-Climbing Walls, Ice-Skating Rink. An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. In January 2022 was trademarked "Accessory Place" (retail shop services that include selling jewelry) and "Cruiseverse" (virtual cruise ship services). Freedom OTS (from Miami) and Independence OTS (from Port Canaveral) visit The Bahamas (Nassau and CocoCay) with 3- and 4-night roundtrips year-round. In November 2020, RCI announced a lineup of Caribbean cruises scheduled for summer 2022 on 3 Oasis-Class ships (Oasis, Harmony, Symphony) homeported in Florida and NYC. In October 2021 were trademarked 3x shipboard BBQ restaurant names ("The Mason Jar", "Savannah's Table", "Palmetto Room"), as well as "RCTV" (in-cabin TV programming), "Cruise Compass" (daily onboard newspaper), "RCG" (abbrev) and "Royal Caribbean Group" (shipowner). (Alaska 2022) Radiance OTS operates 7-night itineraries between Vancouver and Seward, visiting Haines (full-day), Sitka, Ketchikan, Juneau. Royal Caribbean ships offer a wide list of onboard facilities, the main of which include Grand-style productions Theatre, Live Comedy Club, Disco/Nightclub, Casino Royale, Library. In 2015, the island was upgraded with new trams (quieter and taller) and was added a new / shorter tram route and a new freshwater shower (at Barefoot Beach). On May 20th RCI patented "WATER-BASED PYROTECHNIC ILLUSION". Utopia OTS is the 5th OASIS-Plus class liner, currently under construction in France and scheduled for delivery in 2024 May. VIP seating at live shows must be reserved online (via CruisePlanner) prior departure. Royal Caribbean extended Allures Texas debut in winter 2022-2023 and opened the lineup of 7-night Western Caribbean voyages. Passengers who refuse to pay face the prospect of being banned from RCCL cruise ships FOREVER. Royal Caribbean Cruise to Nowhere (Australia). The 9- and 10-night sailings between, RCI targets the family market in Europe with Odyssey OTS from, Symphony OTS sails from Civitavecchia and. (Alaska 2023) 7-night roundtrips from Vancouver visiting Hubbard Glacier and Dawes Glacier. In late-July on Symphony OTS was introduced "Fast Track" - expedited boarding program offered in all call ports of the current itinerary. Before this new policy, RCI covered up to USD 20,000 per person for Coronavirus-related costs.
The "Asian Maiden Voyage" was scheduled for March 26, 2022 (5-day roundtrip from Shanghai to Japan/Fukuoka and Kumamoto). Call ports include Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus-Athens, Rhodes, Kusadasi-Ephesus, Naples, Israel (Haifa, Ashdod), Crete (Limassol). Within 45 days (from the cancellation date), all taxes, port fees and pre-purchased (if any) packages-amenities are automatically refunded to the original form of payment. The suite-only restaurant Coastal Kitchen was also installed. The private beer label ("Chilla Thrilla") was trademarked on July 8, 2019.
Swim vests for all kids (aged 4-12) are readily available. All affected bookings received full refunds (100%), including on prepurchased through RCI cruise packages and services. ODYSSEY OTS was scheduled to start on June 2nd Eastern Mediterranean roundtrips from Haifa Israel. (September 2022) Jewel OTS introduces a new itinerary for RCI. The liner sets sail on 7-night voyages to the Western and Eastern Caribbean. Via the app, you can make reservations (spa, dining, etc) or add activities directly from the "Cruise Compass" to your own calendar.
