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Royal Caribbean has announced its winter schedule called Vision of the Seas for the 2012-13 season in the Caribbean.

Cruise lines are working to make 2012 a busy season with plenty of new and fun destinations for their travellers. The Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and Arabia in spring have all been extremely popular in the last year. This means some of the major cruise lines will begin to lean more towards the Eastern Mediterranean and lower their capacity for other parts of the world. Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean will increase their Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean and Baltic cruises for 2012.

Members of the Royal family will commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year by touring the world. If they can do it, why can’t you? With Royal Caribbean every cruise lover can now follow in the Royal footsteps and embark on a world adventure during the Royal Jubilee year.

Royal Caribbean cruise line has just launched a new campaign to improve their brand awareness. It taps into the one element that all cruises have in common: the sea.

On Monday the 5th December 2011 Royal Caribbean announced seven new dining packages for passengers to derive even more enjoyment from the wide selection of speciality restaurants available on board the company’s ships.

If you’re a regular guest on board Royal Caribbean you have all the more reason to raise your glass. The cruise line has introduced a new 48-bottle WineStation system, which means that the company now boasts a state-of-the-art automated wine serving system on board both Liberty of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas in the Vintages Wine Bar.

Regular readers will already know that Splendour of the Seas recently enjoyed a visit to a Spanish dry dock for a comprehensive overhaul. The 25th November, in fact, marks the day on which she emerges from this visit – virtually a new ship.

Now cruise lovers can combine activities such as rock climbing with blockbuster movie-themed attractions all in a single holiday – with Royal Caribbean’s Universal Orlando package. The company has made it even easier to experience this unique offer with Jewel of the Seas now using Tampa, Florida as a home port – which is of course a stone’s throw away from Orlando.

Royal Caribbean announced on Thursday that those travelling on board the company’s Oasis of the Seas will in future be able to indulge in their favourite espresso at the cruise liner’s brand new Starbucks coffee shop. The first ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to have a Starbucks was, of course, Allure of the Seas, where Starbucks made its debut in December last year. Royal Caribbean International’s senior VP of Hotel Operations, Lisa Bauer, said “We are glad to feature the world’s only two Starbucks® stores at sea on our two largest cruise ships.”

If you enjoy trying out the different dining options on board a cruise ship, you will no doubt welcome the fact that Splendour of the Seas will emerge from a major visit to the dry dock on the 25th November with more than double the number of dining options previously on offer to passengers.

Royal Caribbean International is offering a host of new Caribbean cruise options this winter with three of the line’s top ships cruising to the Caribbean from a number of Gulf Coast ports.

According to a senior representative of the cruise industry, cruises represent too good value for money. The chief executive and chairman of Royal Caribbean, Richard Fain, was speaking at the World Travel Market when he made this remark.

Royal Caribbean Cruises signed a deal with Spanish shipyard Reparaciones Navantia in Cadiz on the 1st November 2011 in terms of which Splendour of the Seas will receive a comprehensive makeover.

Even major cruise lines do not have crystal balls to see how holidaymakers would react to certain decisions. This is why they sometimes experiment to see whether a particular move would go down well with the average cruise passenger.

Let’s face it: cruising is about having fun. Whether you’re cruising on board a mega cruise liner or a small, intimate yacht, you’re most probably not doing it to morosely ponder the increase in your bank overdraft over the last few years.

Why there are not more move premieres on board cruise ships is hard to fathom. What better location can one ever find for such an event than a mega cruise liner where invited guests can be pampered in the lap of luxury during and after the show?

More information about the 2012 itinerary of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has become available. It is now easier than ever to explore the best that Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and China have to offer from the comfort of a cruise ship with the array of both shorter and longer trips that will be on offer from this cruise liner.

DreamWorks Animation and Royal Caribbean have announced that the DreamWorks Experience will be extended to a 5th ship next year. From 2012 Voyager of the Seas will also offer guests this popular experience.

Paul Merton is not only an intrepid explorer, he is also an astute observer and a genial comedian. His TV travelogues are watched by millions.

Royal Caribbean has decided not to go the same route as market leader Carnival Cruises as far as cutting agents’ commissions is concerned – at least not for 2012.

Let’s face it: at least 50% of all cruise lovers also love to shop. This is not gender-based discrimination, although the 50% in questions does belong mainly to a specific gender.

Here is some good news for cruise lovers who also happen to be shopping addicts: they can now enjoy an enhanced shopping experience on board Independence of the Seas thanks to a complete overhaul of the Royal Promenade shopping street that runs the entire length of the ship.

In the first cooperation agreement of this kind, China has chartered Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas for a period of four months next year. It will embark on a total of 21 cruises during this period.

Royal Caribbean Cruises announced its 2012 Asia itineraries on Tuesday. The company will deploy Voyager of the Seas in the region – the biggest cruise ship and also the one with the best amenities to ever sail in Asia.

Judging by the number of cruise lines that have recently started to include Dubai in their itineraries, the city is rapidly gaining popularity as a cruise destination. Things really started to explode after the opening of their new cruise terminal last year.

To coincide with the launch of its new Pack More In campaign, Royal Caribbean has also launched a brand new winter sun brochure packed with cruises to destinations that are known for their pleasant winter climate.

