Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International cruises have something for everyone. With a fleet of 21 ships visiting more than 170 destinations, the choice of both cruise ships and itineraries is mind-boggling

Founded in Norway in 1968, Royal Caribbean was formed from three separate Norwegian shipping lines – their first ship, Song of Norway, was launched in 1970.

With a fleet that include’s the world’s biggest cruise lines and claiming to deliver the ‘wow-factor’, while offering holidays that the current energetic television campaign claims are ‘Way more than a cruise’, this is unashamedly mass-market cruising for the biggest possible audience.

Innovations such as on-board rock climbing, surfing simulators and giant whirlpools come as standard, and with a fleet of 21 cruise ships visiting more than 170 destinations, the choice of both ships and itineraries is mind- boggling. Royal Caribbean cruises have, quite simply, something for every taste.


Top 5 features to look out for on Royal Caribbean ships


1. Rock Climbing Walls – Set 200ft above sea level, rock climbing walls are found on almost all ships
2. The FlowRider Surf Simulator – Learn how to ride the waves while cruising on the Freedom Class ships
3. Ice Shows – Voyager of the Seas was the first ship on water to have an on-board ice-skating rink
4. 12-hole Miniature Golf courses – Play a round of miniature golf on 18 of the Royal Caribbean ships
5. Luxurious Spas - Treat yourself to an indulgent spa experience on any of the ships in the fleet

Read our guides to Royal Caribbean cruises
- Royal Caribbean cabins and food explained
- Royal Caribbean Ship Classes explained
- Top 5 Royal Caribbean destinations

Royal Caribbean to deploy nine ships in Europe for Summer 2013

Adventure of the Seas

With more than 40% of British passengers now choosing to begin their cruise from a UK port, Royal Caribbean International have announced that Summer 2013 will see them deploy nine ships in Europe, three of which will be based here in the UK. … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean international announces Winter 2013-14 Caribbean cruises

Western Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International announced their winter 2013-14 Caribbean cruises on board six innovative ships, including new itineraries from New Orleans. … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean to host street party at sea

independence-of-the-seas

Independence of the Seas to host a Big Lunch at sea to mark the Diamond Jubilee Britannia will rule the waves once again on 3 June when one of the world’s largest cruise ships, Independence of the Seas, plays host to a giant Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch. Joining in with the spirit of The Big Lunch – which will see thousands of neighbourhood street parties across the country  – Independence of the Seas will also be celebrating with its 3,634 … [Read more...]

Grandeur of the Seas enters dry dock for extensive overhaul

Grandeur of the Seas upgrade

Royal Caribbean International is to renovate its Oasis-class ship Grandeur of the Seas this month. … [Read more...]

5 Cruises to be won EXCLUSIVE to Cruise International!

Win one of five mediterranean cruises with Royal Caribbean International

Cruise International has teamed up with Royal Caribbean International to giveaway FIVE seven-night Mediterranean cruises this summer departing on 13 May 2012 on board the activity-packed ship Navigator of the Seas … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean to add new ship in UK in 2013

Adventure of the seas

Royal Caribbean International will add a second ship in the UK from May next year. The 3,114-passenger Adventure of the Seas will cruise from Southampton alongside the 3,634-passenger Independence of the Seas, which will be based in Southampton for its fifth season. Adventure of the Seas will offer a series of seven, 12, 13, 14 and 16-night cruises to the Baltic and the Mediterranean as well as Northern Spain and France. It will be the … [Read more...]

Themed Cruises Guide

Best Themed Cruises

Cook with Marco Pierre White and P&O, learn to lindy hop with Saga or trace your family history with Voyages of Discovery … [Read more...]

Best Cruise Apps

Cruise International App

If you love your iPad and iPhone as much as you love a cruise then take a look at our pick of the best cruise apps available! … [Read more...]

Free flight February

Mariner of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International is offering holidaymakers free flights on selected cruise bookings made during February. The offer – which applies to selected European itineraries throughout 2012, including some peak summer season cruises – will see 10,000 flights given away by the end of the month. Flights are available from Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Heathrow and Gatwick. Cruises featured in the campaign include a five-night Western … [Read more...]

The world’s most luxurious staterooms

Five of the Best Staterooms

If you want to cruise in style then look no further – we’ve rounded up some of the most sumptuous suites at sea Royal Loft Suite - Royal Caribbean On board Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas Standout features This extraordinary space is one of the only duplexes at sea, and debuted on the mighty Oasis of the Seas. There are numerous other firsts including floor-to-ceiling glass windows, abstract modern art, the mezzanine floor, baby … [Read more...]