Royal Caribbean scouting for private islands in Australia and around the world

Royal Caribbean scouting for private islands in Australia and around the world

The cruise line which builds the world’s largest ships, Royal Caribbean has signalled its plans to revamp 10 of its cruise ships as well ...

Royal Caribbean's largest ships in historic mid-ocean meet

Royal Caribbean’s largest ships in historic mid-ocean meet

The three largest cruise ships – Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and the new Harmony of the Seas – ...

9 best repositioning cruises

9 best repositioning cruises

Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars but avoid getting on and off on a daily basis? ...

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Day 3: Allure of the seas, inaugural cruise

Day 3: Thanksgiving. Ever heard of Turkey Pardon? No, nor had we, so we are compelled to wander down to the Royal Promenade (Deck 5) at midday to find out – after a tough morning testing the spa that’s suspended over the Caribbean Sea.

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Day 2, continued: Allure of the Seas, inaugural voyage

The ship gleams with newness and cleanness during the day and sparkles and glitters by night.

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Day 2: Allure of the Seas, inaugural voyage

More Allure stats: The Central Park Neighborhood is a living park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants 56 trees and bamboo plants – and even piped birdsong.