It has not been a good month for cruise companies, even though the cruise market is booming. First Cunard was highly embarrassed when their pride and joy Queen Mary 2 failed a U.S. health inspection. Not long after that Carnival had to go through the embarrassment of two of their ships bumping against each other – causing no damage other than to the egos of the two captains.

The person who has just won the Euromillions lottery walks around with a ticket worth more than £161 million. That is enough money to instantly turn him (or her) into the 413th richest person in the UK – nearly on a par with Victoria and David Beckham.

For many years Royal Caribbean has been the leader of innovation in the cruise industry. Its Freedom cruise ships were the largest in its class. The Allure and Oasis of the Seas are 40% bigger than virtually anything else.

The following story is about every cruise lover’s dream: to win a cruise holiday in a lottery. This is exactly what happened to Donald and Acquenella Gates of Covington recently. They were able to celebrate their 7th anniversary with a seven-day long Caribbean cruise on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after winning a scratch card game offered by the Georgia Lottery.

Those who love a cruise holiday filled with style and ambience has just been offered the opportunity to add a touch of luxury to their next cruise – a chauffeur driven limousine will pick them up from their UK home and deliver them to the appropriate port or airport.

If there is one thing that most cruise lovers would agree with it is that they wish their cruise ship could spend more time at the various ports of call. Cruise lines regularly get requests for more overnight visits, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy the nightlife at the various locations.

After spending three weeks in the dry dock, Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas has completed a $19 million revamp. The ship has received various upgrades to ensure it remains desirable and relevant in an increasingly competitive cruise market.

Recent research conducted by the Passenger Shipping Authority shows that a minimum of one out of every nine package holidays taken by Brits was a cruise holiday. More than 40% of these cruises departed from British ports.

Hardly a day goes by nowadays without China being in the news in some way or the other. The country’s economy is growing in leaps and bounds, despite the economic turmoil most Western countries are going through.

In response to an increased demand in the area and as part of Royal Caribbean’s worldwide growth plans, the company has decided to open a corporate office in Paris from the middle of July 2011.

Cruise lovers will no doubt be delighted with the following news: Royal Caribbean has launched the first ever direct cruise connection between one of the company’s ships and Stansted Airport.

The gigantic Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas are just two of the 13 Royal Caribbean ships that will cruise the Caribbean during the 2012/13 cruise season.

Royal Caribbean seems to have found out what many of us already know: that many cruise lovers are also booze lovers.

A honeymoon on board a luxury cruise ship is already more than many newly-weds can ever dream of. Royal Caribbean is now making it easy for friends and family members to make such a honeymoon cruise not only possible, but also more enjoyable for their loved ones.

Royal Caribbean is spending a lot of money to make sure passengers find their cruise holidays a unique experience. By the end of this year, the company will have spent $70m upgrading five of their cruise liners to the latest international standards relating to children’s programmes, on-board entertainment and technological advancements.

Let’s face it: the cruise industry is not based on money generated by the poorest levels of society. People who can afford to travel usually have a fair amount of disposable income. However, the good news is that most cruise goers have a social conscience and the cruise companies they support are also doing their bit to help those who are less fortunate.

After their recent completion of a series of short films on board the world’s biggest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, the directors and crew have now returned to the ship for the premiere of these movies.

The Oasis of the Seas shares the title of the world’s biggest cruise ship with her sister, the Allure of the Seas. Both these ships weigh in at 225,000 tons – more than five times the weight of the Titanic.

Royal Caribbean has decided to follow the example set by Celebrity Cruises, by offering all-inclusive drinks packages on selected cruise ships.

The Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Independence of the Seas will use Southampton as a base for its cruises for the third year in a row during 2012. The good news for cruise lovers is that many of its cruises will cost the same as in 2011.

A number of cruise lines have recently announced that they will not be visiting Tunisia and Egypt for the foreseeable future. Others have adopted a ‘wait and see’ approach.

It’s nothing unusual to see a group of tourists gathering in front of the fountain at the Dubai Mall. To see a large number of tourists communicating in sign language was, however, unusual enough to attract a lot of attention.

Roughly 90 000 lucky Royal Caribbean passengers will be able to watch the Royal wedding onboard their cruise ships on the 29th of April 2011. This is the number of passengers that are expected to be on board the company’s 40 cruise ships on that Friday in April.

In breaking news it has become known that the international parent company of Royal Caribbean has placed an order for at least one and possible more 4100-passenger ships. Delivery date for the first ship has been set for autumn 2014, with possibly another one the year after that.

Royal Caribbean Cruises are quite probably the most imaginative and innovative cruise line out there. And just when you think they can’t possibly come up with another outstanding invention onboard, they break the boundaries again!

Royal Caribbean Cruises are quite probably the most imaginative and innovative cruise line out there. And just when you think they can’t possibly come up with another outstanding invention onboard, they break the boundaries again!

Royal Caribbean Cruises are quite probably the most imaginative and innovative cruise line out there. And just when you think they can’t possibly come up with another outstanding invention onboard, they break the boundaries again!

