Stretch Your Dollar at Sea

Royal Caribbean is giving travelers more bang for their buck on the high seas.  The cruise line is getting ready to unveil its most extravagant vessels to date. The new Quantum of the Seas will feature a giant glass capsule connected to a mechanical arm that transports passengers high above the water similar to the London Eye.  Only, you won’t have to fork over an extra $25 per person to ride it.  Rather, a spin on the spectacular attraction will come at no additional charge to any of the 4,180 passengers who book a trip on the massive ship. Royal … Continue reading

A Cruise Ship Like No Other

It’s not everyday that you can travel along a zip line while you are sailing the high seas. But that’s exactly what the folks at Royal Caribbean are offering cruisers in the months to come. An onboard zip line and a whole lot more. The company, which pioneered rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks on cruise ships says its latest extreme offering will be located at the back of its spectacular 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas, which sets sail in December 2009. The new vessel will be the largest cruise ship ever built and will cater to families. In … Continue reading