Royal Caribbean and Universal Studios Vacation

WHY NOT COMBINE TWO 

GREAT VACATIONS INTO ONE?

Royal Caribbean® has teamed up with Universal Orlando Resort™ for an exclusive vacation package you won’t find on any other cruise line, featuring Universal’s imaginative parks plus four Royal Caribbean fan favorites — Oasis of the Seas®, Harmony of the Seas®, Mariner of the Seas®, and the Majesty of the Seas®.

What’s included?

• Hop on a 3/4 or 7 Night Bahamas or Caribbean cruise either before or after your Universal adventure.
• 2, 3 or 4 Nights at Universal Orlando Resort™ including hotel & admission to all Universal parks.
• Early park admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, plus free Universal Express℠ tickets on select properties to skip regular lines.
• All transfers between Universal Orlando™ and your Royal Caribbean departure port.

Why should you book?

• Less expensive than booking each separately
• Easy to book, we take care of everything!
• Packages can be customized to fit your needs

So what are you waiting for? Come experience an adventure made for the whole family. Book now to take advantage of this exclusive package.

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Royal Caribbean Holy Land Deployment 2011

Let History Come Alive

On a Holy Land Cruise

This year there are many opportunities to visit the Holy Land where you can see places like old Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem, the ancient of city of Petra, St Catherine's monastery - the oldest in the world, the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza and the ancient cities of Luxor, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.  These cruises often include other ancient cities that played important  roles in the history of the world.

Royal Caribbean Holy Land Cruises 2011

Mariner of the Seas®


11-NIGHT MEDITERRANEAN HOLY LAND
July 11, 2011
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Haifa, Israel
Ashdod, Israel • Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey • Rhodes, Greece
Chania (Souda), Crete, Greece • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

12/13-NIGHT MEDITERRANEAN HOLY LAND
April 5, 29; May 23; June 16; September 20;
October 14, 2011
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Messina (Sicily), Italy
Piraeus (Athens), Greece • Haifa, Israel • Ashdod, Israel
Rhodes, Greece • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Chania (Souda), Crete, Greece • Naples, Capri, Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

12-NIGHT HOLY LAND
September 24; October 6, 18, 30, 2011
Venice, Italy • Haifa, Israel • Ashdod, Israel
Alexandria, Egypt • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Venice, Italy

Vision of the Seas®


10/11-NIGHT HOLY LAND
September 16, 26; October 7, 17, 28, 2011
Istanbul, Turkey • Alexandria, Egypt • Ashdod, Israel
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey • Istanbul, Turkey

Vision of the Seas
Itineraries & Pricing | Deck Plans | Dining Menus | Wine Lists  

| Kids Programs | Ship Reviews | 360 Tours | Photos

Mariner of the Seas
Itineraries & Pricing | Deck Plans | Dining Menus | Wine Lists 

| Kids Programs | Ship Reviews | 360 Tours | Photos

Mariner OTS Leaving Mexican Riviera

Royal Caribbean Redeploys 

Mariner of the Seas

Royal Caribbean announced that Mariner of the Seas will sail its final Mexican Riviera itinerary from Los Angeles on January 9, 2011.  The Mexican Riviera has always been an important market for Royal Caribbean International.   They hope to return to the Port of Los Angeles and the Mexican Riviera in the future.   According to Royal Caribbean:

Guests currently booked on Mariner of the Seas’ Mexican Riviera sailings from January 16,2011, and onward will be contacted with the following offer. Until May 6, 2010, affected guests can opt for a full refund of any fares paid, or enjoy $200 onboard credit per stateroom ($400 per suite category stateroom) when they rebook their vacation, at the same fare or lower prevailing fare, on a Mariner of the Seas sailing before January 16, 2011, or on the same 2011 departure date aboard Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Galveston.

11 Royal Caribbean Ships in Europe (Summer 2011)

As I've mentioned in past blog columns, the cruise lines are returning to Europe with more ships than ever before.   They had pulled ships out in 2009 due to the economy, but due to pent up demand, they are once again returning in force.

The Mariner of the Seas redeployment will occur in January 2011, with a short South America season before debuting in the Mediterranean as Royal Caribbean’s record-setting 11th ship in the region for summer 2011. Mariner of the Seas will homeport at Rome (Civitavecchia) from March through October 2011, replacing Splendour of the Seas, which will now homeport in Venice, offering 10- and 11-night Greek Isles and Turkey itineraries for the season.  

