Attention cruisers: that luxurious Royal Suite Class stateroom could be within your grasp after all. Royal Caribbean has announced it is pioneering a new scheme which will allow passengers to bid for upgraded accommodation. On select sailings, cruisers will have the opportunity to bid for an upgrade to a higher cabin category using a system … Read more
The US$115 million upgrade on the Navigator of the Seas will add a Caribbean-inspired poolscape, two thrill waterslides, the first blow dry bar at sea, more premium dining, nightlife and more activities for families. The makeover will be completed in time for her Miami launch in February 2019, where she will sail a series of … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line have upped prices for their drink packages. Some packages have risen by up to 10%, adding almost $14 to the cost of drinks per day. Once service charges of up to 20 per cent are added, passengers can find themselves paying AU$166 a day – though … Read more
Royal Caribbean and luxury line Silversea Cruises announced today, three new ships which will also include a new expedition ships that will sail around the Galapagos Islands. Silversea will be building the ships at Meyer Werft to build two vessels under the new ‘Evolution Class’ with the first expected to be delivered in 2022. The … Read more
In two weeks, Royal Caribbean will be commencing their wave season when Radiance of the Seas returns to Australia on October 6. The line’s sister brands, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises will also be returning for another bumper season, with some spectacular highlights. It will be Ovation of the Seas longest season ever, Celebrity … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, may be homeporting in Melbourne. According to the cruise ship schedules for Victoria in 2020/21, the Explorer of the Seas, which arrives on October 22 2020, appears to be spending a season in Melbourne. Noticed by a Cruise Critic member on the site’s forum, it appears that the Royal … Read more
If you love music and cruising on one of Australia’s most exciting ships, we can offer you a truly magical once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bravo, with a host of stars from across the musical spectrum, will take place aboard the fabulous Royal Caribbean vessel Radiance of the Seas, which has eight new dining venues and a host … Read more
Imagine taking a luxurious bath or shower in your five-star suite onboard your cruise – but on Spectrum of the Seas, you’ll be floating above the ocean. Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, which is slated to sail around Asia, will have new features including an Ultimate Family Suite, which has a bathroom with ‘unparalleled water views’. … Read more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has taken a majority stake in one of the industry’s most enduring luxury brands with a $1 billion controlling interest in Silversea. The money gives RCL a 66.7% stake in Silversea Cruises, a deal described in America as “the most far-reaching acquisition in the cruise industry in over a decade”. And in … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