Land Tours that involve travel by air/flights (international and domestic), trains, also special/themed events, overnight hotel stays and Private Journeys (customized tours) must be canceled 30 days prior to cruise departure date to avoid cancellation fees/penalties. Another special Mediterranean itinerary is the 14-night ex-UK roundtrip to Nice (Villefranche-sur-Mer), Rome, Naples, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Lisbon. Service's only alternatives still available are the shipboard nursery (on some liners only, serving toddlers and kids up to 3 yo) and group sitting ("Late Night Party Zone" program for kids 3-11 yo, served by Adventure Ocean staff). (Australia 2022 from Sydney) 9-12-night to New Zealand, 5-7-night to Queensland, 6-8-night to Tasmania. The cruise ship also has several Internet workstations available for all passengers on an FCFS basis (a first-come-first-served). age 1 is an overview of what to expect the next day, including port, weather report, specials, highlighted events, dedicated "Important things to know today" section. A signature feature of RCI ships is the "Viking Crown Lounge", introduced in 1970 with RCI's first ship MS Song of Norway (scrapped in 2013 as "Formosa Queen"). In mid-March 2020 was announced RCI's second private resort property (after Fort James in St Johns Antigua) - Royal Beach Club Bahamas (at Paradise Island, close to Nassau). The Empress ship's planned by RCI 2021-2022 itinerary program included voyages in the Eastern-Western Caribbean (7-day roundtrips from PortMiami / March 6 through April 25, 2021), roundtrips from NYC New York to Bermuda (April 5 - August 9, 2021), four 7-day Canada and New England cruises (NYC roundtrips, May 24, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, 2021), 10-11-day Canadian cruises out of Montreal (September 2 - October 4, 2021) and the rest were 7-day Southern Caribbean cruises from homeport San Juan Puerto Rico (November 6, 2021, through April 16, 2022). Enchantment OTS was deployed in Alaska (homeported in Vancouver, starting April 3, 2023) and in Australia (homeported in Sydney NSW, starting October 23, 2023). Passengers can explore the Norwegian fjords, the oldest European medieval town in Tallinn Estonia, and overnight in Saint Petersburg. The "All Access Crew Life Tour" (priced USD 79 pp) can be booked via CruisePlanner and offers a glimpse of what it is like to work and live on the ship. Standard wedding packages include priority services (dockside check-in and boarding), non-denominational officiant, pre-recorded music, 3-tier cake, chocolate-covered strawberries, a specialty restaurant dinner and in-bed breakfast (onboard), themed cabin decorations, 1-hour photo service, 1x champagne bottle (Moet & Chandon), keepsake wedding certificate (listing the ship/cruise port). RCI's water safety program was rolled out fleetwide in 2017 (February-June).
(Caribbean 2022-2023 winter/November thru April) Radiance OTS operates Western Caribbean itineraries out of New Orleans and Galveston TX.
By the new policy, itineraries 5-night or longer must be canceled at least 90 days prior departure date in order to avoid the cancellation fee. On two liners (Liberty OTS and Oasis OTS) is currently being tested a new VIP passenger access program (called "The Key"). operates on roundtrips to South Pacific Islands itineraries (Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu). The arrival of a cruise liner out of Singapore to Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) after 2 years was welcomed by cruise industry players in Pulau Penang Island (Georgetown, Malaysia Penang) is primed for a cruising rebound with the arrival of a 2nd cruise ship at the SPCT-Swettenham Pier RCI-Royal Caribbean updated the situation with its Quantum of the Seas ship needing to slow her speed and skip Alaska glacier visits. The 8-night itinerary visits Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba, Grand Cayman Island, and Labadee Haiti. Activities can include private yachting, cooking with Michelin-starred chefs, food tasting. The program (available only for residents of the USA, Canada, and Mexico) allows booking pre-/post-cruise hotel stays (in all RCI ports, including in Europe, Asia-Pacific. RCI's ex-Barbados program is based on fly-cruise deals (roundtrip flights from the USA) and 3x itineraries (two 7-night, one 14-night) visiting Castries (St Lucia), Roseau (Dominica), Trinidad-Tobago-St Vincent, St Georges (Grenada), Oranjestad (Aruba), Kralendijk (Bonaire), Willemstad (Curacao). Suite passengers have access to "Coastal Kitchen" (complimentary restaurant). The agreement included increased calls to both islands and