It’s no secret that cruising has at times struggled with its identity as the industry transitions from the ocean voyages of past to the cruise vacations we see now – one of the results of this is misconceptions. Let’s try and tackle a few of those here and now… 1. I’ll be bored 😴 (click…
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Freedom of The Seas to be amplified in March 2020
Royal Caribbean has released the details for the upcoming amplification and refurbishment of Freedom of The Seas. The $116 million refit touches all areas of the much loved ship, the lead vessel of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class.
Royal Caribbean names its second Quantum-Ultra class ship ‘Odyssey of the Seas’
Friday 1st February 2019, Royal Caribbean announced the name of its upcoming second Quantum-Ultra class cruise ship – ‘Odyssey of the Seas’.
What is included in the price of my cruise ticket?
Are you looking at booking a cruise? Perhaps you’ve just booked a cruise and are being bamboozled by optional extras? Let’s talk about what’s included in a standard cruise ticket.
REVIEW: The Amped Up Independence of The Seas
Last year we had the chance to try out Independence of The Seas immediately after her refit as part of Royal Caribbean’s ‘Royal Amplified’ refresh programme. Come with us as we check out the changes and give you our thoughts.
Cruise lines clean up at the Globe Travel Awards 2019
Cruise lines picked up six awards at last night’s Globe Travel Awards, with lines owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd picking up five of those.
What is Speciality Dining?
If you’re new to cruising you’ve likely never heard the term “speciality dining” before and if you’ve just booked your cruise your inbox is likely full of emails about it – but what is it?
Hello & Welcome to Tom Loves Cruising!
My name is Tom Hayes, and I’m a cruise addict. There, I said it. My first cruise was onboard on Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of The Seas (now the Marella Discovery) back in 2007. I’d no idea what cruising was like, I went in with an open mind and by the end of the week I…