| Royal Caribbean International sails worldwide. Royal Caribbean ships are relaxed, elegant and upscale, and they have a broad appeal that attracts everyone from honeymooners to families to couples celebrating golden anniversaries. Royal Caribbean cruise line offers a broad range of shore excursions. Swim with stingrays in the Caribbean, hike through glacial waterfalls in Alaska, see the view atop the Rock of Gibraltar or combine your cruise vacation with a land tour on a Royal Caribbean cruise tour.
Royal Caribbean cruise ships are innovative and stylish. The first to install a rock wall on every ship in its fleet, Royal Caribbean International emphasizes unique ideas and new experiences. Each Royal Caribbean ship offers quality service, fun and elegant dining, a relaxing spa and exciting activities. Kids from 3 to 17 can enjoy Royal Caribbean cruises with the Adventure Ocean youth program.
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Royal Caribbean International compared with other main stream cruise lines
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Activities
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Entertainment
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Passengers |
Built |
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3,835 |
2001 |
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2.501 |
2002 |
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2,020 |
1990 |
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2,446 |
1997 |
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3,835 |
2000 |
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4,375 |
2006 |
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2,446 |
1996 |
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2,501 |
2004 |
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2,076 |
1995 |
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4,375 |
2007 |
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2,744 |
1992 |
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3,835 |
2003 |
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2,744 |
1991 |
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3,835 |
2002 |
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2,501 |
2001 |
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3,435 |
1997 |
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2,501 |
2003 |
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2,850 |
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2,076 |
1996 |
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2,435 |
1998 |
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3,835 |
1999 |
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 Audio Visual Equipment
Computer Equipment
E-mail Access
 Conference Calling
Business Center Services
Meeting Coordinator
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Aromatherapy
Body Wraps
Mud Therapy
Ionithermie Treatments
Reflexology
Thalassotherapy
Massage
Facials
Manicures / Pedicures
Steam Room/Sauna
Yoga/Pilates
Whirlpool
Group Fitness Classes
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Putting Greens
Golf Packages
Golf Simulator
Individual Golf Excursions Available
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Wedding / Honeymoons
Scuba Certification
Wheelchair Accessible
Special Dietary Needs
Guest Lecturers / Educational Programs
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Royal Caribbean Payments & Refunds Policy
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To reserve your cabin and lock in the final price, you will be required to place a deposit on your cruise. After you have placed a deposit to secure your reservation, you will be asked to pay the remaining balance of your fare at the final payment due date.
Deposit and Final Payment
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| 3 to 5 days |
$100 per person |
60 days prior to sailing |
| 6 to 9 days |
$250 per person |
70 days prior to sailing |
| 10+ days |
$400 per person |
70 days prior to sailing |
Royal Caribbean accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cart Blanche, Optima, Diner's Club International and Discover cards.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies vary by cruise line, with penalties generally increasing as the sailing date approaches. If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:
| Cruise |
Days Prior To Sailing Date |
Cancellation Charge |
| 3 to 5 days |
60 days or more
59 to 30 days
29 to 8 days
7 or less days |
None
Entire deposit
50% of total fare
No Refund |
| 6 to 7 days |
70 days or more
69 to 30 days
29 to 8 days
7 or less days |
None
Entire deposit
50% of total fare
No Refund |
| 8+ days |
70 days or more
69 to 30 days
29 to 15 days
14 or less days |
None
Entire deposit
50% of total fare
No Refund |
Holiday Sailings
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90 days or more
89 to 30 days
29 to 8 days
7 or less days |
None
Entire deposit
50% of total fare
No Refund |
Cruise lines do not refund in the event of "no shows," or interruption or cancellation by the guest after the start of the cruise. Please notify your MyGreatTrip.com cruise counselor immediately of any cancellations or changes. A service fee of $75 for domestic flights and $125 for international flights will apply if air is purchased through the cruise line and cancelled within 60 days of departure. The above charges do not include cancellation or change fees which may be applied by air carriers, hotels and/or other independent service suppliers. The purchase of trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information on insurance, click here.
Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for holiday sailings. Deposit, payment and cancellation terms differ for group bookings; please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your MyGreatTrip.com cruise counselor. Changes to names or departure dates are subject to the cruise lines' discretion and may incur cancellation penalties.
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Royal Caribbean Kids Program
Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® and Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots programs comprise one of the most comprehensive youth activity programs in the vacation industry. And you can feel confident leaving your children, over three years of age, with the youth program staff because every member of the youth staff holds a college degree in education or other related field, or has qualified experience in working with children.
From 6-36 months of age, Royal Caribbean's tiniest guests and their parents are invited to participate in the Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots Programs. Developed by Fisher-Price exclusively for Royal Caribbean International, these activities are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during activity sessions.
Kids from 3-17 may take part in Royal Caribbean's complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program. Adventure Ocean was specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. To participate in the Adventure Ocean programs, children must be three years of age and potty-trained (diaper and pull-up free).
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The Perfect Club for
Kids of All Ages
Royal Caribbean International
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Watch Your Kids Have a Blast
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Aquanauts
(3-5 years)
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Finger Painting
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Dress Up
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Building Blocks
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Play Dough Sculptures
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Music Activities
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Dot Dancing
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Animal, Color and Shape Bingo
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Explorers
(6 - 8 years)
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Wacky Painter Caps
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Tattoo Time & Art
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Nutty Nicknames
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Trash Can Art
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Sports Tournaments
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Wacky Relay Races
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Autograph Hunts
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Win, Cruise, or Draw
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Bearded Bingo
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Voyagers
(9-12 years)
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Crazy T-shirts
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Sports Activities
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Balloon Hat Dance
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Pizza Party
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Creative Creations
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Halloween
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Navigators
(13 - 17 years)
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Horse Racing
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Pool Parties
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Chill at the Grill
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Sports Activities
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Karaoke
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Photo Mysteries
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Talent Show
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Abnormal Formal
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Disco Dancing
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Sea Cruise Investigation
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Private Island Activities
(On Private Only)
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Beach Parties
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Beach Volleyball
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Hermit Crab Hunt
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Sand Castle Building
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Sea Shell Collecting
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Mad Science
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Combined Activities for
3 - 12 year olds
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Carnival Night
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Mad Science
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Movie Madness
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Late-Night Party Zone
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Midday Madness on Port Days
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Royal Caribbean Dress Policy
What to Pack
Camera. Sunscreen. Swimsuit. Okay, now that we've got the basics out of the way, here are a few must-have cruise items that'll help make your vacation more comfortable, enjoyable and memorable. |
On the first day...
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.
Onboard attire...
Shorts, t-shirts, slacks, trousers, casual skirts, blouses and sundresses are all perfect during the day, whether indoors or out.
For lounging by the pool, pack two bathing suits (an extra suit in case the other is wet) and a pair of casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers). You'll also need some casual shorts and a couple of t-shirts or a cover-up for getting to and from the pool areas.
If you're planning to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts, t-shirts and socks that you won't mind working out in - plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.
Dinner attire...
Meals in the main dining room follow this schedule:
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