Royal Caribbean International

Overview - Royal Caribbean International

Uniqueness of the cruise company Royal Caribbean International

The cruise company Royal Caribbean International was founded in 1968, and its headquarters are located in the United States. You can recognize the company’s ships by a distinctive feature: at the end of each liner’s name, the word “of the Seas” is included.

Key features of cruises from Royal Caribbean International:

• The company’s fleet includes 29 liners with advanced equipment. On board each ship, there are comfortable cabins, restaurants, and staff.

• The company owns beaches in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Access to them is available only to RCI clients.

• The liners operate on dozens of routes. Through the operator, you can book tours to Alaska, the Persian Gulf, South and North America, Canada, Hawaii, and other popular destinations.

• In Royal Caribbean International cruises, the main focus is on comfort and passenger satisfaction. Every detail has been thought through-from high-quality dining to educational fully immersive excursions in local culture.

The Royal Caribbean International liners are staffed and equipped, ensuring tour safety. The ships have a reliable security system with video surveillance, metal detectors, and guards.

Royal Caribbean International cruise fleet

Royal Caribbean International offers guests ships of several classes:

• Oasis. Liners in this class are the largest in the world in terms of area and number of decks.

• Quantum. A distinctive feature of liners in this class is the presence of a viewing capsule on board.

• Freedom. Liners will appeal to active vacation lovers and thrill-seekers.

• Voyager. Liners for a relaxed vacation and long journeys.

• Radiance. A type of liner with a large open space. There are walking decks and cabins with huge windows.

• Vision. International liners created for long voyages to any point on the planet.

• True. The ships operate on southern routes, taking you to the Caribbean Islands or other warm countries.

Any RCI liner is a high-tech ship that’s enjoyable to be on.

Royal Caribbean International cruise destinations

As mentioned above, Royal Caribbean cruises offer a variety that’s truly satisfying. The liners operate on 200 destinations and call at 300 ports. Each year, the company adds new routes to surprise even the most discerning clients.

You can sail on RCI liners to the following main destinations:

• Alaska;

• Canada;

• Caribbean basin;

• Hawaii;

• Bahamas;

• Bermuda;

• Asia;

• Europe;

• Arabian and Persian Gulfs;

• Australia;

• Cuba;

• New Zealand;

• Panama Canal.

Special attention is paid to cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. RCI holds rights to several beaches in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Tourists are offered well-equipped places to relax with developed infrastructure, restaurants, sports and dance areas, parks, and more. Berri Island, CocoCay beaches, or Labadee are provided exclusively to clients of the Royal Caribbean cruise company.

Cabins on the liners

Tourists can book a Royal Caribbean cruise in a convenient cabin of one of the following types:

• Interior cabins. Provide private rest away from prying eyes. They differ in size and accommodate different numbers of people. Cabins include showers, beds, and tables. They feature a cozy interior.

• Interior cabins with a virtual balcony. Differ from standard interior cabins by a wide-format screen that is 2 m high. The screen shows real-time images from the captain’s bridge. There are cabins with one king-size bed or with two beds.

• Cabins with a window. The windows let you enjoy sea views in real life, as well as local architecture and nature, and observe life in ports. Some liners offer cabins with interior windows. Through them, guests can watch exciting events-for example, a parade on the Royal Promenade or sports training in Central Park.

• Cabins with a balcony. Interior balconies offer many advantages to guests of the liner. They have a larger area and make your vacation more varied. From the balconies, you can watch interesting events on board-this is more convenient than viewing activities through windows.

• Cabins with a balcony and ocean view. If you want to get the most memorable impressions from a sea journey, a cabin with a balcony and ocean view is the best option. Breakfasts on the balcony are especially enjoyable, when you can admire sea landscapes, ports of major cities, or the scenery along the shore.

• Suites. Cabins for luxurious relaxation. Suites are luxury-class rooms. Guests are offered personal restaurants, unlimited internet, exclusive pools, and personal concierges. Such cabins are suitable for large families and groups and offer enhanced comfort.

The cabin type and size significantly affect the price of Royal Caribbean tickets and the overall trip.

