Royal Caribbean International will launch a fleetwide programme next month offering extra services to passengers in suites.


With more than 2,000 suites across its fleet, the cruise line claims to be one of the largest suite operators in the hospitality industry.

As part of the new suites programme, Royal Caribbean International is upgrading furnishings in all suite category staterooms. The installation of new furniture, flat-panel televisions and CD/DVDs will be completed by 2010.

Suite guests will be entitled to several privileges and upgraded amenities, along with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s ‘Gold Anchor Service’ from staff and crew.

Perks for passengers include dedicated security, where available, and check-in lines to speed the embarkation process, and SeaPass cards which entitle them to personalised service and offers.

Passengers also have free 24-hour room service and coffee and tea service throughout their cruise, and can dine in the privacy of their suite.

Those in the Grand Suite and higher category staterooms have extra privileges, including an invitation to a private cocktail reception hosted by the captain.

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Celebrity Equinox, is the second in our newest class of ships and offers;

• Spacious staterooms and more balconies

• An impressive ten restaurants onboard

• The Lawn Club, freshly manicured lawn on the top deck

• Hot Glass Shows with master glass blowers

• AquaClass Staterooms

AQUACLASS EXPERIENCE

Our innovative new class of stateroom with unlimited access to our AquaSpa® relaxation room and Persian gardens the

perfect serene ocean retreat. Additional benefits include lavish toiletries, complimentary daily teas or juices, and your own

exclusive speciality restaurant-Blu

• Contemporary new category of veranda staterooms creating a feeling of serene ocean retreat 130 double

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• Premium ship location, Deck 11, nearby the AquaSpa®

• AquaClass guests will be assigned to an exclusive specialty dining venue, Blu

• Complimentary use of Persian Garden and AquaSpa relaxation room. Special access to Relaxation Room on Deck

11 Persian Garden alone is valued at over $100 per guest (for a 7N cruise)

• Spa Concierge to assist in treatment bookings, products, library and other spa related services

• Color coded SeaPass for AquaClass guests

AQUACLASS STATEROOM FEATURES

• A spacious bathroom featuring a Hansgrohe “shower tower” to invigorate and relax

• Celebrity’s plush European style bedding complemented by a pillow menu to meet the needs of every guest

• Oversized bath towels and Euro face towel, plush AquaClass Frette robes and slippers

• Light dimmers, sound and aromatic elements to enhance the soothing power of the sea and provide a relaxing

atmosphere

• Carafe of flavor infused Iced tea (Caffeinated / Decaffeinated)

• AquaClass room service selection

• Select healthy menu options Salads with Organic Grains and well balanced diet recommendations.

• Daily Canapes

• Breakfast at Blu each morning from 7am-9am for suite and AquaClass guests for a light, healthy and fresh meal

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€22m upgrade for Costa Cruises ships

Carnival-owned Costa Cruises has spent €22m upgrading five of its ships, adding fuel-saving and eco-friendly features.
The Italian cruise line's flagship, Costa Serena, is the last of five ships to be dry-docked in Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard for the environmental improvements and routine refurbishments.

New air-conditioning regulators have been installed which will increase efficiency and save fuel.

An ecological silicone-based coating has been applied to the hull to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms, which will improve the hydrodynamic performance of the ship and reduce environmental impacts.

Other improvements include new carpeting, curtains, upholstery and other items in public areas.


The cruise line has a fleet of 12 ships, and will take delivery of two new vessels – Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica – at the end of April and May 2009.

Three more new ships are on order, which will bring the fleet to 17 by 2012.


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