Cruise Line Spotlight: Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International is one of the top family cruise line's in the world. RCI began in 1968 with three ship Norwegian ship builders. Through the years RCI has been a leader in the cruising community. RCI cruises to 260 ports around the world and was the winner in Onboard Activities from Cruise International Awards 2016.
RCI has 8 different classes of ships for cruisers to choose from. Today we are going to talk about the three most popular classes in the RCI fleet. Later in the week we will continue our RCI spotlight by discussing their kids programming and an overview of the popular ship Oasis of the Seas.
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Quantum Class
Over the past two years RCI has introduced 3 news ships with the newest and most innovative technology. While not the biggest cruise ships on the water they are packed full of entertainment for guests. The maximum number of guests 4,905 and the ships have 16 decks.
These ships have the following amenities (not all amenities are listed):
Food
25 dining options
35 lounges and bars
24 Hour Complimentary Room Service
RCI has introduced Dynamic Dining on the Quantum ships.
Entertainment
Royal Theater seat 1299 guests
Music Hall
Outdoor Movie Screen
Activities
Indoor swimming pool with retractable roofs
RipCord by iFly (a skydiving simulator)
SeaPlex Facility -basketball, roller skating, bumper cars, trapeze school
FlowRider
Water Park
10 Jacuzzis
4 pools
Ships
Ovation of the Seas (2016)
Anthem of the Seas (2015)
Quantum of the Seas (2014)
Two new ships arriving in 2019 and 2020.
Right now the Quantum class ships are sailing across the world. Quantum of the Seas is spending 2016 exploring the seas around China. Ovation of the Seas is in New Zealand and Australia. Anthem of the Seas is ported in Bayone, New Jersey and spending her time in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Canada.
Photo Credit: RoyalCaribbeanInternational.com
Oasis Class
RCI's Oasis class of ships are the largest in the world and can hold over 6,700 passengers. This class of ship provides a true city experience on the water.
Food
25 onboard dining options
35 bars and lounges
24 hour room service
MyTime Dining and Traditional Dining.
Entertainment
3D Movies
Aqua Theater
Broadway Theater
Casino
Comedy Club
Dreamworks Experience
Ice Shows
Outdoor Movies
Royal Promenade
Activities
Basketball Court
Carousel
Central Park
FlowRider
Golf Simulator
Water Park
Ice Skating Rink
Mini Golf Course
Rock Climbing
Zipline
4 pools
9 jacuzzis
Ships
Harmony of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
With two new ships debuting in 2018 and 2021.
Photo Credit: RoyalCaribbeanInternational.com
Oasis of the Seas Class ships currently sail Caribbean itineraries.
Freedom Class
Dining
Traditional Dining Rooms
Sorrentos Pizzeria
Windjammer Buffett
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Portofino Italian Restaurant
Chops Grille Steak House
Cafe Promenade
Sabor
My Time Dining
Entertainment
Alhambra Theatre- 1320 seats
Studio B Lounge
On Air Club
Casino
Outdoor Movie Screen
Activities
Sports Court
Jogging Court
Rock Climbing Wall
Mini Golf Course
Ice Skating Rink
FlowRider
Waterpark
Adventure Beach
3 pools
7 jaccuzzis
Ships
Independence of the Seas (2008)
Liberty of the Seas (2007)
Freedom of the Seas (2006)
Independence of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas cruise the Caribbean and Europe. Liberty of the Seas cruises the Caribbean.
Finding the perfect cruise line and cruise ship for your family can be a daunting task. I hope that this overview of RCI cruise ships will help you decide if RCI is the right cruise for your next cruise. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we continue to highlight Royal Caribbean International this week. If you have any questions please contact your Fairytale's Destination Specialist here.
