Cruise Adviser: Is this the start of pay-for-play cruising?

Cruise Adviser: Is this the start of pay-for-play cruising?

Itโ€™s long been the catchcry of the industry: cruising is great value because itโ€™s all inclusive. Pay your fare, step onboard and you never need to spend another dollar. Sure, you can pay extra for alcohol, fancy restaurants or guided excursions, but all the things you need for a great holiday are part of the … Read more

The most innovative attractions in cruising

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The face of cruising is changing, with surf simulators, virtual car races and waterslides taking over the mass-market scene. Princess Cruisesโ€™ Royal Princess kicked off the trend last year when it launched with the SeaWalk. Giving the impression of walking on water, the glass-bottomed walkway arches around the ship at 8.5 metres above the water. … Read more

How the biggest ships in the world are built

Biggest Ships in the world are built

Quantum of the Seas is in the midst of construction currently and already, there’s a lot of anticipation for Royal Caribbean’s newest class of cruise ship. With any new ship, questions surrounding the design and architecture process pop up regarding what obstacles and challenges does Royal Caribbean face and how do they get around them. … Read more