Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, Florida
33132-2096, USA
Phone: +1 305 539 6000
Company Website: www.royalcaribbean.com
Employment Web Pages: Royal Careers at Sea
Entertainment Employment: Royal Caribbean Productions
Passenger Loyalty Program: Crown & Anchor Society
Royal Caribbean International was established in 1968 and introduced their first cruise ship, Song of Norway in 1970. In 1997 Royal Caribbean Cruise Line changed its name to Royal Caribbean International. This was to reflect the separation between their acquired brand, Celebrity Cruises. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the parent company of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, and Pullmantur.
Royal Caribbean International currently operates a fleet of over 20 cruise ships with a new ship in the works to be launched in 2014. The brand is renowned for its climbing walls, skating rinks, surfing simulators, Dreamworks partnership and overall adventure-minded cruisers. Their extensive children and teen facilities and programming are offered for kids aged three to 17 plus a nursery on select vessels for ages 6 to 36 months. Many of their ships have been upgraded with their Royal Advantage enhancements with more upgrades to come in 2013 and 2104.
They employ an international crew that is recruited through a network of hiring partners. Their crew are known for their Gold Anchor Service, exceeding guests’ expectations.
Fleet of Cruise Ships
Allure of the Seas
Entered Service: 2010
Tonnage: 225,282 GRT
Total Passengers: 6,318
Total Crew: 2,384
Oasis of the Seas
Entered Service: 2009
Tonnage: 225,282 GRT
Total Passengers: 6,360
Total Crew: 2,394
Independence of the Seas
Entered Service: 2008; Upgrade March 2013
Tonnage: 154,407 GRT
Total Passengers: 4,375
Total Crew: 1,360
Liberty of the Seas
Entered Service: 2007; Enhanced 2011
Tonnage: 154,407 GRT
Total Passengers: 4,375
Total Crew: 1,360
Freedom of the Seas
Entered Service: 2006; Enhanced 2011
Tonnage: 154,407 GRT
Total Passengers: 4,375
Total Crew: 1,360
Jewel of the Seas
Entered Service: 2004
Tonnage: 90,090 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,502
Total Crew: 859
Mariner of the Seas
Entered Service: 2003; Upgraded 2012
Tonnage: 138,279 GRT
Total Passengers: 3,807
Total Crew: 1,185
Navigator of the Seas
Entered Service: 2002; Enhance 2013
Tonnage: 138,279 GRT
Total Passengers: 3,807
Total Crew: 1,213
Serenade of the Seas
Entered Service: 2003; Revitalize November 2012
Tonnage: 90,090 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,490
Total Crew: 891
Brilliance of the Seas
Entered Service: 2002; Revitalize May 2013
Tonnage: 90,090 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,502
Total Crew: 848
Radiance of the Seas
Entered Service: 2001; Refurbished 2011
Tonnage: 90,090 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,466
Total Crew: 894
Adventure of the Seas
Entered Service: 2001; Revitalize January 2014
Tonnage: 137,276 GRT
Total Passengers: 3,807
Total Crew: 1,185
Explorer of the Seas
Entered Service: 2000; Revitalize November 2014
Tonnage: 137,308 GRT
Total Passengers: 3,840
Total Crew: 1,185
Voyager of the Seas
Entered Service: 1999; Revitalize April 2014
Tonnage: 137,276 GRT
Total Passengers: 3,840
Total Crew: 1,176
Vision of the Seas
Entered Service: 1998; Refurbished 2000; Revitalize March 2013
Tonnage: 78,340 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,416
Total Crew: 742
Rhapsody of the Seas
Entered Service: 1997; Refurbished 2012
Tonnage: 78,491 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,416
Total Crew: 765
Enchantment of the Seas
Entered Service: 1997; Refurbish December 2012
Tonnage: 82,910 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,730
Total Crew: 840
Grandeur of the Seas
Entered Service: 1996; Refurbished 2012
Tonnage: 73,817 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,036
Total Crew: 760
Splendour of the Seas
Entered Service: 1996; Refurbished 2011
Tonnage: 69,130 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,074
Total Crew: 761
Legend of the Seas
Entered Service: 1995; Refurbish January 2013
Tonnage: 69,130 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,074
Total Crew: 726
Majesty of the Seas
Entered Service: 1992; Refurbished 2007
Tonnage: 74,077 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,767
Total Crew: 912
Monarch of the Seas
Entered Service: 1991
Tonnage: 73,937 GRT
Total Passengers: 2,766
Total Crew: 856