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Royal Caribbean Is Ordering Another Quantum-Class Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft to order a fifth Quantum-class cruise ship, the company announced. The as-yet unnamed ship is slated for delivery in the fall of 2020. “It is […]

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Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on New Oasis-Class Ship

Above: the keel-laying ceremony in France By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has officially begun construction on the company’s fourth Oasis-class ship. The keel was laid on the new ship at the STX shipyard in St Nazaire, France. The […]

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“This Is Not a Cruise”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has launched a major new ad campaign aimed at repositioning and reshaping the image of cruising. The new ad released this month shows cruisers on a number of Caribbean excursions, from swimming with […]

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Royal Caribbean’s New Tech Hire

A new CIO By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has named Michael Giresi its new senior vice president and chief information officer. Giresi comes to the company after 20 years of implementing technology initiatives for companies like Tory Burch, […]


Royal Caribbean Introduces New “Royal Suite Class” Experience

A new kind of suite on Royal Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has unveiled its newest experience: the “Royal Suite Class.” The program includes special suites and amenities, from the inclusion of a “Royal Gene” certified by […]


How You Can Go on a Rum Cruise Around the Caribbean

The Rum Renaissance Caribbean Rum Cruise set for November 15 sailing By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the dream for any rum lover: cruising around the Caribbean, visiting rum distilleries and sipping aged spirits. But it’s not a dream, thanks […]

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Royal Caribbean Names New Chief Marketing Officer

New top marketer By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Royal Caribbean International has appointed Jim Berra as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Berra will take on responsibilities of the cruise line’s marketing program, brand strategy, consumer and trade advertising, research and […]


Royal Caribbean Retaining Majesty of the Seas in Fleet, Planning Improvements

Above: Majesty of the Seas By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Royal Caribbean will be retaining its Majesty of the Seas ship in its fleet, changing course after an announcement in 2014 that it would be transferring the ship. Royal Caribbean’s […]


Royal Caribbean Making Progress on Harmony of the Seas Construction

Above: Harmony of the Seas By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Royal Caribbean International has announced the completion of the exterior construction of its new Harmony of the Seas cruise ship, which will soon be one of the world’s largest cruise […]

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Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas Completes “Revitalization”

Above: Allure of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas cruise ship has completed an 18-day drydock revitalization, the company said. The project included the addition of three new restaurants (there are now 18 […]


Royal Caribbean Orders Fourth Quantum-Class Cruise Ship

Above; Quantum of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is adding another new megaship. The company announced that it had entered into an agreement with Germany’s Meyer Werft to order a fourth Quantum-class ship. The cruise ship […]


Royal Caribbean’s New Top Chef

Above: Chef John Suley By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean International has named a new vice president, the company announced this week. The cruise line has tapped John Suley as its new vice president of food and beverage operations. […]