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Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International: Ship

More than a quarter century ago, Royal Caribbean International set sail on a voyage that has taken its ships to the ends of the earth, making them a leader in providing exciting and memorable cruise vacations to millions of guests along the way.

Royal Caribbean’s fleet travels to hundreds of ports of call in some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Royal Caribbean allows you to travel the globe in the most thrilling way imaginable. You can explore the intriguing history of Europe, the undeniable charm of Canada and New England, or the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Relax on the picturesque beaches of Bermuda, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal, or make your way through the serene wilderness of Alaska. Indulge in the fascinating cultures of Mexico, South America, Australia and New Zealand, or delve into the majestic wonders of Asia, and the Transatlantic.

Wherever your sense of adventure takes you, Royal Caribbean will ensure that your vacation is full of fun, excitement, and relaxation. Royal Caribbean boasts unique and exciting ships, with towering rock climbing walls, elegant dining rooms with exquisite cuisine options, spacious and luxurious accommodations, relaxing spas to melt away the stress, and their attentive Gold Anchor Service every step of the way.





Accommodations

Royal Caribbean International: RoomWhether you are travelling alone, with family or friends, Royal Caribbean offers a variety of accommodations suited to your needs. From a cozy interior stateroom to one with a magnificent ocean view from the comfort of your own private balcony, your stay with Royal Caribbean promises to be enjoyable. All staterooms are equipped with amenities and services to cater to all your travel needs. Most staterooms have a private bathroom, hair dryer, TV, direct dial phone, Internet access, mini-bar and safe. On top of all the basic amenities guests have access to room service 24 hours a day. Staterooms are decorated in festive Caribbean-esque colors, from mist-green to buoyant oranges and yellows.

Interior

Interior staterooms offer great value for guests without sacrificing comfort as they include all of the basic amenities and are reasonably spacious. They all include two twin beds (which can be converted into queen size for your convenience), vanity area, private bathroom, and a small sitting area with sofa.

Ocean View

Guests will enjoy breath taking scenery from Royal Caribbean’s ocean view staterooms. These spacious cabins include two twin beds which can convert easily into a queen size for your comfort. Besides a spectacular view from the comfort of your own room, guests will enjoy all the basic amenities to suit their travel needs.

Royal Caribbean International: RoomBalcony

Guests staying in balcony staterooms can enjoy their privacy while overlooking the ship and the surrounding scenery from their own personal balcony. In addition to all the basic amenities, most balcony staterooms will provide occupants with a computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have a Pullman bed and/or a sofa bed to accommodate extra occupants.

Suites

Travel in style, and keep everybody together with Royal Caribbean’s suites which offer guests more room, comfort and ultimately, a more luxurious stay. On top of the basic amenities and a private balcony, suite occupants will be pampered with complimentary concierge service, which includes access to a private lounge as well as personalized services to help with making reservations or other arrangements. Suites can accommodate up to eight guests.

Onboard Activities and Amenities

Theatre

Musical stage productions, live music, comedy shows, headline acts, and Las Vegas inspired floorshows are just some of the many acts that are performed on a nightly basis exclusively for Royal Caribbean International. The Royal Caribbean singers and dancers will entertain guests with glitz, glamour, and special effects. You’ll find something that will suit your tastes at any time.

Studio B*

Ever wanted to go ice skating in the middle of the Caribbean? Studio B is where guests will find the onboard ice rink and also where they will get the chance to watch professional ice shows, which are a must see. Royal Caribbean offers skating lessons as well as themed skating times, such as disco or ‘rock n roll’ skating.  Studio B is equipped with a full service bar, stadium seating, a state-of-the-art sound system, and theatre style lighting. Studio B is also home to other onboard activities such as game shows, onboard parties, cooking demonstrations and much more.

*Note: Only offered on Freedom and Voyager Family ships.

Onboard Classes

Guests who have a desire to learn something new will enjoy the variety of classes and seminars that are offered aboard Royal Caribbean’s ships. Check out wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, casino and card game lessons, ice carving lessons, and jewellery seminars, just to name a few. Royal Caribbean also offers numerous dance classes from the cha-cha to swing to line dancing.

Library

Enjoy a break from all the activity and escape into the world of stories and fairytales on a comfy leather couch. An impressive selection of books are available for guests to check out over the course of their cruise. Genres include: travel, art, biography, fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, beauty, health, and more. In the library, guests can also find trivia, word puzzles, and Sudoku puzzles provided daily.

