RCCL Announces 2010/11 Short Caribbean Itineraries

Royal Caribbean International announced its 2010/11 Short Caribbean cruises -- a total of 331 sailings, comprised of 20 itineraries and 15 ports of call. The cruise line will enhance and expand its deployment in Tampa with Radiance of the Seas from autumn 2010 through spring 2011, while Majesty of the Seas and Monarch of the Seas will continue their year-round Bahamas getaway sailings from their respective homeports of Miami and Port Canaveral. Grandeur of the Seas will reposition to Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale for summer and autumn 2010, after which Navigator of the Seas will take over short Caribbean itineraries for its fourth consecutive season. Bookings for the line's 2010/11 short cruises are now open.

Radiance of the Seas' itineraries will include a four-night sailing, calling at Cozumel, Mexico, and a five-night sailing that adds Costa Maya. The ship's 2010 season will kick-off with a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing on Oct. 9, calling at George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Belize City, Belize.

Grandeur of the Seas will reposition from Tampa and continue sailing four- and five-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Everglades in April 2010. Ports of call will include Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya, George Town and CocoCay.

In November 2010, Navigator of the Seas will replace Grandeur of the Seas at Port Everglades, also offering four- and five-night itineraries. On one of its five-night itineraries that depart Mondays, Navigator of the Seas will call at the new port of Falmouth, Jamaica, and Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach paradise on the north Haitian coast. Other ports of call will include George Town, Cozumel, Belize City and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Majesty of the Seas and Monarch of the Seas will continue year-round three- and four-night Bahamas itineraries, departing Mondays and Fridays from Miami and Port Canaveral. Ports of call will include Nassau, CocoCay and Costa Maya.

What's New at Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

New Smoking Policy

In January 2008, Royal Caribbean will implement a new smoking policy that will include the following key changes:

• No smoking within the staterooms, not including the balconies.
• No smoking in any dining area of any ship, both indoors and outdoors.
• Champagne Bar will be added as a nonsmoking bar on every Freedom, Voyager and Vision-class ship.
• Viking Crown will be added as a nonsmoking bar on every Sovereign-class ship.

This policy will go into effect for the entire fleet with the exception of Legend, Rhapsody and Splendour on the first full sailing of January 2008. The policy will go into effect for the remaining ships on the transition sailing to their Summer 2008 itinerary.


Project Genesis Keel Laying

Royal Caribbean International's Project Genesis had its first block laid in dry dock at Aker Yards in Turku, Finland on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. The ship, due to be completed in late 2009, will be the world's largest cruise ship carrying 5,400 guests double occupancy and measuring 220,000 gross registered tons.
We look forward to sharing exciting news with you about this AMAZING ship in 2008!


New Diamond Club Amenities

On all Freedom class vessels there is a beautiful Diamond club located adjacent to the Viking Crown. It has concierge type services and complimentary afternoon cocktails. In addition, there is an outside Diamond Club deck with tables and chairs overlooking the sports deck. This is EXCLUSIVELY for the use of Diamond members.
This is another great perk for our most loyal guests in the Crown and Anchor Society.


Kid's Program Update - Fisher Price Photography 101

A new program titled, “Photography 101” has been developed for our youngest cruisers. This program gives 3-5 year olds their own Kid-Tough™ Digital Camera to get creative by taking, viewing and even printing their own digital pictures. During their time in Adventure Ocean, kids can take photos of all their favorite activities, youth staff and new friends. This great new activity can be found in Aquanaut facilities across the fleet.


70s & 80s Theme Nights

Now our guests can enjoy 70s and 80s theme nights, available on both the Freedom and Voyager class ships. Everyone is invited to join in the fun with costumes and dance moves from the era. Dance lessons will be offered as well.


New Itineraries

The Rhapsody of the Seas is headed to Australia and New Zealand in 2008-2009. Book your clients today on one of these AMAZING cruises. Add a Cruisetour to make it extra special!

5-Night Sydney, Ayers Rock & Port Douglas (Numerous sail dates available)
10-Night New Caledonia & South Pacific Cruise (November 1, 22 & December 13, 2008)
11-Night New Caledonia & South Pacific Cruise (April 2, 2009)
18-Night Circumnavigation of Australia Cruise (March 13, 2009)
6-Night Highlights of New Zealand (Numerous sail dates available)
11-Night Australia & Great Barrier Reef Cruise (November 11 & December 2, 2008)
17-Night Circumnavigation of Australia (February 24, 2009)