G U I D E T O

With 25 spectacular, state-of-the-art ships — between them home to everything from robotic bartenders to sky-diving at sea, as well as world-class global cuisine, top-notch entertainment and spacious staterooms designed for everyone from singles, couples and families — Royal Caribbean has taken cruise holidays to the next level to give you that real wow factor along with memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re a first-timer or a cruise regular, you’ll be blown away by what’s on offer.

It’s for these reasons that Royal Caribbean has garnered so many awards and accolades, including Best Cruise Line Overall in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards for 14 years in a row, and Best Mainstream Cruise Company at the Globe Travel Awards for the 11th consecutive year.

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“With fantastic on-board facilities, amazing food and brilliant entertainment, what is there not to love about a Royal Caribbean cruise?! I’ve sailed on four

of Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships and never been disappointed. I would really recommend Royal Caribbean as they are great for families and couples alike.”

Sam Travel Counsellor

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R O Y A L C A R I B B E A N C R U I S EA L L U R E O F T H E S E A S

( S A I L I N G F R O M B A R C E L O N A )

July 2020 | 7x Nights | Flights Departing From Manchester

Family Of 4 | 2 Adults 2 Children

£6,399 £6,599

1 Destination 5 Destinations (Majorca, Marseille, La Spezia, Rome & Sicily)

4 Bars 15 Bars

3 Restaurants 19 Restaurants

4 Pools 4 Pools

FacilitiesOutdoor Adventure, Splash Park, Kids Club, Sports Courts, Spa

FacilitiesSplash Park, Flow-riders, Award-winning

Adventure Ocean Kids Club, Sports Courts, Rock Climbing, Ziplining,

West-End musicals and aqua theatre, outdoor movie screen, arcades,

luxury shopping promenade

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The Mediterranean-Royal Caribbean’s cruises departing from Southampton make for hassle-free no-fly holidays from an accessible location. Among the European destinations offered are the glorious Atlantic and Mediterranean hotspots of the Canary Islands, Portugal, Italy, Spain and France. For instance, the 14-night Italian Mediterranean takes you to a fantastic array of compelling cities including Nice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Genoa, Málaga and Lisbon. Royal Caribbean also depart from various other European destinations.

The Caribbean-Royal Caribbean also gives you the opportunity to explore this classic tropical region with its shimmering white beaches, dazzling coral reefs and calypso rhythms. You can enjoy all the convenience of a comfortable base aboard while exploring destinations including Saint Kitts with its volcanoes, Grand Cayman with its shipwrecks, Bonaire with its flamingoes, Belize with its rainforest riverboats, and Saint Lucia with its hot springs. Choose from an array of exciting cruises including the Southern Caribbean, taking in Puerto Rico, Saint Maarten, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua, Saint Lucia and Barbados.

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“We sailed on to Antigua, where wild stingrays come to feed. As we stood on sandy reefs so many of these graceful creatures swim up

and brush against us. Up to 5ft across, they are beautiful creatures. This will be remembered as our favourite holiday moment!”

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Stuart Travel Counsellor

Dubai-Royal Caribbean’s cruises in the United Arab Emirates are a great way to experience the wonders of Dubai, with tailor-made shore excursions including a 4x4 night safari into the desert and city tours with stop-offs including the soaring Burj Khalifa, the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk. You can also enjoy abra rides across Dubai Creek, theme parks and even the slopes of Ski Dubai. See p15 for an exciting Dubai itinerary.

With more than 249 fabulous destinations all over the globe, Royal Caribbean has cruises to suit all tastes. Ships dock up in destinations for most of the day, giving you the chance to explore and enjoy adventures ranging from snorkelling to wildlife-viewing courtesy of the many one-of-a-kind shore excursions on offer.

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Slides, pools and splash parks, carousel rides, rock-climbing, ice-skating, surfing, zip-lining and bumper cars are just some of the fun ways to enjoy your quality family time aboard one of Royal Caribbean’s award-winning, super-family-friendly ships.

Expect purpose-designed staterooms and suites, often with attractive savings, which are perfect for those travelling with kids. There’s also the Adventure Ocean kids’ club, which allows younger guests to make new friends while you’re savouring the delights of the spa and fitness facilities, taking advantage of the onboard restaurants, amenities and entertainments or exploring amazing destinations.

With two ships sailing from Southampton, generous parking at the port and a coach travel option, cruising with Royal Caribbean means there’s no need for your family to fly. Within Europe, enjoy family-friendly destinations including charming Stockholm, Iceland with its natural wonders, history-soaked Berlin or Rome, Barcelona with its fairytale Gaudí architecture and Corfu with its snorkelling.

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Or venture further afield, to the Caribbean, for all kinds of family adventures including kayaking at Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay (see p8), volcano exploration in Saint Kitts and taking part in the Save a Sea Turtle programme on Cozumel.

Other classic family destinations are the USA and Canada, with New York, San

Francisco, Alaska and Quebec just some of the thrilling spots you might disembark at en route, and Australia, New Zealand and

the South Pacific, where the wonders of nature await discovery.

“With so many unique and fun experiences all on one ship, how could you ever get bored? There was so much choice for adults

and kids alike […] Overall I have to say I was blown away by my time on this next-generation cruise ship. Royal Caribbean have taken

cruising to another level, and it has to be seen to be believed.”-

Ann MarieTravel Counsellor

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Unlike any place you’re ever been before, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas is nothing less than a private island exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests. Dock here and you can spend the day making the most of fantastic facilities (most of them complimentary) including the Thrill waterpark, a zipwire, Splashaway Bay aqua park, the Up, Up and Away helium balloon and Oasis Lagoon freshwater pool. CocoCay also comes complete with free deckchairs and beachside activities, as well as five new dining venues that are included in your holiday price.

