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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

Governor Martin O’Malley today hailed the decision by Royal Caribbean International to begin year round cruise service onboard a larger ship from Baltimore in June 2010.  Royal Caribbean announced today that their 2010 sailing schedule from Baltimore would commence in June as originally planned, but would not end until April 2011.  Before this announcement, Royal Caribbean was due to finish their Baltimore sailing schedule in November 2010.  Royal Caribbean also revealed it w... Read More

Royal Caribbean International today announced new fleetwide programming for cruise vacationers, expanding services and activities that cater to families with children as young as six months old. The new program includes enhancements to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program, which will help families traveling with children enjoy a fulfilling and stress-free vacation. As a leader in innovative family vacations, Royal Caribbean provides enriching and entertaining progra... Read More