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View Article  Cruise News Royal Caribbean lowers drinking age on its ships

Cruise News Royal Caribbean lowers drinking age on its ships

Phil: This was something that raised my eyebrows when I read it. But on reflection it does appear to be a decision that makes sense when you consider Royal Caribbean is a huge International brand and almost half if not more of its sales come from outside North America.

With many countries laws allowing young persons to drink below the age of 21years, and considering Royal Caribbean cruise ships home ports in the UK and across several other European and Worldwide countries - it was only a matter of time before this was addressed.

The 21 years rule will continue to apply to all cruises sailing out of North ...   more »

View Article  Carnival Cruise News Tipping on Carnival cruise ships to increase

Carnival Cruise News Tipping on Carnival cruise ships to increase

Phil: Always a contentious and emotive subject this one, but Carnival Cruises has taken the decision to increase the gratuities payable to its crew from the 1st December 2011. I know our Facebook Page has been receiving feedback.

Here's the press release.

After careful consideration, our gratuity guidelines will be increasing from $10.00 per person per day to $11.50 per person per day with voyages departing December 1st 2011 and onward. Guests who have pre-paid their gratuities will not be affected by this change.

While decisions like these are never easy, increases to gratuity guidelines are common with all cruise lines. In our case, we have not ...   more »

View Article  MSC Yacht Club Offers 2012 MSC Cruises at the Cruise Village

MSC Yacht Club Offers 2012 MSC Cruises at the Cruise Village

MSC Yacht Club

Phil's comment: Probably the most undersold cruise product yet probably one of the best! If you want that little extra detail that makes your stay so much more special....or if you are the kind of person that stays in 5 star hotels such as Radisson, Hilton, Mal Maison in chic areas of town....or stays in luxury / contemporary hotels in European cities such as Paris, London, Rome or Barcelona...then I believe you will love MSC Cruises MSC Yacht Club. This is a little know gem of a cruise holiday.

If you are now interested...please call my team at the Cruise Village and tell them ...   more »

View Article  Royal Caribbean's Doug Santoni strives for continuous improvement

Royal Caribbean's Doug Santoni strives for continuous improvement

Phil: This is a great story I picked up and having had the privilage of meeting Doug Santoni, there is no doubt Royal Caribbean International's future planning is in safe hands.

Doug Santoni is senior vice president of strategic planning and continuous improvement at Royal Caribbean International.

You may not know this, but Doug and his team are alreadymaking plans for between 5 and 10 years ahead to ensure Royal Caribbean is always ahead of the game.

Doug started his new position back in August 2010 as part of Royal Caribbean's aim to better realize its strategic goals. For example: “A few years ago, the company made the strategic decision to grow outside ...   more »