You can experience Perfect Day at CocoCay from sailings aboard Allure, Harmony and Symphony of the Seas as well as short Caribbean escapes aboard Mariner of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas. Perfect Day is a brand new private destination on Cococay.

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Images and messaging for Perfect Day at CocoCay reflect current design concepts and may include artistic renderings. All destination features and experiences, and related delivery timing for these features, are currently in development and are subject to change without notice. Perfect Day and CocoCay are trademarks of Royal Caribbean.

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• Staterooms and suites for a variety of different budgets.

• Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus juices, tea and coffee, soft drinks and water) in an incredible array of onboard restaurants and cafés.

• Entertainment and nightlife.

• Signature activities such as the FlowRider® surf simulator, rock-climbing wall, sky-diving simulator, SeaPlex play space, zipline and waterslides (exact facilities vary by ship).

• Kids’ clubs and teen lounge.

• Fitness centre and classes, sports activities and deck games.

• Swimming pools, splash zones, beach ambience areas, poolside movies, whirlpool and adults-only solarium.

Meanwhile, a few fantastic extra treats you might be tempted to splash out on drinks packages, speciality restaurants, shore excursions and spa treatments.

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With almost everything covered in your holiday price, Royal Caribbean offers superb value for money.

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“To be honest I was shocked at how much was actually included, especially if you’re travelling with kids. If you’re used to going on

a ‘normal’ land-based holiday, think about how much extra you spend when you’re on holiday for things like waterparks, evening

entertainment and other kids’ activities. You’ll be pleasantly surprised that the majority is included with your cruise fare.”

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JayTravel Counsellor

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The cruise industry has evolved dramatically over the past 10 years or so, with some ships now rivalling land-based resorts by offering everything from state-of-the-art spas and fitness suites to hi-tech entertainment venues and cabin that push the boundaries of room design. Once seen as the preserve of retirees and honeymooners, cruises are increasingly attuned to passengers of all interests and tastes.

Staying Connected at SeaOnce upon a time, boarding a cruise ship meant leaving your electronics behind. Nowadays, the best cruise companies are helping passengers stay connected at sea with features such as VOOM, the fastest internet at sea with Wi-Fi speeds that allow you to stream videos and music, Skype with family and friends, and share every unforgettable moment in real-time, in addition to generally making cruising easier using new technology.

Another example is Royal Caribbean’s app, which enables seamless check-in and frictionless boarding – the aim being to get guests from car to bar in just 10 minutes, among other enhancements!

Modern EntertainmentWhen it comes to onboard entertainment you can expect original productions and West End-style favourites with amazing sets and high production values. In fact, the theatres themselves are often more advanced than their land-based counterparts. Royal Caribbean’s Two70 lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows that transform it from a typical theatre setting to a venue with a 30m-wide high-definition screen – twice as big as what you’d find at an IMAX cinema. Six more screens come attached to robotic arms.

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“As a family of eight ranging from age nine to 77, we decided to do a Royal Caribbean cruise at Easter, departing from Fort

Lauderdale on Allure of the Seas. What a ship! I have sailed on Royal Caribbean before and other lines but this was not like

any other ship. For a start there are the Amazing Aqua theatre shows at the back of the ship – superb!”

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Sarah Travel Counsellor

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E X P E R I E N C E D U B A I A N D A N A R A B I A N A D V E N T U R E S T O U R W I T H

Royal Caribbean’s seven-night Oman & United Arab Emirates cruise aboard Jewel of the Seas combined with a five-night pre-cruise stay is a great way to take in Dubai – a unique blend of the old and new, with the ‘seven-star’ luxury hotels and malls of Jumeirah at one end of the spectrum and the ancient spice souk at the other. Complementing the opposite itinerary, Travel Counsellors can also offer the following experiences:

• Full-day Modern Dubai tour including high tea in the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa Experience• Desert safari and barbecue dinner, with a private car and optional quad-biking• Romantic evening meal on a yacht

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“You can opt to travel to Dubai for a few nights prior to the cruise. We chose to cruise first and then stayed for a fabulous seven nights in Dubai after our cruise. I

definitely recommend a twin-centre holiday here.”-

MartinaTravel Counsellor

D A Y S 1 T O 7 : D U B A I-Spend five nights at the waterfront Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and explore surrounding Jumeirah with its mosque, indie coffee houses, boutiques and designer brands, as well as the rest of Dubai. On Day 6, board the ship and acquaint yourself with its fantastic facilities.

D A Y 8 : A B U D H A B I-The discovery of oil transformed this one-time fishing village into a thriving modern metropolis that has not forgotten its past – its futuristic skyscrapers and luxury hotels stand in sharp contrast to museums, mosques and bazaars.

D A Y 9 : S I R B A N I Y A S I S L A N D-Originally a sheikh’s private retreat, the ‘Arabian Outback’ offers up dramatic desert landscapes roamed by animals including antelopes, oryx and cheetahs that you can discover by 4x4.

D A Y 1 0 : A T S E A-Spend the day relaxing aboard the Jewel of the Seas, taking full advantage of its incredible amenities including a poolside movie screen, West End style entertainment, a spa, sports courts and other facilities and a tempting array of restaurants and bars.

D A Y 1 1 : M U S C A T , O M A N-One of the Middle East’s oldest cities, Muscat boasts long, unspoilt stretches of beach, an ancient stone moat and delightful manicured parks.

D A Y S 1 2 A N D 1 3 : D U B A I-See the Dubai sights you didn’t get chance to before your cruise. You might take a Creek tour in a wooden abra, browse the gold souk, watch the choreographed fountain displays outside Dubai Mall and tour the heritage district of Al Fahidi with its old wind towers.

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