Ask Adam Blog Series – December 2011 Answers
Thanks to everyone who continues to read our blog and submit great questions about Royal Caribbean and cruising. This past month’s questions were once again exceptional and an absolute pleasure to...
View ArticleAsk Adam Blog Series – January 2012 Answers
We started off 2012 with the unveiling of our warmly received “The Sea is Calling. Answer it Royally.” campaign and now we are introducing the January edition of our Ask Adam blog series. As we do...
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An Inspirational Story About a Boy
Introduction by Adam: Recently I received a very touching letter from a travel agent. I shared it with members of our Marketing team who had mixed thoughts about posting it as a blog due to the length....
View ArticleAsk Adam Blog Series – February 2012 Answers
We are approaching our 1-year anniversary of our Ask Adam blog series and we would like to thank everyone who has submitted us their questions over the past 12 months. We will continue to answer as...
View ArticleAsk Adam Blog Series – March 2012 Answers
Spring has arrived and so has the 12th edition of our Ask Adam blog series. Hard to believe it’s already been a year since we started this and we would like to thank everyone for their wonderful...
View ArticleAsk Adam Blog Series – April 2012 Answers
As spring comes to a close we prepare ourselves for Summer here at Royal Caribbean as well as our lucky 13th edition of our Ask Adam blog series. If you missed March’s questions please click here, or...
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2013 Planning Begins as 2012 Continues to Keep us Busy
It’s a very busy time in the cruise business, but not necessarily a time for big news. We are actively engaged in planning for 2013 as well as beginning to discuss our ship deployment for 2014/5. Our...
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Allure Crosses the Finish Line at the Royal 5K
I am Bart Yasso, Runner’s World’s Chief Running Officer. You might say I’m hooked on cruises. This is true as long as they have a running component. This past April I embarked on my 10th running cruise...
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Enhancements at Labadee, Physical Therapy and the Miami Marlins
Labadee is a wonderful destination and it keeps getting better and better. I wish I could visit more often. My colleague John Weis, who has posted many guest blogs in this space, and his team in...
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Seasonal Transition at Royal Caribbean
As we cross the fall equinox into October, we enter the period where Royal Caribbean ships on seasonal deployments move from one region to another. This includes ships leaving Alaska, Canada, Europe...
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Comedy LIVE Brings the Laughs Onboard Oasis of the Seas
Greetings from the beautiful Oasis of the Seas! My name is Simeon Kirkiles and I’ve been the host of Comedy LIVE on board since Oasis was launched back in 2009. It still seems like yesterday when we...
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From College Graduate to Diving on Oasis of the Seas
My name is Alexis De Mond and I perform as a diver in the shows, “Oasis of Dreams” and “Splish Splash” onboard Oasis of the Seas. I have been an athlete all my life in various sports, but eventually...
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How Boarding a Wave led to the World Flowboard Title
We recently loosened the reins a bit as it relates to the tricks guests are permitted to perform on our FlowRider® surf simulators. You can always look forward to having a great time on the FlowRider...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes with the Acrobatic Captain on Oasis of the Seas
My name is Alex Harden and I’m the Acrobatic Captain on Oasis of the Seas. I’m from a small town in California, where I began doing gymnastics at the age of seven and competed on the national level...
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The Importance of Shipyard Visits
Recently I visited both shipyards that are currently building ships for Royal Caribbean International. First I traveled to Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany (builders of Quantum of the Seas, Anthem...
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Shipyard Visits, Oasis III Keel Laying and Announcing Oasis IV
Last week Richard Fain and I touched down at both shipyards that are building Royal Caribbean International ships. First, in Papenburg, Germany, in conjunction with our company Board meeting, we saw...
View ArticleOn Board Holiday Gift Guide
With only a few days left before Christmas, shoppers everywhere are scrambling to wrap up (literarily and figuratively) their gift grabbing, and settle down for a happy holiday. For those who may have...
View ArticleOff-the-beaten-path Caribbean
For those hoping to steer clear of chaos and crowds during their trip to the Caribbean, it’s time to sail the less-traveled regions of the seas. This year, Royal Caribbean International will sail 16 of...
View ArticleCrowning a Cocktail Champion
It all started with a desire to follow in his family’s footsteps. Shekhar Grover graduated with a degree in hospitality, hotel administration, nutrition and travel and tourism and joined Royal...
View ArticleCurious Cruise Ship Jobs: Stage Staff
The backbone of any show is the crew that takes the reins backstage. Productions on cruise ships also require stage managers – and in the AquaTheater onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of...
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