|
More ways to see the Caribbean
Royal Caribbean is changing the game when it comes to short Caribbean cruise vacation offerings. Newly modernised and purposefully redesigned with families in mind, two of the cruise line’s Voyager Class ships – Mariner of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas – will sail three- and four-night itineraries to The Bahamas. Touting favourites unique to Royal Caribbean, and new features catering for emerging trends and traveller preferences, both ships will represent the best product in the industry offering short, weekend vacations to the Caribbean from the USA.
Mariner will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, while Navigator will be based in Miami where guests will be welcomed through Royal Caribbean’s new, state-of-the-art Terminal A in PortMiami.
Voyager Class changed the industry by introducing unexpected activities and adventures, including the rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink and Royal Promenade. Together with some exciting new features, they will be perfect introductions for first-time guests and families, who are short on time, to experience the best of the Caribbean in a weekend.
Travellers from the Southwest also seeking short Caribbean getaways can take advantage of four- and five-night sailings on Enchantment of the Seas from Galveston, Texas to various destinations in Mexico, year-round. Short Caribbean itineraries are available to book now.
All four of the world’s largest cruise ships – Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas – will set sail from Florida in 2019 through April 2020. Oasis of the Seas, the first ship in its class, will undergo a bow-to-stern transformation before homeporting at Royal Caribbean’s custom-built Terminal A at PortMiami for the Australian spring and summer seasons, alongside her newest record-setting sister ship, Symphony of the Seas, which will be a year-round Miami resident. After spending the previous year in Miami, Allure of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades, while Harmony of the Seas will make Port Canaveral her new home. This move to Central Florida brings first-of-its-kind innovations like the Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea – within driving distance for markets throughout Florida, Georgia and the southeast US region. All four Oasis Class ships will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, Liberty of the Seas will sail seven-night Western Caribbean from Galveston, Texas and Freedom of the Seas will sail seven-night Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The seven-night Caribbean itineraries are available to book now.
The views of Alaska just got wilder
Making her US debut for the 2019 Alaska summer season, Ovation of the Seas will transition from Sydney, Australia to her new summer homeport in Seattle, Washington. Only on Ovation will guests glimpse the Northern Lights and other Alaskan wonders from the North Star, the ship’s signature glass observation capsule with panoramic views from 91 metres above sea level – the best views possible without taking flight. Ovation guests will have the chance to skydive, surf and swim alongside glaciers from the comfort of the ship’s thrilling indoor SeaPlex sports complex, Solarium and indoor or outdoor pools.
Ovation will sail seven-night itineraries to destinations from Juneau to Victoria, British Columbia, showcasing Alaska’s natural treasures and luring adventure seekers with stately spruce forests, island-studded waters, native wildlife and awe-inspiring glaciers. Ovation will join Radiance of the Seas in the Alaska market, which sails seven-night open-jaw itineraries between Seward, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. Alaska itineraries are available to book now.
New Northern Europe and Mediterranean adventures
Royal Caribbean will discover the untold stories of four new European ports of call. Travellers can now visit the world’s best preserved medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Visby, Sweden; Zadar, Croatia, offering national parks, waterfalls and Roman-era history; the glamorous, picture-perfect fishing village of Portofino on the Italian Rivera; and Porto, Portugal, the country’s second largest city, famed for its charming, breathtaking scenery steeped in history.
For the first time since 2014, Oasis of the Seas will spend the summer season in Europe, sailing from the port city of Barcelona, Spain, known for its art, architecture, design and culinary scene. As the largest ship sailing in the Mediterranean, Oasis will bring together old-world destinations and modern experiences only found on board Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class ships – the distinct seven-neighbourhood concept, imaginative and sophisticated dining, Broadway entertainment and the waterfront AquaTheater. Oasis will sail seven-night itineraries, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Marseille, France; and Florence, Rome and Naples, Italy. Europe itineraries are available to book now. |
