Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers - Royal Caribbean International http://www.cruiselinefans.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:25:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cruiselinefans.com/images/styles/cruiselinefans/misc/rss.jpg Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers - Royal Caribbean International http://www.cruiselinefans.com Reminder from Royal Caribbean http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44236-reminder-royal-caribbean-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:22:41 GMT Royal Caribbean sent me a reminder---and I'm passing it on so no one will forget, :thumb:

Quote:
Dear Charlene,

As a valued Crown & Anchor® member, we encourage you to tune in to Good Morning America this Friday, November 20, 2009 from 7:00 am – 9:00 am (ET) to catch the exclusive live broadcast from our newest ship, Oasis of the SeasSM.

Join Good Morning America for a never-before-seen sneak peek at the seven distinct neighborhoods and many spectacular elements and features onboard Oasis of the Seas. Some of these unique features include Central Park, the first park at sea with nearly 12,000 plants and trees; Boardwalk, a family oriented environment with a hand carved carousel; 28 multilevel loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; and the AquaTheater – an amphitheater style space that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling oceanfront theater by night.

Tune in Friday, November 20, 2009 from 7:00 am – 9:00 am (ET) and experience Oasis live on television.
]]> Royal Caribbean International Char http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44236-reminder-royal-caribbean.html Royal Caribbean International Appoints Seven Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44229-royal-caribbean-international-appoints-seven-godmothers-oasis-seas-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:12:25 GMT Royal Caribbean International Appoints Seven Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas

Thursday November 19, 2009


When Royal Caribbean International officially names its newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, on Monday, November 30, 2009, the cruise line will put a new twist on one of maritime's longest standing traditions. While normally bestowing the honor of godmother on one special person, Royal Caribbean has chosen seven extraordinary godmothers to represent the seven signature neighborhoods onboard Oasis of the Seas. Each of the seven godmothers was chosen because they personify strength of character, exemplify the spirit of giving, and are role models for men, women and children alike. The godmothers include:
  • Gloria Estefan, world-renowned singer, songwriter, actor and author, who was godmother of Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas
  • Michelle Kwan, the Olympic Games medalist is an all-time great and the most decorated figure skater in United States history, and is also an American Public Diplomacy envoy promoting education, positive health practices and respect for diversity
  • Jane Seymour, a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, as well as an Officer of the British Empire, who remains actively involved in the J and J Foundation benefiting children in need. Based on her philosophy that keeping an open heart despite adversity can bring a wealth of love, hope and inspiration into life, she founded the website www.KeepAnOpenHeart.com, a community where people can share stories and engage in a dialogue about living with an open heart.
  • Dara Torres, twelve-time Olympic medalist and oldest female swimmer to compete in a record five Olympic games (1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008)
  • Keshia Knight Pulliam, film and television actress is well-known for her role as Rudy Huxtable on the classic sitcom "The Cosby Show." The youngest actress ever nominated for an Emmy Award when she was only 6 years old, she presently stars on the TBS television comedy "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and was most recently seen starring in the hit motion picture "Madea Goes To Jail."
  • Shawn Johnson, four-time medalist at the 2008 Olympic games for women's gymnastics and cancer philanthropist, who in addition to serving as a godmother for Oasis of the Seas, will be granting wishes onboard as part of her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
  • Daisy Fuentes, international television personality and producer, beauty and fitness expert, and recognized role model for Latin-American women in the United States, who is committed to improving children's health and treatments through St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Starlight Children's Foundation and the March of Dimes
The seven women will take their posts to officially name the ship at a ceremony during a one-night inaugural celebration-fundraiser onboard Oasis of the Seas to benefit the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Tickets for the once-in-a-lifetime event begin at $500 per person.

Guests who wish to continue their adventure onboard will receive an exclusive discount price, beginning at $650 per person, on a four-night cruise package sailing to the cruise line's private beach destination, Labadee, departing the morning following the event on Tuesday, Dec. 1 (rates based on double-occupancy and stateroom package). For reservations to this exclusive event combined with the four-night sailing, contact Cynthia Paez, Royal Caribbean International, at (877) 202-1520, ext. 12751, or cpaez@rccl.com.

