05 Jul 2011
Australian cruise specialist Cruiseabout listed their top 10 cruise innovations and Royal Caribbean made their list in four of the spots.
Bigger and better
The largest cruise ships ever constructed are now on active routes throughout the world including Royal Caribbean International’s world record holder, Allure of the Seas, at 1187ft (362 metres) it can carrying more than 6000 passengers.- 4D cinemas with vibrating seats
With Hollywood’s latest blockbusters now being presented in 3D, cruise ship operators including Royal Caribbean have revamped onboard cinemas to deliver passengers a 3D experience. - New wave of recreational options
Royal Caribbean passengers can show off their surfing skills at the Flowrider, a purpose built, man-made wave on its Oasis and Freedom class vessels. - Onboard shows
Licensed works of Andrew Lloyd Webber and critically acclaimed productions of Hairspray and Chicago have featured on P&O and Royal Caribbean liners.