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By: Quezi » What will be the world’s largest cruise ship?

Quezi » What will be the world’s largest cruise ship? — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:57:13 +0000

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By: Nicsbest

Nicsbest — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:46:01 +0000

This looks like an absolutely beautiful ship. And how I would love to spend my 40th birthday with my family and friends. But looking at my dates (late Jan) it is so much more expensive then what’s out there. Any reason why?

By: john61

john61 — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:41:08 +0000

A $1.4 billion ship might explain all of the cut backs on all of the other ships.

By: dkintu

dkintu — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:32:05 +0000

Its really interesting that RCI not only shares intimate information such as financing details, but its leaders get it-treat your customers like part of the family. Me and my family are RCI cruisers for life. Great great job.

By: Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:30:16 +0000

Diamond Club on Oasis starts to shine…

I am so glad to read that I am not the only one who looks at a cruise ship under construction and sees, well, a building site. In his latest blog on the progress of Oasis of the Seas, Royal……

By: SuzanneHyde

SuzanneHyde — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:09:11 +0000

And with the relationship with your loyal Crown & Anchor cruisers that debt will be paid off in no time! I am very happy to hear that the financing is secure for the Oasis of the Seas. My family and I enjoyed a fantastic vacation on Liberty of the Seas in March and we hope to sail on the Oasis next year!

By: Mike P

Mike P — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:44:18 +0000

The question that comes to my mind is this:

Considering the reduction in orders for new builds, it seems the industry is going to go through a period of harvesting based on existing fleets for some years before it starts building more inventory again. This should allow healthy operators such as RCI to build up cash. What would it take for RCI to become completely debt free and start building new builds out of cash reserves?

By: Joey M

Joey M — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:38:23 +0000

Glad to hear all is going well with financing. I had some thoughts on changes to Anchor Society changes. Since your larger ships already have a Diamond Lounge with full services, can’t you let lower levels into the concierge lounge. These are areas that may need major upgrading. Loyalty is a major rebooking selling point. I realy like that your sister company Celebrity has a concierge class of balcony staterooms which to me is a big selling point . Joey

By: Per Arne

Per Arne — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:23:41 +0000

Great news! Of course we all know that Royal Caribbean is a strong brand, but it is still a big relief to hear that you have managed to sort out the financing for Oasis. She will be a beautyful ship – I hope to be able to take my family on her. We did our first cruise two years ago (on Jewel) and the whole family loved it. Many thanks for your dedication to bringing great and beautyful ships to the world.

By: Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:44:33 +0000

Royal can afford Oasis after all…

Everyone at Royal Caribbean Cruises must be breathing several sighs of relief after securing funding for Oasis of the Seas. The 220,000-ton 5,400-passenger behemoth is costing an eye-watering $1.4 billion and up until yesterday Royal didn’t have the m…