Royal
Caribbean
International
Gold Anchor Service
Royal Caribbean gets rave reviews for friendly and personal service. Crewmembers keep the bar high for the entire cruise industry.
Energizing Shore Adventures
Where else can you scale a 30-foot rock-climbing wall at sea then venture off the ship to trek across Alaskan glaciers? Adventures for the whole family abound with Royal Caribbean.
Most Amazing, Innovative Ships
The Freedom class of ships--among the largest at sea--features a spectacular array of amenities, including a boxing ring, surf park, and ice skating rink.
Activities/Entertainment
It's impossible to be bored on a Royal
Caribbean ship, with activities like
rock climbing and ice skating in
addition to great shopping, shows, bars,
and discos.
Dining
Main dining rooms use traditional
assigned-seat dining, but most ships
offer alternative dining, as well,
including Johnny Rockets diners-at-sea.
Kid's
Programs
Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean
program is open to kids 3-17, and
features plenty of supervised
activities. Babysitting is available,
and dining rooms have kid's menus.
Cruise
Line Overview
Note: Onboard
activities, amenities and other aspect
of your cruise may have changed since
this was published. Check with the
cruise line's official web site for the
latest available information.
Overview
The Fleet
Royal Caribbean's fleet consists of 19
ships in four classes, including the
138,000-ton, 3,114-passenger
Voyager-class vessels -- some of the
largest cruise ships in the world. The
Voyager-class, introduced in 1999,
includes the Voyager of the Seas,
Adventure of the Seas, Explorer of the
Seas, Mariner of the Seas, and Navigator
of the Seas. Each ship features an
in-line skating track, ice-skating rink,
full basketball court, and Royal
Promenade.
Royal Caribbean's 90,090-ton,
2,501-passenger Radiance-class vessels
include the Radiance of the Seas,
Brilliance of the Seas, Jewel of the
Seas, and Serenade of the Seas. These
sleek ships, with their mega-yacht
exteriors, boast an abundance of
windows, open space, all-glass elevators
facing the sea, and the fleet's highest
percentage of staterooms with balconies.
Sovereign- and Vision-class ships boast
a bevy of onboard activities and
amenities tailored to the individual
tastes of each guest. The Empress of the
Seas (formerly the Nordic Empress)
offers passengers a classic cruise
experience.
Destinations
Royal Caribbean's ships sail to
destinations all over the world,
visiting more than 100 ports of call
across the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe,
Alaska, Canada, New England, the
Bahamas, Bermuda, Hawaii, Central
America, and the Pacific Northwest.
CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's private
island, featuring a variety of beaches,
tropical landscapes, native crafts, and
watersports. Nestled in the Bahamas,
CocoCay is a truly intimate and unique
paradise.
Entertainment
The Royal Caribbean Singers and Dancers
perform exciting Broadway-style
productions in the onboard theatres, and
guests will love the amazing ice shows
featured on Voyager-class ships.
The Las Vegas-style Casino Royale
features a sea of slot machines and
popular games of chance like craps and
roulette. From dance classics in the
nightclub to live jazz, swing, and
classic rock in the bars and lounges, a
variety of music and lively venues keep
guests entertained.
Adventure Ocean
Parents and their children will love
Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean
program, offering a variety of
supervised amusements for cruisers ages
3 to 17. Activities for children are
based upon age group and include
Adventure Science, Pirate Night,
Adventure Art by Crayola, Wacky
Olympics, talent shows, Volcanoes and
Fossil Fever, and the Adventure
Challenge Series. Each Adventure Ocean
staff member has a four-year degree in
Education from an accredited college and
is certified in CPR.
Kids ages 12 to 17 have a less
structured program and can come and go
as they please. Teens can hang out at
the Living Room, or choose from a
selection of activities including pool
parties, karaoke, scavenger hunts,
talent shows, and sports tournaments.
The teen nightclub, Fuel, is open to
teens ages 15 to 17 until 2 AM.
Overview
Committed to providing the best cruise
vacation experience available, Royal
Caribbean International has been setting
cruise industry standards and helping
guests to "Get Out There" since its
foundation more than a quarter of a
century ago. Today, the innovative
cruise line continues to offer its
guests many unique amenities, including
the signature rock-climbing wall
available on all ships and the
ice-skating rink aboard all
Voyager-class vessels. Fine dining,
exciting live shows, full-service spas
and fitness centers, and dancing are the
traditional hallmarks of the Royal
Caribbean cruising experience.
ShipShape Spa & Fitness
The ShipShape Day Spa provides
luxurious, pampering services designed
to help the mind, body, and soul achieve
total relaxation. Exotic treatments
include Elemis aroma stone therapy,
Swedish massage, hydralift facials, and
an enriching milk bath.
The world-class ShipShape Fitness Center
features state-of-the-art cardiovascular
equipment, weight machines, stair
steppers, and instruction provided by
certified personal trainers. Yoga,
kickboxing, and aerobics classes are
available for passengers of all fitness
levels. Pilates and group cycling are
offered on select ships. After working
out, guests can ease their tired muscles
in the sauna, whirlpools, steam rooms,
and thermal suites.
Guests can exercise on the jogging track
or basketball court, go for a swim in
the outdoor pool, enjoy rest and
relaxation in the calm of the Solarium,
scale the heights of the rock-climbing
wall, play miniature golf, or perfect
their swings with the help of golf
simulators.
Dining
Royal Caribbean guests enjoy
award-winning cuisine and food service.
A wealth of dining options are
available, including vegetarian meals
and spa menus featuring lighter fare.
The formal main dining room serves
traditional five-course meals. Specialty
restaurants include romantic Portofino,
offering delicious Italian dishes, and
Chops Grille, featuring savory steaks.
Guests can enjoy a 1950s-style burger at
Johnny Rockets, or choose from a
selection of breakfast, lunch, and
dinner favorites at the Windjammer
Buffet. A midnight buffet is available
to help guests satisfy late-night
cravings, while room service allows
guests to dine privately 24-hours a day.
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