Royal Caribbean

Ovation of the Seas sailing into Sydney Harbour
News

Records tumble as 1.24m Australians take cruise holidays

Australia’s cruise industry celebrated the region’s season start in Sydney today with new statistics showing a big increase in those wanting berths in the next six months.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 30 2024
Cruising Europe
First Timers

The best cruises in Europe 2025

Tallis Borne Marcus reveals why 2025 is set to be a standout season for cruise enthusiasts, with new destinations, itineraries, and ships making European getaways more exciting than ever.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 23 2024
Cruise lines offer best cruises from Brisbane.
Destinations

Who has the best cruises from Brisbane?

Brisbane, the sun-drenched capital of Queensland, is fast emerging as a premier cruise departure point in the region. 

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 22 2024
Celebrity Edge in Sydney
News

The countdown is on for Australia’s 2024/25 wave season – here’s who is coming Down Under

In just a few weeks, Australia's 2024/25 wave season will resume with the arrival of the Diamond Princess

WORDS BY Sue Wallace . Aug 15 2024
Cruise ships in Adelaide. Australian cruisers
News

Australians love cruising – here’s why your favourite holiday will be more expensive and harder to find

Why Australia's cruise industry is in decline just as demands surges.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 8 2024
A young Royal Caribbean passenger smiles for a photo.
News

Exclusive: 70% of cruisers say parents to blame for “feral kids”

Around 70% of Royal Caribbean cruisers said they believe a child's behaviour is the responsibility of the parents.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 2 2024
A child splashes around in a pool while Royal Caribbean prices increase.
News

Cruise prices set for record highs as demand soars around the globe

Royal Caribbean prices are set to jump, with the company announcing the increase will continue into 2025.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 31 2024
Royal Caribbean kids on board
News

“They are feral”: Royal Caribbean revisits kids curfew amidst complaints of misbehaviour 

Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley has said “it’s probably time” to think about ways to expand and enforce Royal Caribbean’s kids curfew.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 26 2024
The Discovery Class of ships could fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge
News

Could Royal Caribbean’s new Discovery Class fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Royal Caribbean has announced plans to build the Discovery Class - a new size of ship which might even fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 18 2024
A plane flies in the sky with cruise and fly packages
Tips & Advice

How to use a cruise and fly package to save 25% off your holiday 

Cruise and fly packages are not only set to become a trend across the industry, but can also be a significant money saver for cruisers. 

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 18 2024
Utopia of the Seas launch
News

Utopia of the Seas sets new trend as the World’s Biggest Weekend

It’s the ship that’s been dubbed as the ‘World’s Biggest Weekend’ and Royal Caribbean has just christened its latest vessel, Utopia of the Seas.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 17 2024