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Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132-2096
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132-2096
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CROWN AND ANCHOR SOCIETY
CROWN AND ANCHOR SOCIETY
THE WINNING EQUATION - -
This article focuses on Explorer of the Seas
but also describes the history of Royal
Caribbean.
This article focuses on Explorer of the Seas
but also describes the history of Royal
Caribbean.
Founded in 1969, Royal Caribbean International is a
subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. There are 21 ships in
the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Royal Caribbean seeks to create an atmosphere of excitement
and adventure in the cruise experiences it offers. It emphasizes
physical activity and "getting out there" rather than formality and
cultural enrichment. It describes its passengers as "active travelers
looking for an affordable, cost-effective vacation that's adventurous,
relaxing and refined."
Royal Caribbean appeals to couples and singles in their 30s to
50s as well as family vacationers. Indeed, the line's newer ships
have extensive facilities designed for children and teens. The
median age of Royal Caribbean passengers is in the low-40s with a
slightly lower median for shorter cruises and a slightly higher one for
longer cruises of 10 or more nights.
Approximately half of the passengers sailing with Royal
Caribbean are first time cruisers. However, the line has a very
strong following and a high number of repeat passengers.
The lifestyle on RCI ships is casual but its cruises normally
include a formal night and the passengers generally conform to the
dress code.
Crew Friendliness and service are also emphasized by Royal
Caribbean which also adds to the atmosphere.
Throughout its history Royal Caribbean has been innovative. It
has been a leader in the development of the mega-cruise ship and
operates the largest cruise ships in service. In addition to size, it has
been a leader introducing facilities and amenities which have
included such non-traditional shipboard facilities as rock climbing
walls, ice skating rinks, surfing simulators, and boxing rings.
Furthermore, the ships are well-designed and incorporate good
quality materials. Keeping in line with the image it seeks to project,
the style is contemporary and exciting.
subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. There are 21 ships in
the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Royal Caribbean seeks to create an atmosphere of excitement
and adventure in the cruise experiences it offers. It emphasizes
physical activity and "getting out there" rather than formality and
cultural enrichment. It describes its passengers as "active travelers
looking for an affordable, cost-effective vacation that's adventurous,
relaxing and refined."
Royal Caribbean appeals to couples and singles in their 30s to
50s as well as family vacationers. Indeed, the line's newer ships
have extensive facilities designed for children and teens. The
median age of Royal Caribbean passengers is in the low-40s with a
slightly lower median for shorter cruises and a slightly higher one for
longer cruises of 10 or more nights.
Approximately half of the passengers sailing with Royal
Caribbean are first time cruisers. However, the line has a very
strong following and a high number of repeat passengers.
The lifestyle on RCI ships is casual but its cruises normally
include a formal night and the passengers generally conform to the
dress code.
Crew Friendliness and service are also emphasized by Royal
Caribbean which also adds to the atmosphere.
Throughout its history Royal Caribbean has been innovative. It
has been a leader in the development of the mega-cruise ship and
operates the largest cruise ships in service. In addition to size, it has
been a leader introducing facilities and amenities which have
included such non-traditional shipboard facilities as rock climbing
walls, ice skating rinks, surfing simulators, and boxing rings.
Furthermore, the ships are well-designed and incorporate good
quality materials. Keeping in line with the image it seeks to project,
the style is contemporary and exciting.
Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
Sorrentos Cafe on the Royal Promenade on
Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
The larger RCI ships have an indoor
shopping and dining area that
resembles a city street or an enclosed
mall. Above is the Royal Promenade
on Explorer of the Seas.
shopping and dining area that
resembles a city street or an enclosed
mall. Above is the Royal Promenade
on Explorer of the Seas.
The Royal Promenades are decorated in a
colorful and whimsical fashion. Here, an
antique roadster is parked on Liberty of the
Seas' Royal Promenade.
colorful and whimsical fashion. Here, an
antique roadster is parked on Liberty of the
Seas' Royal Promenade.
The top suites on Liberty of the Seas are
tasteful and luxurious.
tasteful and luxurious.
Radiance of the Seas
A long-time trademark feature of the
RCI ships is the Viking Lounge
located on the funnel of the ships.
RCI ships is the Viking Lounge
located on the funnel of the ships.
Above: Explorer of the Seas.
Left: Navigator of the Seas.
Left: Navigator of the Seas.
Captain William Wright, head of Royal
Caribbean's Marine Operations
Caribbean's Marine Operations