MIAMI, May 7, 2014 -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
(NYSE, OSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share
payable on June 5, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2014.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) is a global cruise
vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity
Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France,
as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together,
these six brands operate a combined total of 41 ships with an additional
six under construction contracts. They operate diverse itineraries
around the world that call on approximately 490 destinations on all
seven continents.
Source: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Royal Caribbean Deploys Legend of the Seas Year Round to Singapore and Brisbane
Legend of the Seas to deliver the wonders and beauty of Southeast Asia, Australia and South Pacific in 2015-16
Ship to inaugurate Seasonal Service from Brisbane and add to Record Australia Deployment
MIAMI, May 7, 2014 – Royal Caribbean International today announced Legend of the Seas’ year-round deployment for 2015-16, offering itineraries to breathtakingly beautiful destinations throughout Southeast Asia from Singapore in the summer season, and sailings to idyllic settings in Australia and the South Pacific during the winter season from the cruise line’s new homeport of Brisbane, Australia. With Mariner of the Seas’ also sailing from Singapore in the winter season, Legend of the Seas’ new summer season will mark the first time that the cruise line will offer year-round sailings from Singapore. Additionally, Legend of the Seas will join Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas to total a record deployment of four Royal Caribbean ships in Australia. Legend of the Seas 2015-16 Southeast Asia, Australia and South Pacific cruises will open for sale on May 21, 2014.
Legend of the Seas will begin its 2015 summer with a 15-night Westbound Panama Canal crossing, departing in April from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to San Diego, Calif. From there, the ship will embark on a trio of sailings across the Pacific to Singapore. A 10-night Hawaii cruise from Ensenada, Mexico, will take guests to the islands of Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii – with a cruise by the world famous and still-very active Kilauea Volcano – and conclude at Honolulu, Oahu. From there, Legend of the Seas will sail a 17-night itinerary to Sydney, Australia, via the French Polynesian islands, Fiji and New Caledonia. The ship will then complete its half-way-around-the-world voyage to Singapore via the north coast of Australia.
While homeported in Singapore, Legend of the Seas will sail a variety of three- to 10-night roundtrip itineraries throughout Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam through mid-November. Vacationers also can choose among two consecutive 14-night itineraries in September, a southbound sailing from Singapore to Perth (Fremantle), Australia, followed by a northbound return, both taking guests to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Western Australia.
Legend of the Seas will then transition from Singapore to its new homeport of Brisbane on an 18-night itinerary, departing in late November. During the cruise line’s first season sailing from the Australian city, vacationers can choose among a wide range of eight- to 11-night, round-trip itineraries that take them to Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands and Fiji in the South Pacific. The ship also will offer seven-night Queensland sailings which feature an overnight at Cairns. Additionally, a 14-night New Zealand itinerary will take guests to Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Akaroa, and Dunedin, as well as cruise Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford sounds.
Recently having undergone an extensive revitalization, Legend of the Seas offers guests seven delicious dining options, including the cruise line’s signature Chops Grille steakhouse, Izumi Asian Cuisine, Park Café gourmet deli, and the exclusive Chef’s Table, a multi-course dining and wine-pairing experience hosted by the executive chef and sommelier. Most exciting has been the addition of the Centrum aerial-acrobatic extravaganza, making the ship’s central five-deck atrium an unexpectedly spectacular entertainment venue. Every stateroom and bathroom also have been renewed and new ship-wide technology enhancements, such as an oversized LED movie screen poolside, digital signage at elevator lobbies, flat-panel televisions in staterooms, and bow-to-stern WiFi service, help offer guests the most contemporary vacation experience. Suite guests and the most loyal Crown & Anchors Society members also respectively enjoy exclusive access to the new Concierge Club and Diamond Club lounges, while the youngest guests – age six- to 36-month old – can rest soundly in the ship’s new Royal Babies & Tots Nursery. Throughout, guests will enjoy Royal Caribbean’s world-renowned friendly and engaging GOLD Anchor Service.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
Ship to inaugurate Seasonal Service from Brisbane and add to Record Australia Deployment
MIAMI, May 7, 2014 – Royal Caribbean International today announced Legend of the Seas’ year-round deployment for 2015-16, offering itineraries to breathtakingly beautiful destinations throughout Southeast Asia from Singapore in the summer season, and sailings to idyllic settings in Australia and the South Pacific during the winter season from the cruise line’s new homeport of Brisbane, Australia. With Mariner of the Seas’ also sailing from Singapore in the winter season, Legend of the Seas’ new summer season will mark the first time that the cruise line will offer year-round sailings from Singapore. Additionally, Legend of the Seas will join Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas to total a record deployment of four Royal Caribbean ships in Australia. Legend of the Seas 2015-16 Southeast Asia, Australia and South Pacific cruises will open for sale on May 21, 2014.
