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World’s largest cruise ship ready for the first voyage

Upendra SwamiMarch 25, 2018592 Views2

The world’s biggest cruise-liner, Symphony of the Seas, has left the shipyard of Saint-Nazaire in France to embark on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean. French shipbuilder STX handed over to U.S. giant Royal Caribbean International on Friday. The ship, which weighs 228,000 tonnes, is 362 metres long just 20 metres shy of the length of the Empire State Building. It is marginally bigger than its sister ship, the Harmony of the Seas, which STX France delivered to Royal Caribbean in 2016. Love cruising? Read: Which are the world's most popular cruises! The Symphony will head to Malaga in Spain and spending its first season in the Mediterranean before heading to its home port of Miami. Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of

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Which are the World’s most popular cruises!

Upendra SwamiFebruary 16, 2018418 Views4

The winners of the 8th annual Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards – naming the most popular cruise ships of the year, based on consumer reviews shared on Cruise Critic over the past 12 months have been revealed. This year’s list of winners has the wide range of ships awarded as the best of the best, explains Colleen McDaniel, Senior Executive Editor of Cruise Critic. Also Read: Vagabond at Cruise- Super Star Virgo Colleen says, “You have two of the largest ships at sea, alongside luxury yachts and small expedition ships that sail to some of the most far-flung destinations across the globe. As different as these ships are, the common thread is the exceptional ratings they received from actual guests. Whether you’re looking for a mega ship or a more intimate vessel, a port-heavy itine...

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Adventure Seekers Can Now Visit Havana On Empress of the Seas

Upendra SwamiDecember 11, 2016145 Views1

These are changing times. With Cuba getting closer to the world. Salsa music, dominoes, Mojitos and historic Havana neighborhoods are easier to reach than ever before for guests on Royal Caribbean International. The newly revitalized Empress of the Seas will make history for the cruise line with its first visit to Cuba during a 5-night sailing departing Miami on April 19, 2017. The ship will then reposition to Tampa offering two itineraries with calls to Havana on April 30 (7-night sailing) and May 20 (5-night sailing). These Empress of the Seas sailings are now open for sale. Empress of the Seas will homeport in Tampa for the 2017 summer season – the cruise line’s first-ever summer program from the destination – offering a series of 4- and 5-night sailings, including port calls to destin

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Coming soon! Skydiving on cruise!!

Upendra SwamiNovember 25, 2013208 Views0

If cruising itself doesn't sounds adventurous to you, then very soon you will be able to add thrills like skydiving to it. Sounds amazing, isn't it. Royal Caribbean International is working hard to make everything possible. A new class of ships will have many things more to offer. Royal Caribbean International recently marked an important milestone in the development of its newest class of ships, Quantum class, with Anthem of the Seas receiving its first block as the keel was lowered into place. The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship's physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 59 feet by 121 feet (18 x 23 meters) was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane. The groundbreaking Quantum-class ships will debut new unprecedented features,...

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Go cruising this winter, huge discounts on offer!

Upendra SwamiNovember 12, 2013473 Views2

Holiday time is fast approaching and its time to enjoy sea cruises too in south-east Asia. Sea cruises have been in huge demand particularly in Christmas and New year holidays. Hence, there are many cruise discounts on offer. Rush to avail a few of them. Royal Caribbean International Cruises is launching 60/60 Offer on Singapore Sailings. Royal Caribbean International Cruises have launched the Singapore season of Asia’s largest cruise ship – Mariner of the Seas – with a 60/60 Special Offer. All Indian travelers may avail upto 60% off on select 3,4 and 5 night itineraries from Singapore, with prices starting from $60 per person per day. This announcement comes at a time when Mariner of the Seas begins her regular Singapore sailings from 10th November onwards, visiting exotic locales in T...

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Fly ‘Jet’, Cruise ‘Royal’

Upendra SwamiOctober 25, 2013320 Views3

With sailings from Singapore starting November 2013, the ‘Fly & Cruise’ vacation offer is comprehensive and valuable for the Indian travellers. This holiday concept combines the most attractive airfares from Jet Airways and inclusive value from a leading cruise brand, Royal Caribbean International. These packages are 3-night itineraries onboard Mariner of the Seas, sailing from Singapore to exotic destinations in Malaysia, with a choice of multiple sailings from November 2013 to February 2014. Available sail dates include 15, 22 and 29 November 2013 and 6, 13 and 20 December 2013; 20 January, 12 and 27 February in 2014 respectively. The packages include return air travel in economy, airport transfers, 3Nights/4Days accommodation onboard Mariner of the Seas, all meals onboardMariner o