Royal Caribbean International

Description

Royal Caribbean's cruise ships are the most innovative and exciting in the travel industry. From rock-climbing walls on every ship, to elegant dining rooms and relaxing spas, your experience onboard is nothing short of incredible. And the service you get will be just as amazing.

Your happiness is the biggest priority, and Royal Caribbean will do everything to make sure you get the most out of your cruise vacation. Sailing with your family, or gathering a few friends together for a reunion? Planning to say, "I do"? Or "I'd do it all over again"? Royal Caribbean have programs and packages that will make any occasion special.

Even before you reach your destination, you're going to be amazed at what you see - your cruise ship. Royal Caribbean's cruise ships are the most innovative and exciting in the travel industry.

It's like every day's your birthday when you sail with Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean cater to your every whim so you're completely free to adventure on. How will Royal Caribbean make sure every second of your cruise vacation is everything you hoped for? With there Gold Anchor Service. You'll have one of the friendliest crews on water ready to show you the time of your life.

Ships

Adventure of the Seas

Launched: 18th November 2001
Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,020 Feet
Total Crew: 1,185
Occupancy: 3,114
Rating: 4 Stars

We've taken cruising to a whole new level. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall, just for starters. How did we accommodate all of these innovative ideas on one cruise ship? Simple. We built a bigger ship – the 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Adventure of the Seas. Innovations on this and other Voyager Class ships add more space for every guest and include enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities.

Allure of the Seas

Launched: 1st December 2010
Tonnage: 220,000
Length: 1,184 Feet
Total Crew: Unknown
Occupancy: 5,400
Rating: 4 Stars

The revolutionary design of Allure of the Seas will fill your days at sea with wonder: wake to two-storey ocean views in our contemporary Loft Suites, hop onto a classic, full-sized carousel in our Boardwalk neighbourhood, spend some quiet time in our adults-only Solarium and let the children's imaginations run wild in our Youth Zone – the largest dedicated youth area at sea. Jump right into our Pool Zone, where you'll find our H2O Zone, cantilevered whirlpools, FlowRiders® and a thrilling zip-line view of the ship and sea below. When it's time to unwind, go for a stroll in Central Park – a meandering garden and lush public space lined with foliage and fine restaurants – or take in the majestic view from any of the multiple balconies overlooking the AquaTheater, the first amphitheatre at sea.



With 28 ultra-modern loft suites and 2,700 spacious staterooms, this 16-deck marvel proves that the impossible is possible.

Brilliance of the Seas

Launched: 19th July 2002
Tonnage: 90,090
Length: 962 Feet
Total Crew: 869
Occupancy: 2,501
Rating: 4 Stars

Brilliance of the Seas is just another example of Royal Caribbean's commitment to making your at-sea holiday experience one you will never forget. More outside staterooms, glass lifts facing the sea, nine-storey glass-constructed Centrum, state-of-the-art technology and, of course, our Gold Anchor Service®, which is second to none, are just a few of the ways this cruise ship will make your journey special and unique.

Enchantment of the Seas

Launched: 13th July 1997
Tonnage: 80,700
Length: 916 Feet
Total Crew: 760
Occupancy: 2,446
Rating: 4 Stars

After the ship version of an 'extreme makeover' in early 2005, Enchantment of the Seas is fully refurbished and brimming with exciting new features. Bungee trampolines, suspension bridges and an expanded Pool Deck will please adventurous guests, and the interactive Splash Deck is a great spot for kids to get soaked. Enjoy Boleros, our new Latin-themed lounge; work up a sweat in the fitness facilities; and then cool down with ice cream from Ben & Jerry's®. Enchantment of the Seas is more, well... enchanting, than ever!

Explorer of the Seas

Launched: 28th October 2000
Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,020 Feet
Total Crew: 1,181
Occupancy: 3,114
Rating: 4 Stars

There's never been a cruise ship like this. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. There was only one way to accommodate all of these innovative ideas. We built a bigger cruise ship. The 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Explorer of the Seas offers more space for every guest – plus enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities. This cruise ship is so high-tech, it even features the University of Miami Ocean Lab, a state-of-the-art oceanographic and atmospheric science lab.

Freedom of the Seas

Launched: 4th June 2006
Tonnage: 160,000
Length: 1,112 Feet
Total Crew: 1,360
Occupancy: 3,634
Rating: 4 Stars

Experience our largest, most innovative ship yet, Freedom of the Seas! This Royal Caribbean International masterpiece of naval engineering features the first ever onboard surf park at sea; cantilevered whirlpools that extend 3.7 metres (12 feet) beyond the sides of the ship; the H2O ZoneSM water park, complete with interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall; our largest rock-climbing wall, with eleven routes and a central spire you can swing around; and so much more! Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for mobile phones will also be available, as well as flat-screen TVs in every stateroom. You've got to see this ship to believe it.

