MIAMI, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
travelers can trade in virtual travel experiences for their
long-awaited vacations and cruise in The Bahamas and Mexico with Royal Caribbean International.
The global cruise line has announced a summer lineup of 7-night
cruises on board Adventure of the Seas, setting sail
this June from new homeport Nassau, The Bahamas. Vacationers now have the chance to
island-hop and relish the adventures they have missed, including
the first series of two back-to-back days on Perfect Day at
CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's game-changing private island
destination in The Bahamas, and
quality time exploring Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas and Cozumel,
Mexico.
Travelers looking ahead to their summer vacations can book
their roundtrip cruise as soon as Wednesday,
March 24 and set sail starting June
12. The new itineraries departing through August, which will
sail with vaccinated crew, will be available to adult guests who
are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those under the age of 18
with negative test results.
"We are excited to get back to delivering memorable vacations in
the Caribbean, gradually and
safely. The vaccines are clearly a game changer for all of us, and
with the number of vaccinations and their impact growing rapidly,
we believe starting with cruises for vaccinated adult guests and
crew is the right choice. As we move forward, we expect this
requirement and other measures will inevitably evolve over time,"
said Michael Bayley, president and
CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "The opportunity to homeport in
The Bahamas is a testament
to the tremendous partners the government and the people of
the island nation have been to us for more than 50 years. We
are grateful for the confidence that they have in us and our
commitment to a healthy and happy return to sailing."
Itinerary Highlights
The sun-soaked shores of Perfect Day at CocoCay, Grand Bahama
Island and Cozumel beckon.
- Royal Caribbean's limited
summer series with Adventure offers guests the unique
opportunity to spend two consecutive days on Perfect Day at
CocoCay, where all staff will be fully vaccinated. With double
the time to enjoy the island's ultimate combination of thrills and
ways to chill, by day, travelers can hit the tallest waterslide in
North America among Thrill
Waterpark's 13 jaw-dropping waterslides; Up, Up &
Away, the helium balloon that floats up to 450 feet in the air;
and the first floating cabanas in The Bahamas at Coco Beach Club. And as the
sun sets, they can unwind with a cocktail in hand on Chill
Island's tranquil beaches or at the largest freshwater pool in
the Caribbean, Oasis
Lagoon.
- On the agenda at Grand Bahama Island and Cozumel are turquoise blue waters, island
vibes, and the options to safely explore each destination's
culture, history, cuisine and natural beauty on selected Royal
Caribbean shore excursions.
"As we anticipate a promising return to a vibrant tourism
industry, news that the cruise industry is going to begin
homeporting in The Bahamas is
exciting. Hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of passengers
will experience Nassau or
Grand Bahama in ways they never
had the opportunity to before," said the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, Prime Minister of The
Bahamas. "I am especially pleased
that Royal Caribbean, with whom we have had a long and mutually
beneficial relationship for more than 50 years, selected The
Bahamas as a homeport when sailing resumes. This is truly a
new day for tourism. It should inspire many small- to medium-sized
businesses, tour operators, taxi drivers, restaurants and retailers
to prepare for brighter days ahead, the best we have ever
had."
Experiences in Store on Adventure of the
Seas
Adventure, primed for the memory-making
Royal Caribbean is known for, offers guests a host of
experiences for smooth sailing from one island to the next. From
The Perfect Storm, dual-racer waterslides Cyclone and Typhoon, and
the signature FlowRider surf simulator, to kids aqua park
Splashaway Bay, thrills of all kinds are on deck.
Add to that the variety of entertainment and dining venues, such
as Izumi, known for its menu of fresh sushi and sashimi; the cruise
line's popular steakhouse, Chops Grille; and Latin-inspired lounge
Boleros, there are adventures for all ages and every member of the
family on board.
"Royal Caribbean has long been a valued partner to The
Bahamas, and we are thrilled to
work with them on making Nassau
their newest homeport," said Minister of Tourism & Aviation,
the Honorable Dionisio D'Aguilar. "Cruising is a vital part of The
Bahamas' economy and having Royal
Caribbean and their guests return to our shores will contribute
greatly to restoring and reactivating tourism. We have been
preparing diligently for the last many months to ensure an
experience that is equally safe and enjoyable. We are
confident that cruise goers will receive the warm, friendly
hospitality The Bahamas is famous
for. We cannot wait to remind guests that it is still Better in The
Bahamas."
Vacationers can rest assured their well-being and that of the
crew members and communities visited are Royal Caribbean's top
priorities. Details on additional health and safety measures to be
implemented by Royal Caribbean will be announced at a later date.
The cruise line's comprehensive, multilayered health and safety
measures to come leverage expert guidance from
the Healthy Sail Panel, Royal Caribbean Group's Head of Public
Health and Chief Medical Officer and local government and health
authorities.
In addition, vacationers must meet the travel requirements of
The Bahamas. This may include
receiving a negative PCR test result before their arrival, testing
upon arrival into the country and filling out appropriate entry
forms. The most up-to-date policies can be found at The
Bahamas website.
Royal Caribbean's new 7-night
summer itineraries continue the cruise line's measured and safe
return to cruising the world once again, following months of
successful sailings with Quantum of the Seas in Singapore and the recent announcement of the
highly anticipated Odyssey of the Seas to cruise from
Haifa, Israel. For more
information on Adventure's limited series of summer cruises,
click here.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International has been delivering
innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of
ships is an architectural marvel featuring the latest technology
and guest experiences for today's adventurous traveler. The cruise
line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to more
than 270 destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including
Royal Caribbean's private island destination in The
Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect
Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has also been voted "Best Cruise
Line Overall" for 18 consecutive years in the Travel
Weekly Readers' Choice Awards.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on
Twitter and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their
travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
Royal Caribbean International is applying the recommendations of
its Healthy Sail Panel of public health and scientific
experts to provide a safer and healthier cruise vacation
on all of its sailings. Health and safety protocols,
regional travel restrictions and clearance to visit ports of call,
are subject to change based on ongoing evaluation, public health
standards, and government requirements. U.S. cruises and
guests: For more information on the latest health and travel
alerts, U.S. government travel advisories, please visit
www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates or consult
travel advisories, warnings or recommendations relating to cruise
travel on applicable government websites.
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