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Artist rendering of Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club at Cozumel

Royal Caribbean Announces New Royal Beach Club in Cozumel, Mexico

03/22/2024 Scott Sanfilippo

Get ready to ditch the stress and soak up the sun because Royal Caribbean is setting sail for paradise with their brand new Royal Beach Club Cozumel! Opening its doors in Mexico in 2026, this isn't just another beach destination; it's a haven for relaxation, adventure, and everything in between.…

3 Sisters meeting at sea - Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas offshore Port Everglades, FL

Royal Caribbean Orders Seventh Oasis Class Ship, Bringing “Ultimate Vacation Experience” in 2028

02/15/2024 Scott Sanfilippo

Imagine a colossal vessel gliding across the ocean, not just a ship, but a vibrant city at sea. Imagine distinct neighborhoods teeming with life, offering everything from thrilling adventures to serene escapes. Now imagine this city evolving, pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the very concept of cruising. That's…

Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed Wonder of the Seas into the family in its new year-round home of Port Canaveral, Florida. Godmother and Wonder Mom from Pennsylvania Marie McCrea bestowed a blessing of safekeeping on the new ship, its crew and all who sail on it.

“Wonder of the Seas” Welcomed into the Royal Caribbean Family with a Grand Celebration

12/10/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Last night, Port Canaveral, Florida, lit up with a celebration fit for the world's newest wonder - the Royal Caribbean International's latest ship, Wonder of the Seas. The cruise line's latest addition was named by its Godmother and "Wonder Mom" Marie McCrea from Pennsylvania, marking the start of a new…

The world’s best family vacation is one step closer to its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas reached its next major construction milestone at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, when it was floated out of the dry dock and into its outfitting dock.

Royal Caribbean’s New Cruise Ship Icon of the Seas Reaches Major Construction Milestone

12/08/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas has taken a significant step toward its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. The world's best family vacation experience has reached its next major construction milestone at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The first Icon Class ship was floated out of…

The world’s newest wonder now has its Wonder Mom. Following a widespread TikTok search that saw 16,000 videos submitted, Royal Caribbean has selected Pennsylvanian Marie McCrea as Wonder of the Seas’ Nominated by her daughter, Marie is a devoted mother, wife and cancer survivor who has overcome adversity with incredible strength. She will accept the honor of blessing Wonder during a celebratory naming ceremony at its first year-round homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2022.

Marie McCrea Named Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas

11/18/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean International’s search for the Godmother of the latest addition to their fleet, Wonder of the Seas, has finally come to a close. The lucky winner, Marie McCrea, was nominated by her daughter, Allie, as part of the #SearchforWonderMom TikTok contest. Marie, who hails from Pennsylvania, was chosen for…

The next big, bold family vacation in Texas kicked off with the opening of Royal Caribbean International’s new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston and the arrival of the state’s largest cruise ship yet, Allure of the Seas. The 161,334-square-foot facility will be the world’s first zero-energy cruise terminal, and it’s the starting point for the action-packed Oasis Class ship’s 7-night Western Caribbean cruises to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, and Roatan, Honduras.

Royal Caribbean International’s Newest Cruise Terminal in Galveston, Texas Opens

11/09/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Texas is known for being larger than life, and Royal Caribbean International is now adding to that reputation with the opening of its new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston. The state-of-the-art facility welcomed the Lone Star State's largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, in a ribbon cutting ceremony…

Icon of the Seas will debut the first Ultimate Family Townhouse. Spanning three levels, the perfect home away from home for families features an in-suite slide, a cinema space, karaoke, a spacious balcony, a private entrance to the ultimate family neighborhood, Surfside, and more.

Reservations Now Open for Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

10/25/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas, the latest in the company's fleet, has opened reservations for its iconic Caribbean adventures. With a variety of room options to choose from, travelers can set sail in January 2024 on the first of the Icon Class, a new standard in the vacation…

Adventurers on Icon of the Seas are in for the ultimate thrill at the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6. Thrill Island’s six record-breaking slides reach new heights: Pressure Drop, the industry’s first open free-fall slide; Frightening Bolt, the tallest drop slide at sea; Storm Surge and Hurricane Hunter, the first family raft slides with four riders per raft; and Storm Chasers, cruising’s first mat-racing duo.

Royal Caribbean Introduces Newest Cruise Ship: Icon of the Seas

10/20/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Vacationers everywhere, prepare yourselves for a new era in travel with Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas. The Icon of Vacations, set to debut in January 2024, will offer the ultimate family vacation experience, combining the best of every kind of vacation – from beach retreats to resort escapes…

Royal Caribbean held a keel-laying ceremony in Saint-Nazaire, France, to mark the first major step in the construction of Utopia of the Seas. The first LNG-powered ship of the industry-defining Oasis Class will set sail spring 2024. Photo Credit: © Bernard Biger – Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Utopia of the Seas Construction Reaches Major Milestone with Keel Laying Ceremony

07/01/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean International's latest addition to the Oasis Class, Utopia of the Seas, is on its way to making a splash in the cruising industry. The first LNG-powered ship in its class, Utopia reached a major construction milestone with its keel laying ceremony that took place at the Chantiers de…

On April 5, Royal Caribbean International began construction on the next ship in the revolutionary Oasis Class at a steel-cutting ceremony held at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Debuting spring 2024, the sixth Oasis Class ship will be named Utopia of the Seas and the first of its class powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). Photo Credit: © Bernard Biger – Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Construction Begins on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas

04/08/2022 Scott Sanfilippo

Exciting news from the world of cruising! Royal Caribbean International has officially begun construction on its sixth ship in the revolutionary Oasis Class, and the cruise line has just revealed the name of this highly-anticipated vessel: Utopia of the Seas. The steel-cutting ceremony, held at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard…

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