Royal Caribbean International, one of the crucial well-liked cruise strains on the earth, ended 2022 with very spectacular statistics about its ships, friends, and sailings.
Considering that not all Royal Caribbean ships have been but in service initially of 2022, it is a nice indication of cruising’s comeback and the way well-liked oceangoing holidays are certain to be in 2023.
End of Year Statistics
Royal Caribbean International has shared a sequence of nice statistics summing up the cruise line’s recognition in 2022. Of course, Royal Caribbean followers already know that the road’s fleet of 26 ships, together with Wonder of the Seas because the world’s present largest cruise ship and the upcoming Icon of the Seas that can surpass even that vessel, is spectacular, however simply how spectacular are Royal Caribbean’s statistics?
More than 4.6 Million Guests
Throughout 2022, Royal Caribbean welcomed a complete of 4,636,746 friends onboard its ships. This is especially spectacular for the reason that last ship within the cruise line’s fleet, the Vision-class Rhapsody of the Seas, didn’t restart operations till May 23, and for a number of months thereafter, ships continued to function at diminished capability based on well being and security protocols.
In whole, Royal Caribbean’s fleet can welcome as many as 89,700 friends at a single time at double occupancy (almost 113,000 when absolutely booked with all berths crammed). The total annual whole of friends crusing will range from yr to yr primarily based not solely on occupancy ranges, but in addition on cruise lengths and what number of whole sailings every vessel completes.
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Hundreds of Ports of Call
Royal Caribbean International lives as much as the “international” a part of its title with its itineraries, and in 2022 the cruise line visited 230 international ports of name.
Popular ports embrace locations in Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, New England, the South Pacific, Asia, Australia, North Africa, the Arabian Gulf, and extra.
In whole, Royal Caribbean presents sailings to greater than 300 ports of name, and the cruise line is frequently investigating new vacation spot choices for keen vacationers to discover.
Guests can even get pleasure from specialty cruises which might be famed as a lot for his or her extraordinary crusing days as for his or her ports of name, equivalent to Panama Canal transits as properly each transatlantic and transpacific voyages.
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean friends loved a complete of 530 visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line’s personal island vacation spot in The Bahamas, in 2022. This is likely one of the hottest ports for the cruise line, as friends benefit from the exclusivity of the vacation spot and the good enjoyable it presents.
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CocoCay not solely has seashores and loads of solar to get pleasure from, but in addition options a big waterpark with the tallest waterslide in North America, scorching air balloon rides, water sports activities, the largest wave pool within the Caribbean, and far more.
The port is so well-liked, in reality, that it has been voted “Best Cruise Line Private Island” by Cruise Hive readers in each 2021 and 2022!
Zipline Rides
In addition to the recognition of CocoCay, a second personal vacation spot – Labadee in Haiti – can be a well-liked getaway for Royal Caribbean friends.
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The Dragon’s Breath zipline in Labadee is likely one of the hottest options at that port, and it is likely one of the longest over water ziplines on the earth. Stretching to 2,600 ft (792 meters), it presents thrilling rides in addition to unparalleled views, from a peak of 450 ft on the apex.
Each trip lasts about two minutes, and friends zip alongside at speeds as much as 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour). In 2022, 23,980 friends conquered Dragon’s Breath zipline, and extra are certain to tackle the problem in 2023.
High-Tech Bars
Royal Caribbean has lengthy been recognized for its willingness to push boundaries and introduce new improvements on its ships, and one of the crucial distinctive options onboard lots of the high-tech vessels is the Bionic Bar, with robotic bartenders serving up exactly combined cocktails. Across the fleet, 18 of those mechanical mixologists entertain and refresh friends with scrumptious drinks.
The Bionic Bar is discovered on 9 Royal Caribbean vessels, together with all ships within the Quantum class (Quantum, Anthem, Ovation, Spectrum, and Odyssey), in addition to 4 ships within the Oasis class (Oasis, Harmony, Symphony, and Wonder).
Drinks from the Bionic Bar may be bought individually, and are additionally coated by the relevant beverage packages. Prices are the identical as cocktails from different bars and lounges onboard.
Despite its fascinating, futuristic vibes, nonetheless, the Bionic Bar just isn’t the most well-liked bar onboard Royal Caribbean ships. That honor belongs to the Lime & Coconut, a Caribbean-themed signature poolside bar onboard most vessels within the fleet that serves up tropical tipples equivalent to Mai Tais, Rum Runners, Goombay Smashes, Caribbean Sunsets, and far more.
On the upcoming Icon of the Seas, the Lime & Coconut shall be present in 4 places: two shall be on Deck 15 as a part of Chill Island, with one other location on Deck 16, adjoining to the Swim & Tonic swim-up bar. A fourth Lime & Coconut shall be on Deck 17 close to the Cloud 17 pool.
Most Anticipated Ship
Great issues are certain to come back for Royal Caribbean in 2023 with Icon of the Seas below development and slated to debut in early 2024.
This offers keen friends a whole yr to dream of and plan for what is certain to be the cruise line’s most modern and stunning vessel but, with extra episodes of “Making an Icon” to be launched within the coming months.
Icon of the Seas was voted the “Most Anticipated New Cruise Ship” by Cruise Hive readers, and Cruise Hive will proceed to convey you updates and new options of the vessel within the months main as much as its thrilling debut. Stay tuned!
