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Royal Caribbean CEO says higher guidance reflects travel trends

Travel NewsJuly 29, 202536Views

Royal Caribbean raised its full-year guidance Tuesday on the back of strong cruise bookings. The company now expects 2025 earnings of between $15.41 and $15.55 per share on an adjusted basis, up from prior earnings per share guidance of $14.55 to $15.55. CEO Jason Liberty noted traveler preferences are evolving, saying there's…

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These Are the Safest Caribbean Countries Right Now,…

The safety situation for travelers in Jamaica has improved somewhat compared to last year, according to the U.S. State Department. On the federal agency's 4-level travel advisory scale, Jamaica was moved down late last month from level 3, which stands for "Reconsider Travel," to level 2, "Exercise increased caution." The primary concern remains areas with…

June 9, 202540Views

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Royal Caribbean gets into the river cruise game — and Wall Street likes what it’s hearing

Royal Caribbean 's decision to launch river cruises may not have a huge impact on the cruise line's bottom line, but it is still a smart move that could be disruptive to the industry, according to several Wall Street analysts. The company announced Tuesday it has ordered 10 ships for its new river cruise segment,…

February 2, 202590Views

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Frommers | Caribbean

These huge, well-equipped vessels are very easy to navigate, never feel as crowded as you'd expect, and are amazingly intimate for their size. …

February 1, 202558Views

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New Royal Caribbean Discount Codes: 60% Off Second Guest and Kids Sail Free

Cruise "wave season," the prime period for discounts, is here, and two worthwhile new deals from Royal Caribbean have just ridden the surf into vacationers' wallets. From now until January 31, Royal Caribbean is granting 60% off a second guest in the same cabin for customers who use the promo code BOGO60 during booking. If…

January 15, 202586Views

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Unplugged! Royal Caribbean Bans a Popular Item That Many Cruisers Pack

Royal Caribbean has revised its list of forbidden items to ban a useful travel tool that many cruisers pack as an essential item. Even though the change "was not communicated to passengers, and the cruise line has not clarified the matter through the media," reports TheStreet.com, the cruise line's newly republished list of prohibited items…

December 31, 202485Views

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Charges for Gratuities on Royal Caribbean Going Up—as the Company Reports Huge Profits

Royal Caribbean quietly increased its automatic gratuity charge this week. Starting November 11, the cruise line's service charge added to each passenger's bill will be $18 per day for guests in most staterooms. People staying in suites will be automatically charged an extra $20.50 per day for tips for crew members. It's not a dramatic…

April 30, 2024188Views

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These Are the Safest Caribbean Countries Right Now—Some Islands Are Getting Worse

In recent days the U.S. State Department has issued alarming travel warnings for Jamaica and the Bahamas, citing rising crime levels in both countries as reasons for tourists to beware. On the State Department's 4-level travel advisory scale, Jamaica has been bumped up to level 3, which stands for "Reconsider Travel." According to the advisory,…

April 27, 2024167Views

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Caribbean Cruise Ports Where a Resort Day Pass Could Be Your Best Bet

March 28, 2024 If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are you’re going to visit a few cruise ports in the Caribbean more than once. And even if it’s a new-to-you port of call, the town may not offer much to see or do, and the cruise line’s shore excursions on offer may be pricey or…

April 25, 2024166Views

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Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback

Americans are cruising again — and at record-breaking levels. Carnival , Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all reported entering the year with record highs for individual bookings and cruise pricing. It's an impressive turnaround after the industry was largely halted for 15 months after the Centers for Disease…

April 24, 2024151Views