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ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES OCEAN VOYAGES

 

New Collection of Unique Sailings feature Themed Enrichment and Exclusive Packages and Promotions

 

 

MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2013 - There is no better way to span two continents in one vacation than aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. The cruise line known for the industry’s most innovative cruise ships today announced Ocean Voyages, a collection of special sailings that offer unique onboard programming, new shore excursion packages, and unbeatable value on 2014 sailings between Europe and the Americas. Vacationers can choose among 11 Royal Caribbean ships that call at more than 35 exciting destinations on Ocean Voyages, which also include late-2014 sailings aboard the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship Oasis of the Seas, and the next-generation Quantum of the Seas, introducing its panoply of new at-sea firsts to the industry. For more information about Royal Caribbean’s Ocean Voyages, please visit http://www.RoyalCaribbean.com/OceanVoyages.

 

“Royal Caribbean’s collection of Ocean Voyages offers unique and enriching WOWs,” said Carol Schuster, senior vice president of Marketing for Royal Caribbean International. “Our ships are world-renowned for their wide range of exclusive and innovative onboard amenities and our friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service. Combined with exciting onboard enrichment and interesting itineraries, guests on these sailings will enjoy a distinctive experience that can only be found on Royal Caribbean.”

 

As part of the collection launch, Royal Caribbean is offering a complimentary premium beverage package for all new individual bookings made in balcony- and suite-category staterooms on 13 select 2014 Trans-Atlantic Ocean Voyages. Eligible guests will enjoy a wide selection of call and premium brand cocktails, beers and house wines by the glass, as well as non-alcoholic cocktails and fountain soda, on their passage across the ocean. The complimentary premium beverage package offer is available from Sept. 11 through Oct. 15, 2013 and vacationers must ask for option code SPV3 to receive the offer. Eligible sailings and offer details also can be found at http://www.RoyalCaribbean.com/OceanVoyages.

 

Delivering the Royal Caribbean WOW in a whole new way, each Ocean Voyage will feature a guest expert, who will lead a line-up of entertainment programming and engaging activities, which feature spotlight topics such as culture, dance, film, visual arts, photography, and wines and cuisine. A highlight of every Ocean Voyage will be the Black & White Masquerade Party, so guests are encouraged to bring along a special outfit for the occasion.

 

Guest also can sign up for new shore excursion packages at the exciting ports of call for even more memorable experiences along the way. Ocean Voyages shore excursion packages include a choice of three options from a prix fix menu of some of Royal Caribbean’s most popular shore excursions at each port of call. Each ship’s shore excursion package is customized to its specific itinerary; start at $99 per guest; and offers a great value on shoreside adventures. Options include visiting side-by-side caldera lakes, one green and the other blue, on “Sete Cidades Crater Lakes” at Ponta Delgada, The Azores; or explore Mt. Teide National Park in Tenerife, the Canary Islands, on “Canadas del Tiede” for one of the best examples of alpine volcanic ecosystems. At Funchal, Madeira, guests can choose “Emblematic Madeira & Ribeira Brava” to enjoy an incomparable view from Cabo Girao, Europe’s highest sea cliff, and sample Poncha, a local drink made with rum and honey.

 

On board, guests will finally have the opportunity to fully enjoy Royal Caribbean’s innovative and exclusive amenities, including surfing to their hearts content on the FlowRider surf simulator on Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas; ice skating their way across the Atlantic in the Studio B ice rinks aboard Adventure of the Seas; and becoming a billiards expert on the self-leveling pool tables aboard Brilliance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas.

 

All Royal Caribbean ships to sail Ocean Voyages also will have completed revitalization by early 2014. Guests will not only enjoy the special Ocean Voyages program, but more breathtaking entertainment, delectable dining experiences and technology upgrades. On Radiance- and Vision-class ships, guests will be WOW’ed by the award-winning aerial-acrobatic entertainment production, which spans throughout the ship’s multi-story Centrum. Guests also can savor each of the many new or signature restaurants, up to 10 per ship, such as the exclusive Chef’s Table, Chops Grille Steakhouse, Izumi Asian Cruise, Giovanni’s Table, and Rita’s Cantina for an additional charge, and complimentary restaurants, such as the Park Café gourmet deli and Boardwalk Dog House.

 

Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 40-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 21 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 10 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards.

 

Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanInternationalPR.tumblr.com and RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. Travel professionals should go to Cruisingpower.com; or call (800) 327-2056; and follow Facebook.com/VickiLovesTravelAgents. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.

 

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Appears that the same itineraries that used to be designated as Transatlantic cruises have now been given a new name........Ocean Voyages.

