Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up.
Category: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
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Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees
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Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says
Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Nearly 100 on Royal Caribbean Cruise
Four crew members and 94 passengers came down with norovirus while sailing from San Diego to Miami.
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New Trends in Cruising: Exclusive Beach Clubs
Following the success of its Bahamian island, CocoCay, Royal Caribbean is opening an exclusive beach club a stone’s throw from Nassau, with promises of new opportunities for local tourism. Some islanders are alarmed.
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In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships
In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.
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8 Winter Cruises in Warm Places
Among the ships sailing this season is the new Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. But you can go smaller on itineraries that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific.