MIAMI, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- By popular
demand, Majesty of the Seas will continue to offer short
cruises sailing with Royal Caribbean International. The largest and
most award-winning global cruise line announced today that the ship
will homeport in Port Canaveral, along Florida's Space Coast, starting in summer
2016. Before her season in Port Canaveral where she will sail
to the Bahamas, Majesty of the
Seas will go into drydock for upgrades and receive
transformational new onboard amenities.
Voom, the fastest internet at sea, will be available free
and unlimited exclusively for guests on Majesty of the Seas
to stay connected, brag about their vacation to friends and family,
stream their favorite movies and music, and enjoy popular online
video gaming.
New features to be introduced on Majesty of the Seas
include thrilling waterslides for guests of all ages;
family-friendly Jacuzzis; a poolside movie screen; and
award-winning entertainment including the Dreamworks
Experience featuring activities and entertainment with Shrek,
Fiona and other favorite characters from the powerhouse animation
studio's popular movies. An enhanced casino will offer gamers a
variety of the latest popular slot machines and table games and
suite guests will enjoy exclusive amenities and services as part of
a newly enhanced suite program. Some of the new delectable culinary
options include Izumi Japanese cuisine with fresh and
flavorful sushi rolls and sashimi; the Sabor Taqueria
featuring a mouthwatering menu of authentic, modern and unexpected
Mexican dishes, including hand-made table-side guacamole – all
which can be enjoyed alfresco; and the Chef's Table, an
exclusive experience hosted by the Executive Chef and Sommelier for
an intimate wine pairing dinner.
"Our short itineraries have been very popular offering
vacationers the perfect opportunity to sample the unmatched
experience of a Royal Caribbean cruise, as well as providing a
quick adventurous getaway," said Michael
Bayley, president & CEO, Royal Caribbean International.
"With these exciting new features as well as unprecedented fast and
free unlimited internet for guests on Majesty of the Seas,
we are stepping up our game and offering a phenomenal short cruise
adventure for our guests."
Majesty of the Seas will sail 3- and 4-night cruises to
the Bahamas with visits to the
cruise line's private island destination, CocoCay. Highly rated
among guests, this tropical paradise offers white sand beaches and
turquoise blue waters set in 140 acres of lush vegetation. The
secluded Bahamian island – reserved exclusively for Royal Caribbean
guests – features an aquatic park and water slide, beach volleyball
and soccer, snorkeling and other water-based recreation.
With Majesty of the Seas' move, the cruise line is now
able to deploy Rhapsody of the Seas – which was announced to
sail short Bahamas itineraries
from Port Canaveral – to Tampa
offering seven-night Western
Caribbean cruises in winter 2016. The new itineraries will
further expand the choices for guests in Central Florida and help Royal Caribbean
increase the total number of U.S. destinations, from where
vacationers can find conveniently accessible ports to embark on the
ultimate Caribbean cruise
adventure. Reservations for the Majesty of the Seas'
inaugural Port Canaveral season are now available for sailings
beginning May 27, 2016. Rhapsody
of the Seas' Tampa sailings
are also open for sale for sailings beginning December 3, 2016.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise
brand with a 46-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry
"firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features
an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only
found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style
entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to
families and adventurous vacationers alike.
Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line's
world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service by every
staff and crew member.
Royal Caribbean has been voted
"Best Cruise Line Overall" for 12 consecutive years in the Travel
Weekly Readers Choice Awards. The cruise line sails 23 of the
world's most innovative cruise ships to the most popular
destinations in Bermuda and the
Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South
America, Asia, and
Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by
following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting
RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to
make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent;
visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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