The marketing department thinks that Ocean Voyages sounds better.:rolleyes:

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Free Premium Beverage Package Offer applies to first two guests in a stateroom; balcony or suite stateroom purchase required. Offer applies to select 2014 Ocean Voyage sailings aboard Adventure of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas and cruise must be booked September 11 - October 15, 2013. Must mention option code SPV3 at time of booking. Option code SPV3 must be applied to booking by October 15, 2013 to be eligible for the offer. Offer is not combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to, Resident, Senior, Military, Police/Fire, Interline, Travel Agent, and Net Rates, Crown & Anchor Discounts, Shareholder Benefits or Next Cruise offers, promotions, or benefits. Valued at $55 per guest per day, the Premium Beverage Package includes house wine by the glass, beer, fountain soda, and well / call / premium cocktails and frozen drinks. The Premium Beverage Package does not include room service or in stateroom purchases, specialty coffee, mini bar items, canned sodas, bottled water / juice and souvenir glassware, specialty beers as listed on bar menus or super premium category beverages. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Package is subject to the terms of the Royal Caribbean International Alcohol Policy. Single occupancy guests paying 200% cruise fare are eligible for Offer. Prices and Offer apply to new individual bookings (not applicable to groups), are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. © 2013 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas

 

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Offer does not apply to Splendour of the Seas®, Oasis of the Seas® or Quantum of the SeasSM.

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Free Premium Beverage Package Offer applies to first two guests in a stateroom; balcony or suite stateroom purchase required. Offer applies to select 2014 Ocean Voyage sailings aboard Adventure of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas and cruise must be booked September 11 - October 15, 2013. Must mention option code SPV3 at time of booking. Option code SPV3 must be applied to booking by October 15, 2013 to be eligible for the offer. Offer is not combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to, Resident, Senior, Military, Police/Fire, Interline, Travel Agent, and Net Rates, Crown & Anchor Discounts, Shareholder Benefits or Next Cruise offers, promotions, or benefits. Valued at $55 per guest per day, the Premium Beverage Package includes house wine by the glass, beer, fountain soda, and well / call / premium cocktails and frozen drinks. The Premium Beverage Package does not include room service or in stateroom purchases, specialty coffee, mini bar items, canned sodas, bottled water / juice and souvenir glassware, specialty beers as listed on bar menus or super premium category beverages. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Package is subject to the terms of the Royal Caribbean International Alcohol Policy. Single occupancy guests paying 200% cruise fare are eligible for Offer. Prices and Offer apply to new individual bookings (not applicable to groups), are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. © 2013 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas

 

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Offer does not apply to Splendour of the Seas®, Oasis of the Seas® or Quantum of the SeasSM.

First time I've seen a promo that can't be combined with Senior/Residency rates. Hope it's not the way of the future for all promos.

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Appears that the same itineraries that used to be designated as Transatlantic cruises have now been given a new name........Ocean Voyages.

 

Our TA in October is listed as an "Ocean Voyage" now on the Royal Website. That was not the way it was listed when we booked. . . .So, yes--just a new name for the same thing.

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Maybe RCCL thinks this is better to market, but IMO the term Transatlantic brings back the memories of the old days of sailing and the significance of crossing the ocean. It makes the sailing sound like a major event. The term Ocean Voyage sounds like an afternoon fishing trip you would take while on vacation at the shore. Maybe it markets better to the younger people, but I'm 24 and I prefer the significance of a Transatlantic.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES OCEAN VOYAGES

 

MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2013 - which also include late-2014 sailings aboard the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship Oasis of the Seas,

 

Obviously, the person who wrote this from RCCL isn't even familiar with the ships.

 

Since when is the Oasis the world's largest cruise ship? Guess they forgot about the Allure.

 

Think they need some new marketing people.

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It's the same old TA I had booked prior to the marketing change and Premium Drink offer. All they really did is raise the cruise price to cover the cost of the drink package.

 

Since I only drink virgin drinks, I'll just keep the lower fare!

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Obviously, the person who wrote this from RCCL isn't even familiar with the ships.

 

Since when is the Oasis the world's largest cruise ship? Guess they forgot about the Allure.

 

Think they need some new marketing people.

 

 

 

But Allure is not crossing the ocean any time soon. Oasis is.

 

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I'm sure it sounds much better than "Pimping Out Our Repositioning Cruises."

 

LOVE IT!:p



 

Also sounds like "Our TA cruises are not selling well, let's throw them a bone.":eek:

 

Not that I blame them, but it SOOO patently obvious...:D;)

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But Allure is not crossing the ocean any time soon. Oasis is.

 

:)

 

I understand that and was only pointing out the Allure is actually the largest.

 

The statement made by RCCL said Oasis is the world's largest cruise ship. It didn't state one of the largest. Therefore, their own statement is false.

 

I just found it strange that their own statement about their own ship is wrong.

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LOVE IT!:p



 

Also sounds like "Our TA cruises are not selling well, let's throw them a bone.":eek:

 

Not that I blame them, but it SOOO patently obvious...:D;)

 

I would love taking a TA cruise and don't understand why there aren't any sailings while kids are out of school. The closest summer date is August 31st but our schools start back in the middle of August.

 

Because of this, RCCL has disallowed numerous families from being able to book TA cruises.

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