Under Crown & Anchor: The First 25 Years of RCCL`

[Moltar]

Wow. What an incredible book. It covers from 1970 to 1995. Again, wow!. Did you know that the idea for RCCL came from a Wisconsonite? Did you know in 1986-1988 RCCL was almost bought out by Carnival? Did you know that Hyatt Hotels played a huge part in saving RCCL from the buyout? This book is incredible. There is so much to learn. How they found Labadee, Soveriegn Class ships were the first of RCCL ships with a true dedicated Casino, etc...

 

Anyone else have the honor of reading this book?

Edited January 13, 2016 by Moltar

[seacruise9]

Wow. What an incredible book. It covers from 1970 to 1995. Again, wow!. Did you know that the idea for RCCL came from a Wisconsonite? Did you know in 1986-1988 RCCL was almost bought out by Carnival? Did you know that Hyatt Hotels played a huge part in saving RCCL from the buyout? This book is incredible. There is so much to learn. How they found Labadee, Soveriegn Class ships were the first of RCCL ships with a true dedicated Casino, etc...

 

Anyone else have the honor of reading this book?

 

Hi,

 

I have a copy of this book and greatly enjoyed reading it. I cruised aboard some of Royal Caribbean's early ships that are discussed in this book (Sun Viking, Song of America, Nordic Empress, Sovereign of the Seas, etc.). Unfortunately, the author of the book (John Maxtone-Graham) passed away last summer. I wish that Royal Caribbean would publish an updated version of this book. A lot has happened since 1995.

 

Chuck

[BillOh]

I found it on Amazon, $12.95 hard cover, not eligible for the Prime service.

 

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Edited January 13, 2016 by BillOh

[Moltar]

Hi,

 

I have a copy of this book and greatly enjoyed reading it. I cruised aboard some of Royal Caribbean's early ships that are discussed in this book (Sun Viking, Song of America, Nordic Empress, Sovereign of the Seas, etc.). Unfortunately, the author of the book (John Maxtone-Graham) passed away last summer. I wish that Royal Caribbean would publish an updated version of this book. A lot has happened since 1995.

 

Chuck

 

Thanks, Chuck. Yes, I agree it is a great book. Love looking at the history of their ships as well as reading about them in this book. It's a gem.

[cruiserking]

Wow. What an incredible book. It covers from 1970 to 1995. Again, wow!. Did you know that the idea for RCCL came from a Wisconsonite? Did you know in 1986-1988 RCCL was almost bought out by Carnival? Did you know that Hyatt Hotels played a huge part in saving RCCL from the buyout? This book is incredible. There is so much to learn. How they found Labadee, Soveriegn Class ships were the first of RCCL ships with a true dedicated Casino, etc...

 

Anyone else have the honor of reading this book?

 

Wow. Thanks for posting Moltar. Will be asking for this one for a birthday gift in a few weeks, cruise reading.

 

Jonathan

[seacruise9]

Hi,

 

One of my favorite parts of this book is the discussion of the Vision Class and the fact this class of six ships is really three pairs of sister ships (Legend/Splendour; Grandeur/Enchantment; and Rhapsody/Vision). I like the page that has the side elevations comparing the three different designs.

 

Chuck

[STEVE-O]

If you like to read fascinating history of the cruise industry.....pick up a copy of "Devils on the Deep Blue Seas". After reading it, you'll know a LOT about the cruise industry including. (teaser) Which well-known cruise line was started with stolen money.....

[cincicruisers]

Thanks for posting. Love cruise books. Just finished Cruise Confidential.

Edited January 13, 2016 by cincicruisers

[Mattsudds]

I would also recommend 'From Song to Sovereign' which was published upon the introduction of the Sovereign of the Seas, it is a good snapshot of the leap made at that time. It is written by John Maxtone-Graham.

 

In general some cruise lines are better than others at the corporate history type books, usually for some sort of anniversary.

 

There are a couple of good books on Celebrity Cruises history, Holland America. P&O and Cunard are excessively covered. Carnival has never, as far as I know, published its own corporate history.

 

The book Cruise Ship Pehenomenon in North America was pretty good too.

[Moltar]

I would also recommend 'From Song to Sovereign' which was published upon the introduction of the Sovereign of the Seas, it is a good snapshot of the leap made at that time. It is written by John Maxtone-Graham.

 

In general some cruise lines are better than others at the corporate history type books, usually for some sort of anniversary.

 

There are a couple of good books on Celebrity Cruises history, Holland America. P&O and Cunard are excessively covered. Carnival has never, as far as I know, published its own corporate history.

 

The book Cruise Ship Pehenomenon in North America was pretty good too.

 

 

I have this!!! I bought it on our first cruise on the SOS in 91 :) It's in magazine form. Yes another great one :)