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A new Hip Hop dance adventure that transcends all ages, languages, and skill levels is taking Royal Caribbean ships by storm. Royal Caribbean International’s new Gotta Dance program is offering guests the opportunity to let loose, chase a dream, and ‘wow’ their cruisemates with cool new dance moves. Based on the documentary film by Dori Berinstein, award-winning director and producer of film, theater and television, the guest-participatory Gotta Dance experience is being exc... Read More

The Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers, John Maginley, has issued the following statement: 

“Although there are currently no identifiable cases of swine flu among the 33 Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) member countries, the region is taking a proactive effort related to this virus. As has been reported, regional health officials have been meeting to determine a strategy to deal with the Swine Flu virus after outbreaks were report... Read More

As the world’s largest cruise ship, Independence of the Seas, returns to the UK for its second season based from Southampton on 25 April 2009, owners Royal Caribbean International announce that the ship will be based year round from the port in 2010. The development will see Royal Caribbean International generate a massive £50 million in terms of knock-on economic impact on the Southampton area (1).
 
Independence of the Seas will be the first ever Royal Caribbean I... Read More

Royal Caribbean Cruises today announced a net loss for the first quarter 2009 of $36.2 million, or $0.17 per share, compared to net income of $75.6 million, or $0.35 per share, in 2008. The company said the results were significantly better than prior guidance of a loss between $0.30 and $0.35.

Revenues were $1.3 billion, versus $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2008. Net Yields decreased 13.5% from the prior year. The overall revenue environment was slightly better than previou... Read More

High-stakes players come together on the high seas aboard some of the most innovative cruise ships in the world for a Royal Caribbean International vacation. In addition to a myriad of exclusive onboard amenities to enjoy – such as surfing simulators, ice skating rinks, cantilevered whirlpools and the cruise line’s iconic rock-climbing wall – guests 18 years or older (21 or older in Alaska) can join in world-class casino gaming and tournaments in the cruise line’s signature Casino Roy... Read More