Royal Carribean iPhone app and Wi-Fi on ships, Pope agrees scanners strip “dignity,” LAX breaks ground on massive renovation
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What we’re reading: Royal Caribbean iPhone app, Pope agrees scanners strip “dignity,” LAX renovation
With seven themed neighborhoods, from the open air Central Park with live plants and trees to a Boardwalk with a Coney Island feel, including a carousel and a zip-line, Oasis of the Seas is so much more than the world’s largest cruise ship – it’s on another level and has changed the face of cruise travel. But will cruise travelers want to sail with 5,400+ passengers and pay high fares for the experience?
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Much has already and will continue to be written about Royal Caribbean’s new mega-ship, the “Oasis of the Seas.” With a capacity of over 6,000 passengers (plus crew), 16 passenger decks, and more bells and whistles than most amusement parks, it’s not a ship that inspires lukewarm feelings.
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One of my longstanding dreams, which I was lucky enough to realize, was to sail a transatlantic crossing on the QE2. And I still remember how huge the ship seemed. Even with five days at sea, there wasn’t time to explore it all.
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Sick of screaming kids and the loud “boom boom music” at the Lido Deck pool? Want to get away? Find out which cruise ships offer adult-only areas that offer nirvana away from the onboard madness.
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A cruise vacation is a great way to travel as a family since many elements of the trip are conveniently wrapped up into one stress-free package. The value aspect is precisely why cruising continues to attract more families and keep them coming back for more. It’s no surprise then that cruise lines are investing heavily in more family-friendly features and innovations in their youth programs. Here are the top 10 ships kids love.
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Last week Royal Caribbean International informed members of its Crown & Anchor Society past-passenger loyalty program that it would be cutting back a number of perks. The announcement infuriated many of the line’s best customers leaving many to wonder if they should quit sailing the cruise line.
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Cruise executives at the annual Seatrade Cruise Shipping convention in Miami said deteriorating consumer confidence, a recoiling in discretionary spending and widespread job loss has hurt their bottom line, forcing them to slash fares and pump up onboard spending bonuses just to stay afloat.
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It’s a tale of two cruise lines, both with very different visions for their customers. Last week, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled the latest onboard amenities for their new ships. What can customers expect? Would you believe a zip-line, ice bar, neighborhoods, curved staterooms, carousel and outdoor amphitheaters? And that’s just for starters.
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