Follow us onboard the new world’s largest cruise ship – Allure of the Seas
Cruise News Weekly staff will be boarding Royal Caribbean’s brand new Allure of the Seas on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 for a special two-day voyage and you can follow along on Facebook and Twitter. We’ll be posting live photos, videos and information right from the ship (Internet access willing) as we check it out. Look …...
Alluring restaurants to debut at sea
By Michael Coleman Royal Caribbean’s latest ship — Allure of the Seas — will debut in December complete with 24 onboard dining venues to cater to any craving. A sister ship to Oasis of the Seas, both vessels tip the scales as the largest and perhaps most innovative cruise ships afloat. And while each ship …...
New Florida Lottery Scratch-Off game offers a chance to sail on Oasis or Allure
The Florida Lottery today announced a new Royal Caribbean themed Scratch-Off game: Cruise for Cash. With ticket sales beginning today, the $5 game offers Lottery players the chance to win up to $200,000 instantly. And, a second chance promotion on the Lottery’s website offers players the chance to win a seven-night Caribbean cruise...
Royal Caribbean ships set for makeovers
By Michael Coleman A series of new onboard amenities and experiences, having successfully been launched aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas last fall, will soon debut on Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. Rolling out in early 2011, passengers will soon enjoy new dining opportunities, entertainment, children’s...
Shrek, Madagascar and other characters sailing soon on Royal Caribbean
By Jackie Roseboom DreamWorks Animation and Royal Caribbean are joining forces to bring fairy tales to life at sea. Many of the fun characters from DreamWorks Animation movies will be newest entertainment on Royal Caribbean ships. Young (and young-at-heart) cruisers will be able to meet favorites such as the characters from...
Dining venues sparkle aboard Oasis
By Michael Coleman The gastronomic journey aboard Oasis of the Seas is befitting the world’s large cruise ship. No fewer than 24 dining venues and some 20 bars and lounges welcome passengers for their respective 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean itineraries. “Oasis of the Seas showcases the evolution of Royal Caribbean dining,”...
Onboard Oasis: Big ship a big hit with passengers
By Michael Coleman I walked Central Park and was entertained on Broadway this week but New York City was nowhere to be found. My destination was actually the world’s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, as she sailed her maiden voyage into sun-drenched Western Caribbean waters. Although port calls included Labadee, Haiti plus Costa...
Onboard: Oasis makes maiden call on Cozumel
COZUMEL, Mexico, Thursday May 6, 2010 – Oasis of the Seas dwarfs her Royal Caribbean fleet-mate, Grandeur of the Seas, during her maiden call here today. What’s it like to spend a week in the Western Caribbean on the world’s largest and most innovative ship? Cruise News Weekly will profile the ship tomorrow. Image courtesy...
Onboard: Oasis debuts in Mexico
COSTA MAYA, Mexico, Wednesday May 5, 2010 – Oasis of the Seas made her first call on Mexico today, following five consecutive months of Eastern Caribbean itineraries. The world’s largest cruise ship, which launched in December 2009, docked in Costa Maya where passengers enjoyed a host of shore excursion opportunities including a...
Onboard: Oasis an awe-inspiring, architectural marvel
By Michael Coleman LABADEE, HAITI, Monday May 3, 2010 — Passengers aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, in the midst of her maiden voyage to Western Caribbean port calls, are in awe of their new floating home. The architectural marvel that is Oasis of the Seas features seven distinct neighborhoods – Central Park, Boardwalk,...