Unfortunately Royal Caribbean news was dominated this week by the outbreak of gastrointestinal sickness (most likely Norovirus) on Explorer of the Seas.
After hundreds of passengers got sick earlier in the week, Royal Caribbean decided to bring the ship back two days early for thorough cleaning. Royal Caribbean also went a step further to offer 50% refunds on the cruise fare to all passengers on the ill-fated ship.
In the end, over 600 cruise passengers became sick and it created a media circus around the ship. Royal Caribbean apologized to its guests for disappointing them and will take "several steps to compensate them for their inconvenience."
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean posted its fourth quarter profits that beat Wall Street estimates.
- Royal Caribbean decided to skip the option to build a fourth Quantum-class cruise ship.
- However, Royal Caribbean is still considering building a fourth Oasis-class ship.
- Royal Caribbean signed a five-year deal with the Port of Galveston.
- Here's our guide to avoid getting sick with Norovirus on your cruise.
- How to make Royal Caribbean specialty restaurant reservations.
- We have a preview of Royal Caribbean's virtual balconies that debut next week.
Royal Caribbean Podcast
In the mood for a beach day? The twenty-sixth episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is available and we're exploring Royal Caribbean's private island of CocoCay.
In this episode, Matt gives an overview of this island paradise including what there is to do here, the dining options on the island and a look at the cabanas available to rent. This island in the Bahamas is a popular destination for Royal Caribbean fans because of how beautiful the landscape is and how relaxing an experience it is.
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Royal Caribbean Around the Internet
CruizeCast has a new podcast episode out, with a review of the Caribbean Princess.
Cruise Critic has a look at what it's like to have Norovirus and be quarantined on a cruise ship.