Sports Deck

The sports deck offers exciting cutting-edge activities that will put you right in the middle of the action. Guests can join in a game of basketball or volleyball on the courts, work on their golf swing in the golf simulator, sharpen their short game on the mini golf course, or enjoy a run on the jogging track.

Royal Caribbean International: Rock ClimbingRock Climbing Wall

200 feet above sea level and towering 30 feet above deck level, Royal Caribbean’s rock climbing wall will not only give you a work out, but also the chance to enjoy some of the best views on the ship. Offering skill combinations for all levels, from beginners wanting to try something new, to adventurous rock climbing experts, there is a challenge to suit all levels of experience. Guests can register for one-on-one instruction and beginner climbing sessions, or for the more seasoned individual, advanced climbing sessions, speed climbing competitions, and teen tournaments.

FlowRider®*

Ever dreamed of surfing aboard a cruise ship? Royal Caribbean gives you the chance to surf on board with their 40 foot long wave simulator on the top deck. The FlowRider sends a thin sheet of water up a sloped and cushioned platform to create a wavelike flow of water … so it’s perfect for beginning, intermediate and advanced surfers. Learn to carve and do tricks, or otherwise show your stuff as spectators cheer you on from the surrounding viewing platform. If you hear a collective "owww" over the loud speaker as you wipe out, you’ll know that you’ve been broadcast on the flat-screen TVs in the adjacent wipeout bar.

*Note: Only available on Freedom Class Ships.

Fitness Facility

Imagine all the equipment and facilities of a major sports club paired with a sweeping ocean view that extends for miles. Royal Caribbean’s fitness facilities include weight machines, free weights, stationary spin bikes, stair masters, treadmills, and for your relaxation, a sauna, whirlpool, steam room, and thermal suites are available. Join your friends and take part in one of many classes for all levels, from Pilates to spinning to kickboxing.

Royal Caribbean International: Man Getting MassageSpa

Let the staff at Royal Caribbean’s Shipshape Day Spa soothe your body, smooth your skin and send your mind to sensory heaven. The Day Spa offers an array of cultural therapies designed to entice avid spa lovers. Embark on a pathway to complete relaxation and indulge your mind, body, and soul with stone therapy, deep tissue massages, reflexology, seaweed wraps, and paraffin wax treatments. They offer a complete spa menu that includes facials, massages, and salon services such as hair and nail care.  



Casino

Casino Royale is a little bit of Vegas, a little bit of Monte Carlo, and a lot of Royal Caribbean fun! There is nothing like the sound of cards being shuffled, chips being stacked, and slot machines paying off. Offering games for all levels of players, Casino Royale also offers onboard lessons for novice players and tournaments for the more advanced.

Nightlife*

The fun never stops aboard Royal Caribbean, and whether you’re in the mood for a nightcap, entertainment, or somewhere to kick up your heels till the early morning you’re sure to find it in one of Royal Caribbean’s bars, pubs, nightclubs, or lounges. You can gather around the piano in a nautical themed bar, raise a glass in honor of your cruise adventure at the champagne bar, dance the night away to Latin rhythms, or head to the sports bar to watch your favorite team on the big screen. Unique to Royal Caribbean, guests can enjoy watching parades and "street performers" in the Royal Promenade. Come out and meet new friends, enjoy a cocktail, and dance the night away!

*Note: Contact us for specific venue availability by ship.

Shopping

If you’re a shopper at heart, you’ll find paradise can be found onboard as well as in port. Royal Caribbean’s onboard shops offer a wide selection of merchandise from designer clothes to jewelry and fragrances. Everything on board is tax and duty free with a savings of up to 25% off U.S. retail prices. Plus, Royal Caribbean offers a price guarantee that if you find an identical item at a lower price, all you have to do is obtain written proof of the price and Royal Caribbean will gladly match it.

Art Galleries and Auctions

Whether it’s a candid photo or a collector’s piece of artwork, a picture really does say a thousand words. If you’re looking to add to your collection, you just might find what you’re looking for at one of Royal Caribbean’s onboard art auctions. The lively art auctions feature works by Picasso, Rembrandt, Chagall, Renoir, Dali, Peter Max, and Tarkay. If browsing is more to your liking, you can walk through the onboard gallery or take a guided tour of the ship with the onboard art auctioneer.

Wireless at Sea

With Royal Caribbean, you can cruise and still stay connected even in the middle of the ocean. With Royal Caribbean’s Fleetwood mobile service, Royal Caribbean online, and wireless service, you’ll be able to stay connected to friends and family from all over the world.