guaranteed by RCG minimum revenues. The customized office resembles a cruise ship. The "Caribbean Maiden Voyage" is currently scheduled for March 4, 2022. RCI's fleet has vessels in the following classes: The Voyager-class, Freedom-class, and Oasis-class vessels have Royal Promenade. Highlights of the 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises feature. It has limited quantity and is available on select voyages. This offer is available on all RCI cruises - excluding only China roundtrips. What is confirmed so far is that the liner will offer ex-UK departures (from Southampton) while in Europe, then will be deployed in the Caribbean with homeporting in Miami. Through this program, regular customers accumulate points (booking 7-day and longer voyages) to become members and earn discounts and gifts. In December 2020, RCI announced new itineraries and ports in Europe for the summer 2022 season - from Italy and Israel (Mediterranean-Holy Land) to the Arctic Circle and the British Isles. Themed activities and games (by ship's "Adventure Ocean" / complimentary youth program) included 3D animation workshops, storytime, themed dance parties, character story-based adventure games, regular character visits to kids facilities, onboard parades, meet-and-greets with photo ops (throughout the ship). "Why no straws?" The ship's 6-night trips in the Western Caribbean call at CocoCay Bahamas. The 5-night itinerary visits Key West Florida and Havana (overnight). RCI's children program (named "Adventure Ocean") covers ages 2-17 and features brand partnerships (with Fisher-Price, Crayola), Family Disco Hour. (winter 2022-2023) Rhapsody OTS is homeported in Bridgetown Barbados (starting November 2022) for 5-7-8-14-night roundtrip itineraries that visit ports in Trinidad, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Columbia, Aruba, St Lucia, Dominica, St. Vincent, Bonaire, Curacao. The water safety program includes a 15-min presentation (on embarkation day). In October 2019 were opened for booking RCI's new "Spa Cabins" offered on all liners in the ship classes Radiance-Voyager-Freedom-Quantum-Quantum Ultra-Oasis.
(Australia 2023-2024 from Brisbane) 3- to 13-night sailings to Queenslands coast, including destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns, or discover the South Pacific by visiting Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Noumea (New Caledonia). However, all roommates ages 6 and older must purchase the package to receive its benefits (available via SeaPass cards and starting on embarkation day). After selling 8 ships - 3x Pullmantur (Horizon, Monarch, Sovereign), 3x Azamara (Quest, Journey, Pursuit), 2x RCI (Empress, Monarch), RCG's global fleet capacity decreased by 12316 berths (5984+2138+4194). operates on South Pacific Islands itineraries (Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu) and also on Cruises to Nowhere (out of Sydney AU). The deal was assisted by Perella Weinberg Partners (financial advisor for RCG), Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (legal counsel for RCG) and Kirkland & Ellis (legal advice to Sycamore). NextCruise allows passengers to book a future RCI itinerary while on the ship. After the summer homeporting in NYC New York, Oasis OTS relocates to Miami for 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries (all with CocoCay) between November 2022-April 2023. RCI vessels with Dynamic Dining don't have the main dining room. (May 2022 - April 2023) Adventure OTS is homeported in NYC-Bayonne for roundtrips to Bermuda, Caribbean and Canada. The 2023 seasonal Caribbean voyages are expected to make waves with a summer of firsts. By the new program, water safety signs are placed throughout the ship. The 20-prints photo package costs USD 200. Loyalty program's Platinum and above members (Emerald-Diamond-Diamond Plus-Pinnacle Club) receive as perks shore excursion package, Deluxe Beverage package, free Internet (VOOM Wi-Fi), free laundry service. Then they work with local (professional) tour guides to design the excursion. The website provides full tour information, including duration, activity level, languages, etc. With the new financing, RCCL now has USD 3,6+ billion of liquidity (cash deposits plus undrawn credit facilities). The 7-night roundtrips also visit Panama Canal and The Netherlands' ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) in the Leeward Antilles. In December 2021 were trademarked 23x possible ship names (all with OTS) - Magnificence, Melody, Fantasia, Paradise, Vibrance, Splendor, Grace, Sanctuary, Illumination, Unity, Intrigue, Aria, Awe, Aura, Eternity, Eden, Euphoria, Bliss, Utopia, Marvel, Nirvana, Haven, Divine.