Bookings are also available for Oasis of the Seas' inaugural sailing departing on Saturday, Dec. 5. The inaugural sailing will include exclusive entertainment and gifts for guests to commemorate the special occasion. ]]> Royal Caribbean International Char http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44229-royal-caribbean-international-appoints-seven-godmothers-oasis-seas.html New Royal Caribbean web site http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44192-new-royal-caribbean-web-site-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:31 GMT Have you noticed the new, updated and cleaner looking Royal Caribbean web site?
Royal Caribbean International

I think it is much easier to use---how about you?

They have truely entered the age of instant communications with these links on the Home page:

Twitter Follow Us on Twitter
Face Book Become a Fan
YouTube Watch us on YouTube
Flickr See our Pics on Flickr
News RSS News Feed ]]> Royal Caribbean International Char http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44192-new-royal-caribbean-web-site.html Which Cruise Terminals Are Ready for Oasis? http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44159-cruise-terminals-ready-oasis-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:21:03 GMT On the scheduled Oasis itineraries ... which port terminals are READY for her _now_? :noidea: On the scheduled Oasis itineraries ... which port terminals are READY for her now? :noidea: ]]> Royal Caribbean International LuLu http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44159-cruise-terminals-ready-oasis.html Port of Baltimore closed - Weather Update - Grandeur of the Seas http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44137-port-baltimore-closed-weather-update-grandeur-seas-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:14 GMT *Weather Update - Grandeur of the Seas* November 13, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. We have been closely monitoring the path and progress of a weather system in the area of Baltimore, Maryland. Due to this inclement weather and strong winds, the Port of Baltimore has closed until tomorrow morning, and will not reopen until an assessment of the area has been conducted. Once port authorities decide to reopen the port, it takes approximately nine hours for a ship to transit the river and dock in Baltimore. Because of this, *Grandeur of the Seas* is not expected to arrive in Baltimore before approximately 6:00 p.m., at the earliest, which means boarding would begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. We ask that guests who are scheduled to sail on *Grandeur of the Seas* tomorrow, Saturday, November 13, not arrive at the pier until further notice, since we are uncertain when boarding will take place. Once authorities have reopened the port, we will be able to confirm our arrival and departure time. We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions around the Port of Baltimore, and communicate with local port authorities. We will update this information tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Weather Update - Grandeur of the Seas
November 13, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.


We have been closely monitoring the path and progress of a weather system in the area of Baltimore, Maryland. Due to this inclement weather and strong winds, the Port of Baltimore has closed until tomorrow morning, and will not reopen until an assessment of the area has been conducted. Once port authorities decide to reopen the port, it takes approximately nine hours for a ship to transit the river and dock in Baltimore. Because of this, Grandeur of the Seas is not expected to arrive in Baltimore before approximately 6:00 p.m., at the earliest, which means boarding would begin at approximately 9:00 p.m.

We ask that guests who are scheduled to sail on Grandeur of the Seas tomorrow, Saturday, November 13, not arrive at the pier until further notice, since we are uncertain when boarding will take place. Once authorities have reopened the port, we will be able to confirm our arrival and departure time.

We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions around the Port of Baltimore, and communicate with local port authorities. We will update this information tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ]]> Royal Caribbean International Char http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44137-port-baltimore-closed-weather-update-grandeur-seas.html Oasis of the Seas Arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44115-oasis-seas-arrives-fort-lauderdale-fla-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:06:34 GMT World's Largest and Most Revolutionary Cruise Ship Sails into her Home Port of Port Everglades Flanked by Ceremonial Maritime Escort

MIAMI, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship - the highly anticipated Oasis of the Seas - made her global debut today, arriving into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. following a 14-day transatlantic crossing from Turku, Finland. Hundreds of eager onlookers - ranging from Royal Caribbean top executives to local government officials, residents and media - came out to welcome Oasis of the Seas to the United States for the first time and to be among the first to catch a glimpse of the world's most revolutionary cruise ship.