Dining

Royal Caribbean International: Family DiningDining on a Royal Caribbean cruise is as exciting as every other aspect onboard. Guests have such a variety of choices; they won’t know where to start. Options include the multi-level dining room, where the food and décor are world class, with mouth watering cuisine, an attentive wait staff, and live dinner music. Or guests can check out the Windjammer Café – the perfect place to grab a bite to eat before hitting the pool or a causal dinner to top off a day of adventure. Open almost around the clock, it offers great food, spectacular views, and quick service, all in a casual atmosphere. That’s not all; guests can also dine and enjoy Italian cuisine at Portofino*, fabulous steaks at Chops Grille*, old fashioned burgers and fries in a 50’s style diner at Johnny Rockets*, exotic Asian dishes at Jade*, a slice of pizza twenty four hours a day at the Café Promenade, ice cream at Ben and Jerry’s*, coffee at Seattle’s Best Coffee*, and of course room service anytime! Plus, menus always cater to kids and vegetarians, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Wherever one decides to dine, the food aboard Royal Caribbean promises to be fulfilling and satisfying.

*Note: Contact us for specific venue availability by ship.

Cruising with Family

Royal Caribbean International: Kids at ComputersRoyal Caribbean is one of the industry leaders when it comes to meeting the needs of travelling families. Their top rated Adventure Ocean Program, for kids ages 3 to 11, is specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Kids will get to learn about local customs, create cool science experiments, and most importantly, make new friends. Royal Caribbean offers plenty of ways to keep kids entertained with a huge variety of land and shore excursions. Families can participate in fun onboard activities like ice skating, karaoke, talent shows, bingo tournaments, and family disco.

Royal Caribbean offers fun activities for every age group to ensure that you and your family have a fantastic vacation:

Ages 6-36 months

For the younger ones, Royal Caribbean offers Fisher Price Aqua Babies for kids ages 6-18 months and Aqua Tots for kids ages 18-36 months, where parents and tots can engage in skill building playtime.

Ages 3 – 5

Kids ages 3 to 5 can join in Royal Caribbean’s Aquanauts program where they can sail into story time, participate in adventure theatre by Camp Broadway, or have ice cream parties, super hero afternoons, and pajama rama movie nights.

Ages 6 - 8

Explorers ages 6 to 8 can join their friends for scavenger hunts, name that tune, bingo and movie mania, and even participate in island activities such as sand castle building, beach relays, and parachute games.

Ages 9 - 11

Voyagers ages 9 to 11 will have a blast with reggae beach parties, talent shows, sports tournaments and backstage tours. They can explore the world of science, engage in arts and crafts with Crayola Adventure Art projects, or shine in a production of adventure theatre.

Ages 12 - 14

For young teens ages 12 to 14, Royal Caribbean offers a program where they can come and go to as they please. Young teens can get together with their friends for a mocktail competition, open mic and talent shows, teen barbeques, pool parties, and Dance Dance Revolution.

Ages 15 - 17

For teens ages 15 to 17, Royal Caribbean knows that you’re almost adults, so they give you the freedom you deserve. Teens can engage in activities such as battle of the sexes, try their hand at blackjack in the teen casino, or sing their hearts out at karaoke. Or if they’re just looking for a place to get away from it all, the Living Room is a laid-back place to hang out with friends, or teens can check out Fuel where they can dance, listen to music, or just hang out.

Babysitting

Need a night alone from the kids? Call in a Royal Caribbean babysitter who will watch your children in your stateroom as you enjoy an evening escape. Approximate rates are $8.00 USD per hour and children must be at least six months old.

You can feel confident leaving your children with the staff aboard Royal Caribbean because every member of the Adventure Ocean staff holds a college degree in education, recreation, or related field and has experience in working with children.

Weddings

Royal Caribbean International: Man and Woman MarriedLooking for a unique place to tie the knot? Why not do it aboard one of Royal Caribbean’s innovative ships. Royal Caribbean will handle all the details of the wedding while you take a moment to relax, get a massage, or lounge by the pool. Royal Caribbean can help plan a wedding on shore or on board, arrange the bouquets, photography, and cake. The bride and groom can book appointments with the Shipshape Day Spa to make sure they’re feeling and looking their best for the big day. After the ceremony, Royal Caribbean will gladly plan the reception where the bride and groom can party the night away with their guests.


Meetings at Sea

Rewarding incentives, memorable meetings, and successful conferences are business as usual on a Royal Caribbean International cruise. Give your employees a reward worth working for. An organization and its clients will enjoy one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. Take advantage of business cruising options to initiate teambuilding and to reward your staff for a job well done.




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