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Royal Caribbean Restaurant Charges

Friday, December 11th, 2009

my_time_dining_banner_198x74_april1Several clients that are sailing on Royal Caribbean often ask, how much do the specialty restaurants or experiences cost on RCCL ships? 

Answer: 

Chops Grille has a cover charge of $25 USD per person which includes a complete four-course meal. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are offered at current menu prices.

Portofino has a cover charge of $20 USD per person which includes a complete four-course meal. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are offered at current menu prices.

The Portofino Wine Dinner Series is a cost of $54.50 USD per person, inclusive of dinner, gratuity, wine and water with dinner and specialty coffees. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are offered at current menu prices.

Mystery Dinner Theater is a cost of $49.50 USD per person, inclusive of dinner, gratuity, champagne & hors d’oeuvre reception upon arrival, wine and water with dinner and specialty coffees. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are offered at current menu prices.

Johnny Rockets is a 50’s style diner where hamburgers & milkshakes reign supreme. There is a $4.95 cover charge that includes all you can eat through dessert, but the drinks and shakes are extra.

The Oasis of the Seas offers restaurants that other RCI ships do not have.

Giovanni’s Table Influenced by the Tuscan countryside, Antonio’s will be a casual new Italian restaurant concept offering toasted herbal breads, pizzas, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches, braised meat dishes and stews. Rustic with a contemporary flair, dishes will be served family-style in an indoor and outdoor setting to provide an alfresco experience in Central Park. Open for lunch and dinner. This restaurant is in place of the Portofino. The charge will be $10 pp for lunch and $15 pp for dinner.

150 Central Park: The most exclusive dining venue on the ship, 150 Central Park will combine leading-edge cuisine with modern design. An observation window into the kitchen of this stylish restaurant will give Central Park passersby the opportunity to observe the executive chef in action. Open for dinner only. Also offers tasting menus & special multi-course meals paired with wines. The charge is $35 pp

The Seafood Shack located in the Boardwalk area, will offer items such as coconut shrimp, soup in sourdough rolls, fish sandwiches, fried seafood baskets and more. the charge is $7.95 pp for lunch and $9.95 pp for dinner which will include a soup or appetizer, 1 entree and 1 dessert. You can order additional items for $3.50 each.

The Solarium Bisto:  Grab and go healthy snacks and sandwiches during the day transforming into a healthy dining, restaurant at night. No charge for breakfast & lunch. Dinner is $10 pp

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Meet Oasis of the Seas

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

MEET OASIS OF THE SEAS: TAKE A VIDEO TOUR OF THE SHIP

This is an exciting time for Royal Caribbean International® as they welcome the newest, most innovative ship yet – Oasis of the Seas. With more amenities, more activities and more adventure onboard than any other ship before her, Oasis of the Seas offers an experience to last a lifetime.

Get to know the Oasis of the Seas:

Visit our YouTube channel to view exciting videos
   
Browse our image gallery
     
  Read more blog posts about the Oasis

Oasis is the first ship to feature: seven themed neighborhoods, lush gardens, zip-line, carousel, two rock-climbing walls, two FlowRider® surf simulators, 24 delicious dining options and a wide variety of including two-story loft-suites with 17-foot windows and sweeping ocean views.

Be a part of this historical inaugural year. Reserve your Oasis of the Seas experience today!

 

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Oasis of the Seas Reviews

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

I just came back from sailing onboard the Oasis of the Seas today. I have been fortunate enough to preview a lot of ships over the years, but never have I seen so much media presence and excitement among those on-board. Crews and TV personalities from several shows including Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight were there to capture the world’s largest cruise ship.  Rihanna performed a live concert in the Opal Theater for VIP guests and contest winners.

In the coming weeks we will be writing several blogs – one for each of the seven neighborhoods onboard the ship, giving you important details about dining, entertainment and more, as well as providing you video of each neighborhood, so that you can see the ship first hand.

For today, I merely wanted to share my overall impression of the Oasis of the Seas.   Although I realize that this size ship is not for everyone, Royal Caribbean achieved their vision of creating a personal experience for each cruiser.  Guests can stroll bustling boulevards and entertainment districts, lounge around the pool or relax in a tree filled park.  The ship is organized in such a way, that each neighborhood seems to transport you to a new destination. I applaud Royal Caribbean for their innovation!

