Researching Royal Caribbean Finest Ships depends on selecting the right vessel as much as it does determining your desired ports-of-call. Knowledgeable on all of the features that make a ship special, we can help you navigate your way among all your choices – from deck to shore. Royal Caribbean International® is one of the most diverse fleets afloat and stays permanently on our travel radar for offering innovative onboard amenities and exciting itineraries.
Let us take you aboard a few of our favorite ships and share with you the newest offerings sure to make selecting the right ship for your next Caribbean vacation a breeze.
Freedom of the Seas®
Grownups and kids alike can expect around-the-clock entertainment and a mix of thrills aboard family-friendly Freedom of the Seas.® This vessel made waves in 2006 when it launched as the world’s largest cruise ship, boasting cruising’s first surf simulator and an interactive water park. A recent makeover in 2011 keeps it up-to-date, with new touchscreen kiosks on the 15 passenger decks as well as a 3-D indoor movie theater and outdoor, poolside movie screen. There are a total of 22 bars, clubs and lounges including Boleros Latin themed lounge and Bull and Bear English Pub. With a choice of seven-night Caribbean voyages sailing roundtrip from Port Canaveral in Florida, you can pair these itineraries with a visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or any of Orlando’s theme parks. Of course, playing in the Aqua Park on Royal Caribbean International’s® private island, Coco Cay®; strolling the European-style streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or swimming with stingrays in the Cayman Islands proves entertainment enough. On board, beeline for the 13th deck to scale the rock-climbing wall, try a kick flip while riding a surf simulator wave or play a pickup game of basketball on the full-size court. Stay fueled for activity throughout the day with pizza available anytime, great family eats at Johnny Rockets and sweet treats from Ben & Jerry’s and the Cupcake Cupboard. With energy to spare, take a spin around the ice-skating rink, followed by the DreamWorks-inspired How to Train Your Dragon ice show.
Inside the Oasis of the Seas® and
Allure of the Seas®
With seven-night sailings to prized Caribbean ports-of-call, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Maarten and the Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International’s® newest sister ships offer plenty of shore-side amusements for all ages, from snorkeling off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico, and body boarding at Jamaica’s Red Stripe Beach to zipping down the new Dragon’s Splash Waterslide on Royal Caribbean International’s® private port of call, Labadee.® But you’ll find temptations aplenty aboard what’s currently crowned the world’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas,® and her sister, Oasis of the Seas.® Enjoy “date night” on Oasis of the Seas,® meander through the first living park at sea with 12,000 plants and take in a performance of the Broadway hit Hairspray, while the kids amuse themselves gaming or tinkering in the science lab at the Youth Zone. Don’t miss the main event at AquaTheater – the most ambitious onboard performance space ever built, with its 2,000 water nozzles and 60-foot diving platforms. Aboard Allure of the Seas,® zip-lines, a 43-foot-high rock-climbing wall and surf simulator keep hearts racing. Relax as you move ever so slowly between three floors at the innovative glass-elevator bar, Rising Tide, or as you peruse the flagship onboard GUESS store, works by pop artist Romero Britto at BRITTO gallery and urban-inspired fashions at Prince & Greene.
THE NEW Quantum of the Seas & Anthem of the Seas®
The latest ship in Royal Caribbean International’s® fleet showcases cruising innovation to the max. Experience the thrill of human flight in the first-ever onboard skydiving simulator or feel the rush of a flying trapeze during a circus class. By day, take a spin around the largest indoor active space at sea, whether on roller skates or in a bumper car, and by night, watch this SeaPlex convert into a dance club for kids with a floating DJ booth. Then, follow the spiral staircase to the ice bar, Two70°, in the multi-level lounge; take in a nouveau-cirque-style show or try some new moves on the digitally enhanced dance floor. Despite all the high-paced action, it’s the 360-degree views from Quantum of the Seas’® signature North Star that leaves you breathless. This jewel-shaped glass capsule slowly rises 300 feet above sea level, extending unparalleled ocean vistas.
Catch your breath along with some relaxation within the fleet’s most spacious and sophisticated staterooms. Watch landscapes glide by from your two-story loft – windows spanning two floors as well – or soak in the privacy of your own whirlpool as a dedicated concierge tends to your every need. Family members can enjoy separate yet interconnecting bedrooms and bathrooms or, if you choose to sail solo, studio staterooms with a balcony provide beautiful autonomy. Even interior cabins are privy to exquisite views, thanks to groundbreaking floor-to-ceiling digital projections of real-time, unforgettable views.
Royal Caribbean is introducing “Dynamic Dining” on both the Quantum of the Seas and the Anthem of the Seas, to give guests more options and flexibility while on your cruise vacation. There will be no set dining times, assigned seats or formal nights unless you want to dress up. There will be a total of 18 dining options, including 5 complimentary, full service main dining rooms to choose from.
If you have been thinking about taking a Royal Caribbean Cruise, now it is a great time to book. If you book before April 9th, enjoy free prepaid gratuities when you reserve an oceanview or higher on any 6+ night sailing May 1st – September 30th, 2014. PLUS enjoy up to $400 savings per couple on Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean and Europe sailings departing June 1st through December 31st, 2014 when you book by April 20th.