In the course of the next six days, the ship will undergo the final touches in preparation for pre-inaugural festivities kicking off with an exclusive private performance by pop music artist Rihanna, the first performer ever to take the stage on Oasis of the Seas', Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Oasis of the Seas will then make her national television premiere on ABC's "Good Morning America," Friday, Nov. 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (EST). Until that time, eager consumers can track her progress during the pre-inaugural activities via webisodes and updates, which are available at Oasis Of The Seas as well as join the conversation on Twitter by following @OasisandAllure and including #Oasisishere in Tweets.


The official naming ceremony for Oasis of the Seas will take place on Monday, Nov. 30 during a one night inaugural celebration fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Tickets for the once-in-a-lifetime event begin at $750 per person. Guests who wish to continue their adventure onboard will receive an exclusive discount price, beginning at $650 per person, on a four-night cruise package sailing to the cruise line's private beach destination, Labadee, departing the morning following the event on Tuesday, Dec. 1 (rates based on double-occupancy and stateroom package).

For reservations to this exclusive event combined with the four-night sailing, contact Cynthia Paez, Royal Caribbean International, at (877) 202-1520, ext. 12751, or cpaez@rccl.com.


The ultimate expression of Royal Caribbean's legacy of imagination and innovation, Oasis of the Seas introduces unique industry "firsts" including a neighborhood concept - seven main themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. Within these seven neighborhoods - Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool & Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone - are extraordinary elements such as the first living park at sea; a thrilling zip line that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium; an original handcrafted carousel; 28 multilevel urban-style loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; an amphitheater-style theater that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling ocean front theater by night; and an array of epicurean innovations that allow for new culinary experiences each day of a guest's cruise vacation.


Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms.

Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise line's new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Additional information is available at Oasis Of The Seas.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and one under construction. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit Royal Caribbean International - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should go www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.

SOURCE Royal Caribbean International
Tracy Quan, +1-305-539-6577, tquan@rccl.com; or Erin Burden, +1-212-445-8164, eburden@webershandwick.com


]]> Royal Caribbean International Char http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44115-oasis-seas-arrives-fort-lauderdale-fla.html Oasis of the Seas Makes U.S. Debut Tomorrow http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44106-oasis-seas-makes-u-s-debut-tomorrow-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:45:11 GMT Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas Makes U.S. Debut Tomorrow

WHAT: Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, the highly-anticipated Oasis of the Seas, will make her U.S. debut into her homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hundreds of eager onlookers - ranging from Royal Caribbean top executives to local government officials and residents - are expected to be on site to celebrate the arrival of the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship as she is welcomed by a flotilla of fireboats, private watercraft and other maritime escorts.

WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2009

WHERE: Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 18

ABOUT OASIS: Oasis of the Seas introduces unique industry "firsts" including a neighborhood concept - seven main themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. Within these neighborhoods are many spectacular elements and features, including:
  • Central Park, the first living park at sea with nearly 12,000 plants and trees
  • Boardwalk, a family oriented environment with a hand carved carousel
  • a thrilling zip line ride that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium
  • 28 multilevel loft suites (the first at sea) boasting floor-to-ceiling windows
  • AquaTheater - an amphitheater style space that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling oceanfront theater by night for high-diving and aquatic acrobatic performances
  • An elevating bar and 24 dining options including the upscale 150 Central Park, healthy fare at Solarium Bistro, decadent sweets at The Cupcake Cupboard (a first at sea) and the traditional main dining room
CONTACTS: Celia de la Llama Erica Harris
cdelallama@webershandwick.com erharris@webershandwick.com
212-445-8240 212-445-8380

/PRNewswire-Nov. 12/
SOURCE Royal Caribbean International



]]> Royal Caribbean International Char http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44106-oasis-seas-makes-u-s-debut-tomorrow.html New eDocs and Luggage Tag Program for Royal Caribbean http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44093-new-edocs-luggage-tag-program-royal-caribbean-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:03:40 GMT Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International believe that their guests’ cruise experience begins before the first suitcase is packed. Today, the cruise lines announced a new electronic cruise document, or “eDocs,” and luggage tag program designed to offer guests a dynamic, one-of-a-kind pre-cruise documentation experience and simultaneously give travel agents an opportunity to promote their own business.