(deposit program changes) Since November 2018, RCI customers booking non-refundable deposit cruise fares don't receive onboard credit (USD 100) per stateroom.
REPOSITIONING (Transatlantic): During summer, the ship operates in Europe on roundtrips out of Rome (Civitavecchia) to Greece and Greek Islands, Turkey, Italy (Sicily). The new satellite technology utilizes each ship specifically. operates on roundtrips out of Tampa to Western Caribbean (4-day Cozumel Mexico, 5-day Key West FL, Cozumel). In September RCG signed with USVA (US Virgin Islands) an MoU for two future port developments - Crown Bay (St Thomas Island) and Frederiksted (St Croix Island). The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba cruises in May 2016. In August 2018 was announced that RCCL plans to outsource most of its Springfield jobs (~90%, excepting only sales employees) to the company's call-centers in Jamaica and Guatemala. Adults on RCI cruises can enjoy adults-only relaxation areas and spas. RCI doesn't limit the number of changes. In late February 2017, the RCCL corporation imposed a fee of USD 65 pp in case of leaving the cruise early (whatever the reason might be). Note: In July 2022, RCI canceled Serenade's 2023 Baltic schedule (based on homeporting in Copenhagen Denmark and Stockholm Sweden). Voom Surf + Stream pricing is as follows: $18 (1 device), $16 (2 devices), $14 (4 devices) and $28 (Single Day Pass per device / per day). 2021-2022: Harmony OTS from Port Canaveral offers 7-night Eastern-Western Caribbean itineraries (alternating), all visiting CocoCay. "Freedom Class" (ships Freedom, Liberty, Independence) feature Ice-Skating Rink, Royal Promenade (indoor street). The liner visits, Voyager OTS has an inaugural Northern European season with 7-10-11-night Baltic Sea roundtrips from, Jewel OTS introduces a new itinerary for RCI in September 2022. The world's cruise capital is Harmonys summer homeport for the first time. In October 2021, RCI announced the company's first World Cruise, which is also one of the world's longest. The website is non-cruise travel-related and allows international travelers to book tours and excursions in 97 countries and 896 cities worldwide. Optional custom itinerary planning is also offered. Eastern Caribbean roundtrips visit Labadee, Charlotte Amalie, San Juan, Western Caribbean - Costa Maya, Cozumel, Roatan. Some of these events are also listed in the "Cruise Compass". In the period August-December 2021, all unvaccinated passengers (12 and older) on RCI cruises from Florida ports were required to have a valid insurance policy of a minimum USD 25,000 pp (medical expense coverage) and USD 50,000 pp (for onboard quarantine and COVID-related medevac). Since March 2018, RCCL offers one login for RCI and Celebrity websites and mobile apps. Destinations include Basseterre (Port Zante, St Kitts Island), St Thomas Island (Charlotte Amalie, USVI), Oranjestad (Aruba Island, Dutch Antilles), Costa Maya Mexico, CocoCay. signs at onboard bars fleetwide now indicate that drink orders will not automatically receive a straw, but only upon request. It offers 30 delicious cupcakes. Daily gratuity is an automatic service charge added to the passenger's onboard account each day.
