Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to order a fifth Quantum-class ship, to be delivered in the fall of 2020. The announcement came on Tuesday, a day before the line’s second Quantum-class ship, Anthem of the Seas, arrived in its permanent homeport of Bayonne, New Jersey, Continue reading
The STX Shipyard in St. Nazaire, France officially began construction on another record size cruise ship for Royal Caribbean. An official keel-laying ceremony for the fourth vessel in hugely successful Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class series was held on Thursday. Continue reading
Liberty of the Seas will receive what Royal Caribbean International is calling a “Texas-sized makeover” from bow to stern in early 2016, says a recent news release.
After spending a month in dry dock during February 2016, the 3,634 guest ship will emerge with a refurbishment featuring an impressive array of exciting enhancements including Continue reading
The international music mega star Armando Chrsitian Perez, also known as Pitbull, has been named honorary godfather of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, the cruise operator has recently announced.
Miami native entertainer Perez, a.k.a. Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide, will be the headline performer at the ship’s christening ceremony in Port of Miami on November 9. Continue reading
Cruise lines are adjusting their ship itineraries to avoid Hurricane Joaquin. Ships operated by six cruise lines — Carnival, Crystal, Disney, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean — have switched up itineraries as Hurricane Joaquin gains strength in the Atlantic.
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