Entertainment on liners of different classes from Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Cruises is a journey filled with entertainment on well-equipped liners. The company ensures that guests don’t get bored between port calls.

Parades, theatrical performances, musicals, and sporting events are held on board. Fans of a calm vacation can spend time by the pools and in restaurants. For those who enjoy a thrill, there are casinos and bars. Young people will enjoy the dance floors and romantic parties. Entertainment options largely depend on the liner class.

Quantum class

Liners are equipped with entertainment venues and special capsules for sightseeing. The venues include roller rinks, zones for extreme rides in collision-style cars, and surfing simulators.

Viewing capsules are a separate source of pride for RCI. On the upper decks, towers are built with a secured, moving capsule in which 1-3 people can fit. The capsule made of durable glass provides a 180-degree view. The height of ascent is over 90 meters. This kind of entertainment will appeal to thrill-seekers and fans of beautiful landscapes.

Oasis class

A “Royal Caribbean” cruise on this liner is a super-comfortable journey on one of the largest ships in the world.

Attractions on liners of this class include:

• Surfing simulator;

• Zip line attraction;

• Acrobatic water show;

• Broadway-style musicals;

• Jacuzzis;

• Water slides;

• And much more.

On board each liner there are 20 restaurants with a variety of cuisines, excellent views of the ocean and ports, comfortable cabins, and courteous staff. Oasis-class liners are a true paradise on Earth.

Freedom class

Freedom-class liners offer guests dozens of different entertainment options:

• DreamWorks show;

• Surfing simulator;

• Ice rink;

• Climbing wall;

• Interactive water park;

• Night casinos.

Companies of young people and families with children feel great on ships of this class. The variety of entertainment is complemented by comfortable accommodations, delicious cuisine, safety, and attentive staff. In addition, the decks are equipped with sports facilities, walking areas, and huge entertainment centers.

Voyager class

“Voyager” is the class of liners for long journeys. On the decks and in the cabins, you’ll find everything you need for a long voyage, right up to a park with live trees and plants directly on board.

On the decks, entire streets are recreated with restaurants, theaters, sports facilities, and other entertainment. Guests can feel as comfortable as possible by being in an improvised floating city.

For almost everyone, swimming in pools, outdoor cinemas, surfing, climbing walls, and water parks will be interesting. Special attention should be given to the Royal Promenade-a park on the liner’s deck that is always green and welcoming to travelers.

“Sister” class

Royal Caribbean cruises on Radiance-class liners take place in areas with cool climates. On these ships, there are practically no decks with open spaces, so nothing prevents you from enjoying breathtaking sea views and scenery.

Cabins and common areas on Radiance-class liners are equipped with large panoramic windows, through which guests can observe what’s happening without leaving the warm interiors. RCI made sure travelers are in comfortable conditions while still being able to fully immerse themselves in the local culture and beauty.

Vision class

A cruise on a Royal Caribbean Vision-class liner is a journey through Alaska, the Caribbean, and other attractive corners of the world. Ships in this class are universal and suitable for cruises on both cold and warm routes.

On board, there will be entertainment for both adult tourists and young people. The deck includes sports facilities, a surfing simulator, mini-golf, climbing walls, etc.

At night, clubs and bars open, ready to meet young people with trendy music, tasty drinks, and friendly staff. On RCI liners, you can find new friends or have a great time with a large group or family.

“Sovereign” class

At the moment, 2 Royal Caribbean liners have been recreated: Majesty and Empress. These are classic 20th-century liners in a modern design. With 12 decks, the huge ships travel along tropical routes through the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Florida.

On board, you can play golf, visit the signature Royale casino, and for sunbathers, there’s a pool and sun loungers. On weekends, tourists are offered excellent drinks, the tastiest brunches, and entertainment programs. The liners call at several ports on the route, and also stop at exclusive beaches in the Caribbean Islands and the Bahamas.

Private beaches

Royal Caribbean tours offer a unique opportunity to visit beaches owned by the company. Benefits of exclusive access without outsiders, minimal risks during your vacation, and clean, well-maintained beaches.

