ROYAL CARIBBEAN TOPS 2015 CRUISE CRITIC EDITORS' PICKS AWARDS

MIAMI, October 5, 2015 – The editors of the largest cruise community in the world, Cruise Critic, have spoken and Royal Caribbean International has been voted among the world’s top cruise lines in the 2015 Editors’ Picks Awards.

Royal Caribbean was honored in the following categories:

Best for Families

According to the editors at Cruise Critic Royal Caribbean hits all age groups, with onboard nurseries for babies and toddlers; bumper cars, poolside movies and extensive activities for kids; and rock climbing walls, hip hangouts and video game systems for teens. Add in a range of family-friendly staterooms, affordable fares and babysitting options for parents, and any family can have a blast onboard.

Best Entertainment

The editor’s noted that the entertainment on Royal Caribbean is second to none, whether you're sailing one of the line's smaller ships, where the atrium is transformed into a showcase for aerial performers and acrobats, or journeying on an Oasis- or Quantum-class ship with their Broadway-style theater shows and phenomenal Two70 multisensory spectacles.

Best Suites

The variety and quantity of suites on all Royal Caribbean ships are what stood out to the editors at Cruise Critic, not to mention the extensive list of suite perks, which makes us tops for people who want more space and special treatment. Notable standouts include the two-bedroom AquaTheater suites on Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas and two-level Loft Suites on Oasis- and Quantum-class ships. 

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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