Tuesday, April 22, 2008

E Docs vs Paper Docs...

In an effort to become more efficient and reduce the wait time at check-in, the Travel Industry has turned to the convenience of Electronic Documents. E-Docs are a fast and convenient way to access your cruise tickets and detailed pre-cruise information with the simple click of a mouse.
Advantages of E-Docs vs. Paper Docs
Convenient - This is a stress free documentation system and they are less likely to get misplaced or stolen. * No extra charge for re-prints due to option changes* No filling out forms manually* You are able to see room assignments online quicker* On board contact information such as e-mail and emergency phone numbers can be distributed to family members faster.
Secure - It creates a paperless way of viewing confidential information and no more shredding paper to avoid identity theft. At a time when people are more worried than ever about identity theft, we highly recommend using e-docs for your travel documents.
Fast - Because they are accessed electronically they can be available sooner. No more waiting for paper documents to be processed and mailed.
Environmentally Friendly - Less paper is used so therefore fewer trees will be sacrificed for our own convenience. Our company has even gone the extra mile and offer more information electronically to assist in going green.
No more racing home during your lunch hour to meet your delivery person to sign for your tickets. No more search frenzies the day before embarkation because you "misplaced" your documents. At your fingertips, you will have the ability to view and print your documents with ease. No hassles, no worries.

Carnival new fuel surcharge!

April 7, 2008
Fuel Supplement Increase
Effective for all new bookings on April 21, 2008, the fuel supplement will increase from $5 to $7 per guest, per day (based on double occupancy). In addition, a fuel supplement of $2 per guest per day will apply to third/fourth/fifth guests.
The fuel supplement was necessitated by significant rises in fuel prices which have dramatically increased Carnival’s operating costs. Unfortunately, we could not continue to shoulder this huge cost burden and it was necessary to implement a supplement to partially offset a portion of soaring fuel costs.
Implementing this fuel supplement was a difficult decision and we hope that our guests will understand that this is a necessary step in today’s challenging economic environment.
Voluntary Refund
Carnival announced a voluntary refund of the company’s fuel supplement on March 31, 2008 for applicable U.S. bookings that were made prior to November 7, 2007 under an agreement with the Florida Attorney General’s Office. The fuel supplement, announced November 7, 2007, was applied to all U.S. bookings for voyages departing on or after February 1, 2008.
The company will now refund the fuel supplement for those guests who were already booked at the time the supplement was announced. Refunds for affected guests will be implemented based on cruise departure date according to the following schedule:
- For cruises departing on or prior to April 4, 2008, guests will receive a refund in the same form they used to purchase their cruise;- For cruises departing from April 5, 2008 through June 23, 2008, guests will receive an on-board credit;- For cruises departing on or after June 24, 2008, guests’ bookings will be adjusted to eliminate the fuel supplement.

RCCL new fuel surcharge policy!

As Of May 1, 2008 As a result of ongoing record high fuel prices, bookings on or after May 1, 2008, will be subject to a revised fuel supplement. The revised fuel supplement will apply to bookings made throughout the world on Royal Caribbean International. United States and Canada:For first and second guests in a stateroom, the revised fuel supplement will be $8 (U.S.D./CAN.) per-person, per-day, and no more than $112 (U.S.D./CAN.) per-person, per-cruise. Additional guests in a stateroom will be charged $3 (U.S.D./CAN.) per-person, per day, and no more than $42 (U.S.D./CAN.) per-person, per-cruise.Europe, the Middle East and Africa:For the purpose for converting certain European currencies, the amount of the fuel supplement for first and second guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-day - appears in the left-hand column of the table below. The maximum amount of the fuel supplement for first and second guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-sailing - appears in the right-hand column.

Supplement for first and second guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-day
Maximum for first and second guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-sailing
GBP 4.00
GBP 56.00
EUR 5.00
EUR 70.00
USD 8.00
USD 112.00
CHF 8.00
CHF 112.00
DKK 38.00
DKK 532.00
SEK 47.00
SEK 658.00
NOK 40.00
NOK 560.00
Similarly, for the purpose for converting certain European currencies, the amount of the fuel supplement for additional guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-day - appears in the left-hand column of the table below. The maximum amount of the fuel supplement for additional guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-sailing - appears in the right-hand column.
Supplement for additional guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-day
Maximum for additional guests in a stateroom - per-guest, per-sailing
GBP 1.50
GBP 21.00
EUR 2.00
EUR 28.00
USD 3.00
USD 42.00
CHF 3.00
CHF 42.00
DKK 14.00
DKK 196.00
SEK 18.00
SEK 252.00
NOK 15.00
NOK 210.00Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region: For first and second guests in a stateroom, the revised fuel supplement will be $8 (U.S.D.) per-person, per-day, and no more than $112 (U.S.D.) per-person, per-cruise. Additional guests in a stateroom will be charged $3 (U.S.D.) per-person, per day, and no more than $42 (U.S.D.) per-person, per-cruise. The supplement will assist our company in offsetting the widespread increases in fuel prices that have more than doubled in recent years. The supplement will be periodically reviewed, with the intent of being temporary, and may be adjusted as fuel prices fluctuate. We thank our guests for understanding our need to implement this fuel supplement. We have gone to great lengths to minimize the impact of rising fuel costs. Unfortunately, as fuel prices have reached record highs, we are forced to take this extraordinary step to offset our record costs and to remain competitive within our industry.

