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Accessible At Sea On A Royal Caribbean International Ship

	ACCESSIBILITY ONBOARD There's a wonderful world of adventure awaiting you and there's no one that can bring it to life like Royal Caribbean International®. We've always believed that discovering and exploring the world around us is something that everyone should be able to enjoy, and over the years we've been an industry leader in providing the finest cruise vacation experience for all of our guests.

To customize your accommodations to meet your specific needs, please complete the Guest Special Needs Form. For more information call our Access Department at (866) 592-7225 (voice), fax (954) 628-9622, send an e-mail to special_needs@rccl.com, or have your local travel agent or International Representative contact us. For additional assistance, feel free to ask for a Complaint Resolution Official (CRO). Our CROs have been trained and are aware of applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) disability regulations as well as our policies and procedures regarding guests with disabilities. They will be glad to respond to your concerns. Our CROs are available at all U.S ports of departure and ships.
Planning Ahead Learn how to plan ahead to make sure your cruise is accessible and enjoyable!   Mobility Disabilities Learn how our staterooms and social areas are designed to accommodate all our guests.   Blind/Low Vision Discover how we have made the cruise experience effortless as possible for our guests who are blind or have low vision.   Hearing Disabilities From assistive listening systems to sign language interpreters, our ships are accessible to people who are deaf and hard of hearing.   Service Animals We welcome service animals on all our ships.   Accessible Seas Brochure A great cruise vacation has no limits. Our brochure outlines features, equipment and services available for guests with disabilities, medical conditions or special needs and includes a handy planning guide. Alternate formats: PDF Version (with photos). Text Version (for screen readers).		Other Needs Find out how we can accommodate our guests' other needs, including oxygen, dialysis, and pregnancy as well as those with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities.   Getting On and Off the Ship Find out how we've made getting on and off the ship easier.   Accessible Staterooms Every ship has staterooms that are specially designed to be wheelchair accessible.   Accessible Features by Ship Our ships have been designed to accommodate all of our guests, including people with mobility, hearing and visual disabilities.   Accessible Shore Excursions Come and explore ashore with one of our Royal Caribbean Accessible Shore Excursions. Complement your cruise experience with one of our accessible tours.   Autism Friendly Ships We're the first cruise line to be certified as autism friendly. Discover our initiatives.

Our New Name Cruising Life Royal Caribbean International

As you may of noticed we have changed the name of our blog. We feel that it will help to make our blog more recognizable and represent what we are about.Cruising Life on Royal Caribbean International Ships. 
We love this life and love that we have a company that support it guests.We hope you will enjoy our new direction of Charity work and sharing about our love of Royal Caribbean International!

Cruising Life New Apparel Line

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Here we go first roll out! Tee Shirts and Hoodies Men and Women Up to 4X! Reserve yours today! 

Proceeds will go to wwf.org and Make A  Wish.

Auditions to Appear On Drew Thomas's Transparent Show Coming to a City Near you!

2.15.2016

Official Press Release Drew Thomas Magic

- We need your help - Drew is looking for selfie videos from his fans - Make a short yet fun video introducing yourself - Then tell us why you’d like to be on stage to help Drew with an illusion? Tell us who you are and why you want to be on stage with Drew…be creative, be magical, be a little crazy. But most of all have fun! Make it now then text to 407-460-0068

Official Press Release From We Love Royal Caribbean International About RCI Anthem of the Seas

Official Press Release 2.9.16
We Love Royal Caribbean International Blogs Facebook Cruise Groups and Facebook Pages


I want to let everyone know...that as far as I am concerned...which includes any groups blogs FB pages that I am in control of... I am supporting Royal Caribbean and The crew,staff and Captain of Anthem of the Sea. I believe if you have a long time friend like I have for Royal Caribbean you stand behind them in the their time of need. I think that the time of need is now for RCI Crew Staff and Captain! For me RCI is a real friend..not some online person I have never meet before. I have meet RCI many times and they have always excel in making sure I had a good time. As many in the media has decided to make headlines by bashing what RCI did...Well in a couple of days or weeks it will be forgotten because it no longer sells papers or drive people to their web sites ect. I know RCI takes it very seriously about safety of passengers...seen it many times. I have told all the members of WLRCI Board of Directors we will not panic or become nervous to talk about our love of RCI because of this. We will continue our day to day activities of supporting RCI and All her crew and staff and love of cruising and RCI. We will not abandon RCI any way shape or form. We worry and pray about all passengers crew and staff on Anthem and will continue to pray for their safe passage back to port.And we will continue to give updates of what's going on with Anthem. I just felt the need to let you know this does not shake our love for our favorite cruise line.
Thank you!

