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Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand known for its large, innovative ships that offer a broad range of activities appealing to passengers of all ages.
Fleet size
Twenty-five ships ranging in size from the 5,500-passenger Oasis Class and 4,180- passenger Quantum Class to the smallest ships—the 1,600-passenger Empress of the Seas and 2,350-passenger Majesty of the Seas.
Destinations
More than 300 destinations in Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada/New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Cruises last between two and 19 nights.
Discernible differences
Royal Caribbean features an expansive array of entertainment and dining options as well as eye-catching amusements ranging from rock climbing walls to waterslides, ice skating, sky diving, surf simulators and laser-tag.
Group policies
Offers deposit and no-deposit group programs starting with a minimum of eight cabins and a maximum of 50 cabins. Larger groups and charters are also available. A new Group Rewards Program offers onboard credits, group discounts and cruise credits that can be used towards the base cost of one person’s fare.
What’s new
Under the Royal Amplified program, ships are being upgraded with new attractions, dining and entertainment venues. In 2018, the world’s largest cruise ship, the Symphony of the Seas, was introduced, with five additional new ships due by 2024. Royal Caribbean is redeploying larger ships on short cruises and to Alaska.
Awards won
Royal Caribbean has been voted Best Cruise Line Overall for 15 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards.
Suggested Voyages
Winter in the Caribbean aboard the Anthem of the Seas! Enjoy an 11-night Southern Caribbean sailing from Cape Liberty, New Jersey. Two Voyages departure dates: January 16 or January 27, 2020. Sail to Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts!