Video: Volunteers praise Royal Caribbean’s free cruises for first responders as third announced

Volunteers praise Royal Caribbean's free cruises for first responders as third announced

Over three thousand bush fire volunteer firefighters and their families sent up a cheer at Sydney’s Circular Quay last weekend as Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas tied up to take them on the first of a series of complimentary cruise to say thanks. The first volunteers gave their verdict here. Now the line has … Read more

First pictures: Voyager of the Seas unveils new look

First pictures: Voyager of the Seas unveils new look

Royal Caribbeanโ€™s Voyager of the Seas unveiled her new look on Monday after her US$97 million makeover and 41-day dry dock in Singapore. New additions to the reimagined ship include novel amenities and experiences such as The Perfect Storm duo of racer waterslides and Battle for Planet Z laser tag. Debuting alongside this line up … Read more

Royal Caribbean reveals 10-year-plan which could include Oasis class ship

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Royal Caribbean has a 10 year expansion plan for Australia which could include an Oasis class ship and port investment. The line’s new managing director for Australia and New Zealand Gavin Smith told Cruise Passengerย  at the launch of Royal Caribbeanโ€™s 2019/20 season the plan includes investing in Australian ports like Sydney and bringing the … Read more

Revealed: the Australian cruiser behind Voyager of the Seas’ new colour

Revealed: the Australian cruiser behind Voyager of the Seas' new colour

Dave Winter is a die-hard Royal Caribbean fan from Victoria. And when he heard the line was refurbishing one of his favourite ships, he thought it would be a great idea to paint the hull blue like the Quantum and Oasis-class ships. So Mr Winter, a 29-year-old IT salesman, set about making it happen by … Read more

Sneak peek: inside Voyager of the Seas’ refurbishment as she heads to Australia

Voyager of the Seas before after and during refurbishment

She has been one of Australiaโ€™s favourite ships for seven years. But this season Royal Caribbeanโ€™s Voyager of the Seas returns Down Under with a brand new look. Voyager has had a $144 million makeover with the Aussie cruiser in mind. And one change was even sparked by an Australian passenger. Dave Winter sent an … Read more

Fly cruise boom as Asian bargains lure Aussies

Penang cruise terminal, Malaysia

Royal Caribbean is currently expecting 30 per cent upsurge in fly-cruise bookings for ships in Southeast Asia from Australia. As the season cools Down Under, Aussies are seeking more affordable winter cruise destination alternatives from the Mediterranean. RCLโ€™s corporation communications manager of Singapore & Southeast Asia, Ying Duan Chin said that thousands of Aussies are … Read more

Royal Caribbean’s massive 2019/20 Aussie deployment

Royal Caribbean's massive 2019/20 Aussie deployment

Royal Caribbean has announced big details around the 2019/20 Aussie season. There will be a total of 30 South Pacific sailings โ€“ 25% more than last season, Ovation of the Seas will be returning, Voyager of the Seas will be fresh from a refurbishment and more. The 2019/20 season will kick off with the arrival … Read more