A personalized, interactive, visually appealing, web-based format offers guests all the information they need prior to their cruise, including travel agency contact details, information on shore excursion choices and various onboard offerings available during the guests’ particular cruise, travel and documentation instructions, and much more. Once the booking has been finalized, eDocs will be issued as early as 49 days prior to sailing.

In an effort to offer guests more information in a visually appealing way with less burden on the environment, all Azamara, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean bookings made on or after December 13, 2009, will generate eDocs as the default format for guest travel documents. eDocs also will be the default format for any bookings made before December 13, 2009, that didn’t include a selection of a hard-copy guest travel documents preference. Guests will access their eDocs via each cruise line’s consumer website: Azamara Cruises, Cruise Vacations, Cruise Deals, Port Excursions and Much More | Celebrity Cruises and www.royalcaribbeaninternational.com.

“Our travel partners have told us that now is the time to move to an electronic option for cruise documents,” said Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President, Sales, Royal Caribbean International. “Given that close to half of our guests and travel partners already select eDocs as their preferred format, the momentum has been building toward this type of approach as eDocs have become widely accepted by travel partners and cruise travelers alike.”

“While most other cruise brands have moved to a purely electronic format, we wanted to continue to offer a choice by providing guests the opportunity to purchase a printed document,” said Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President, Sales, Celebrity Cruises. “We realize that our travel partners may choose to print the eDocs’ printer-friendly version and give a hard copy to their clients, but we strongly encourage our partners to share the eDocs link so their clients can experience the truly interactive, personalized format.”

The technology behind the eDocs brings with it various conveniences for the guests and travel partners who use them. Not only do the eDocs give guests and travel partners around-the-clock access to important pre-cruise information, they also offer hyperlinks to all pre-cruise activity reservation opportunities. Additionally, eDocs offer a table of contents with hyperlinks that take the guest to the exact page they're interested in, the ability to email a copy to friends and family, and the option to print specific pages. As an added bonus, the eDocs that Azamara, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean will offer are visually stunning, colorful and easy to read.

Celebrity and Royal Caribbean will offer guests the option of ordering printed cruise documents, for a fee of $35 per document. The up-market, smaller-ship brand Azamara, however, will waive this fee for its guests who order printed cruise documents.

“We want to offer our guests the same highly personalized service that is already part of the onboard Azamara experience, before they even step onboard,” said Edie Bornstein, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Azamara Cruises. “We include butler service, concierge style amenities and complimentary specialty restaurant dining for every guest, so we wanted to include the printed cruise document option, too.”

It is also possible for travel partners and guests to self-print eDocs at no charge using a printer-friendly format; however, this version will lack the interactive qualities of the online eDocs.

For all bookings made through travel partners, the Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International eDocs will be customized to display the travel agency name and phone number. Travel partners can access eDocs through the three lines’ travel agent portal, www.cruisingpower.com.
Not only will the new eDocs program help travel partners avoid shipping costs by eliminating the need to mail printed documents to their clients, but travel partners also have options around how their clients receive their eDocs. Agents can receive eDocs on behalf of a client, they can give the cruise line the client’s email address or provide the client with the booking number so that the client can self-manage their eDocs (which saves the travel partner valuable administrative time). Alternatively, travel partners can offer their clients the opportunity to purchase a printed document.