Legend of the Seas will begin its 2015 summer with a 15-night Westbound Panama Canal crossing, departing in April from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to San Diego, Calif. From there, the ship will embark on a trio of sailings across the Pacific to Singapore. A 10-night Hawaii cruise from Ensenada, Mexico, will take guests to the islands of Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii – with a cruise by the world famous and still-very active Kilauea Volcano – and conclude at Honolulu, Oahu. From there, Legend of the Seas will sail a 17-night itinerary to Sydney, Australia, via the French Polynesian islands, Fiji and New Caledonia. The ship will then complete its half-way-around-the-world voyage to Singapore via the north coast of Australia.
While homeported in Singapore, Legend of the Seas will sail a variety of three- to 10-night roundtrip itineraries throughout Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam through mid-November. Vacationers also can choose among two consecutive 14-night itineraries in September, a southbound sailing from Singapore to Perth (Fremantle), Australia, followed by a northbound return, both taking guests to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Western Australia.
Legend of the Seas will then transition from Singapore to its new homeport of Brisbane on an 18-night itinerary, departing in late November. During the cruise line’s first season sailing from the Australian city, vacationers can choose among a wide range of eight- to 11-night, round-trip itineraries that take them to Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands and Fiji in the South Pacific. The ship also will offer seven-night Queensland sailings which feature an overnight at Cairns. Additionally, a 14-night New Zealand itinerary will take guests to Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Akaroa, and Dunedin, as well as cruise Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford sounds.
Recently having undergone an extensive revitalization, Legend of the Seas offers guests seven delicious dining options, including the cruise line’s signature Chops Grille steakhouse, Izumi Asian Cuisine, Park Café gourmet deli, and the exclusive Chef’s Table, a multi-course dining and wine-pairing experience hosted by the executive chef and sommelier. Most exciting has been the addition of the Centrum aerial-acrobatic extravaganza, making the ship’s central five-deck atrium an unexpectedly spectacular entertainment venue. Every stateroom and bathroom also have been renewed and new ship-wide technology enhancements, such as an oversized LED movie screen poolside, digital signage at elevator lobbies, flat-panel televisions in staterooms, and bow-to-stern WiFi service, help offer guests the most contemporary vacation experience. Suite guests and the most loyal Crown & Anchors Society members also respectively enjoy exclusive access to the new Concierge Club and Diamond Club lounges, while the youngest guests – age six- to 36-month old – can rest soundly in the ship’s new Royal Babies & Tots Nursery. Throughout, guests will enjoy Royal Caribbean’s world-renowned friendly and engaging GOLD Anchor Service.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for May 6, 2014
* The First in the Fleet to Be the Cleanest in the Fleet
AIDAluna completed a ten-day dry dock yesterday when it left the Blohm+Voss yard at Hamburg.
The dry dock was its regular maintenance visit, but it included one special project. The ship had the first portion of a comprehensive exhaust filter system installed.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a disappointment ... work continuing on Costa Concordia ... and a glass act.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
AIDAluna completed a ten-day dry dock yesterday when it left the Blohm+Voss yard at Hamburg.