Mariner of the Seas will then return to North America for the 2011-12 winter season, offering seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas, replacing Voyager of the Seas which will redeploy to New Orleans in winter 2011-12, offering vacationers another Gulf Coast port to embark on a memorable seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.

On January 16, 2011, Mariner of the Seas will reposition from Los Angeles on a 16-night itinerary to Valparaiso, Chile, followed by a 14-night voyage that cruises the Straits of Magellan and Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America to Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil. The ship will then offer a short Brazilian cruise season, before crossing the Atlantic to debut in Europe at its new seasonal homeport of Rome (Civitavecchia), where Mariner of the Seas will sail seven-night Western Mediterranean and 12-night Mediterranean Holy Land and Mediterranean Egypt itineraries. In November 2011, Mariner of the Seas will debut at Galveston to offer Texas vacationers two roundtrip seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries through April 2012.  

Mariner of the Seas’ new 2011 Europe and South America, and 2011-12 Western Caribbean itineraries, Splendour of the Seas’ new 2011 Europe itineraries, and Voyager of the Seas’ new 2011-12 Western Caribbean itineraries will be opened for booking in the near future.

More information about Royal Caribbean International (Overview, Ships, Itineraries)

Royal Caribbean Resumes Mexican Cruises

Royal Caribbean Update on H1N1 Flu Precautions

Royal Caribbean International informed their travel partners that they will resume its port calls in Cozumel, Mexico, beginning with sailings that depart on or after May 24, 2009. RCI applauded the decision of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to downgrade their previous "Travel Alert" to a "Travel Health Precaution for Mexico."

Their statement went on to say "Like our guests we are anxious to return to Mexico. Until then, our guests will have time to fully review and understand the CDC's decision." The ships with Cozumel port calls include Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, and Enchantment of the Seas.

Mariner of the Seas will continue its modified Pacific Northwest itinerary, up to and including, its June 14 sailing. RCI will continue to utilize the Influenza Prevention and Response Plans, which their office of Medical and Public Health developed in coordination with the CDC and other health experts. The plan is based on three pillars: Preparedness and Communication; Surveillance and Detection; and Response and Containment.

Itinerary updates are provided daily at 1 PM. See the following link for latest update.

Take the Family

to the Mexican Riviera

March may have ended, but the specials are still coming across my desk. Here's one that I thought might be of interest to many of my readers. Why not take the family to the Mexican Riviera?

You’ll love everything about Mexico; the beautiful scenery, the water sports, the bright colors, festive music, delicious food and more. Royal Caribbean is offering a special deal now through April 30th. Take the family of four or tag along with a group of four friends on a Mexican Riviera cruise from $1,999. Travel the Mexican Riviera on the Mariner of the Seas® and enjoy all that Mexico has to offer.

Onboard the Mariner, you can ice-skate, climb mountains at sea, even play a round of mini-golf with the horizon at your back. Once you arrive in Cabo San Lucas you will encounter dazzling tropical fish and beautiful rock formations. Complete your trip by sunbathing on Mazatlan’s beautiful beaches and visiting Puerto Vallarta’s countryside or perhaps a tequila factory.

Act fast, these special prices are only available through April 30.

Mariner of the Seas®
7-Night Mexican Riviera

June 28; July 5, 12, 19; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009
Los Angeles, California ; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Mazatlan, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Los Angeles, California

Plus as an added bonus set sail in September and enjoy an even lower price of $1,799!

Contact me for complete details, including restrictions.

Whodunit? Expect the Unexpected

Whodunit?

Do you like a little mystery in your life?

WHY NOT BOOK A MYSTERY GROUP! Plan it today.

You can add a WHODUNIT MYSTERY CRUISE experience to your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on one of the following itineraries:

Mariner of the Seas®
7-Night Mexican Riviera
April 19, 2009

Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Los Angeles, California

Explorer of the Seas®
5-Night Bermuda
June 6, 2009

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Kings Wharf, Bermuda • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

Liberty of the Seas®
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
August 29, 2009

Miami, Florida • Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, Puerto Rico • Labadee®, Haiti • Miami, Florida

Radiance of the Seas®
4-Night Mexican Riviera
October 29, 2009 

San Diego, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
San Diego, California
 

Whodunit Comedy Mystery Cruises, Dying to have you join us!!! IF you Dare... Call me Today for more Clues ...
 

Limited availability exists for this unique onboard experience. They're waiting for you onboard ... don't make them wait too long. Get a group of your friends and family together and get ready for the time of your life.