Bad News Poor Jewel of the Seas had a really close encounter when she paid a visit to the Faroe Islands recently. She hit an overhead cable which was strung between two islands. The incident left one crew member injured and the ships mast more or less in half. Fear not though, she remained seaworthy…
Category: Royal Caribbean International
Allure of the Seas To The Rescue
Royal Caribbean International’s mega ship Allure of the Seas has rescued a group of 58 Haitians that were found adrift in the Caribbean. It is thought that a passenger onboard Allure of the Seas, world’s joint largest cruise ship, alerted the ship’s crew to the boat. According to reports the captain then turned the ship…
A Love Affair With Royal Caribbean
They say biggest isn’t always best, but for me, when it comes to cruise ships, I think I am of the opinion that, actually, it is. In my relatively short cruising history I admit I have only cruised on one ship. It is no coincidence then that she happens to be one of the biggest,…
Oh, To Be Richard Fain
Yesterday, out of nowhere I suddenly thought to myself Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, really does have what I would consider an awesome role in life. OK so I am sure he does push a few papers and has to attend some “boring” meetings occasionally but, overall you have to admit…
Rhapsody of the Seas Emerges as a New Ship
Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas has undergone a month long $54 million dry dock refurbishment and she has arrived from Singapore’s Sembawang shipyard looking like a brand new ship. Rhapsody of the Seas has been in service since 1997 and although has seen a refit or two the latest is certainly her most…
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