Stay tuned to our blog, Flickr and the Altas Cruises & Tours Youtube channel, for more details on the Oasis of the Seas.

You can also start planning your Oasis of the Seas cruise vacation now ! Or Find amazing Cruise Deals !

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Rihanna Concert Oasis of the Seas

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Today we are boarding the World’s Largest Cruise Ship – the Oasis of the Seas to take some of the first pictures of this unbelievable ship. Much to our surprise, Rihanna will be performing tonight as the first entertainer to sing in the ship’s open air AquaTheatre. Smart move on the pop star’s part, as all eyes and news media are on the Oasis of the Seas including Good Morning America, and Rihanna is set to release her 4th album, Rate R on November 23rd.

Stay tuned to our blog, Flickr and the Altas Cruises & Tours Youtube channel, as we hope to bring you lots of Oasis of the Seas pictures, Oasis of the Seas Videos and if we can, even some of the Rihanna concert.

Atlas Cruises & Tours is proud to bring you the latest travel news, deals, sweepstakes and everything travel! Whether you’re looking to book a cruise on-board the Oasis of the Seas, a vacation package or tour, let Atlas be your travel agency of choice! We make travel shopping hassle and stress free.

You can also start planning your Oasis of the Seas cruise vacation now ! Or Find amazing Cruise Deals !

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Oasis of the Seas Arrives into Port Everglades

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The Oasis of the Seas arrived into Port Everglades this morning at 8 a.m.  Here are some photos of the ship pulling into the port area.

Make sure and check our blogFlickr and You Tube accounts for more images of the ship. As we mentioned in previous posts, November 19th, we will be able to upload images of the interior of the Oasis of the Seas. We can’t wait to share them with you!

You can also start planning your Oasis of the Seas cruise vacation now ! Or Find amazing Cruise Deals !

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Don’t Miss the World’s Largest Cruise Ship :: Oasis of the Seas

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The Oasis of the Seas, the World’s Largest & Most Innovate Cruise ship, arrives into Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale on November 13th, 2009 between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The public is welcome to this event to be held at Jetty Pavilion, John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, Dania Beach, Florida.

Atlas will be there live to get video footage and pictures of this amazing ship.  Make sure and check our blogFlickr and You Tube accounts for details.

The highly anticipated cruise ship the Oasis of the Seas featuring incredible innovations at sea, includes 24 onboard dining options, the first onboard zip-line, park with more than 12,000 trees and plants, an elevating bar called the Rising Tide, and an aquatic amphitheater with the deepest pool at sea. Oasis of the Seas also features the only free-standing Coach luxury leather boutique, an original handcrafted carousel, two FlowRider surf simulators and two rock-climbing walls, all in seven themed neighborhoods throughout the ship that cater to each persons individual style and preference.

There will be refreshments, giveaways and more!

Free parking in Lot #5, courtesy of Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks.

Oasis of the Seas blog
Oasis of the Seas pictures

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Get Out of the Cold This Winter

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Make plans now to wash away your winter blues on the sparkling shores of the Caribbean.  These delightful islands will keep you happily occupied with a range of invigorating activities such as snorkeling over teeming reefs or diving to ancient shipwrecks.  On shore, you can trek the rainforests, wander through local markets, sip your favorite beverage in a sidewalk care or simply relax on a secluded beach.  Aboard the ship, your cares will become distant memories with amazing cuisine, a spectrum of entertainment and soothing spa treatments.

With new ships like the Celebrity Solstice, Equinox or the Oasis of the Seas, even the ship is a destination in itself! Being planning your Caribbean cruise today by calling 800-942-3301 or just click here for amazing rates – make sure and keep an eye out for our exclusive offers on select sailings!

Find amazing Cruise Deals !

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Oasis of the Seas – Good Morning America

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Update!