Grandeur of the Seas

Launched: 14th December 1996
Tonnage: 74,000
Length: 916 Feet
Total Crew: 760
Occupancy: 2,446
Rating: 4 Stars

A cruise ship so grand we had to call it Grandeur of the Seas. This majestic, 2,446-guest ship comes equipped with a full-service spa, six whirlpools, an outdoor jogging track and a seemingly endless choice of bars and restaurants.

Independence of the Seas

Launched: 1st December 2007
Tonnage: 160,000
Length: 1,112 Feet
Total Crew: 1,300
Occupancy: 3,634
Rating: 4 Stars

Meet Independence of the Seas, the third in our spectacular Freedom class of ships. Seasonally ported in Southampton, England for part of the year and Fort Lauderdale, Florida the rest of the year, this ship offers all of the amazing onboard experiences you'd expect from our Freedom Class of ships, while cruising to your choice of destinations in Europe or the Caribbean.

Jewel of the Seas

Launched: 8th May 2004
Tonnage: 90,090
Length: 962 Feet
Total Crew: 858
Occupancy: 2,501
Rating: 4 Stars

Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas offers the ultimate 'at sea' experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and exceptional staff committed to serving your every whim. Her spectacular features include the ten-storey glass-constructed Centrum, glass lifts facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

Legend of the Seas

Launched: 16th May 1995
Tonnage: 70,000
Length: 867 Feet
Total Crew: 720
Occupancy: 2,076
Rating: 4 Stars

Thousands of windows showcase the world's most memorable coastlines and ports. Whether you're cruising the Inside Passage, Alaska or docked in Cozumel, Mexico you'll never lose sight of the reason you came aboard. Filled with an endless supply of entertainment and relaxation options, Legend of the Seas boasts 70,000 tons of fun and adventure for up to 2,076 guests. With nine-hole miniature golf, four whirlpools and a Solarium with a sliding roof, there's something for everyone on board this cruise ship.

Liberty of the Seas

Launched: 19th May 2007
Tonnage: 160,000
Length: 1,112 Feet
Total Crew: Unknown
Occupancy: 3,634
Rating: 4 Stars

Always looking for the next big thing? Say hello to one of the world's biggest and most imaginative maritime marvels –Liberty of the Seas.SM This second addition to the Freedom Class of ships comes with an unlimited supply of onboard adventure. You'll find a surf park, full-size boxing ring, H2O ZoneSM water park (complete with ground geysers) plus flat-screen TVs in every stateroom – and that's just the short list. Liberty also offers Royal Caribbean's very own Vitality well-being programme that will rejuvenate your body and soul with soothing spa treatments, healthy menus, personal trainers, tons of fitness options and more!

Majesty of the Seas

Launched: 26th April 1992
Tonnage: 73,941
Length: 880 Feet
Total Crew: 827
Occupancy: 2,744
Rating: 4 Stars

Thanks to a dazzling, stem-to-stern renovation, our popular Majesty of the Seas is more majestic than ever. Bahamas-bound guests will enjoy a newly remodelled pool deck, expanded Day Spa & Fitness Centre, as well as tastefully refurbished staterooms, featuring luxurious bedding, impressive flat-screen TVs and more. Not to mention the powdery beaches and crystal clear water of the Bahamas to look forward to.

Mariner of the Seas

Launched: 16th November 2003
Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,020 Feet
Total Crew: 1,181
Occupancy: 3,114
Rating: 4 Stars

Guests on Mariner of the Seas experience one of the most exciting cruise ships ever built. With a total length of 310 metres (1,020 feet), a weight of 138,000 tons and capacity for 3,114 guests, Mariner of the Seas has something for everyone. Part of the Voyager Class of cruise ships, which represents the highest public space-per-guest ratio in the cruise market, this spectacular ship was designed with enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and state-of-the-art recreational facilities like a rock-climbing wall, ice skating rink and basketball court.

