MIAMI, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to Royal
Caribbean International's close to 3,000 shore excursions
worldwide, guests will be able to craft personalized shore
excursions to immerse themselves in local culture, cuisine and
adventure across 288 ports of call in 77 countries. No matter
the ship or the sailing, guests can book special Private Journeys,
tailored to their budget, interests, experience and travel
style.
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This concierge-style planning service will connect guests with
one of nine Destination Insiders to plan every detail of their
shore experience before they set sail. Using their intimate local
knowledge, nearly 100 years of combined experience and connections
around the world, Destination Insiders will design personalized
activities, programs and adventures for individual guests, couples,
families and small groups. From cooking alongside Michelin-starred
chefs, to wandering through the Italian and French Riviera on a
private yacht, Destination Insiders will work hand-in-hand guests
to design unique, memory-generating destination experiences that
will serve as distinct bragging rights upon returning
home.
"Private Journeys is a natural evolution of Royal Caribbean's
renowned shore excursion program that allows us to offer guests the
bespoke travel destination experience of their dreams, even if they
don't know exactly what that is yet," said Roberta Jacoby, Managing Director, Global Tour
Operations, Royal Caribbean International. "As travelers
continue to seek out more personalized and immersive destination
experiences that can be intimately shared with only their family
and friends, Private Journeys empowers guests to make that a
reality and a seamless element of their Royal Caribbean
vacation."
Private Journeys bookings will require a $100 deposit applicable to the final cost of the
destination experience. In celebration of the new launch,
Royal Caribbean is waiving the required deposit for all Private
Journeys booked before March 31,
2016. Guests with confirmed cruise reservations can begin
planning their Private Journey with a dedicated Designation Insider
by calling (844) 571-7851 or (801) 666-3031.
Some Private Journeys Examples Include:
Misty Fjords & Crab Feast
Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore Misty Fjords National Monument from a de Havilland
Beaver float plane, followed by a sumptuous Alaskan fireside meal.
After a narrated journey soaring above the Alaskan wilderness,
guests will land either on an alpine lake or remote fjord. Then,
sit by the fireplace, sip Alaskan Amber beer, wine, or champagne
paired with smoked salmon, followed by steaming Dungeness crab.
Lunch at Belgium's
Michelin-Starred Restaurant Jardin
Bruges, Belgium
Go behind the scenes at one of the world's acclaimed
restaurants. The owner will show guests the kitchen, where Belgian
recipes and the bounty of the North Sea come together. After the
tour, savor a gourmet lunch served in Jardin's exquisite dining
room.
Yachting in the Dubrovnik Riviera
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Journey by private yacht into the untamed and unspoiled reaches
of Croatia's Dubrovnik Riviera.
Cruise down the rugged coastline and go ashore to explore the
Old Town of Dubrovnik itself.
Then, climb back aboard and set off exploring this archipelago of
14 pristine islands and islets. Go ashore to explore the
15th century ruins on the island of Kolocep. Swim in
secluded lagoons and soak up the sunshine in five-star style.
Rostock by Vintage Auto
Berlin, Germany
Guests can settle into the seat of a vintage beauty and have a
personal driver show them the German countryside. Rumble to the
resort town of Heiligendamm for a snack of Canapés and champagne
overlooking the Baltic Sea. Guests can even take the wheel on the
scenic stretch to Rostock, and enjoy a guided walk through narrow
streets lined with 15th-century gabled homes. Finally, board a
sightseeing vessel and unwind on a lovely cruise back to port.
Whether it's exploring ruins in Europe, wine tasting in New Zealand or ziplining in the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean guests can
experience a world of opportunities during a port call. To make a
custom experience as part of an upcoming cruise, guests must
complete and submit a Private Journeys request form online, at
least 30 days before their sailing date. For full details
about all of Royal Caribbean's shore excursions programs,
visit www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreexcursions.
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 13 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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