Complimentary VOOM Internet ("Surf and Stream" package for 1 device). RCCL financed the deal (through debt) in October. On July 30th RCG was officially renamed to "Royal Caribbean Group". CocoCay has 3 new beaches. This is a daily guide for news, onboard events, and activities on the cruise ship scheduled for the next day. USD 14,50 pp (interior, oceanview, balcony staterooms, both adults and kids). RCI's ship internet offering was revamped from only one plan into different per day packages with pricing based on the number of included devices. Kids under 12 require a parent or guardian to be present when swimming in any of the cruise ship's pools. (Alaska 2023) 7-10 night roundtrips from Vancouver combinable with Land Tours (like Denali NP). In September 2022 are added 5-night itineraries to French Riviera ports (Toulon and Monte Carlo) and Italys islands Sardinia (Cagliari) and Sicily (Palermo). Cruises canceled 60 to 31 days out incur a fee of 75% of the total fare and any cruise canceled within 30 days or less of departure is not refunded at all (100% cancellation fee). In late-February 2021, RCI opened bookings for short Caribbean cruises - a total of 17 itineraries leaving in 2022-2023 roundtrip from Florida and Texas. In August 2017, Royal Caribbean changed "Next Cruise" (onboard cruise booking program). For toddlers (2-3 yo) on each liner are provided at-fee nursery services (hourly charge) via highly experienced and professionally trained staff. Brilliance OTS (from Tampa) offers 4-5-night Western Caribbean itineraries, with select 4-night roundtrips to Nassau and Key West. Two Oasis-class ships Harmony OTS and Symphony OTS offer Eastern and Western Caribbean 7-night itineraries from Florida (, Oasis OTS from NYC offers 7-night roundtrips to Florida-Bahamas leaving from, Mariner OTS introduces 8-night cruises from Florida to Bermuda with 2 days in. The fleetmate Grandeur OTS operated out of Baltimore between 2013-2020.
Coco Beach cabana rentals are inclusive of 1 hammock, 1 waterslide, dedicated service (by an attendant). (Mediterranean 2022) Odyssey OTS is homeported in Civitavecchia for 7-9-night roundtrips to the Greek Isles and Turkey, as well as 12-night Holy Land voyages. Thrill Waterpark attraction to be constructed, with 2 water towers (Daredevil's Tower, Family Tower) with a total of 13 slides. Also was trademarked "Royal Beach Club" (Nassau). The money was secured term-loaned from 3 US banks (JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Corporation, Goldman Sachs Group) plus the French banking group BNP Paribas. Caribbean's biggest freshwater swimming pool (named Oasis Lagoon) has a swim-up bar and water loungers. Under the old policy, cruises 6-nights or longer, holiday voyages 1 to 5 days, holiday voyages 6-night or longer, and cruise tours had separate cancellation penalty schedules. Your own daily schedule will be automatically updated. "Quantum Class" (Quantum, Anthem, Ovation) and "Quantum Ultra Class" ships (Spectrum, Odyssey) feature North Star (top-deck, mobile observation capsule), RipCord (sky-diving simulator), Seaplex (large indoor sports complex), Two70 Lounge (3-deck high), Loft Suites, Music Hall (2-deck venue). Three more liners (Anthem, Allure, Odyssey) in summer 2022 are homeported in England (Southampton), Spain (Barcelona) and Italy (Civitavecchia-Rome). Following the log-on to the ship's wireless network "Royal WiFi", there is an option for creating an Internet account where the passenger can sign up for a particular Internet plan or pay by the minute. At night, the Royal Promenade turns into an entertainment venue hosting live parades and dance parties. The largest cruise companies in the world announced this week that they are easing COVID testing requirements on some voyages that last less than a Royal Caribbean announced on Thursday, July 28, that it is no longer requiring vaccinated passengers to take a COVID test before embarking on cruises RCI-Royal Caribbean announced it is canceling the European season of Serenade of the Seas previously scheduled for summer 2023. "Voom Surf Voyage" is the "light package" providing high-speed Internet for general web browsing, e-mails and social media platforms (excepting video streaming).
