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Our History
Since Royal Caribbean was founded, over 40 years ago, we have
been recognized as a leader in the cruise industry. During
these years, our company has evolved in many ways; however,
its essence remains the same: We always strive to provide our
guests with the best vacation through excellence and
innovation. Our history is a succession of exciting moments.
Here we share some of our milestones:
1969
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is founded by three prominent
Norwegian shipping companies. By 1970, our first ship Song
of Norway- makes its maiden voyage (in 1978, she is the first
ship to be "stretched" when an 85-foot section was added).
1971 - 1982
Nordic Prince, Sun Viking, and Song of America enter service.
1984
ShipShape is introduced; it is the first program incorporating
fitness incentives to the onboard activities.
1986
Labadee, Royal Caribbean's own exclusive destination, opens on the
north coast of Hispaniola.
1988
Royal Caribbean and Admiral Cruises merge. At the same time,
Sovereign of the Seas is launched signaling the beginning of a
growth period in which Royal Caribbean triples in size.
1992
Our environmental program "Save the Waves" is formally launched.
1993
Royal Caribbean goes public, trading in the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol "RCL".
1997
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line changes its name to Royal Caribbean
International to reflect its global operation and itineraries.
1999
Voyager of the Seas is launched and celebrates the title as "the
world's largest ship".
2001
Radiance of the Seas enters service and is Royal Caribbeans
first ship with gas turbines.
2002
GOLD Anchor Service is launched to emphasize the outstanding,
friendly service offered to our guests.
2004
Royal Caribbean receives an Achievement in Culinary Excellence
Award from the American Culinary Federation, Inc.
2006
Freedom of the Seas sets sail for the first time. Liberty of the
Seas and Independence of the Seas complete this class by
2008.
2009
Oasis of the Seas is launched, and with a guest capacity of
5,400 guests and a gross tonnage of 220,000 it is the biggest
ship in the world.
2010
In 2010, Oasis of the Sea's sister ship, Allure of the Seas
enters service with great news for the whole family: a
partnership with Dreamworks that takes entertainment to a
new level.
2013
Once again, Royal Caribbean announces a new class of ships
that will transform every aspect of the cruise experience.
From multi-functional staterooms to ever-changing leisure
spaces, Quantum of the Seas (scheduled to launch in 2014)
and Anthem of the Seas (scheduled to launch in 2015) will
represent an unprecedented leap forward in the industry. In
addition, a third Oasis class ships is expected to be delivered
in 2016.
As we continue moving forward, transforming the cruise
industry, we invite you to explore career opportunities that
could put you at the center of our story.
On February 11, 2011, Royal Caribbean announced
that they had ordered a new class of ships from
theMeyer Werftshipyard inPapenburgh Germany,
the first of which was scheduled to be delivered by
Fall 2014. At the time, the project was code-named
"Project Sunshine".Later that year, two 20.5-
megawattABB AzipodXO propulsion units were
ordered for that ship.
The
christening ceremony took place in the vessels Royal Theatre in front of 1,300
guests. It began with a procession, followed by performances by the Reading Scottish
Pipe Band, andOnly Boys Aloud, a boys choir from Wales. MsWilby then sangKaty
Perrys hit song "Fireworkafter which she pushed a button to send a very large bottle
ofPerrier Jout champagne down azipline on the ship's top deck, from the North Star
gondola thrill ride into a wall bearing the ship's name.
Anthem
of the Seasdeparted from Southampton on her maiden voyage, an eight-
night cruise to France and Spain, on April 22, 2015. She has spent her maiden
European season cruising from Southampton to theMediterranean ,Northern Europe
and theCanary Islands Beginning in November 2015, she will operate seven- to
twelve-night itineraries to theCaribbean andBahamasfromCape LibertyinBayonne,
New Jersey United States.In 2016,Anthem of the Seaswill sail year-round out of New
Jersey, sailing to the Caribbean, Bermuda, andCanada/New England Anthem of the
Seaswill become the largest ship ever to cruise Canadian waters
Anthem of the Seas is the second ship in Royal
Caribbean's Quantum Class. The 4,180-passenger cruise
ship features innovations like RipCord by iFly, a skydiving
simulator; North Star, a jewel-shaped glass capsule that
rises 300 feet above sea level, providing 360-degree
views from high above the ship; and the SeaPlex, the
largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea,
with attractions ranging from bumper cars, roller skating
and video gaming to a circus school, complete with flying
trapeze classes.