The dry dock was its regular maintenance visit, but it included one special project. The ship had the first portion of a comprehensive exhaust filter system installed.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a disappointment ... work continuing on Costa Concordia ... and a glass act.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| Glass installed in Two70 Degrees Lounge aboard Quantum of the Seas this week at Meyer Werft |
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Work Continues on Costa Concordia
While the installation of the third sponson (the giant floats being attached to each side of Costa Concordia) since work resumed this spring doesn't have any particular significance, it did afford us an opportunity to appreciate the size of the project.
The top photo, taken yesterday, shows sponson S-11 is being held next to the side of the ship. The ship is to the right of the picture, and the crane barge is on the left. Note that the sponson is over six decks high and some of it is already under the water.
In the bottom photo, the sponson is in position for attachment to the ship last night. You can see the top of the sponson being held by the crane just under the surface of the water. The side of the ship is again visible to the right with the top five decks above the water. More than 120 divers are working in shifts 24-7 to complete the job as soon as possible.
Photos courtesy of Titan Micoperi. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
The top photo, taken yesterday, shows sponson S-11 is being held next to the side of the ship. The ship is to the right of the picture, and the crane barge is on the left. Note that the sponson is over six decks high and some of it is already under the water.
In the bottom photo, the sponson is in position for attachment to the ship last night. You can see the top of the sponson being held by the crane just under the surface of the water. The side of the ship is again visible to the right with the top five decks above the water. More than 120 divers are working in shifts 24-7 to complete the job as soon as possible.
Photos courtesy of Titan Micoperi. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
AIDA Appoints new CFO
AIDA Cruises: Dr. Ali Arnaout is new CFO & Senior Vice President of Business Development
Rostock , 06 May 2014 - Dr. Ali Arnaout (45) joined May 5, 2014 new CFO & SVP Business Development, the management team of AIDA Cruises. He thus succeeded as CFO Paul Soulsby on, who has worked since January 2014 as Senior Vice President of Shared Services for the Costa group in Genoa. Dr. Arnaout henceforth bears the responsibility for Finance, Controlling, Legal, Business Development at Germany's leading cruise line. In his new responsibilities in the Rostock corporate headquarters, he reports directly to Michael Ungerer, President of AIDA Cruises.
"I am pleased that we can welcome a proven financial expert on board at AIDA with Dr. Arnaout. Due to his wide national and international experience, he will be an important contributor to our continued successful growth and expansion of our business,"said AIDA President Michael Ungerer.
Arnaout holds a doctorate in business administration. Before joining AIDA Cruises as CEO at the top of Engel & Völkers Capital AG. His professional career is closely connected to the MPC Group where he became active as the Managing Director of MPC Münchmeyer Real Estate Consulting GmbH as well as an officer and member of the Group Management Board of MPC Capital AG.
AIDA Cruises has ten ships, Germany's leading provider of cruises to worldwide more than 180 destinations. By 2016 the AIDA fleet will grow to twelve ships. The company currently employs 6,900 people on board its fleet as well as to the company's sites in Rostock and Hamburg.
Source: AIDA Cruises, Google translation
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| Ali Arnaout |
"I am pleased that we can welcome a proven financial expert on board at AIDA with Dr. Arnaout. Due to his wide national and international experience, he will be an important contributor to our continued successful growth and expansion of our business,"said AIDA President Michael Ungerer.
Arnaout holds a doctorate in business administration. Before joining AIDA Cruises as CEO at the top of Engel & Völkers Capital AG. His professional career is closely connected to the MPC Group where he became active as the Managing Director of MPC Münchmeyer Real Estate Consulting GmbH as well as an officer and member of the Group Management Board of MPC Capital AG.
AIDA Cruises has ten ships, Germany's leading provider of cruises to worldwide more than 180 destinations. By 2016 the AIDA fleet will grow to twelve ships. The company currently employs 6,900 people on board its fleet as well as to the company's sites in Rostock and Hamburg.
Source: AIDA Cruises, Google translation
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