A new eDocs luggage tag system designed to save guests time at the pier and streamline the onboard luggage sorting and delivery process is a crucial part of the three cruise lines’ revamped pre-cruise planning and documentation experience. Qualified guests may request luggage tags to be mailed to them by completing the request form available on each brand’s website. With the new program, guests will receive, via mail, a complimentary set of eight pre-printed, self-adhesive, color-coded and personalized luggage tags. Luggage tags can be requested as soon as documents are issued and must be requested no later than 14 days prior to sailing. Alternatively, travel partners can request that a client’s luggage tags be mailed either to the client or the travel agency by providing a mailing address at the time of booking; these will be mailed 13 days prior to sailing.

The new eDocs luggage tag program is already available for Royal Caribbean International’s guests, and will become available for Azamara Cruises’ and Celebrity Cruises’ guests beginning November 16, 2009.
(source:Cruise Industry News | Cruise News) ]]> Royal Caribbean International *Lars* http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44093-new-edocs-luggage-tag-program-royal-caribbean.html <![CDATA[Chops & Portofinos -- Your Opinion]]> http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44089-chops-portofinos-your-opinion-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:27:02 GMT What's YOUR opinion on Chops and Portofinos? Multi

Comments appreciated. ]]> Royal Caribbean International LuLu http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44089-chops-portofinos-your-opinion.html Royal Caribbean Gears for Growth in Asia http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44079-royal-caribbean-gears-growth-asia-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:07:25 GMT Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai International Port (Group) (SIPG). The memorandum will strengthen the strategic partnership between the two parties in areas of cruise operations in port, market promotion, staff training and management experience exchange. This cooperation will open more gateways to overseas visitors to Expo 2010 Shanghai and further boost China's cruise market, according to a prepared statement from Royal Caribbean.


FMI:11/11/09 - Royal Caribbean Gears For Growth in Asia ]]> Royal Caribbean International timwilloughby http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44079-royal-caribbean-gears-growth-asia.html Soon: No taking Life Jackets to RCL Muster http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44009-soon-no-taking-life-jackets-rcl-muster-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:39:10 GMT Something that began as a need to make muster drills more efficient on the mamouth Oasis of the Seas should be spreading fleetwide, according to Richard Fain. That something is that passengers will no longer be required to go to their cabins to fetch their life jackets iin preparation for Muster Drill.

Some excerpts from the chairman's blog on this subject:

Every ship needs a good system for mustering the guests in times of emergency. . . .
But it is a royal pain in the ass - an important pain, but a pain nonetheless.

Under our current system, the guests all have to go back to their staterooms, get their lifejackets, and walk through the hallways carrying or wearing their lifejackets. . . . After the drill, they have to take their lifejackets back to their staterooms. . . .

. . . But there really is no benefit to making them do this and we intend to get away from this practice. On OASIS, they decided to store the lifejackets at the mustering stations instead of the staterooms. This takes up more space at the mustering stations (lifejackets are very bulky) but we have the space. It also frees up a smidgen more space in every stateroom.

The advantages are so overwhelming that you have to wonder why we haven’t done this before. . . . The universal reaction is that this is a dramatically better system. . . .

Of course, now everyone wants this on all the ships and we intend to do so as quickly as we can

SOURCE: The NASA Effect | Richard Fain's Blog ]]> Royal Caribbean International canarymoon http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44009-soon-no-taking-life-jackets-rcl-muster.html Oasis of the Seas delayed arriving to Florida http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44006-oasis-seas-delayed-arriving-florida-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:27:41 GMT *Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Statement* November 6, 2009 While crossing the North Atlantic Ocean on its way to Port Everglades, Florida, Oasis ofthe Seas encountered strong winds and high seas. Due to the inclement weather, Oasis of the Seas is now scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades on the morning of November 13, 2009, two days later than originally scheduled. The late arrival will not impact any inaugural events, promotional activities or revenue sailings. You may continue to follow Oasis’ journey o Oasis Of The Seas (http://www.OasisoftheSeas.com). Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, it spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship sails weekly from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at Oasis Of The Seas (http://www.OasisoftheSeas.com). Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Statement

November 6, 2009

While crossing the North Atlantic Ocean on its way to Port Everglades, Florida,
Oasis ofthe Seas encountered strong winds and high seas. Due to the inclement weather, Oasis of the Seas is now scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades on the morning of November 13, 2009, two days later than originally scheduled. The late arrival will not impact any inaugural events, promotional activities or revenue sailings. You may continue to follow Oasis’ journey o Oasis Of The Seas.

Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, it spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship sails weekly from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at Oasis Of The Seas. ]]> Royal Caribbean International MD11F http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/44006-oasis-seas-delayed-arriving-florida.html Bus Transport Boston to New Jersey http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/43984-bus-transport-boston-new-jersey-new-post.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:37:25 GMT i Have heard that their is bus transportation from the South Station in Boston to the pier in New Jersey. Can someone verify this and perhaps provide the name of the bus line? i Have heard that their is bus transportation from the South Station in Boston to the pier in New Jersey. Can someone verify this and perhaps provide the name of the bus line? ]]> Royal Caribbean International salty81 http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/43984-bus-transport-boston-new-jersey.html screwed by royal carib travel planner http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/43975-screwed-royal-carib-travel-planner-new-post.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:05:55 GMT i have had such a bad experience with RC that i will never use them and will take every opportunity to discredit them some ofg their planners are liers just a bad experience.....perhaps they r so big now that they dont care do yourself a favor dont use RC dont use their planners i have had such a bad experience with RC that i will never use them and will take every opportunity to discredit them
some ofg their planners are liers just a bad experience.....perhaps they r so big now that they dont care
do yourself a favor dont use RC
dont use their planners ]]> Royal Caribbean International henry fulton http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/43975-screwed-royal-carib-travel-planner.html <![CDATA[Winner of 'Reporter at Sea' Contest!]]> http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal-caribbean-international/43955-winner-reporter-sea-contest-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:14:46 GMT Royal Caribbean International and USA TODAY Announce Winner of 'Reporter at Sea' Contest

South Carolina College Student to Report Live from Oasis of the Seas

MIAMI, Nov 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
The votes have been tallied and the results are in! Following a six-week long search, Joyce Allison of Simpsonville, S.C. has been named winner of Royal Caribbean International and USA TODAY's "Reporter at Sea" contest.

The budding journalist won the assignment of a lifetime: the chance to help cover the debut of Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Oasis of the Seas - the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship - for USA TODAY's Cruise Log along with cruise editor, Gene Sloan.

Voters across America selected Joyce from 10 finalists who were vying for the opportunity to represent the United States as the citizen reporter who would nab the inside scoop on one of the biggest and most buzzed about travel stories of the year.

Joyce, a 22 year-old student at Clemson University, focused her entry on the ship's innovative amenities, specifically Central Park, the first living park at sea and the AquaTheater a spectacular entertainment venue at the stern of the ship. Her reporting skills and personality in front of the camera truly showcase why America has chosen her as Royal Caribbean's "Reporter At Sea." She will be flown with a guest to board Oasis of the Seas at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to cover the ship's first preview cruise from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22. Joyce's blog posts and video reports highlighting her experience onboard Oasis of the Seas will be featured on USA TODAY's Cruise Log at cruises.usatoday.com during the cruise.

"It has always been my dream to be a reporter and I am very excited about my assignment onboard the world's largest cruise ship. I want to thank Royal Caribbean, USA TODAY, and everyone who voted for me for giving me this amazing opportunity," said Joyce Allison.

While onboard, Joyce will be joined by aspiring journalists from Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, who were selected as contest winners in their respective countries. For more information on the "Reporter at Sea" contest and to view Joyce's reports, please visit reporteratsea.usatoday.com.

Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise line's new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.

The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at www.oasisoftheseas.com.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and one under construction. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should go to www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.

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