Historic Falmouth port in Jamaica now open for cruise ships

In February Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas became the first ship to call at the new 32-acre, two-berth Historic Falmouth Cruise Port. The grand opening celebration took place in late March when the mega-ship Oasis of the Seas docked there.

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Three reef snorkel tour in Cozumel

Three Reef Snorkel Tour: We were snorkeling at three different reefs in Cozumel, Mexico before returning to our ship.

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Allure of the Seas is not just a ship; it’s a destination

It hits you as soon as you emerge from the gangplank of Allure of the Seas and enter the activity-filled Boardwalk. This ship is not just bigger, it’s truly different.

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Entertainment on Oasis of the Seas – captivating and charming

  It’s all about the entertainment, the food, the size, and the fun on  the Oasis of the Seas. A word of advice:  if  you’re booked on either of the two sister ships this season, Oasis and Allure, make your reservations online for the shows way in advance of the sailing date.   There’s a new system… Read More

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Allure of the Seas–a ship based on technology

The rock wall on Allure of the Seas opens early, which allowed me to tackle its vertical expanse before the first media session of the day–and gave me a look at a new use of technology.

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Allure of the Seas is not your grandma’s cruise ship

Got a vision of cruising that involves gray-haired folks leaning on canes, gorging themselves at midnight buffets, and displacing water in the hot tub with their overflowing bodies? Well, you’ve got it all wrong. Today’s cruisers are an entirely different breed. And ships like Royal Caribbean’s new Allure of the Seas are a prime reason.  “We’re… Read More

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