Jerry King

The Men Who Founded RCCL.

Arne Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian businessman with a net worth of $1.6 billion. He is credited with co-founding one of the premier cruise companies in the world, the Royal Caribbean. The Royal Caribbean has 22 vessels in its kitty and organizes tours to 270 destinations across more than 70 countries. He is the 4th richest man in Norway and ranked #931 richest person in the world on the Forbes list. 

The Harvard University graduate has a large stake in the cruise company although he has retired a long time ago. In 2003 his son Alex was made one of the Directors of the Royal Caribbean. Arne is also the owner of Linstow which is a large property development company in Norway. In 2008 Arne pocketed more than $500 million as China Oilfield Services acquired Awilco Offshore. He had a stake of 40% in the latter company which was ultimately sold for $2.5 billion. 

Arne Wilhelmsen is now in his eighties and  he has truly achieved a lot in his life. He is married and has 3 children. It is amazing to know that he started his career as a shipping broker and ultimately founded the Royal Caribbean which is a household name today. The name of the cruise company comes to mind again and again whenever you think of the lovely Caribbean cruises. In short, he has changed the world of luxury cruises. 

May 12,2003- Stephan, 71, guided Royal Caribbean at its birth more than three decades
 ago.  In 1970, when the fledgling cruise line launched Song of Norway with an
 expansive pool deck, it was the first ship designed specifically for warm-
 weather cruising.  It revolutionized the cruise industry; previous ships were
 built for point-to-point ocean transport with far less open space.
     Stephan was the cruise line's president from 1969 to 1996, when he became
 vice chairman of the board of directors.  At various times, he served as
 general manager, CEO, president, and vice chairman.
     "Ed is a man of great vision and tremendous warmth," said Richard D. Fain,
 Royal Caribbean's Chairman and CEO.  "He is universally well-liked, and his
 influence is impossible to measure.  Everyone at Royal Caribbean, and the
 cruise industry as a whole, owes him a great debt.  He is a founding father of
 the modern cruise industry."
     Stephan nurtured Royal Caribbean from an idea on paper in 1968 to a fleet
 of 25 ships with global itineraries and revenues of $3.4 billion in 2002.  He
 previously worked in the hotel business in Florida, following military service
 in Korea where he was a decorated artillery officer.  In the 1960s, he joined
 Yarmouth Steamship Company and later Commodore Cruise Line.
     Stephan journeyed to Oslo, Norway, in 1968 with a dream that would become
 Royal Caribbean.  He had an idea for a ship designed especially for pleasure
 cruises in the balmy Caribbean.  In Oslo, he enlisted the support of three
 Norwegian ship owners, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line A/S was born January
 31, 1969.  He set up a two-room office in a stucco building at 853 Biscayne
 Boulevard as work began in Finland on the 724-passenger Song of Norway, the
 largest vessel ever built in Scandinavia.  The 17,500-ton ship (one-eighth the
 tonnage of Royal Caribbean's newest ship Navigator of the Seas) cost
 $14.3 million and first sailed out of Miami November 7, 1970.
      Stephan's "vision" included a glass-walled cocktail lounge cantilevered
 from the funnel.  When he told naval architects he wanted something like the
 Space Needle in Seattle, they were skeptical.  A rival cruise line predicted
 it would shake right off the funnel.  Instead, the Viking Crown Lounge became
 a distinctive feature on all Royal Caribbean ships.
      Under Stephan's leadership, Song of Norway was followed by other ships
 representing historic shifts in nautical design.  Sovereign of the Seas, for
 example, in 1988, was the first ship with a soaring, five-deck atrium -- a
 feature that has become integral to every ship built in the last 15 years.
     "Even as he takes a well-deserved retirement, we will always be receptive
 to his wise counsel," Fain said.
     Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that
 operates Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, with a combined
 total of 25 ships in service and three under construction.  The company also
 offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe through its
 cruise-tour division.  Additional information can be found on
 www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebrity.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
 
 

SOURCE  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

6 Ways To Have Fun (Spoil) Your Babies On Royal Caribbean Ships

6 Ways to Spoil Your Royal Baby Onboard with Us

By: Adele

Tuesday 14th April 2015 | 0 Comments

As we wait in anticipation for the birth of the second royal baby, we thought it would also be the perfect time to celebrate your very own Royal babies, and help you spoil them whilst on holiday. From indulging in sweet delights, to making new friends and having fun with the other Royal babies and tots, holidays are the perfect time for treating your own princes and princesses. So, pick your destination, and start planning your family break today.