RCI offers several locations for passengers of the liners:

• CocoCay Island. Located in the Bahamas archipelago. It was purchased and transformed by Royal Caribbean International. Today, CocoCay is a set of well-kept beaches, beautiful scenery, and clean sea for swimming. The island is 16 km long and 0.5 km wide. By 2019, the local infrastructure was fully established, and the “Perfect Day on CocoCay” program was implemented.

• Labadee leisure area. Located under long-term lease with RCI and consists of several sea beaches and a forest area. Labadee is part of Haiti, but the territory is separated and is under constant security.

• Lalepa Island. At the moment, it has been purchased by RCI, but the area is not yet accessible to tourists. The project will be implemented by 2022.

On the exclusive beaches, the main currency accepted is US dollars. Safety of tourists, comfort, and a well-thought-out set of entertainment remain a priority. The islands are equipped so that everyone will find something they like, regardless of age and preferences.

Restaurants and bars

Vacationing on a Royal Caribbean liner is inseparably connected with culinary delights. Each ship has several restaurants.

Guests are offered:

• Dinner according to schedule, in free time and in a family format;

• Meals in the main restaurant;

• Room service from the main restaurant;

• Alternative restaurants.

Passengers are also offered informal dinners at several locations on the ship, bars with exquisite drinks, and entire events dedicated to culinary masterpieces.

Information for tourists

Royal Caribbean International cruises are built around the concept of caring for passengers. Each RCI liner is an example of international customer service.

Important travel details are defined as follows:

• Impeccable safety standard. During check-in, each passenger undergoes screening using facial recognition scanners and metal detectors. Surveillance cameras operate continuously on the decks, and in any disputable situations, security staff will help you.

• The most popular currency. US dollars are accepted on board and on the company’s exclusive beaches.

• Excursions on each route. Unique excursions have been developed for all routes to choose from. Guests can select one or several, and listen to educational stories about local culture, architecture, and attractions.

• High-speed Internet. From any place on the planet, you can stay in touch with loved ones. Unlimited Wi-Fi works in the suites; passengers of standard cabins can access the internet in special cafes and lounges.

• Smoking on liners. Smoking is prohibited in public areas. But separate areas are provided for smokers. A fine of $250 applies for smoking in unauthorized places.

Additional cruise conditions vary depending on the route. Check them with the operator.

Benefits of a Royal Caribbean cruise with Cruise-Life

“Cruise-Life” is the leading tour operator for sea travel in Ukraine. We cooperate with Royal Caribbean International and offer our clients trip organization on the company’s top-class liners.

You can view available tickets and prices on the Cruise-Life website. For booking, route selection, and payment questions, you can call the information center, request a callback, or write to us. Add Cruise-Life on social media and in messengers to be the first to receive the most выгодные tour offers.

Recommended for

For fans of an active type of vacation and innovations in sports and entertainment, for tourists taking their first cruise, for family vacations and trips with children of any budget.

Features

- Innovative entertainment on board that, to date, no other cruise company in the world has been able to replicate.

- Spacious promenade streets

- Ice rinks on a number of liners

- Flow Rider pools with artificial wave simulation

- Glass jacuzzis

- 24-hour room service
- Babies & Tots Club (for the youngest passengers from 6 months to 3 years)

- Adventure Ocean (from 3 to 17 years) - a club for children and teenagers with a variety of entertainment programs

- Casino

- Main restaurant and 5 alternative restaurants

- Creative and themed evenings

- Luxury bars

- Fully equipped wellness spa center

- Climbing walls

Tips

Tip cost is automatically added to the final onboard bill. If tips are paid in advance when booking the cruise, the tips are not shown on the final onboard bill.
Tip amount (per day per person, including for a child of any age):
All cabin categories - 14.50$ per day per person;
Suites - 17.50$ per day per person.

Loyalty program - Royal Caribbean International

Frequent Guest Club of the cruise company RCI - Crown & Anchor Society.
There are four membership levels in Crown & Anchor Society (crown and anchor).

