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Royal Caribbean Cruise News!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Royal Caribbean and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Royal Caribbean International Announces Cruise News for 2005 New Itineraries, Onboard Enhancements Usher in Exciting Year for Guests MIAMI, Jan. 5 From extreme makeovers to outstanding new itineraries from the Northeast, Royal Caribbean International is offering even more innovative amenities and exciting vacation options for guests in 2005. Freedom of the Seas Under Construction Royal Caribbean's much-anticipated Freedom of the Seas is under construction with bookings scheduled to open in spring 2005. At 158,000 gross registered tons, Freedom will be the world's largest cruise ship when she enters service in April 2006 and will sail year-round, seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. The line will be releasing details on the ship's unique and innovative features throughout 2005. Onboard Enhancements Sovereign of the Seas continues her year-round, three- and four-night Bahamas itineraries from Port Canaveral, having undergone an extreme makeover at the end of 2004 that transformed all areas of the ship and added Boleros, the line's hot Latin lounge; a sit-down coffee and ice cream shop; and three teen-only venues. The third Royal Caribbean ship to undergo extensive renovations in recent years, Sovereign's most visible additions are 62 new balconies, creating the ship's first balcony staterooms. This spring, the line is going to new lengths with Enchantment of the Seas, which will receive a 73-foot midsection insert, dramatic suspension bridges, a splash deck for kids, and bungee trampolines that send guests soaring into the air. Returning to service in July 2005, Enchantment of the Seas will offer a series of special summer and fall Canada/New England sailings from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, N.J., as well as from Philadelphia and Boston, before returning to year-round Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale. Northeast News Royal Caribbean is strengthening its Northeast lineup, with Voyager of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas set to sail alternating five-night Bermuda and nine-night Western Caribbean itineraries from May through November 2005 from Cape Liberty, in Bayonne, and Baltimore respectively. In addition, the line's newest ship Jewel of the Seas returns to Boston in September 2005 to offer new 10-night Bermuda/Caribbean sailings visiting Tortola, B.V.I.; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; King's Wharf, Bermuda, and Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private destination in Hispaniola. Exotic Caribbean Itineraries Royal Caribbean has 16 ships in the Caribbean this winter, including Empress of the Seas, which is offering exotic itineraries in Southern Caribbean through April 2005. Departing from San Juan, the unique 11-night adventures take guests to St. Maarten, St. Barts, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Barbados, Venezuela, Aruba and Curacao. Empress also sails three-night cruises to St. Thomas/St. Maarten and St. Kitts/St. Maarten. Exploring Ashore In 2005, Royal Caribbean once again is offering exclusive European cruisetours, pairing land trips to some of the most historic and beautiful regions of England, France and Spain with European cruises on Brilliance of the Seas and Splendour of the Seas in the Mediterranean and Jewel of the Seas in Northern Europe. Land-tour portions, ranging from three to five days, are escorted by knowledgeable, local Tour Directors. They include four- and five- star hotel accommodations and guided tours of top cultural attractions, as well as plenty of free time to pursue individual interests. Royal Caribbean guests can explore Alaska and Canada with cruisetour packages in conjunction with seven-night Alaska cruise itineraries. Vision of the Seas sails one-way Gulf of Alaska itineraries between Vancouver and Seward, while Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas sail roundtrip Hubbard Glacier itineraries from Vancouver. Guests aboard Vision of the Seas sailings can choose from 19 cruisetours that explore Alaska's natural wonders and include travel by deluxe motorcoach and luxurious glass-domed railcars, the Wilderness Express. Adventurous land excursion options include white-water rafting, glacier flight-seeing and heli-hiking. The line also offers Canadian Rockies and Whistler cruisetours in conjunction with the roundtrip Hubbard Glacier cruises. Galveston Getaways Royal Caribbean is continuing short cruises from the Gulf. Splendour of the Seas will return to Galveston in November 2005 to sail four- and five- night itineraries to the Western Caribbean during the 2005-06 winter season. Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 19 ships in service and two more under construction. The company also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe. For additional information about the cruise line, please contact your travel professional. |
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