Monarch of the Seas

Launched: 17th November 1991
Tonnage: 73,941
Length: 880 Feet
Total Crew: 858
Occupancy: 2,744
Rating: 4 Stars

Be one of the first to experience the recent stem-to-stern renovation of Monarch of the Seas. Departing from Port Canaveral all year round, this remarkable 2,744-guest cruise ship sets sail for the ultimate Bahamas cruise holiday. In addition to the spectacular on-shore excitement, you'll enjoy Monarch's state-of-the-art features, like the new, expanded Day Spa & Fitness Centre, speciality Asian-fusion cuisine at Jade, a make-your-own pizzeria and, of course, Royal Caribbean's signature rock-climbing wall.

Navigator of the Seas

Launched: 14th December 2002
Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,020 Feet
Total Crew: 1,185
Occupancy: 3,114
Rating: 4 Stars

Navigator of the Seas. A cruise ship or a work of art? Once on board, we think you'll agree this cruise ship is a revolutionary masterpiece if ever there was one. Not only does it sail effortlessly through the waters of the Caribbean, it contains some of the cruise industry's most amazing features – a rock-climbing wall, a basketball court, an ice skating rink and an in-line skating track. Dare we say there's more? What about a five-storey theatre, a casino, a miniature golf course and a spectacular three-storey dining room? This 138,000-ton nautical wonder has it all.

Oasis of the Seas

Launched: 1st December 2009
Tonnage: 220,000
Length: 1,184 Feet
Total Crew: Unknown
Occupancy: 5,400
Rating: 4 Stars

Experience our most innovative and imaginative ship yet, Oasis of the Seas. This new class of naval engineering genius features the first ever neighbourhood concept where everyone can find their unique experiences in one of our seven distinct onboard districts, including: Central Park – a public space combining nature and nautical life; Boardwalk – dedicated to family, fun and featuring the new and entertaining AquaTheater; and the Royal Promenade – the heart of many Royal Caribbean ships, that's now bigger and better than ever. With 28 ultra-modern loft suites and 2,700 spacious staterooms, this 16-deck marvel proves that the impossible is possible.

Radiance of the Seas

Launched: 10th March 2001
Tonnage: 90,090
Length: 962 Feet
Total Crew: 859
Occupancy: 2,501
Rating: 4 Stars

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas offers the ultimate 'at sea' experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater open spaces, sweeping ocean vistas and exceptional cruise staff committed to serving your every whim. Her spectacular features include the ten-storey glass-constructed Centrum, glass lifts facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

Rhapsody of the Seas

Launched: 19th May 1997
Tonnage: 78,491
Length: 915 Feet
Total Crew: 765
Occupancy: 2,435
Rating: 4 Stars

With dramatic walls of glass and a retractable canopy, Rhapsody of the Seas has already embarked on the course other cruise ships follow. When you're not enjoying the magnificent ocean views, you'll be relaxing in the soothing Day Spa, swimming in one of the two pools, taking a much-needed whirlpool or catching up with friends over your favourite drink in one of our eight lounges.

Serenade of the Seas

Launched: 1st August 2003
Tonnage: 90,090
Length: 962 Feet
Total Crew: 859
Occupancy: 2,501
Rating: 4 Stars

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas offers the ultimate 'at sea' experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and exceptional staff committed to serving your every whim. Her spectacular features include the ten-storey glass-constructed Centrum, glass lifts facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

Splendour of the Seas

Launched: 31st March 1996
Tonnage: 70,000
Length: 867 Feet
Total Crew: 723
Occupancy: 2,076
Rating: 4 Stars

Thousands of windows showcase the world's most memorable coastlines and ports. Whether you're cruising the Inside Passage, Alaska or docked in Cozumel, Mexico you'll never lose sight of the reason you came aboard. This magnificent cruise ship has a seven-storey lobby, an 18-hole miniature golf course and a stunning indoor/outdoor pool in a unique Solarium.

Vision of the Seas

Launched: 2nd May 1998
Tonnage: 78,491
Length: 915 Feet
Total Crew: 723
Occupancy: 2,435
Rating: 4 Stars

Thousands of windows showcase the world's most memorable coastlines and ports. Whether you're cruising the Inside Passage, Alaska or docked in Cozumel, Mexico you'll never lose sight of the reason you came aboard. The 2,435-guest Vision of the Seas has beautiful onboard facilities too. There's the soothing Day Spa, two pools, six whirlpools, and the Masquerade Theatre, which features nightly entertainment like contemporary musical stage productions. And that's just the beginning of your cruise holiday.