Renderings of the New Genesis!

http://www.royalcaribbean-genesis.com/renderings.html

Press release!

http://www.royalcaribbean-genesis.com/releases/Architectural_Marvel_Central_Park_Release.pdf

Check out the New Genesis class ship!!!!!

http://www.royalcaribbean-genesis.com/

RCCL- 2009-2010 Caribbean cruise season!

Royal Caribbean Announces 2009-10 Caribbean Cruise Season, Offering Most Innovative Ships In The Industry Three Freedom-class Ships from Three Ports Offer More Choices for Caribbean Vacationers
MIAMI, April 22, 2008 - Consistently pleasant weather, beautiful beaches and rich cultures make the Caribbean a rejuvenating and enriching region for a tropical getaway or a family cruise vacation. For the 2009-10 cruise season, Royal Caribbean International will offer 31 distinct itineraries on 264 sailings, ranging from six to 14 nights. Vacationers can choose departures aboard nine of the world's largest and most innovative cruise ships from the ports of Miami, Port Everglades, and Port Canaveral, FL; Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ; Galveston, TX; San Juan, PR; and Colon, Panama. Booking for Royal Caribbean's 2009-10 Caribbean cruises open this week. "Royal Caribbean offers vacationers a wide range of Caribbean cruises departing from seven convenient homeports," said Alice Norsworthy, senior vice president, Marketing, Royal Caribbean International. "We continue our legacy of delivering exhilarating Caribbean experiences in one of the world's most spectacular destinations with some of the best ships in the industry geared for family and active vacations." Vacationers can choose year-round departures to the Caribbean from the ports of Miami, Port Canaveral, Cape Liberty, and San Juan. Freedom of the Seas debuts at Port Canaveral in May 2009 as the largest and most innovative cruise ship in the port's history. The Freedom-class cruise ship will sail alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, replacing Voyager-class Mariner of the Seas¸ which will depart for its new homeport of Los Angeles in January 2009. Unlike any other vacation experience, Royal Caribbean's Freedom-class of ships exclusively feature amenities that have revolutionized the industry, such as the FlowRider surf simulator, the H20 Zone water park, a boxing ring, cantilevered whirlpools, and the four-bedroom/four-bath Presidential Family Suite. With eight restaurants and more than 15 bars and lounges, Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas offer guests more ways to enjoy a memorable Caribbean cruise vacation. From Miami, Liberty will sail alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries in the summer 2009 season, but changes to two alternating Western Caribbean itineraries in the winter. Liberty's traditional Western Caribbean itinerary will alternate with a new Western Caribbean itinerary in November, which includes ports of call at Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Adventure of the Seas will homeport year-round at San Juan, offering two new alternating seven-night Southern Caribbean itineraries with Sunday departures, while Serenade of the Seas will join Adventure in the winter and offer a Saturday departure. New ports of call at Grenada, Dominica and St. Croix for both ships, and additionally Tortola and St. Kitts for Serenade, create two back-to-back voyages with no repeat calls. The distinct alternating itineraries of either ship will give vacationers the opportunity to combine two sailings into an extended 14-night Southern Caribbean odyssey.
Additional winter season highlights include the following itineraries:
Independence of the Seas will sail six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Port Everglades, giving vacationers a choice of six Caribbean itineraries aboard one of three Freedom-class ships.
Explorer of the Seas will continue its third consecutive year-round deployment at Cape Liberty sailing Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries, ranging from eight to 12 nights. A special 14-night holiday cruise departs December 20, 2009.
Voyager of the Seas will return to Galveston, TX in December 2009 to offer two alternating Western Caribbean itineraries, one new, featuring calls at Roatán, Honduras, and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
Jewel of the Seas will sail 10- and 11-night Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises from Miami. On a very special holiday sailing, Jewel will make a maiden call on Christmas Eve at the new Jamaican cruise port of Falmouth.
Enchantment of the Seas will return to Colon, Panama to offer seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises to Colombia and the ABC Islands. Royal Caribbean International is the only cruise line to homeport in Colon.
Onboard every Royal Caribbean ship, guests enjoy complimentary 24-hour room service, award-winning Broadway-style musical revues from Royal Caribbean Productions, top-rated Adventure Ocean kids programming with teen-only spaces fleetwide, and Royal Caribbean's Gold Service Standard of friendly and engaging service from staff and crew. On many Western Caribbean itineraries, guests also enjoy a call at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach destination along the northwestern coast of Haiti. Labadee's features a wide variety of watersports and excursions, a craft market, Labadee Luc's Splash Bash pirate water park, and the Dragon's Breath Flight Line, the world's longest zip line over water at 2,600 ft.