Royal Caribbean International, first named Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, was founded in 1968 by three Norwegian shipping companies (Anders Wilhelmsen & Company, I.M Skauge & Company and, later, Gotaas Larsen).
Royal Caribbean International has revolutionized the cruise industry in the early 1970's by designing the contemporary cruise ship for year-round cruising in warm waters with a casual ambiance.
Royal Caribbean International has established a reputation for innovation, high quality of ships and service. Royal Caribbean International's product offerings represent excellent value to customers, especially to couples and families traveling with children.
Royal Caribbean International cruise holidays offer an impressive selection of onboard and offshore activities. Currently you can choose from 21 magnificent ships offering more than 280 destinations worldwide in 81 countries on six continents!
Royal Caribbean International offers ex-UK cruises to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe with 2 ships: Independence of the Seas from Southampton and Jewel of the Seas, based in Harwich.
Onboard Facilities
Royal Caribbean International provides multiple choices to customers through a wide range of itineraries, accommodations, dining options, onboard activities and shore excursions. The distinctive features include friendly and engaging service, state-of-the-art ships, family programs, entertainment, health and fitness onboard and shore side activities designed for customers of all ages.
Royal Caribbean International has introduced many product innovations such as:
Royal Promenades which are boulevards with shopping, dining and entertainment.
leisure activities such as ice skating, rock climbing, full court basketball.
interactive water park called the H2O ZoneT with surf simulator.
large staterooms and balconies.
panoramic glass elevators facing outward to the sea.
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Oasis of the Seas - Welcome to The Nation Of 'Why Not'
Royal Caribbean International will introduce the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship 'Oasis of the seas' in 2009 and her sister ship, the 'Allure of seas' one year later.
The future ships illustrate the "why not?" vision of the company by providing many at-sea "firsts" such as:
open-air Central Park.
AquaTheatre, the first amphitheater at sea featuring shows with lights & water effects.
the first carousel at sea.
Rising Tide, a levitating bar.
bi-level Loft Suites.
2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Aqua Theater Suites.
balcony staterooms facing the Central Park and Boardwalk.
Welcome to Royal Caribbean International and the Nation of Why Not: a place where innovation and imagination reign supreme.
