Royal Caribbean Relief for Grand Bahama

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Royal Caribbean is rolling up its sleeves to help The Bahamas. The cruise company has activated its disaster relief operation to bring relief supplies and 20,000 daily meals to the Grand Bahama Island community.

Royal Caribbean is working to help the communities hardest hit by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.  From providing much needed provisions and relief supplies, to welcoming and taking care of evacuees, Royal Caribbean is dedicated to helping those affected by the ravaging acts of Mother Nature and will continue to support the recovery and rebuilding of those communities in the Caribbean.

Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Royal Caribbean mobilized Adventure, Majesty and Empress of the Seas to provide immediate help with provisions and evacuation efforts. Adventure of the Seas was leveraged most recently to bring evacuees from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to South Florida following a humanitarian relief trip.

September 2021 – Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean has announced Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. Wonder’s first cruise is set to sail to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 2022 before kicking off vacations in the Mediterranean from Barcelona and Rome in May 2022. Families and travelers of all ages have a new wave of possibilities across Wonder’s eight distinct neighborhoods, a Royal Caribbean first. There will be all-new features such as the Suite Neighborhood, a cantilevered pool bar named The Vue, and Wonder Playscape – an interactive, open-air kids’ play area with awe-inspiring views. Returning favorites are also in store, like The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; Central Park, the neighborhood filled with real plants from end to end; the vibrant Caribbean-inspired pool deck experience and much more.

September 2021 – Royal Caribbean International returns to California for the first time in more than a decade. Starting in November from Los Angeles, the cruise line’s amped-up Navigator of the Seas will offer travelers new ways to get away on short 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises to Catalina Island, California, and Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Guests of all ages can choose from a lineup of thrills and ways to chill on board Navigator, thanks to a $115 million amplification completed in 2019. The ship has been reimagined into the ultimate short getaway with a range of experiences and features like The Perfect Storm waterslides, including The Blaster – the longest aqua coaster at sea; a resort-style Caribbean pool deck, three-level signature bar The Lime & Coconut, the first blow-dry bar at sea – To Dry For, redesigned spaces dedicated to kids and teens, plus hotspots such as kitschy-cool tiki bar The Bamboo Room and Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade.

B-roll of several Royal Caribbean International ships returning to sailing in U.S., Europe and Australia 2021-2022.

March 2021* – Royal Caribbean will mark its 2021 return to the Caribbean in June with summer cruises on Adventure of the Seas, departing from Nassau, The Bahamas on new 7-night Caribbean itineraries. Through September 2021, the ship will set course to Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line’s top-rated private island destination and Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico. *Updated May 2021

June 2021 – Boasting new and first-to-brand experiences, Odyssey of the Seas will raise the bar for all types of travelers. The innovative ship’s highlights include the next-generation SeaPlex, a variety of dining options, such as the first Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar; a vibrant, two-level pool deck; the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator; and dedicated kids and teen spaces that offer interactive, personalized experiences. Arriving July 2021, Odyssey will set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida for her inaugural season in the Caribbean.

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo and Royal Caribbean International have joined forces on the Litter Free Oceans campaign to raise awareness about the devastating impact litter has on marine life and educate people on how to reduce single-use plastic. The newly formed partnership combines Taronga’s expertise in conservation education with Royal Caribbean’s commitment to healthy oceans and ability to reach ocean lovers of all ages.

Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas is set to redefine private island destinations. After a $250 million transformation, Perfect Day is the ultimate combination of thrill and chill. This unrivaled private island, only available to Royal Caribbean guests, provides an array of distinct adventures and iconic features from, the tallest waterslide in North America, Daredevil’s Peak to Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean -- one-of-a-kind experiences that will top any bucket list.

The jaw-dropping Thrill Waterpark on Perfect Day at CocoCay is where the action begins for adrenaline seekers. Years of concepting and designing introduce an adventure like no other with one-of-a-kind experiences, including the tallest waterslide in North America, Daredevil’s Peak – one in an impressive lineup of 13 slides. With two daring towers offering the most slides in any waterpark in the Caribbean, poolside cabanas, the Caribbean’s largest wave pool and a kid-friendly obstacle course pool, guests of all ages can put their courage to the test on Royal Caribbean International’s newly transformed private island in The Bahamas.

POV B-Roll footage of Perfect Day at CocoCay

B-Roll footage of Zip Line at Perfect Day at CocoCay

B-Roll footage of aerials of Perfect Day at CocoCay

B-Roll footage of Captain Jill's Galleon on CocoCay at Perfect Day