Powering a Cruise Ship: The Role of a Royal Caribbean Chief Engineer

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has taken the initiative to install Advanced Emission Purification plans for its ships. Learn how these AEP, or scrubbers, utilize seawater and advanced purification technology to create cleaner emissions while cruising.

To present spectacular aerial and ice-skating performances, Royal Caribbean’s navigational team do everything they can to provide the most stable ride possible. It keeps the entertainers safe and the guests cheering.

Harmony of the Seas is the most energy-efficient and technologically advanced cruise ship ever built. Equipped with next-generation technologies, from a multi-stream exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubbers) to an air lubrication system that allows the ship to float on air, with millions of tiny bubbles created under the hull to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. Harmony of the Seas raises the bar on environmental stewardship technology.

OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation, which was developed in collaboration with Royal Caribbean Group, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Sustaining our planet, energizing communities and accelerating innovation

April 2023 – As Royal Caribbean International’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), Icon of the Seas marks the next step in parent company Royal Caribbean Group's journey to introduce a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. “Making an Icon: Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly” looks under the “hood” with experts in environmental programs, decarbonization, marine operations and more as they break down the firsts and proven efforts to come on Icon. From large-scale systems, including the first waste-to-energy system at sea, to the smallest details like LED lightbulbs, every program and application will play a part in making the world’s best vacation the most sustainable Royal Caribbean International ship yet.

March 8, 2022 – Royal Caribbean International launches new travel agent app in the U.K. and Ireland – ‘Club Royal Plus’.

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.

Septiembre 2020 – El Healthy Sail Panel, un grupo de expertos reconocidos mundialmente reunidos por Royal Caribbean Group y Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., ha concluido que los cruceros pueden ser más seguros en el entorno sanitario actual con un amplio conjunto de protocolos respaldados por la ciencia. A través de la investigación y de su relevante experiencia en varias disciplinas que incluyen la salud pública, las enfermedades infecciosas, la bio seguridad, la hostelería y las operaciones marítimas, los panelistas han destatacado más de 70 recomendaciones. Echa un vistazo a las cinco áreas de enfoque que el grupo ha identificado en colaboración con los co-Presidentes el Gobernador Mike Leavitt, ex Secretario de Salud y Servicios Sociales de EE.UU. y el Dr. Scott Gottlieb, ex Comisario de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos.

Septiembre 2020 - Royal Caribbean Group ha sido considerado durante mucho tiempo un pionero de la industria por sus ya míticas innovaciones. Las soluciones creativas son más importantes ahora que nunca y el Grupo se ha comprometido a crear cruceros más seguros y vacaciones más saludables. Al frente de todo ello se encuentran las actuales innovaciones digitales de la compañía que funcionan a través de su aplicación móvil para pasajeros. Esta aplicación integrará practicas cruciales de salud y seguridad (incluyendo distancia física y la reducción de puntos táctiles comunes). El Grupo está trabajando sobre estas soluciones y otras más a medida que evoluciona las vacaciones en crucero para continuar sobrepasando las expectativas de los pasajeros y sus estándares de salud y seguridad.

Two70 AR Experience B-Roll onboard Spectrum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd’s Terminal A – nicknamed the “Crown of Miami” for its appearance when seen from the water – officially opened today. The iconic state-of-the-art facility covers 170,000 square feet on 10 acres in the northeast section of the PortMiami.

For Oasis, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, arriving to St. Thomas in the Caribbean can be daunting. With narrow water ways, sailboats anchored in the harbor, a tight turn and just six feet of clearance below the keel, the water around this popular port is one of the most difficult to maneuver. But thanks to an expert marine team using the industry’s leading technology, arriving is just another day at the office for the Oasis of the Seas crew. With a local pilot offering his expertise on the currents and local marine environment, and powerful bow thrusters which gives the captain the control he needs to pull the 1,187-foot ship, this is nothing but smooth sailing.

Royal Caribbean's groundbreaking AI-equipped tool turns memorable photos into unique soundtracks, powered by music theory from Berklee College of Music.