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A slowdown? Royal Caribbean Group doesn't see one
CEO Jason Liberty said the cruise company had its five best booking weeks in history since its...
Royal Caribbean sets a new cruise benchmark with Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has positioned the Icon as a competitor to land-based theme parks and resorts. Will...
Princess' John Padgett on how passengers react to OceanMedallion technology
Cruise editor Andrea Zelinski spoke with Padgett, the line's president, about the wearable device and...
Carnival reveals details about private destination Celebration Key
Celebration Key will feature five "portals" stationed around a sprawling lagoon-style pool with beach...
Carnival Corp. will reroute 12 ships to avoid the Red Sea
The reroutings will have a financial impact, but Carnival Corp. believes it will be offset by a Wave...
Dispatch, Seven Seas Grandeur: Fun and success in the kitchen
Tom Stieghorst was aboard a preview cruise of Regent Seven Seas Cruises' new ship, the Seven Seas...
Sun Princess delivery delayed, maiden cruise canceled
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Royal Caribbean's Hideaway Beach: Not exactly a quiet nook, but kid-free
During a preview sailing of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, cruise editor Andrea Zelinski checked...
An Icon-class ship could be in Galveston's future
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In addition to unlocking cabin doors, Princess Cruises' OceanMedallion can be used for purchases on the ship and in some ports and to help guests track down other members in their party. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Princess Cruises
Cruise wearables get personal
Princess Cruises' OceanMedallion and other wearables are key components of cruise line tech ecosystems designed to aid wayfinding, reduce friction and create personalized experiences.
The Icon of the Seas' sheer size will leave you in awe
Royal Caribbean's new ship almost defies the imagination, and its features push the boundaries of a camera lens.
With frigid weather across the U.S., cruise sales are hot
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Travel advisors have been buzzing about Royal Caribbean International's giant Icon of the Seas and the Sun Princess from Princess Cruises.
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The Emerald Sakara anchored off Vieques, Puerto Rico. Photo Credit: Tom Stieghorst
Inside and out, Emerald Sakara is all about space
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Onboard Icon of the Seas
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Jan 23, 2024
Guests are immediately welcomed on the Icon by The Pearl, a glistening three-deck structure lined with 3,600 kinetic tiles that shift to reflect light.
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