1. Introduce your baby to their favourite DreamWorks character

When it comes to films and TV shows, kids always have a character they fall for, and with our DreamWorks experience, you and your Royal babies can meet and make friends with some of your favourite characters. Have breakfast with Toothless the dragon from How to Train Your Dragon, and pose for photos with Alex and Melman from Madagascar. Alternatively, you can join Gloria the hippo in the H20 Zone, where you can all splash around together in the beautiful sunshine.

2. Enjoy a play date together

Here at Royal, we have a number of award-winning kids’ programmes available for children of all ages. Bring your little ones along to the Royal Babies playgroup, where you’ll both get to interact and learn in a stimulating and friendly environment. For your cheeky toddlers, head over to Royal Tots for a 45-minute play session, where you and your kids will get to learn and play in an imaginative and interactive way.

For your older kids, book them a place with the Adventure Ocean Youth Programme, which is available for children aged between three and eleven. Open from the morning until ten in the evening, your kids will get to have plenty of fun, whether they’re creating crafts or dancing at the disco.

3. Treat your kids to a game of mini golf

For an exciting family game that will get you out into the fresh air, treat your little ones to a morning of mini golf on Radiance of the Seas. As you wander over the grass, you’ll encounter a range of routes, which will include plenty of challenges for the more advanced players, and easier routes for younger kids. We wonder which member of your family will score the perfect birdie first.

4. Spoil your babies with delicious treats

If you really want to spoil your little prince and princess, indulge them with tasty delights from the onboard restaurants and cafés. For a great-tasting family meal, stop by Jamie Oliver’s Jamie’s Italian, where the kids’ menu is as fun as it is tasty. On top of that, your kids will also get the chance to make fresh pasta in the main kitchen, which is the perfect way to re-engage your little ones with brilliant food.

Alternatively, swing by Johnny Rockets, an American-style diner that offers up mouth-watering burgers, hot dogs and crispy fries. After the juicy burgers are gobbled up, treat your kids to a classic milkshake. They come in strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavour, and are topped with whipped cream.

If you’re just looking for something between meals, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From our Ice Cream Parlour, to the Boardwalk Doughnuts, there are plenty of delicious snacks available day and night.

5. Take a family ride on the carousel

If you and your little family love visiting the fun fair, why not treat yourself and your kids to a ride on Oasis of the Seas’ colourful onboard carousel. Just like at the fun fair, you and your kids can ride up and down on brightly painted bears, zebras and horses, as you cheer and laugh along to the enchanting theme tune of this classic ride.

6. Have some family fun in the arcade

On top of all the exciting activities, you and your kids will also have the pick of the onboard arcade, which features on a majority of our ships. From winning on the penny slot machines, and grabbing toys on the claw machine, to racing cars on the driving games and teaming up on the air-hockey table, you and your kids won’t have time to be bored!

Want to know more about life onboard? Check out the many activities andentertainment you and your family can enjoy whilst on holiday with us.

Royal Caribbean International Clothing Myth Buster

Cruise Clothing Myth Buster

By: Adele

Friday 3rd May 2013 | 8 Comments

Cruise clothing has changed over the years. Gone are the days when ball gowns and tails filled a ship’s dining room, bar and even deck. Today you can take a stroll on deck in comfortable jeans and a T-shirt, but still enjoy all the glamour of dining on the high seas in a dinner jacket or evening dress.

All this can make picking your wardrobe a little daunting for the first time cruise passenger. But don’t worry, here at Royal Caribbean International we have created a handy guide to ensure you fill your suitcase with everything you need for an enjoyable and stylish cruise.

Modern cruise fashion is more casual than the past, with no need to balance on high heels or match your cuff-links to your tie when dining. We think comfort is an important part of travelling but we also know that getting dressed up every now and again makes us all feel a bit more special.

If all this cruise clothing chat is taking you back to your last Royal Caribbean holiday, we’d love to hear about what your favourite outfits were in the comments below. We asked guests on our Facebook page their thoughts on formal dining wear…

“I Just love dressing up and the evenings are so special.” - Avril Hill

“12 of us sailing on Enchantment in April- all the men will be suited in a tux and were all excited to dress up!” - Gina Lewis

“Love formal nights, and to think, on my first cruise, I said no way I am dressing up. Now when packing, my formal gear is first thing in suitcase” - Terry McHugh

All this can make picking your wardrobe a little daunting for the first time cruise passenger. But don’t worry it’s all just a matter of choice and a little bit of forward planning. Let us explain…

How ‘formal’ is formal cruise clothing?