Level 1 “Gold Member” - consists of tourists who have completed at least one cruise with RCI.
The following benefits are provided:
bonus when booking your next cruise - up to 200 $;
invitation to the Welcome Back Party (except for Oasis-class liners);
email notifications about new itineraries, discounts, etc.;
additional onboard credit if you travel in a Suite-category cabin;
additional onboard credit if you travel on cruises of 12 days or more or on a cruise tour;
cruises for Crown & Anchor Society club members;
a gift.

Level 2 “Platinum Member” - consists of tourists who have completed 5 cruises with RCI.
The following benefits are provided:
bonus when booking your next cruise - up to 200 $;
invitation to the Welcome Back Party (except for Oasis-class liners);
priority embarkation (if it can be arranged);
a special departure lounge where a continental breakfast is served;
a special meeting for Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Plus members;
clothing rental (if available);
club member badge;
savings certificates;
email notifications about new itineraries, discounts, etc.;
a special cruise discount if you travel in balcony cabins or in Suite-category cabins;
additional onboard credit if you travel in a Suite-category cabin;
additional onboard credit if you travel on cruises of 12 days or more or on a cruise tour;
a gift.

Level 3 “Diamond Member” - consists of tourists who have completed 10 cruises with RCI.
The following benefits are provided:
bonus when booking your next cruise - up to 200 $;
invitation to the Welcome Back Party (except for Oasis-class liners);
priority embarkation (if it can be arranged);
a special departure lounge where a continental breakfast is served;
a special meeting for Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Plus members;
clothing rental (if available);
club member badge;
priority in the waitlist for booking shore excursions;
a separate dedicated area for members of this level on Freedom-class and Oasis-class liners;
priority debarkation from the ship;
an exclusive party held from 17:00 to 20:00 in one of the ship’s bars or restaurants (the exact location is communicated in the welcome letter delivered to the cabin on the first day of the cruise), participation in “happy hours” for purchasing beer, spirits and soda - 25% discount;
daily breakfasts from 08:00 to 10:00 in a special area located in the main restaurant; free coffee of several varieties is offered;
email notifications about new itineraries, discounts, etc.;
a special cruise discount if you travel in balcony cabins or in Suite-category cabins;
priority in the waitlist for a table request in the main restaurant;
free cabin category upgrade (available only on cruises of five days or more)*;
additional onboard credit if you travel in a Suite-category cabin;
additional onboard credit if you travel on cruises of 12 days or more or on a cruise tour;
cruises for Crown & Anchor Society club members;
a gift.

Level 4 “Diamond plus Member” - consists of tourists who have completed 24 cruises with RCI.
The following benefits are provided:
bonus when booking your next cruise - up to 200 $;
invitation to the Welcome Back Party (except for Oasis-class liners);
priority embarkation (if possible);
a special departure lounge where a continental breakfast is served;
a special meeting for Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Plus members;
clothing rental (if available);
club member badge;
priority in the waitlist for booking shore excursions;
a separate dedicated area for members of this level on Freedom-class and Oasis-class liners;
priority debarkation from the ship;
an exclusive party held from 17:00 to 20:00 in one of the ship’s bars or restaurants (the exact location is communicated in the welcome letter delivered to the cabin on the first day of the cruise), “happy hours” for purchasing beer, spirits and soda (25% discount);
daily breakfasts from 08:00 to 10:00 in a special area located in the main restaurant; free coffee of several varieties is offered;
a special gift from the company, which can be ordered by the Crown & Anchor Society club member themselves or by their travel agent by sending an email and specifying the delivery time;
access to the Concierge lounge area (after 17:00 access is allowed only for guests over 18 years old; at other times, guests under 18 must be accompanied by adults);
best seats in the theater, at the ice show and in the aquatheatre (on request);
lunch with cruise ship officers (for members of the society with 49 onboard credits and more, on cruises of 7 days or more);
more expensive bathroom amenities (for members of the society with 49 onboard credits and more);
an additional gift (for members of the society with 49 onboard credits and more);
savings certificates;
email notifications about new itineraries, discounts, etc.;
a special cruise discount if you travel in balcony cabins or in Suite-category cabins;
priority in the waitlist for a table request in the main restaurant;
free cabin category upgrade (available only on cruises of five days or more)*;
the best location and the required size of the table in the main restaurant (on request);
a free seven-day cruise in a balcony cabin for society members with 100 and 150 onboard credits (not available on Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas);
a free seven-day cruise in a Junior Suite with a balcony for society members with 200, 250 and 300 onboard credits (not available on Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas);
additional onboard credit if you travel in a Suite-category cabin (RL, RS, PS, SL, A1, A2, A3, CL, OS, FS, GS, JS);
additional onboard credit if you travel on cruises of 12 days or more or on a cruise tour;
cruises for Crown & Anchor Society club members;
a gift.
*The benefit does not apply to New Year’s and Christmas cruises. Cabin category upgrades are granted based on the club member’s status, onboard credits, and the number of cruises completed with RCI.
The opportunity to upgrade the cabin category ends 4 days before departure and is not available for booking directly on board any liner.
How to become a club member. You can become a member of the Crown & Anchor Society after your first cruise with RCI by filling out the form on the company website or at the check-in desk during the cruise.

