Apr 29, 2008 | Marine News
RCL Ship to be Modernized at Blohm + Voss Repair
After the cruise liner GTV Summit had been docked in Elbe 17 for about two weeks for the installation of a new diesel generator, on April 27. via Marine News
Port Canaveral seeks $32M bank loan for expansion
Unable to find financing in a chaotic bond market, Port Canaveral will take the unusual step of borrowing directly from a bank to pay for $32 million worth of construction upgrades needed to accommodate Disney ... via The Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Cruises, the world's second-largest cruise line, said first-quarter net income rose eightfold on higher ticket prices and additional capacity. via The Miami Herald
Royal Caribbean Cruises 1Q profit up on increased capacity
“It is gratifying that, despite the challenging economic times, our guests continue to appreciate the outstanding value offered by our brands”
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Thursday its first-quarter profit surged on increased capacity and higher sales, helping offset rising fuel costs that have beset the cruise industry and caused the world's No. via Tuscaloosa News
Royal Caribbean To Charge Up To $8 a Person For Fuel
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday it will increase the fuel supplement it charges to $8 a day and up to $112 a person for each cruise for first and second guests in a room. via Fox News
Royal Caribbean, Tui Ag form Tui Cruises
“TUI Cruises is another strategic step in our efforts to meet the growing global demand for cruising.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and TUI AG said they have successfully closed on their joint venture to form TUI Cruises , a cruise line specifically designed to serve the German cruise market. via Bizjournals
Cruise Ship Has Its Own New York-Style Central Park
“This ship is a quantum leap in architecture and design and will deliver an unparalleled vacation experience to all who sail with us.”
Royal Caribbean is building the 220,000-tonne liner with the working name Project Genesis and the announcement is the latest salvo in the intensely competitive global cruise market. via Popsugar.com
RCI Takes Delivery of Independence of the Seas
Thu Apr 17 2008, by TravelTrade Staff Royal Caribbean International took delivery of its newest ship - Independence of the Seas, the third of the line's Freedom class of ships - during a ceremony at Aker Yards ... via Travel Trade
Ship with New York-style Central Park
“This ship is a quantum leap in architecture and design and will deliver an unparalleled vacation experience to all who sail with us.”
At first glance it looks like a swanky apartment block with views of a plush park - but this is actually the world's biggest cruise liner. via Newslite
Royal Caribbean bringing Central Park replica to ocean
“Our level of excitement is equaled only by our fidelity to keep it a secret until now.”
Central Park is moving to the ocean - sort of. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday that an area resembling New York's Central Park will be featured in the center of its Project Genesis ship when it is ... via Slam Sports
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Assist Old Cowtown Museum in 11th Annual G.I.V.E. Day
“Our company is committed to supporting and helping our local communities”
More than 175 volunteers from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Communities in Schools will spend this Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., painting, planting vegetable gardens and other projects at the ... via Earth Times
New giant cruise liner will initially operate in European waters
The 160,000 GRT Independence of the Seas, the third vessel in a series of giant cruise ships built in Turku, will be completed and will sail from the Aker Yards shipyard next Thursday. via Helsingin Sanomat
Carnival refunds Carnival Corp., the world's largest cruise operator, plans to give $40 million in refunds to customers nationwide who were assessed a fuel surcharge after they booked their trips. via Los Angeles Times
Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings On 2009 Alaska Sailings
Royal Caribbean International has opened up bookings for its 2009 Alaska season, which will encompass 10 different itineraries, ranging from seven to 15 nights in length with departure points of San Diego, San ... via Travel Agent
Did Cruises Go Overboard with Fuel Surcharges?
“We believe that our fuel surcharge complies with applicable laws. The lawsuit in question is completely without merit, and we will vigorously defend ourselves against this claim.”
April 03, 2008 Multiple cruise lines-including Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Corp., which collectively hold 90 percent of the North America cruise market-were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging ... via Mimegasite.com
S&P cuts Royal Caribbean rating to 'BB+' on growth estimate
Standard & Poor's said Thursday it lowered its corporate credit rating on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. via Market Watch
Carnival to Refund Rassengers $40 M For Fuel Charge
More than 1.1 million cruise-goers can look forward to some moolah from Carnival. via First Coast News