We don’t have strict rules on cruise clothing, so what you wear really is up to you. Even our optional ‘formal nights’ have flexible dress codes. Whether you want to wear a full tuxedo, ball gown or keep it simple with a buttoned-down shirt and tie or a dress, it’s all acceptable. We think it’s the perfect opportunity to do our hair up, slip on some heels and bring out that jeweled clutch handbag that has been at the back of the wardrobe for years.

Men – if you feel your suit won’t cut it, you can hire a tuxedo on board the ship. On a 7-night cruise there are normally two optional ‘formal dining’ nights, but also plenty of other casual restaurants to try to suit your taste.

What is smart casual dining wear?

This can include a blazer/jacket, trousers (including khaki), a tie or just a collared-shirt but you won’t see shorts, jeans or t-shirts for men in the main dining room during dinner. Smart casual looks for women include dresses and trouser suits. A great option is to wear a more casual dress and jazz it up with accessories.

What about casual dining wear?

So you’ve packed your cruise ship casual (long floaty skirts and nautical vests or comfy jeans and t-shirts) but what to wear for a casual dinner? We see women mainly opt for sundresses, casual skirts, blouses or trousers for casual dining, while men choose trousers (no shorts) and polo shirts. Think classic holiday evening wear.

Of course, not every evening meal needs to be such an event and casual dining options can fill that gap. We recommend plates of pizza, a feast of Mexican fare or some tasty seafood snacks fresh from the ocean for a laid-back family meal with no fuss.

For those of us wanting to kick back on holiday, try the Windjammer restaurant where all cruise clothing is accepted. As long as it’s not swimwear and you’ve got shoes on, then wear what you like as long as you’re decent!

Sneak Peek at Harmony of the Seas!

A RCI Love Story that needs help.

Click here to see Kristina's and Andre Story
Andre and Kristina's Story! Please watch our video "What happens when two people from different countries fall in love? " Hi Everyone! We are Andre and Kristina. We met just under two years ago working onboard the Oasis of the Sea's for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. We didn't expect to meet our best friend and are so blessed to have found eachother. Unfortunately 16734km/ 10398m separates us as Andre is from Jamaica and Kristina, Australia. We want the opportunity to have a future together in the same country. However neither of us are legally allowed to live/work or stay in eachothers country. It has been the most difficult thing to overcome. "Love has no boundaries, but ours has borders" We would love the opportunity to apply for our Australian partner VISA however there is one thing stopping us, the VISA application fee of $6865. We have managed to save up almost half of it but only have a few weeks left to try to come up with the rest of the money and we would really appreciate a helping hand. We hope to raise $3000 to cover the remaining costs of our application fee. Please help us if you can. Being able to apply for this VISA would mean the absolute world to us. We just can't express how your donation could change our lives forever. Thankyou so much for taking the time to watch and read our story. Andre and Kristina "Thankyou for giving us the opportunity to spend the rest of our lives together. Never take the one you love for granted"

Raw Drone Coverage of Royal Caribbean International Ship Leaving Port

Watching Harmony of the Seas Float Out!

Royal Caribbean and Cintas Ink Agreement for Uniform Program

27 January 2016

Cintas Corporation has signed an agreement with Royal Caribbean International, to manufacture uniforms for its fleet of ships, according to a prepared statement.

The uniforms will be manufactured by Cintas and distributed worldwide. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Tianjin Economic Delegations of China in Los Angeles, which endorsed Cintas for the contract’s support of the Chinese economy.

“Cintas’ presence in the marketplace will help prepare for the future growth in Asia,” stated Mike Jones, SVP for supply chain management, Royal Caribbean International. “This strategically allows the procurement and logistics teams to manage the uniform programs worldwide. The planning also will increase production in China from 30 to 50 percent and will have additional savings to the overall uniform cost. Cintas’ design and fabric technology is superior to anything else we’ve seen and with their help we’re able to bring new innovations to the cruise market.”

From the expansive F&B venues to entertainment staff, Cintas was tasked to create many different looks to match the venues on the ships.

“We’re proud of our 23-year-long history with Royal Caribbean and are thrilled to play a key role in helping them reach this new milestone,” said Dan Ambrosio, Vice President of Global Lodging & Cruise for Cintas.

