We hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday earlier this week, and with the holidays around us, it is easy to overlook some of the Royal Caribbean news, so we have gone through and compiled this collection of news in case you missed any of it.
At long last, Royal Caribbean opened up bookings for Empress of the Seas this week for cruises beginning in March 2016.
Empress of the Seas will sail out of Miami, Florida and offer 4- and 5-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Grand Cayman and Key West, Florida.
Empress of the Seas will stand out from other sailings in that she will offer things like "Sunday Brunch" everyday, with a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary, no formal nights and overnight stays in Cozumel.
We have a lot more Royal Caribbean news to share, so jump right in!
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean is now charging for North Star and Ripcord on Quantum of the Seas.
- We shared five quick facts about Empress of the Seas.
- Sadly, a child drowned on Liberty of the Seas this week.
- Royal Caribbean signed a 10-year deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Royal Caribbean UK launched a new marketing campaign entitled, "Where extraordinary happens."
- Our review of Chops Grille on Brilliance of the Seas.
- Photos of Christmas on Independence of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds
If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!
Barbara Murphy shared this photo of Poinsettias on the glass staircase of Jewel of the Seas.
Nick Weir posted this photo of Santa and his elves arriving to Anthem of the Seas via North Star!
BCaldwell posted this photo of drinks from Jewel of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 125th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we are counting down our absolute favorite Royal Caribbean desserts!
In this episode, Matt shares his top five Royal Caribbean desserts of all time and also shares a list of desserts some of you contributed. As is so often the case on the podcast, it is an episode dedicated to food!
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Royal Caribbean Around the Internet
Space Coast Daily reports good progress is being made on the new parking garage at Cruise Terminal 5 in Port Canaveral.
Royal Caribbean shared a look at what it takes to keep it clean and keep it green.
CMO looks at why split-funnel attribution is changing Royal Caribbean's customer approach.