Dress code - Royal Caribbean International

For relaxing on board during the day, as well as in ports, comfortable and practical clothing is generally recommended-a casual style. For evening events, attending shows, and visiting restaurants- a more formal smart casual style (“more strict”) and formal (“strict”).

Cancellation policy - Royal Caribbean International

When booking a cruise online, no penalties apply, as the reservation is considered an application!

The booking is automatically cancelled if the order is not confirmed by payment on the part of the client.

The client has the right to refuse the reserved and paid services for group and individual itineraries, either in full or in part, with the withholding of the Company’s or tour operator’s actual production costs. Actual costs of the Company are funds spent on servicing the order, as well as penalties and fines paid by the Company in fulfillment of obligations under the contract to the Company’s partners. The Company’s actual cost amounts, depending on the time of changes to booking conditions and cancellation, may be:

If a cruise cancellation occurs in cases where the Client has purchased an insurance policy “for the inability to depart,” the Client must immediately notify the Company of the occurrence of the insured event. If the amount of compensation under the insurance policy does not cover the entire cost of the actual expenses arising as a result of the Client’s cancellation, the entire difference between the amount covered by the insurance policy and the actual costs arising as a result of the cancellation must be reimbursed by the Client to the Company.

When cancelling by the Client of cruises for dates of the high-demand period (New Year, Catholic and Orthodox Christmas, May holidays, and others designated by the Cruise Company) and for the Cruise Company’s special promotions (promotions, sales, etc.), Royal Caribbean Int. applies the following cancellation rules:

Replacing the passenger surname in a cruise booking. If the Client is unable to use the reserved services and cancels the cruise order, they have the right to replace the surnames of the Tourists in the cruise order who agree to use the reserved cruise instead of them. The Client is required to notify the Company in writing of the cancellation with the possibility of replacing surnames no later than 30 (thirty) working days before the start of the cruise. The new Client must have no difficulties in arranging documents (visas, flight tickets, accommodation in hotels, etc.).

The new Client pays all costs associated with the replacement of the data during the cruise booking.

When replacing surnames in a cruise order, the Client pays $50 for each person as administrative costs. The new Client assumes full responsibility for full payment of the tour price and the missing funds under the contract for the cruise tour and signs a new contract with the Company.

When replacing surnames, the Cruise Company cancels the booking using the corresponding cancellation rules and confirms the new booking under the new surnames at the fare that will be in effect at the time of the new booking.

Age restrictions - Royal Caribbean International

Age requirements of the cruise company Royal Carribean International

Minor children (under 21 years): any passenger under 21 years old must be accompanied by parents/guardians or by a companion over 21 years old who lives in the same or an adjacent cabin and assumes full responsibility for the minor passenger. This age restriction does not apply to married couples where one of the spouses has not reached 21 years of age (presentation of a marriage certificate is required).

Infants:
- to take a cruise, children must be strictly at least 6 months old;
- on any cruise whose itinerary schedule includes 3 or more consecutive days at sea, children over 12 months old are allowed;
- for Transatlantic, Pacific, Hawaiian cruises and cruises to South America, the child must be 12 months or older;
- all children (from 6 months to 18 years) must have their own personal international passports.