Carnival to expand Destiny, rename ship Carnival Sunshine - Travel Weekly

Carnival to expand Destiny, rename ship Carnival Sunshine - Travel Weekly   
Click on the link to read the entire article.


Donna Tunney posted a great article on Carnival's latest news on refurbishing the Carnival Destiny to the point of re-naming her.  She will be like a brand new ship when they are finished but wait ?  Carnival Sunshine ???  That sounds familiar ???

Maybe a little too familiar.  That is the name of the Royal Caribbean Project, Project Sunshine.  Project Sunshine is Royal Caribbean's new ship build, which is a brand new class of ship.  In fact they just placed an order for the second ship in the class.

Now, she won't be *named* Sunshine of the Seas, just as Project Genesis was named the Oasis for the Seas but still....  REALLY?  Carnival just happened to pick Sunshine?, REALLY??

Here is a photo of the Destiny








And just to take a look at what Royal Caribbean has updated on Feb. 29th, 2012

Project Sunshine

Royal Caribbean has ordered a brand new class of ships, dubbed "Project Sunshine". Be sure to keep up with all of the news and information about this new class of Royal Caribbean ships!

Royal Caribbean orders another Sunshine class cruise ship

Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 09:10

 

Royal Caribbean has opted to exercise an option to build a second Sunshine-class cruise ship, that will be delivered in Spring 2015.

Royal Caribbean's decision to build the second of the yet-to-be-seen class of ships signals the company feels good about the project.  The ship will be built by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft on substantially the same terms as its first Sunshine ship.
Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain commented on the decision, "This confirms our continued confidence in the success of this new generation of ships and our strong conviction about the Royal Caribbean International brand."

Like the first ship Royal Caribbean ordered (and is still under construction), the second ship will be 158,000 gross registered tonnes and accommodate 4,100 guests.


You can follow the Royal Caribbean Blog regarding Project Sunshine Here

Royal Caribbean Heads Underground in New York's Subway

I just had my car wrapped so this I thought this was super fun!  Can you imagine your just going to work one day and you catch your ride in this?

This is from Travel Agent Central
February 6, 2012 By: Susan Young


Royal Caribbean International is targeting New York-area commuters in a brand campaign that involves imagery and messaging both inside and outside the 42^nd Street S line in Manhattan this February.

As commuters are transported between Times Square and Grand Central Station, the cruise line will give them a taste of the Royal Caribbean cruising experience with fully-branded shuttle cars supporting the cruise line’s new messaging.
First rolled out in December 2011, the campaign is focused on reawakening consumers to the sights and sounds of the sea by communicating the decree, “The Sea is Calling. Answer it Royally.”

The subway cars, which are wrapped both inside and out, reflect actual Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The cars’ interiors are each separately wrapped as an onboard theater featuring marquees of some of the Broadway shows guests can see onboard select Royal Caribbean ships such as Hairspray, Chicago and Saturday Night Fever; an onboard spa with bamboo showers and masseuse; as well as an open deck area complete with a surf simulator and surfer.

Each car conveys the options for entertainment, relaxation and adventure that can be enjoyed on a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. Commuters, who will be treated to special surprises during the month, are encouraged to take photographs and videos to share with friends through their social media channels, tagging Royal Caribbean by using the specified hashtag #RoyalShuttle.
Royal Caribbean also challenges fans to find “hidden treasures” in the shuttle artwork, including characters such as Shrek and Po from the cruise line’s exclusive partnership with film studio powerhouse DreamWorks Animation.

Royal Caribbean offers cruising options to Bermuda and the Caribbean out of Bayonne, N.J., and Baltimore, Md., onboard Explorer of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas.

Finally some LOVE for the Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Members

Although Royal Caribbean has always had a very good loyalty program recently they made some changes to the program that changed the benefits onboard as well as the always before combinable discount program which made frequent sailing aboard Royal more affordable.

Vickie Freed at RCCL announced that they are now ADDING something that will help give us Diamond and Diamond Plus Members BACK some of the combinable benefits.

BOOK IN JUNE or ONBOARD to be able to get your balcony discount as well as OBC we all love.

I am happy and will now book my January 23rd Allure sailing for those that want to go with us and get some extra perks!  And sail with Joe and Nancy!

C & A Benefit Chart

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES CROWN & ANCHOR SOCIETY ENHANCEMENTS

Cruise Line Enhances Program to Better Recognize Members’ Loyalty

MIAMI, June 01, 2010 – Royal Caribbean International today announced new enhancements to the cruise line’s Crown & Anchor Society that will better recognize and reward the cruise line’s loyal member guests. The new Crown & Anchor Society enhancements will begin rolling out on June 1, 2010, offering members the exclusive privilege to book their next cruise onboard and receive an onboard credit for their future sailing. Members also can apply their Crown & Anchor Society Savings Certificates and receive the onboard credit for their future booking, receive more individual attention and service from additional onboard Loyalty Staff aboard each ship, have priority notification of exclusive member specials, and exclusively receive added-value offers in the Crown & Anchor Society Ultimate Value Booklet.

“We listened to our member guests and are launching program enhancements to reflect what they told us matter most to them,” said Betsy O’Rourke, senior vice president of Marketing, Royal Caribbean International. “The new exclusive benefits will add to those that members have enjoyed in the past and reflect Royal Caribbean’s commitment to recognize and reward our loyal members who cruise with us again and again. There has never been a better time to be a Crown & Anchor Society member, and there is more to come.”

Crown & Anchor Society members will now have the exclusive privilege to reserve their next cruise while onboard a Royal Caribbean vacation. The new and exclusive Onboard Booking Bonus offers members the exclusive privilege to book a future cruise onboard and receive an onboard credit to spend on the future sailing, which can now also be used with either a Crown & Anchor Savings Certificate or a Balcony and Suite Discount (the latter applicable for Platinum, Diamond or Diamond Plus members), offering member guests great savings for their next cruise. 

THIS IS ALSO AVAILABLE ALL OF JUNE TO MAKE YOUR BOOKINGS NOW THROUGH YOUR TRAVEL AGENT !!!!!

An additional Crown & Anchor Society Loyalty Staff member also has been appointed aboard each ship to offer more personalized service and deliver the Royal treatment to each member guest. The Loyalty Staff members can help answer member guests’ questions and help them reserve future cruises to take advantage of the new and enhanced vacation offers, available only to members of the Crown & Anchor Society.
 

Crown & Anchor Society members also will notice the new program enhancements both at home and onboard. Members will continue to enjoy first-to-know priority notice and access to new developments, special events, and exclusive offers that reward members for their loyalty. Travel agent partners also will be notified simultaneously. Onboard, member guests will be recognized every time they advance to a new level; and enjoy new enhanced benefits in their Ultimate Value Booklet, filled with new onboard savings for beverages, internet packages, photo and logo merchandise, supplementing classic favorites such as casino and spa discounts, to name a few.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and one under construction. The line also offers unique cruisetour land packages in Alaska, Dubai, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and South America. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent,