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Oasis of the Seas, marks its 10-year anniversary with a larger-than-ever, $165 million amplification. Oasis of the Seas Refurbishment Oasis of the Seas will set a new standard for family vacations with first-to-brand experiences and the latest Royal Caribbean hits. Guest favourites making their way to Oasis of the Seas as…

Our very own Cruise Expert Poppy Outram has been chosen to be Royal Caribbean’s ‘Royal Reporter’ on Spectrum of the Seas inaugural sailing. Back in April Royal Caribbean initiated a search to find a travel agent to name ‘Royal Reporter’ in its campaign celebrating the launch of Spectrum of the…

Royal Caribbean officially took delivery of the 26th ship in its fleet, Spectrum of the Seas, in a ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International Michael Bayley received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing…

Viking Cruises welcomed seven new ships to its river fleet, during a celebration on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. Of the seven ships, six are Viking Longships – Viking Einar, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Tir, Viking Ullur and Viking Vali – which will be deployed on Viking’s most popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers….

Royal Caribbean has revealed plans to install the world’s longest waterslide at sea on Navigator of the Seas. Longest Waterslide at Sea The Blaster, an 800 foot aqua-coaster, will propel a two-person raft through more than 800 feet of hills, drops and straightaways including a section that extends over the side…

Oceania Cruises has announced an order for two new ships, which will be built by the Fincantieri shipyard. Allura-class Ships The two 67,000 gross ton cruise ships are due to be delivered in 2022 and 2025 and will accommodate 1,200 passengers and retain the warmth and popular design elements of sister ships Marina…

The world’s largest cruise ship has arrived and it was music to the ears of Bolsover Cruise Club Marketing Manager, Fran Puddick. Back in May, I got the chance to experience the newest, and record-breaking biggest, ship at sea, Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. With records and first at…

Independence of the Seas has been a UK favourite since her launch in 2008. And it’s easy to see why: Sail from Southampton? When Royal Caribbean invited us to sail on ‘Indy’ after a multi-million-pound refurbishment, which they’re calling ‘Amplified’, we were keen to see if this would be a…

Independence of the Seas is back on home soil – or rather, surf – this weekend and we can’t wait to get on board. The only thing we love more than a new ship is seeing one of our favourites made even better. After a multi-million-pound dry dock, Independence is…

It’s just 35 days until the biggest cruise ship in the world launches, so we thought we’d celebrate by sharing seven more reasons to book your place on board. GET YOUR ADRENALINE PUMPING The Ultimate Abyss plunges a terrifying 100ft to the decks below. Already the tallest slide at sea,…