The boat has scheduled 5-7-8-14-night roundtrip itineraries that visit ports in Trinidad, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Columbia, Aruba, St Lucia, Dominica, St. Vincent, Bonaire, Curacao. Book Later requires a non-refundable deposit of USD 200 per stateroom (US$100 per cabin if booking a specific itinerary) and gives up to USD 600 in OBC or instant savings. If all reservations are upgraded, RCI doesn't guarantee that all upgraded staterooms will be located close together. The ship offers 7-day roundtrip itinerary to Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria (BC Canada). On the Vision-Class (ships 1995) its location was changed - from forward to midship-aft (near the smokestacks) allowing more space to be allocated for the new amenities and entertainment. Two ships were affected - QUANTUM OTS from Brisbane (planned restart October 30) and OVATION OTS from Sydney (planned restart December 13).
The project includes the construction of a theme park and a 5-star hotel. Pulau Penang Island (Georgetown, Malaysia) primed for cruising rebound with the arrival of Genting RCI-Royal Caribbean updates Quantum OTS engine trouble impacting Alaskan cruises, Keel laid for RCI-Royal Caribbean's first LNG-powered Oasis Class ship "Utopia of The Seas", RCI-Royal Caribbean's President's Cruise 2023 (ship Allure OTS), Celebrity Cruises' entire fleet is back in service, Viking Gymir river cruise ship evacuated due to possible battery explosion, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Prima delivered by Fincantieri, Ferry crashes into terminal in Seattle (Washington USA), Ponant Cruises debuts the fully refurbished 3-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant, Princess Cruises' 2023-2024 Americas season features 47 itineraries and new South Pacific/Hawaii voyages, Seabourn launches its first purpose-built expedition cruise ship Seabourn Venture, German police investigating 2 fires on P&O Arvia ship at Meyer Werft Papenburg Yard, Virgin Voyages' cruise ship Valiant Lady to be home to ABC's The Bachelorette. Enchantment OTS (from Sydney) is calling at new destinations for Royal Caribbean: Allure OTS (from Galveston TX). Construction of the "space and cruise ship" hybrid vessel is already underway. They are allowed also to modify or cancel the upgrade (until 2 days prior departure) if the offer is not been accepted by RCI and their credit card is not been charged. The roundtrips from Singapore include: (summer 2022) Voyager OTS starts an inaugural Northern European season based on 7-10-11-night Baltic roundtrips from Copenhagen (May-June and August) and Stockholm (July). VOOM Internet has latency 120 ms, ping ~300 ms, download speed ~4,6 Mbps, upload speed ~5,2 Mbps. A total of 60x Majesty OTS cruises (itineraries scheduled between March 6, 2021, and April 30, 2022) were canceled. Page 4 lists all the next day's activities broken down by time (morning, afternoon, evening) - all shipboard events, each has time, title and deck location. Destinations include Greece, Adriatic, Greek Isles, French Riviera (Cannes and Nice). operates on 7-day roundtrips to Western Caribbean (Cozumel Mexico, Labadee Haiti, Jamaica) and Bahamas-Eastern Caribbean (Nassau, St Thomas, St Maarten).
"Vision Class" ships (Grandeur, Rhapsody, Enchantment, Vision) is the fleet's oldest, excepting only the "Sovereign Class" ships Majesty and Empress. A series of special voyages are also offered, including an 11-night South Pacific & Fiji Christmas trip, and longer 16- and 18-night sailings along Australias Top End/West Coast, like Darwin, Exmouth, Fremantle.
The aircraft has confirmed/scheduled launch in 2030. On July 1, 2017, RCI implemented fleetwide a new, non-refundable cruise deposit program. Following a short season in Northeast USA, Voyager OTS relocates from Boston to San Juan (Puerto Rico) in November 2022, with scheduled 7-night Southern Caribbean roundtrips to Barbados, St Lucia, St Croix, Curacao. The craft beer (5% ABV) is a tropical ale (with mango and guava) packaged in 12-oz cans and is offered in different labels themed after CocoCay's areas. Fast Track is available for passengers in Star-Sky Class suites, Pinnacle members, "The Key" (pre-purchased daily package that includes lunch at Chops Grille, Jamie's or Giovanni's specialty restaurants), disabled passengers, and families with strollers.
