Category: News
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Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Destroy The Cruise Industry?
Even before President Trump’s address last night, the stock market was extremely low and the cost to sail for the next few months was at an enticing low. Despite your opinions on this virus or whether the media is inducing false fear, the world, more specifically the travel industry, is being negatively affected by the […]
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Royal Caribbean Announces New “Cruise With Confidence” Program Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Many travelers have been extremely concerned with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) making it’s way to the United States and lots of questions are being asked about whether they should sail or how can they re-book in the event they come in contact with the someone who may have the virus and most importantly, will they get […]
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Royal Caribbean to Bring Life Back to Grand Bahama Island
Royal Caribbean has purchased the Grand Lucayan on Grand Bahama Island, will restore the hotel in 2 phases, add a casino, water park and shopping. The company has also stated they will restore the cruise port to ultimately fit 7 ships. The Government of The Bahamas sold the Grand Lucayan on Monday, March 2, 2020 to […]
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Named One Of World’s Most Ethical Companies For 5th Time
Ethisphere recognizes companies that strive to create positive change in global communities. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This year 132 companies are recognized […]
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Royal Caribbean Signs Agreement to Bring Royal Beach Club to Antigua
Royal Caribbean has announced it has signed an agreement with the government of Antigua and Barbuda to bring the Royal Beach Club to the island of Antigua. Created exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, the Royal Beach Club at Antigua will sit along more than a half-mile of pristine beachfront and combine the island’s striking beaches […]
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BREAKING: Royal Caribbean To Redeploy Spectrum of the Seas to Australia and Offer Complimentary Cruises to First Responders
In response to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis in China, Royal Caribbean has announced it will move Spectrum of the Seas to Australia and offer complimentary cruises to first responders as a way to give back to those that put forth so much to combat the wildfires. We are in a fortunate position to offer these […]
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Royal Caribbean Lifts Restriction on Chinese Passport Holders in Place to Stem Coronavirus spread
Royal Caribbean has announced it is suspending its policy that prevented guests from boarding who held a passport from China, Macau and Hong Kong. Royal Caribbean released a statement late last night: “Royal Caribbean has ended its temporary general restriction on holders of passports from China, Hong Kong and Macau. The general restriction was adopted […]
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Anthem of the Seas Sailing Delayed Until Tomorrow
Royal Caribbean is turning away passengers for today’s sailing on the Anthem of the Seas following the Coronoavirus scare this morning. Guests are being told to come back tomorrow. @RoyalCaribbean supposed to be sailing on #anthemoftheseas today and was told we’re not allowed board and to go home by staff at port. Told to […]
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Anthem of the Seas Docked in New Jersey This Morning for Coronavirus Screening
Four Royal Caribbean cruise passengers have been taken to the hospital in New Jersey for observation and 23 more are being screened for the Coronavirus. While none of these Chinese nationals aboard the Anthem of the Seas are from Wuhan, the outbreak’s epicenter, nor have traveled there since the outbreak was first identified, Royal Caribbean […]
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Royal Caribbean Taking Action Against Coronavirus
Royal Caribbean announced that it has chosen to take additional steps to mitigate the chances of a Coronavirus outbreak on any of the ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. RCCL released a statement detailing the new measures being taken. “We continue to closely monitor global developments regarding the coronavirus, and we are fully focused on […]
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