Voyager of the Seas

Launched: 21st November 1999
Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,020 Feet
Total Crew: 1,176
Occupancy: 3,114
Rating: 4 Stars

This ship is a revolutionary marvel of naval engineering. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall, just for starters. How did we accommodate all of these innovative ideas? Simple. We built a bigger cruise ship. The 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Voyager of the Seas became the world's largest cruise ship when it entered service in November 1999. Innovations on this and other Voyager Class ships add more space for every guest and include enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities.

Further Information

Accommodation

After a day of exploring the world, its exotic cuisine and interesting cultures, there's nothing better than returning to the comfort of your private stateroom. They have designed every one of there staterooms to be a comfortable, relaxing place for you to rest after your adventures. The staterooms vary by ship, but every room offers a television, telephone, en-suite facilities, shower, vanity area and even a hairdryer.

Suites
Suites offer more room, comfort and luxury. Most come with a private balcony and all include standard features. Some suites even include complimentary concierge service, which includes access to a private lounge as well as personalised service to help with making reservations or other arrangements. Suites are a great way to travel in style and give your family more space, while keeping everyone together. Royal Family Suite can accommodate up to eight people.

Balcony Stateroom
Imagine opening your balcony door to see a new and breathtaking part of the world each morning. A stateroom with a balcony is a great way to make your cruise adventure even more memorable and truly take in your destination.

Ocean View Stateroom
Spend the day exploring the world, then come back to your room and don't miss a thing. Take in the spectacular sights and enjoy the beautiful ocean view from the window in your stateroom. All Ocean View Staterooms have two twin beds, which can convert into a queen size double bed, vanity area and en-suite facilities.

Interior Stateroom
Relax in all the comfort of the interior staterooms. These well appointed rooms are excellent value. For an interior room with a view, there are our Promenade staterooms, available on all Voyager Family ships. They offer all the features of a standard stateroom, plus a bowed window overlooking the Royal Promenade.

Activities

Whether you want to scale the heights of the rock climbing wall, enjoy a round on the miniature golf course, slip some blades on and take a spin on the world's first ever ice rink at sea, or simply relax and soak up the sun - with Royal Caribbean the time is yours to do as you please.

Perhaps you'll indulge in a little shopping along the fabulous Royal Promenade. Or on the other hand, if your idea of physical exertion is simply turning the next page of your favourite book, our Solarium is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Choose to enjoy a drink by the pool, slip into a relaxing whirlpool, take a leisurely stroll around the deck or discover the rejuvenating pleasures of a relaxing massage, a soothing spa or a seaweed wrap in the largest sea-based health and fitness centre - the magnificent ShipShape® Centre.

With so much choice, you'll find deciding what to do can be an activity in itself.

For kids

For kids, there can be no greater adventure than sailing the high seas. And to make it even more special, they created an Adventure Ocean® Youth Programme, specifically designed to entertain children from 6 months to 17 years with an exciting range of fun and educational supervised activities. There's even the added excitement of Adventure Beach - an area especially for families to enjoy together, with a swimming pool and water slide, it's loads of fun!

Adventure Ocean®
Adventure Ocean® is specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Every cruise is different. But one thing never changes: your child will get to learn about local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends.

Family holidays will never be the same again. With Adventure Ocean®, you can do activities as a family, plus parents get some free time to themselves - and children get some time to have their kind of fun. That includes special children-only meals, a TV station with channels just for children, lots of great play areas and even a nightclub for teens. Royal Caribbean cruises are designed to bring families closer together and for everyone to have the time of their life!

To participate in group activities, children must be potty-trained. No pull-ups or nappies, please.

Who is it for?
Adventure Ocean® is a free programme, open to all guests aged 6 months - 17 years. Children are cared for by age: 6 - 18 months, 18 - 36 months, 3 to 5; 6 to 8; 9 to 11; 12 to 14; and 15 to 17 years. If your child wants to join a different age group, they must participate in one day-activity session and one night-activity session with their proper age group first. The Adventure Ocean® Manager and youth staff will then make the decision based on their maturity level.

The People Behind the Programme
Each Adventure Ocean® staff member holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field, from an accredited college or university, or has qualified equivalent experience in working with children aged 6 months - 17 years.

All are fully trained and certified in children's first aid and have an extensive background in working with groups of children. So relax as your children are in safe hands.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry
For our youngest guests, they offer a children's menu featuring all their favourites: pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, peanut butter, and macaroni cheese. Kids have their own drinks programmes too. The Unlimited Soda Package lets them purchase a fountain soda/juice package so they can enjoy as many fountain sodas and juices as they want.

On selected nights, the youth staff host dinners in our specialty restaurants. It's a great opportunity for children to eat with other kids and for parents to enjoy a meal alone.