Since this post written on November 2nd, we are happy to report that we were sailing onboard the Oasis of the Seas this morning, and got some great shots of the Good Morning America anchor Sam Champion and celebrity correspondent Melissa Rycroft, as well as amazing pictures and video of the entire ship.  In the picture to the left, they are both in the AquaTheatre.

We hope to have a video up on the Atlas YouTube channel by tomorrow. In the meantime you can view our video of the Oasis of the Seas arriving into Pt. Everglades last week. Update written 11/20

 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL® TEAMS UP WITH ABC’S “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” TO BRING VIEWERS FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE OASIS OF THE SEAS!

Set your TIVO! Royal Caribbean will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC’s “Good Morning America” will be there to welcome Oasis of the Seas into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fl and give viewers an exclusive first glimpse of the highly anticipated ship during a special live broadcast.

GMA fans across the country can tune in on Friday, November 20th, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (EST) on ABC to join “Good Morning America” for a never-before-seen sneak peek at the seven distinct neighborhoods and many spectacular elements and features Onboard the Oasis of the Seas. Some of these unique features include Central park, the first park at sea with nearly 12,000 plants and trees; Boardwalk, a family oriented environment with a hand carved carousel; a thrilling zip wire ride that races diagonally over Boardwalk 90 feet above the deck; 28 multilevel loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; and the Aqua Theatre – an amphitheatre style space that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling oceanfront theatre at night.

But wait!  My husband and I will be on the Oasis of the Seas November 19th, and plan to upload photos and videos that day, (as long as the Wifi connection is works,) so I hope to have lots for the public to see even before this Good Morning America broadcast. Make sure and check our blogFlickr and You Tube account for details.

You can also start planning your Oasis of the Seas cruise vacation now ! Or Find amazing Cruise Deals !

  

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Royal Caribbean Fund Raiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Friday, October 16th, 2009

rccllogoRoyal Caribbean will be hosting an inaugural celebration-fundraiser onboard Oasis of the Seas and will donated 100 percent of the sales from 1,000 of the ship’s staterooms for this once-in-a-lifetime event to the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Tickets for the event begin at $750 per person. Guests who purchase one of the staterooms and wish to continue their adventure onboard will receive an exclusive discount price, beginning at $650 per person, on a four-night cruise package sailing to the cruise line’s private beach destination, Labadee, departing the morning following the event on Dec. 1 (rates based on double-occupancy and stateroom package).

The Make-A-Wish celebration-fundraiser is part of Royal Caribbean’s ongoing support of the organization. Since 2000, the cruise line has hosted more than 1,300 children who wished to go on a cruise to destinations around the world and has contributed more than $2.8 million in in-kind services and $372,000 in discount savings through its Wishes at Sea program. Through employee and guest fundraising efforts, Royal Caribbean has also raised more than $480,000 and 460,000 frequent flier miles, used to secure airline tickets for children’s wish travel and help the Make-A-Wish Foundation conserve critical financial resources

Anyone interested in attending the Nov. 30( )festivities and/or booking the exclusively discounted four-night cruise to Labadee departing Dec. 1 should contact Cynthia Paez, Royal Caribbean International, at (877) 202-1520, ext. 12751, or cpaez@rccl.com, Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

When she launches in December 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 225,282 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at

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Independence of Seas Video

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Independence of the Seas
Meet Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Independence of the Seas, the third in our spectacular Freedom class of ships. Seasonally ported in Southampton, England for part of the year, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida the rest of the year, this ship offers all of the amazing onboard experiences you’d expect from our Freedom Class of ships, while cruising to your choice of destinations in Europe or the Caribbean.

Ship Highlights
 
 
  FlowRider®
  H2O Zone
  Cantilevered whirlpools
  Rock-climbing wall
  Ice-skating rink
  Royal Promenade
  Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones
  Full-size, flat-screen TVs in every stateroom
  Themed bars and lounges
  Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
  Fitness Center and Day Spa
  Full-size Everlast boxing ring
  Casino RoyaleSM
  Presidential Family Suite
  Sports Pool
  Full-size sports court
  9-hole miniature golf course
  Johnny Rockets® ’50s-style restaurant
  Portofino Italian Restaurant
  Chops Grille
  Ben & Jerry’s® ice cream

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