Brilliance of the Seas Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 12 Sep 2016 The 2,112-passenger Brilliance of the Seas is the second in Royal Caribbean’s mid-sized Radiance class. It sails the Mediterranean during summers and is docked in Dubai in winter. After its 2013 refurbishing, Brilliance of the Seas now incorporates contemporary interiors with the … Read more
Navigator of the Seas Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 12 Sep 2016 The 2014 refurbishment of Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas provided passengers with more choices to indulge themselves in the Royal Promenade indoor mall with bars, shops and parades, as well as new dining options and the FlowRider surf simulator. It was … Read more
Royal Caribbean has reduced the number of drinks packages from seven to just four, causing anger among some cruise passengers. There is now only one alcohol beverage package in the new options, which came into effect from September 6. The new alcohol package includes wine, beer, sodas and cocktails which has caused some furor among … Read more
It’s just weeks until Australia’s largest ship, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney for her inaugural season. On December 15, she will sail into Sydney Harbour and there has been much hype built around what has been hailed, as the southern hemisphere’s most technologically advanced ship. In an interview with Cruise Passenger, … Read more
Jeju Island in South Korea has been named as the most visited cruise destination according to reports after the NATAS Travel Expo. Asia’s largest cruise line, Royal Caribbean regularly visits the idyllic island, which is a popular resort venue, even for local South Koreans especially honeymooners. Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas and Legend of … Read more
Cruise ships calling in at Western Australia will be able to open their casinos after the state government lifted restrictions. The move is designed to protect and grow an industry already pumping $275 million into the State’s economy. It leaves Western Australia as the only state where onboard casinos can open with 12 nautical miles … Read more
Royal Caribbean is rolling out sushi as a new feature on its ships. Starting this month, one of Asia’s favourite lines will be offering its guests sushi carts which will be roaming areas around the ship. The new Izumi Express, an offshoot of the line’s Izumi Japanese restaurants, will be on a number of Royal … Read more
The eight-year-old boy who was found unconscious at the bottom of the Anthem of the Seas pool has died. Royal Caribbean has confirmed that Prince Adepoju from Maryland died on July 2, two days after what the company described as an accident in on of the boat’s pools. “We are heartbroken to learn the news,” … Read more
An eight-year-old boy was found unconscious at the bottom of the swimming pool aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. The boy was airlifted to Staten Island University Hospital and is currently on life support. The ship has to make an emergency call at Bayonne in New Jersey. On Thursday, June 30, an eight-year-old boy … Read more