Adventure Ocean® Coupons
All children who participate in Adventure Ocean® will have the opportunity to earn up to three Adventure Ocean® coupons a day by attending the activities. At the end of the cruise, they can trade them in for really cool prizes.

Adventure Family
The idea of Adventure Family is for children and their parents to get together and participate in fun onboard activities like ice-skating and karaoke, as well as beach games that are played shore side. It's a great way for the entire family to have fun.

Time for Mum and Dad
As a holiday for the whole family, Royal Caribbean also provides quiet time for mum and dad. That can be during the day, while the children are at their own Adventure Ocean® Programme, or at night, while the children are with babysitters.

For older children, they offer group sitting in the Late Night Party Zone. The service is offered from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in our youth facilities and children must be at least three years of age. The rate is $5 USD an hour per child.

For younger children, they also offer individual sitting in your stateroom from 8 a.m until 2 a.m. Children must be at least one year old. Rates are generally between $8 and $10 USD an hour, depending on the number of children in your family. Payments must be made in cash. They require 24 hours advance notice and the guests can confirm the service with Guest Relations upon boarding.

On Board Experience

From sunrise to sunset and around every corner, there's something exciting for you to do on a Royal Caribbean holiday. On board, try the rock-climbing wall, or how about a workout or a relaxing massage?

Better yet, try your luck in the casino, attend an art auction, or dance the night away in a nightclub. There are even supervised activities for kids. And on land, they offer shore excursions for everything from glacier trekking in Alaska to wine tasting in Tuscany. Best of all, every experience is delivered with there unique GOLD Anchor service.

From the tinkling steel-pan sounds of the calypso band that entertain you around the pool, to the lights, costumes and make-up, and the show-stopping numbers in our fabulous West-End style productions, there's a fantastic variety of entertainment for you to enjoy throughout the day and late into the night.

Entertainment
Take in a show, catch up on the latest movies, chill out with some cool jazz or thrill to one of the incredible ice spectaculars. Whatever you choose to enjoy you'll discover an amazing entertainment experience on board.
There's also a host of superb bars and venues to suit your every mood and occasion - from celebrating with a glass of bubbly in the Champagne Bar to sipping a cocktail in the Viking Crown Lounge.
Perhaps you prefer to chance your luck in the Casino Royale. Try your hand at Blackjack or Stud Poker, have a roll of the dice on the craps table or place your chips on the roulette wheel. And after the thrill of the casino, enjoy the excitement of the nightclub to dance away another magical night.

Dining
On a Royal Caribbean cruise you'll discover an incredible choice of the finest cuisine and dining options created to satisfy even the most adventurous of tastes. With over 800 waiters available to pander to your every culinary need, you can always enjoy award-winning cuisine and world-class quality of food and service.
ShipShape® healthy menus offer low fat, low cholesterol options, vegetarian menu choices, ethnic and regional specialities, as well as the more traditional cuisine and an extensive selection of wines. Refreshments are available day and night - choose from formal dining in an elegant restaurant, to open-seating dinners and alfresco dining, to fast food, afternoon teas and ice cream in the Windjammer Cafe.
Room service is available and even private dining in our speciality restaurants can be pre-booked with a simple reservation. Enjoy the perfect steak in the Chops Grille or the atmospheric surroundings of Portofino, our intimate Italian restaurant. Please note: a cover charge applies to dining in speciality restaurants.

ShipShape® Spa

From the moment you walk into the welcoming reception, elegantly appointed with marble, natural stone and soft wood tones, you'll discover an atmosphere of complete calm and tranquillity that wraps around you like a warm, cosy blanket.

A truly holistic approach
Prior to any treatment, one of there fully qualified members of staff will undertake an initial consultation with you to determine the specific psychological and physical areas that require the most focus, and ensure that the treatment programme you receive will be beneficial.

Total relaxation from as little as $15.00
As well as the more traditional services offered in the beauty salon, such as makeup, hairdressing, manicures and pedicures, the Spa offers a luxurious range of relaxing massage techniques and treatment programmes. From oxygenating facials, detoxifying seaweed wraps, aromatherapy and reflexology massages to exotic treatments such as Chakra Stone therapy or Rasul*. Each treatment is designed to help relieve stress, rejuvenate and energise the body and enhance your life.

*Rasul is a traditional Arabian ritual cleansing treatment that uses steam to detoxify your body. The ritual is completed with tropical rain falling from the Rasul to gently wash away the muds and tensions of the soul.

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