It was the year that… • Oasis of the Seas was replaced as the “biggest ship in the world” by Allure of the Seas, which won the competition by one-fifth of an inch, or five millimeters — the fact is the two Royal Caribbean siblings are identical in size when it comes to the number… Continue reading Some highlights from Cruise Year 2010
Tag: Royal Caribbean
Cruising Notes from the Boats
The right price……………………………………………………………..……$629 January 29, 2011: 7 nights Ship: Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas Departure: Sao Paulo, Brazil return with four Brazilian ports, including Rio de Janeiro Bonus: $150 per cabin on-board credit for select categories Contact: Cruises To Go Fast Deal #12025 * * * When a ship almost nobody had heard of,… Continue reading Cruising Notes from the Boats
Royal Caribbean Boss Goes With Flow
During our one-day visit to the Allure of the Seas last month, we saw both Richard Fain and the Flowrider. We just didn’t see them together. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Fain and Flowrider, here’s an explanation: He (left) is Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean, and it (above) is an attraction on the company’s… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Boss Goes With Flow
Panama Canal Always Sight to Behold
Next month, close friends of ours are going through the Panama Canal, on the Celebrity Constellation…west to east, San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. This is a good idea. Last spring, we made that trip in reverse, more or less, and it was one of our favorite cruises ever. That sentiment is spreading, and not just… Continue reading Panama Canal Always Sight to Behold
Cruise Ships and Muster Stations
We’ve almost come to the conclusion that the mandatory muster station drills are in the same boat as the seat-belt drills on airplanes. Nobody’s listening, in part because most of the people have heard it all before, and know — or at least think they know — what to do in an emergency. The cruise… Continue reading Cruise Ships and Muster Stations