It’s not all fun, food and foolin’ around on cruise ships

Cruises are marketed as the perfect place for a holiday. Pampering and self-indulgence have been perfected, and whims and wishes are satisfied with minimum effort.

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas to provide neighborhood concept

Steeped in a philosophy that innovation and imagination contribute to a remarkable cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean has once again raised the bar with the announcement of the latest amenities on its newest ship, Oasis of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean to parents: Leave the newborns at home

Royal Caribbean markets itself heavily to families. But apparently some families are just too much for the line - specifically, those with the littlest kids. Effective later this year, the line is banning infants under the age of six months from its ships.

Probate judge upholds Smith widow’s deal with cruise line

Greenwich Probate Judge David Hopper last Friday upheld Jennifer Hagel Smith’s $1-million settlement with Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

Royal Caribbean bringing Central Park replica to ocean

NEW YORK - Central Park is moving to the ocean - sort of.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday that an area resembling New York's Central Park will be featured in the center of its Project Genesis ship when it is delivered in late 2009 as the world's largest cruise vessel.

Third ship in series of largest cruise ships delivery this week

The third in the series of the world's largest cruise vessels for Royal Caribbean was presented Thursday April 10. for the media in Aker Yards, Turku.

Forget about those American Idol cruises on Royal Caribbean

Remember those American Idol cruises we read about last month in the New York Times? Doesn't look like they're going to happen.

Cruise Critic's Caroline Costello reports this morning that Royal Caribbean and the people who produce the hit TV show have dumped the idea for good.

Royal Caribbean announces record eight ships for European cruise season

Offering travelers more choices to experience multiple destinations throughout Europe, Royal Caribbean International today announced the planned deployment of a record eight ships to the region for the 2009 summer and fall seasons.

Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean International team up to create the cruise program

NEW YORK - Nickelodeon, a unit of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International, Inc. , and Royal Caribbean International, a cruise line owned and operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Royal Caribbean opens dance floor to vacationers in new production show

Royal Caribbean International guests can Rumba, Samba, Cha-Cha, Waltz or Swing into the spotlight in "Invitation to Dance," the cruise line's newest production show featuring guests as stars aboard Explorer of the Seas.