Photo Credit: postcardtrip/Pixabay
- Formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Line (RCCL)
- Founded in 1968 (Norway)
- Headquarters in Miami, Florida
- Hold a 50% Stake in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises & TUI Cruises
- Incorporated in Liberia
- Leases a Resort along Northern Coast of Haiti
- Operates 26 Ships & 4 On Order
- Owned Subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group (1997)
- Owns CocoCay (aka: Little Stirrup Cay) amongst Berry Islands, Bahamas
- Planning to Open a Private Resorts on Lelepa Island, Vanuatu (Asia)
- Partnered with SpaceX with use of Starlink Technology for Improved Internet Services Onboard
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Second Largest Cruise Line Operator
- Ships Carry 3,926 - 7,600 Passengers
- Sold Azamara Cruises to Sycamore Partners (March 2021)
- Subsidiary of Celebrity Cruises & Silversea Cruises
- Visits 150 Countries
Jewel of the Seas (Radiance Class). Photo Credit: lovelights/Pixabay
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Clientele
- 6+ Months
- Adventure Activities Onboard
- Bustling Resort Atmosphere
- Couples
- Crown & Anchor Members
- Families
- Mega Ship Experiences
- Solo Traveler
- Teen & Tweeny Activities
Labadee, Haiti.Photo Credit: arsmj23/PixabayGood to Know
- A 18% gratuity is added for bar, mini bar, salon and spa service.
- Allows 2 bottles of champagne or wine bottles brought onboard per stateroom.
- Allows a dozen bottles or cans of nonalcoholic beverages per stateroom.
- All ships offer 110 USA and 220 European volt outlets.
- Anticipate an initial $99.75 authorization or pending charge on your credit card.
- Aqua Theatre on Oasis Class ships offers 735 outdoor spectator seats.
- Balcony or stateroom smoking is subject to a $250 fine per incident onboard.
- Beverage Package ranges from $29/PP - $105/PP daily.
- Children Programs: Adventure Ocean (3 -12) costs extra until 2AM.
- Children Programs: Aquanauts (3 - 5), Explorers (6 -8) and Voyagers (9 -12).
- Complimentary Children Program concludes at 10PM.
- Complimentary pier tram operates down and up pier at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Otherwise roughly a 6 minute walk.
- Deposits are $100/PP per for 1 - 5 nights, $250/PP 6 - 9 nights and $450/PP for 10/+ nights.
- Dinner requires registration as My Time Dining or fixed Traditional Dining.
- Dry cleaning and laundry service available for a fee.
- Entertainment varies by class to include Bumper Cars (Quantum), Circus School (Quantum), North Star (Quantum), Roller Rink (Quantum), Skydiving Simulator (Quantum) and Water Park (Oasis) just to mention a few options.
- Everything is charged in USD currency.
- Final payment is required 75 days prior to the sailing date for 1 - 4 night sailings and 90 days prior 5+ nights.
- First Aid is available in Chill Island and Thrill Waterpark (Prefect Day at CocoCay).
- Gratuity is roughly $16/PP - !8.50/PP daily.
- Kosher foods are prepared onboard and not on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
- Main Dining Room requires smart casual (no jeans or shorts) for dinner seatings.
- No adults only area on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
- No admission fee to enter Perfect Day at CocoCay. Additional fees may apply for select activities.
- No self service laundry service.
- Popular itineraries in the Caribbean and Europe.
- Nonrefundable deposit fares exists.
- North side of the CocoCay island is a constructed pier, no longer requiring tender transportation for cruisers.
- Onboard Beverage Packages are also accepted on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
- On a first come, first serve basis complimentary beach strollers are available on on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
- Perfect Day at CocoCay costs $250 million in renovations (2019).
- Requires a official birth certificate or passport.
- Review the Cruise Compass publications left in your stateroom nightly for tomorrow's schedule and good to know facts.
- Roundtrip sailings from the USA port not including Columbia or Panama require citizens and youths 17/- to present either an original birth certificate. Highly recommend to travel with a passport anytime entering international destinations in the event of a emergency.
- Royal Genies (butlers) provide access to restaurants, priority disembarkation, priority embarkation, private suite lounge, private sun deck area and reserved entertainment seating.
- Royal Loft Suites (Oasis Class Ships) offers two deck stateroom and views.
- Royal Tots is a interactive program for child (18 months - 3) and parent.
- SeaPass Card is used for purchases while onboard.
- Select ships feature complimentary comedy shows. Book early as they tend to fill quickly.
- Select ships offer Starbucks onboard.
- September and October tends to be their off season which is reflected in cruise fares.
- Serves 6 million guests annually.
- Solarium is an adults only area.
- Successfully completing the online check-in listed on your SetSail Pass allows you to receive a SetSail Pass.
- Thrill Waterpark (Prefect Day at CocoCay) requires guests 14/- to be accompanied by another ticketed guest age 14/+.
- Top notch entertainment onboard.
- Quantum Class ships offers multi-sensory shows onboard.
- WiFi roughly cost $17.99/PP per device.
The Bahamas. Photo Credit: buckeyebeth/Pixabay
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