Royal Caribbean deploys largest European fleet
Royal Caribbean Cruises Line announced its largest ever Royal Caribbean International fleet deployment in Europe in its “Europe & The Med 2008” preview brochure, marked most significantly by the arrival of the newest and largest cruise ship in the world, Independence of the Seas into Southampton in May 2008.
From March 14 all European and Mediterranean cruises will go on sale, significantly earlier than ever before and with seven Royal Caribbean International cruise ships sailing a wide variety of different itineraries from five European ports, there has never been more choice than now.
The ships sailing from Southampton, Harwich, Barcelona, Rome and Venice are Independence of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Splendour of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas and Legend of the Seas meaning the European fleet capacity for the Royal Caribbean International brand will increase by 34%, 2008 v 2007 which is additional to the 50% capacity growth 2007 v 2006. Furthermore with the introduction of the Freedom class ship, Independence of the Seas to homeport from Southampton in place of the Voyager-class ship, Navigator of the Seas, the ship capacity on a double occupancy basis will increase by 17%.
In addition to a wide range of standard cruises of between 7 and 14 night durations, Royal Caribbean International is introducing an exciting series of taster cruises. Aimed at attracting first time cruisers to the Royal Caribbean International brand and indeed first time cruisers to the industry, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is offering a series of 4 and 5 nights short Western Mediterranean cruises on board its Voyager-class ship, Navigator of the Seas. Departing from Barcelona from the end of April to the end of June, guests can experience destinations in France, Spain and Italy.
Agents can take advantage of the early booking offer of up to £200 (US $385)off per stateroom on cruises of 7 nights or more duration – subject to T&Cs – on bookings made before July 31, 2007. Free car parking and regional air from £70 (US $134) per person can be enjoyed on Independence of the Seas specific bookings.
Report by Chitra Mogul
Chitra Mogul
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