Bahamas

Bahamas, an extraordinary destination in Caribbean  Bahamas is a complex of about 700 islands and 2.400 islets located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba and Hispaniola and southeast of the United States, nearest to the state of Florida. Only 35 of it are inhabited. The capital of Bahamas, Nassau, is located on the island of New Providence.The mix of colonial and West African influence is what makes Bahamas such a unique place.Tropical vegetation, crystal clear waters and golden beaches, all compose an extraordinary destination.
 

Bimini, Bahamas

Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 210 km west-northwest of Nassau. The population is 1,988 as of the 2010 census.Bimini is home to several unique, endemic and threatened species. The Bimini Boa protected by Bahamian law, is the largest of the terrestrial reptiles on Bimini. The Bimini Ameiva is a very common, fast moving lizard on the island. The Smalltooth sawfish is one of the rarest fish in the world, sometimes listed as a critically endangered species by conservation groups.
The Bimini Biological Field Station has captured and recorded 13 species of sharks in the shallow waters around Bimini. However, the number of sharks around the island is even higher when considering the sharks of the deep waters off Bimini's western shores.

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.

The city is a large and historic U.S. port on the Atlantic Ocean. Stroll downtown  the small harbor and walk along the old trading port. Visit the two malls Harbor place & the Gallery. If you want to get an idea of the authentic history of the sea visit the well-preserved warship sailing Constellation. For a historical view of the city climb up Charles Street in the old district of Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon houses the newly renovated Walters Art Museum, which features an eccentric collection of  Faberge eggs, Gifts of Tsar Nicholas II to his mother and sister.  Finally see the renovated first cathedral in the U.S., the Basilica of the Assumption.  The city has many more attractions including exquisite seafood restaurants( it  is imposed to try the Maryland blue crab), colonial history, unusual and beautiful waterfronts and superb aquarium.

Grand Bahama Island

There's something for everyone on Grand Bahama Island.A distinct mix of historic appeal,modern attractions and ecological wonders your visit is sure to be memorable.On Grand Bahama Island,you can combine a glamorous vacation at an upscale resort with the charming allure of a small town.Boasting one of the world's largest underwater cave systems,three National parks,endless beaches and crip blue water,Grand Bahama Island has it all.

Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau, the capital of Bahamas Islands, is located in New Providence Island and keeps the unique blend of international glamor and tropical serenity. In 1718 was declared a Crown colony, thus the British influence is visible. Though, the mix of colonial and West African influence is what makes the Bahamas so special. Τhe Great Queen's Staircase to Fort Finkastl offers unrivaled views and the nearby Paradise Island is an ideal destination for swimming or diving.

Port Canaveral (Florida)

Port Canaveral is a cruise, cargo and naval port in Brevard County, Florida, United States. As a deep water cargo port, it has a high volume of traffic. Common cargo includes cement, petroleum. The port has conveyors and hoppers for loading products directly into trucks, and facilities for bulk cargo containers.

Vision of the Seas

With sun-filled atriums, themed dining rooms, casinos and even a miniature golf course, this more intimate class of cruise ship offers relaxed elegance and luxury.

• 11 decks of activity, entertainment and accommodation
• Outstanding entertainment from the theatre to the casino
• A wide variety of bars and lounges
• State-of-the-art Day Spa and Fitness Centre
• Rock-climbing wall and 18 hole miniature golf course**
• Sun deck and solarium, indoor pool, whirlpool and café bar
• 7-deck Centrum with shops, lounges and glass lifts offering beautiful sea views
• Viking Crown Lounge with 360° panoramic views
• Adventure Ocean® Youth Programme and Optix Teen Centre

Vision Class Royal Advantage: iPads in staterooms; outdoor film screen; various new dining options including Boardwalk Dog House, Park Café, Chops Grille*, Giovanni’s Table*, Izumi* and Chef’s Table*; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, extensive stateroom enhancements

* Cover charges apply. ** Only available on Legend of the Seas® and Splendour of the Seas®.

Ship's Specifications

Message from Adam M. Goldstein,  President and CEO

Welcome to Royal Caribbean International – a place where innovation and imagination reign supreme. From its very beginning, our company has been guided by the principles of designing ships and creating itineraries that lead to a cruising experience like no other – principles grounded on delivering the WOW to each and every one of our guests before, during and after sailing with us.
 

We take great pride in being able to introduce first-at-sea innovations such as the rock climbing wall, zipline and FlowRider® surf simulator to mention a few, as well as offering unparalleled entertainment experiences and to be the only cruise line to offer Tony Award®-winning Broadway shows. All of these onboard amenities offer us the opportunity to see how we can WOW our guests every time they cruise with us. 

With more than 280 destinations worldwide and an amazing array of exciting shore excursions and cruisetour options, we provide our guests the chance to experience something new. Something only a Royal Caribbean cruise can offer – like glacier-trekking in Alaska; cave-tubing in Belize; biking through the vineyards of Dubrovnik, Croatia; experiencing the wonders of China; or simply doing nothing at all. That's just the beginning of the kind of exciting adventures and relaxing escapes our global cruises bring to vacationers around the world. 

Our ships are also built to WOW. Our latest innovations on Quantum of the Seas, set to sail in November 2014, will feature such first-at-sea experiences like bumper cars, roller skating, simulated skydiving and The North Star, a jewel-like capsule that gently soars 300 feet above sea level. Plus, our Oasis class ships continue to WOW our guests with their unprecedented entertainment, dining and exclusive onboard amenities. We also continue to enhance the rest of our fleet and have already revitalized more than half of our 21 ships and will finalize the revitalizations with our Voyager class in 2014 and 2015. 