Cintas Corporation and Royal Caribbean International signed an agreement for manufacturing of uniforms for all personnel working onboard RCCL cruise ships. 

From variety of different F&B options to onboard entertainment staff, Cintas was tasked to design many different uniforms to match the ships venues.

Cintas is a Chinese based company with strong presence in North America with six manufacturing plants and eight distribution centers. As leader in supplying corporate identity uniform programs Cintas uniforms are worn by more than five million professionals including McDonald's, W Hotels, among others.

The uniforms for Royal Caribbean crew, staff and officers manufactured by Cintas will be distributed worldwide wherever RCCL cruise ships are sailing. The contract was signed in Los Angeles in presence of the Tianjin Economic Delegation of China, which endorsed Cintas for the contract’s contribution for the Chinese economy.

Cintas has a long term business relations with Royal Caribbean. For more than 23 years this company is providing uniforms for all Royal Caribbean International Brands such as Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur and Azamara Club Cruises.

This contract will increase production from 30 to 50 percent in China and will have additional savings to the uniform overall cost.

Royal Caribbean to source 90% of it wild caught seafood from MSC certified Fisheries

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. AND WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF) ANNOUNCE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT OCEAN CONSERVATION

DONSOL, Philippines, Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today a five-year global partnership to help ensure the long-term health of the oceans.

The partners will set measurable and achievable sustainability targets that will reduce Royal Caribbean's environmental footprint, raise awareness about ocean conservation among the company's more than five million guests, and support WWF's global oceans conservation work. 

The targets announced today focus on supply chain sustainability and emissions reductions through 2020. Royal Caribbean and WWF also are working together to develop targets aimed at strengthening the company's sustainable sourcing strategy and its destination stewardship and sustainable tour operations platforms.

"Our mantra at Royal Caribbean is 'Continuous Improvement,' and this partnership with WWF represents a great opportunity to make a big step forward in meeting our special responsibility to protect the oceans," said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "It is also gratifying to see that our determination to make a meaningful difference is shared by our employees and our guests. This new partnership aligns all of us at RCL with WWF's mission to conserve the world's oceans. Together we are setting aggressive goals and together we will start implementing them right away."

"The threats that are facing the ocean are greater than ever – in the last 30 years, some ocean wildlife populations have declined by nearly 50 percent. If we are going to reverse the downward trends, we must take serious steps to repair, restore and protect the oceans," said Carter Roberts, WWF-US President and CEO. "This initiative centers on two core concepts: first, committing to specific and measurable targets to reduce carbon emissions, increase sustainable sourcing and build destination stewardship; and second, comprehensively engaging their millions of travelers to learn about the ocean and then act to help save it."

Royal Caribbean Cruises and WWF jointly developed new 2020 environmental sustainability targets for the company that includes:

Carbon Emissions 2020 Target:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2020.

Sustainable Seafood 2020 Target

• Responsibly source 90% of its wild-caught seafood by volume from MSC certified sustainable fisheries, fisheries in full assessment for MSC certification, comprehensive Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), and/or sourced from International Seafood Sustainability Association (ISSA) member companies.
• In North America and Europe operations, responsibly source 75% of its farmed seafood by volume from ASC certified responsible farms, farms in full assessment for ASC certification, and/or comprehensive aquaculture improvement projects.
• In addition, by June 30, 2016, RCL will set specific traceability goals with targets for obtaining MSC and ASC chain of custody.

In addition, Royal Caribbean and WWF have agreed to develop and announce new targets by June 30 that will address destination stewardship. As part of this, WWF and RCL will collaborate to strengthen RCL's destination sustainability assessment and selection process.

Royal Caribbean also will financially support WWF's global ocean conservation work through a $5 million philanthropic contribution during the partnership, and will collaborate with WWF to build global awareness about ocean conservation issues among its millions of passengers.

The organizations made their announcement at an event in Donsol, Sorsogon, Philippines that is home to a model community-based ecotourism program. At the event, RCL also made a separate, $200,000 donation to WWF Philippines in support of conservation programs in the Donsol area.

For more information about the Royal Caribbean's efforts and the WWF partnership, visit: www.rclcorporate.com/community

About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands operate a combined total of 43 ships with an additional six under construction contracts, and two on firm order. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 490 destinations on all seven continents. 

About World Wildlife Fund: WWF is one of the world's leading conservation organizations, working in 100 countries for over half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visitwww.worldwildlife.org to learn more and follow our news conversations on Twitter @World_Wildlife.