Onboard: Videos from day one on the Oasis
Cruise News Weekly Publisher Matt Roseboom is aboard a two-night preview cruise of the new Oasis of the Seas. Here are some of the videos he’s posted from day one. Check the Twitter account at twitter.com/cruiseguide for the most recent updates, or become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/cruisenews....
Seven godmothers chosen for Oasis of the Seas’ seven neighborhoods
When Royal Caribbean officially names its newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, the cruise line will continue its tradition of innovation by putting a new twist on one of maritime’s longest standing traditions. While normally bestowing the honor of godmother on one special person, Royal Caribbean has chosen...
World’s largest cruise terminal opens at Port Everglades, ready for Oasis of the Seas
The largest cruise terminal in the world to serve the two largest and most revolutionary cruise ships in the world officially opened at Port Everglades yesterday (Nov. 6, 2009), one week prior to the arrival of Royal Caribbean International’s 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas. Local county and city officials, as well as Royal...
Cruise Guide: Caribbean voyages in vogue
By Michael Coleman The cruise industry is just a few weeks away from ushering in the 2010 Caribbean season. If picture-perfect tropical islands, sun-drenched beaches and boundless shopping opportunities float your boat, a Caribbean cruise on one of the following mass-market lines may be for you. Carnival – The largest Carnival ship...
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Oasis of the Seas
After nearly six years in the making, Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland. Kicking off a 12-day countdown until her U.S. debut into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Oasis of the Seas …...
In Port Today: Splendour in Turkey
Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas, docked in Kusadasi, Turkey, Sept. 29, 2009. Image courtesy of Michael Coleman...
In Port Today: Brilliance in Kusadasi
Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas docked in Kusadasi, Turkey, Sept. 14, 2009. Image courtesy Michael Coleman....
Cruise Guide: New dance program unveiled by Royal Caribbean
By Michael Coleman Dancing at sea under the stars, in the dining room or show lounge is as old as ocean travel itself. Royal Caribbean, however, will soon be taking the concept to new heights. Beginning this summer the line will unveil a new hip hop dance adventure that transcends all ages, languages and skill …...
Royal Caribbean launches weekly webisodes for Oasis of the Seas
The first of many webisodes counting down to the December 2009 launch of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas has been launched on the ship’s Web site, oasisoftheseas.com. The weekly webisodes will give consumers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a cruise ship as technically advanced as Oasis of the Seas — …...