"Adventure Ocean" is another newsletter providing information about kids programming (small children and teens) scheduled on the cruise ship. Families cruising with infants and toddlers benefit from the "Royal Babies" and "Royal Tots" nursery programs. The USD 100 fee for Private Journeys is applicable to excursion's final cost.
Balcony stateroom cost USD 75,000 ($136 pp per day), the 4-passenger Royal Suite cost USD 760,000. Some of the events are not repeated, other activities change daily. The new website is managed by Larry Pimentel (RCCL's Chief Destination Officer, also Azamara Club's President and CEO. On March 2, 2020, RCCL officially announced Holistica's USD 300 million private cruise resort project "Lucaya Property". Daily private visits (reserved hours) at signature shipboard facilities - including FlowRider, Rock-Climbing Walls, Ice-Skating Rink. An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. In January 2022 was trademarked "Accessory Place" (retail shop services that include selling jewelry) and "Cruiseverse" (virtual cruise ship services). Freedom OTS (from Miami) and Independence OTS (from Port Canaveral) visit The Bahamas (Nassau and CocoCay) with 3- and 4-night roundtrips year-round. In November 2020, RCI announced a lineup of Caribbean cruises scheduled for summer 2022 on 3 Oasis-Class ships (Oasis, Harmony, Symphony) homeported in Florida and NYC. In October 2021 were trademarked 3x shipboard BBQ restaurant names ("The Mason Jar", "Savannah's Table", "Palmetto Room"), as well as "RCTV" (in-cabin TV programming), "Cruise Compass" (daily onboard newspaper), "RCG" (abbrev) and "Royal Caribbean Group" (shipowner). (Alaska 2022) Radiance OTS operates 7-night itineraries between Vancouver and Seward, visiting Haines (full-day), Sitka, Ketchikan, Juneau. Royal Caribbean ships offer a wide list of onboard facilities, the main of which include Grand-style productions Theatre, Live Comedy Club, Disco/Nightclub, Casino Royale, Library. In 2015, the island was upgraded with new trams (quieter and taller) and was added a new / shorter tram route and a new freshwater shower (at Barefoot Beach). On May 20th RCI patented "WATER-BASED PYROTECHNIC ILLUSION". Utopia OTS is the 5th OASIS-Plus class liner, currently under construction in France and scheduled for delivery in 2024 May. VIP seating at live shows must be reserved online (via CruisePlanner) prior departure. Royal Caribbean extended Allures Texas debut in winter 2022-2023 and opened the lineup of 7-night Western Caribbean voyages. Passengers who refuse to pay face the prospect of being banned from RCCL cruise ships FOREVER. Royal Caribbean Cruise to Nowhere (Australia). The 9- and 10-night sailings between, RCI targets the family market in Europe with Odyssey OTS from, Symphony OTS sails from Civitavecchia and. (Alaska 2023) 7-night roundtrips from Vancouver visiting Hubbard Glacier and Dawes Glacier. In late-July on Symphony OTS was introduced "Fast Track" - expedited boarding program offered in all call ports of the current itinerary. Before this new policy, RCI covered up to USD 20,000 per person for Coronavirus-related costs.
The "Asian Maiden Voyage" was scheduled for March 26, 2022 (5-day roundtrip from Shanghai to Japan/Fukuoka and Kumamoto). Call ports include Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus-Athens, Rhodes, Kusadasi-Ephesus, Naples, Israel (Haifa, Ashdod), Crete (Limassol). Within 45 days (from the cancellation date), all taxes, port fees and pre-purchased (if any) packages-amenities are automatically refunded to the original form of payment. The suite-only restaurant Coastal Kitchen was also installed. The private beer label ("Chilla Thrilla") was trademarked on July 8, 2019.