All of this of course could not be accomplished without our most amazing asset – our crew. The men and women onboard our ships work tirelessly each and every day to ensure that all of our guests have the vacation of a lifetime. 

We are committed to continue creating amazing new experiences for our guests in the years ahead. It’s our way of ensuring that we offer our guests the most innovative cruise ships, exciting and compelling itineraries around the world, and our renowned GOLD Anchor Service – what we call the Royal Advantage. We look forward to seeing you onboard and delivering the WOW to you and your family and friends.

The price of your cruise vacation includes: 

• Ship accommodations
• Ocean transportation
• Most meals onboard
• Some beverages onboard
• Most entertainment onboard

The following services are not included in the cruise price: 

• Dining in Specialty Restaurants such as Chops Grille, 150 Central Park, and Izumi
• Dining in Johnny Rockets (Where applicable)
• Spa and Salon services
• Gambling (Including Bingo)
• Art Auction
• Any purchases made in the gift shops onboard
• Shore excursions
• Photographs
• Video Arcade
• Medical Services
• Internet Access
• Transfers (Unless guest has purchased our air/sea package)
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Ship to Shore Telephone calls
• Gratuities
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages (excluding water, lemonade and iced tea)

All prices are per-person, based on a double occupancy of the stateroom and are quoted in € unless otherwise noted. The cruise fares quoted also do not include any applicable government taxes, fees, or surcharges that may be assessed by any governmental agencies. Such assessment is subject to change without notice at any time whether or not you have a confirmed booking under deposit or if you have made a final payment.

Please see below Royal Caribbean International protocols updates for sailings departing Southampton, United Kingdom. Departing through May 31, 2022. 

Plus, some updates to Europe protocols (Excluding Italy departures). 

Southampton Departures Protocols

• Entry Requirements: International guests should check their entry requirements and the requirements for each country on our itinerary. Failure to meet the requirements may result in a denial of boarding.
• Vaccinations: 12 and older must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose administered at least 14 days before sailing.
  • Guests 5 through 12 who are vaccinated can present proof of vaccination and follow the vaccinated protocols.
  • Additionally, to be considered up-to-date, guests must have received all doses in their vaccine series and have received their booster if the second vaccine was administered over 
    270 days (9 months) ago. 
  • Guests must have received a vaccine approved by the WHO or EMA. However, when visiting Italy, France, Portugal, and Belgium guests who are vaccinated with WHO approved vaccines, not approved by the EMA, will be considered unvaccinated and may have additional testing requirements for those ports.
• Testing:
  • Pre-Cruise:
    • Guests who are up-to-date with their vaccines must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
    • Guests 2 and older who are not up-to-date with their vaccines or who are unvaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
    • Kids ages 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests.
    • Guests under 2 do not have any testing requirements.
  • Onboard Testing:
    • Guests who are considered unvaccinated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or who are not up-to-date with their vaccines will require additional testing during our sailings.
    • Onboard testing will be at the guest's expense if they 12 and older and considered unvaccinated or if they are not up-to-date at the price of $55 USD per test.
    • Onboard testing will be complimentary for any unvaccinated guests ages 2 – 11 who require testing.
    • These guests will receive registration information once onboard based on the below.
      • During the Cruise: Depending on our itinerary, guests 12 and older — or 6 and older in Italian & Greek ports — will have additional testing requirements.
  • Return Home Testing:
    • Guests may be required to complete testing before flying home at their own expense. Please review your home country's testing requirements before joining us, as this is each guest's responsibility to complete.
      • Guests can take advantage of testing offered via ExpressTest at Heathrow and Gatwick airports by registering ahead of time here. 
      • Some local testing options include The Regenerative Clinic or Randox Health.
      • Vaccinated North American guests can travel with tele-health testing kits such as eMed for U.S. guests and Switch Health tests for Canadian guests.
      • Please note that the cost of testing and availability varies by testing provider.
  • Guests under 2 years old are not required to test.
• Masks: Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and expected for unvaccinated guests 2 and older. They are required to be worn in Adventure Ocean for guests 2 and older, in the cruise terminal, and in some destinations. These protocols remain subject to change.
• Important notes:
  • For sailings visiting France, guests who are from an Orange List country will not be allowed to visit the port, per French government regulations. Learn which countries are on the Orange List.

Europe Sailings (excluding Italy departures) – Updates

• Testing:
  • Pre-Cruise:
    • • Guests who are up-to-date with their vaccines must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
      • Guests who are not up-to-date with their vaccines or who are considered unvaccinated by the EMA must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
      • The only exception is for vaccinated guests on the 2^nd May Anthem of the Seas sailing to the U.K. These guests will have 2 days to complete their test, regardless of whether their vaccination record is up to date or not.
      • Guests ages 4 and under are not required to be vaccinated but must provide a negative result for a PCR no more than 3 days prior to sailing. This group will also take a complimentary antigen test in the terminal on boarding day..
      • REMINDER: All guests 5 and older must be vaccinated to join  transatlantic sailings.
      • Guests under 2 do not have any testing requirements.
    • Spain Departures:
      • Guests who are up-to-date with their vaccines must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
      • Guests who are not up-to-date with their vaccines or who are unvaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
      • Local testing options: Airport testing is offered via Arqiumea and local testing is offered via CMIP Example.
    • Copenhagen DepCartures:
      • Guests who fully vaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
      • Guests ages 2 – 11 who are unvaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
      • Local testing options: Airport testing via walk-in provided by Falck and local testing via Copenhagen Medical
  • Embark:
    • Embarkation day testing is no longer a requirement