With the summer holidays over, many parents will be looking ahead to the autumn half term and wondering how to keep their children amused. And Royal Caribbean Cruises have the ideal answer, with special offers for families on many of their cruises.

With the summer holidays over, many parents will be looking ahead to the autumn half term and wondering how to keep their children amused. And Royal Caribbean Cruises have the ideal answer, with special offers for families on many of their cruises.

With the summer holidays over, many parents will be looking ahead to the autumn half term and wondering how to keep their children amused. And Royal Caribbean Cruises have the ideal answer, with special offers for families on many of their cruises.

The second largest cruise operator in the world, Royal Caribbean Cruises , has revealed in its latest report that a number of new measures have impacted upon its efficiency and bettered its environmental effect. With ships that are designed better, and improved sailing practices, the firm said that fuel consumption has dropped by about 4per cent, decreasing their carbon footprint and making them more attractive to the eco conscious passenger.

The second largest cruise operator in the world, Royal Caribbean Cruises , has revealed in its latest report that a number of new measures have impacted upon its efficiency and bettered its environmental effect. With ships that are designed better, and improved sailing practices, the firm said that fuel consumption has dropped by about 4per cent, decreasing their carbon footprint and making them more attractive to the eco conscious passenger.

The second largest cruise operator in the world, Royal Caribbean Cruises , has revealed in its latest report that a number of new measures have impacted upon its efficiency and bettered its environmental effect. With ships that are designed better, and improved sailing practices, the firm said that fuel consumption has dropped by about 4per cent, decreasing their carbon footprint and making them more attractive to the eco conscious passenger.

The theatre industry has had a publicly tough time of late; particularly after the downturned economic climate stopped entertainment lovers from spending on shows, as they instead opted to save their money. However, with the cruise industry putting on bigger and better performances, companies such as Royal Caribbean cruises could be set to keep the theatre experience very much alive.

The theatre industry has had a publicly tough time of late; particularly after the downturned economic climate stopped entertainment lovers from spending on shows, as they instead opted to save their money. However, with the cruise industry putting on bigger and better performances, companies such as Royal Caribbean cruises could be set to keep the theatre experience very much alive.

The theatre industry has had a publicly tough time of late; particularly after the downturned economic climate stopped entertainment lovers from spending on shows, as they instead opted to save their money. However, with the cruise industry putting on bigger and better performances, companies such as Royal Caribbean cruises could be set to keep the theatre experience very much alive.

Popular cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises have revealed that they are to open a new art store aboard their Allure of the Seas liner. When it comes into service from November, the retail outlet will offer works by pop culture artist Romero Britto, and will see the artist's first outlet aboard a ship.

Popular cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises have revealed that they are to open a new art store aboard their Allure of the Seas liner. When it comes into service from November, the retail outlet will offer works by pop culture artist Romero Britto, and will see the artist's first outlet aboard a ship.

Popular cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises have revealed that they are to open a new art store aboard their Allure of the Seas liner. When it comes into service from November, the retail outlet will offer works by pop culture artist Romero Britto, and will see the artist's first outlet aboard a ship.

While many people opt for cruises to more exotic destinations, it is sometimes forgotten that there are great cruise deals on offer nearer to home. For instance, P&O is offering a 2-night weekend cruise to Brugge next year from just £230 per person. This is a great ‘try out' or short break cruise.

Those familiar with being wrenched awake far too early only to have disembark their cruise holidays before spending hours waiting for flights, need no longer despair after Royal Caribbean cruise lines revealed that they are to roll out their Late Departure scheme across Europe.

The cruise line has said that the demand for such voyages has forced it to offer extra cruises with the Brilliance of the Seas being the destination liner. Cruises will take place during the 2011-12 Winter season.

Royal Caribbean cruises has announced 47 additional cruises in their 2011/12 itinerary.

Cruising had always been the ideal means of Tourism for enthusiasts to chill off from the clutches of day-to-day routine life. Speaking of Cruise Ships, The World’s Largest Cruise Vessel arrived in South Florida.

Cruise deals took a new twist when the Royal Caribbean Cruises announced switching to e-tickets as the default option for all its three North American brands- Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises.

Royal Caribbean''s Grandeur of the Seas cruised into Baltimore this week.

Royal Caribbean is the best choice for an action-packed family cruise holiday, it has been claimed.

The Oasis of the Seas has undergone its first sea trials.

Royal Caribbean''s Vision of the Seas will be returning to the Baltic in 2010, it has been revealed.

Holidaymakers with disabilities will find themselves well catered for on cruises, it has been claimed.

Royal Caribbean International has won three prestigious travel awards.

An increasing number of cruise lines are dedicating ships to the UK market.

Royal Caribbean''s new hip hop dance programme is going down a storm with passengers, it has been claimed.

The port of Galveston in Texas has been awarded a $10 million grant for improvement works.

The cruise line is set to deploy one of its larger ships in Tampa.

The automatic tipping policy of many cruise lines is a fair way to thank employees, it has been claimed.

Royal Caribbean launches new Oasis of the Seas videos.

Brits are beginning to realise that cruises offer great value, an expert believes.

Royal Caribbean has not ruled out bigger vessels in the future.