Royal Caribbean International has unveiled details of its most exciting WAVE promotion yet under the continued brand positioning of ‘Where Extraordinary Happens’.  The 2017 promotion is designed to give holidaymakers the chance to enjoy unbeatable savings, driving demand in the ‘new to cruise’ family market while reminding experienced cruisers of the unbeatable experiences available onboard a Royal Caribbean holiday:

• Buy one all–inclusive cruise fare, get one half price – this is a 50% saving on the cruise fare of the second guest booked into the same stateroom

• 50% off kids cruise fares – all third and fourth guests booked into the same stateroom can also enjoy a 50% per person cruise fare saving

• Royal Caribbean’s best ever all–inclusive drinks offer. All–inclusive for the first and second guest includes the Deluxe Beverage Package (enjoy any beverage up to the value of US$12 including all cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer and soft drinks) for adults or the Classic Soda Package for persons under the applicable drinking age

• Reduced deposit of £25pp available on bookings made between 21st December and 6th March 2017 and at least 57 days or more before sailing (not available on group bookings)

This promotion is applicable to new bookings made between 21st December and 6th March 2017 on selected European sailings of 6 nights or more departing between 1st April and 31st October 2017*.

This promotion is applicable to new bookings made between 21st December and 6th March 2017 on selected European sailings of 6 nights or more departing between 1st April and 31st October 2017*.

To celebrate the offer, Royal Caribbean has revealed the most popular destinations, ports and itineraries of 2016 and 2017. Based on analysis of booking data, research highlights extraordinary experiences that customers have enjoyed this year and are looking forward to in 2017. The results show: (itinerary details in notes to editor):

1. Top pre–booked 2017 itinerary – 14–night Mediterranean highlights cruise onboard Independence of the Seas or Navigator of the Seas

2. Top 7 night itinerary in 2016 – Western Mediterranean cruise onboard Harmony of the Seas

3. Top pre–booked tours and activities in 2017 – Centred around St. Petersburg, Russia

4. Top pre–booked port to visit 2017 – Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

5. One of the hottest new ports to visit in 2017 – Phuket, Thailand

Ben Bouldin, Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director, UK and Ireland said: “Market trends point to positive growth for the cruise industry and in order to stay competitive, we innovate to give customers what they want. Whether you’re a family booking your cruise holiday for the first time or someone still experimenting to find your perfect ship experience, our challenge is to offer a holiday for every taste. This is why Royal Caribbean sails to over 250 destinations on a fleet of 25 amazing ships. It is why we pride ourselves on giving guests great on–shore experiences and fantastic new deals, such as our latest Wave promotion. Everything Royal Caribbean does is designed to make it easier for holidaymakers to set sail and discover where extraordinary happens.”

Ben Bouldin, Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director, UK and Ireland said: “Market trends point to positive growth for the cruise industry and in order to stay competitive, we innovate to give customers what they want. Whether you’re a family booking your cruise holiday for the first time or someone still experimenting to find your perfect ship experience, our challenge is to offer a holiday for every taste. This is why Royal Caribbean sails to over 250 destinations on a fleet of 25 amazing ships. It is why we pride ourselves on giving guests great on–shore experiences and fantastic new deals, such as our latest Wave promotion. Everything Royal Caribbean does is designed to make it easier for holidaymakers to set sail and discover where extraordinary happens.”

Keep in touch with the latest on the WAVE campaign on social media using the #GoExtraordinary and www.royalcaribbean.co.uk.

–ENDS–*Offer subject to availability. For more information on Royal Caribbean International or to book, visit www.royalcaribbean.co.uk or call 0844 493 3033 (calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge). For more information or terms and conditions on the 2017 WAVE offer contact Aiken on 028 9066 3000 or email royalcaribbean@aikenpr.com

Notes to editors

About Royal Caribbean International: 

At Royal Caribbean our aim is to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. We are the pioneers of many firsts at sea, offering a playground of incredible experiences on 25 of the world’s most innovative and spectacular ships, visiting over 250 destinations around the universe.

We are revolutionising the cruise industry to make every holiday on board one to remember. Whether that’s wowing guests with our robotic bartenders, dazzling with a 30–foot giraffe or thrilling them with breath–taking destinations, we want to open their eyes to a new way to travel.

Media can stay up–to–date by following @MyRoyalUK on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com.

Please note: All offers are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply and can be found here http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ (live from 21 December – for terms and conditions before this date please contact the press office). For more information on Royal Caribbean International or to book, visit http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk  or call 0844 493 4005.

Viewfinder Itineraries:

1. Top pre–booked 2017 itinerary – Explore France, Italy and Spain on a 14–night cruise holiday with Royal Caribbean from 30th September until 14th October 2017 onboard Independence of the Seas, sailing roundtrip from Southampton. Price is £1,312.50 per person, based on two people sharing. Itinerary includes: Southampton, England – Gibraltar, UK – Nice, France – Rome, Italy – Florence/Pisa, Italy – Provence, France – Malaga, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton UK.

1. Top 7 night itinerary in 2016 – Enjoy Spain, France and Italy on a seven–night Western Mediterranean cruise holiday with Royal Caribbean from 14th May until 21st May 2017 onboard Freedom of the Seas, sailing a roundtrip from Barcelona. Price is £810 per person, based on two people sharing. Itinerary includes: Barcelona, Spain – Provence, France – Florence/Pisa, Italy – Rome, Italy – Naples/Capri, Italy – Barcelona, Spain.

1. Top pre–booked tours and activities in 2017 – Enjoy the delights of Scandinavia and Russia on a seven–night cruise holiday with Royal Caribbean from 27th May until 3rd June 2017 onboard Serenade of the Seas, sailing a roundtrip from Copenhagen, Denmark. Price is £825 per person, based on two people sharing. Itinerary includes: Copenhagen, Denmark – Stavanger, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Alesund, Norway – Geiranger, Norway – Copenhagen, Denmark.

1. Top pre–booked port to visit 2017 – Set sail on a 14–night cruise holiday, taking a tour around the Mediterranean with Royal Caribbean from 12th until 26th May 2017 onboard Navigator of the Seas, sailing a roundtrip from Southampton. Price £1312.50 per person, based on two people sharing. Itinerary includes: Southampton, England – Gibraltar, UK – Florence/Pisa, Italy – Rome, Italy – Ajaccio, Corsica – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia, Spain – Malaga, Spain – Seville, Spain – Southampton, UK.

1. One of the hottest new ports to visit in 2017 – Get a taste of Southeast Asia on a seven–night cruise holiday with Royal Caribbean from 3rd March 2017 onboard Mariner of the Seas, in a roundtrip from Singapore. Price is £750 per person, based on two people sharing. The trip includes an overnight in the port of Phuket. Itinerary includes: Singapore – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Penang, Malaysia – Phuket, Thailand – Singapore.

***TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR MEDIA *** (NOT TO BE INCLUDED, BUT USED IN FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS)

Terms & Conditions:

1. This promotion is applicable to new bookings made between 21st December 2016 and 6th March 2017 on selected European sailings of 6 nights or more departing between 01st April 2017 and 31st October 2017.

2. Pricing is based on cruise only fares per person based on two people sharing the advertised stateroom (various categories) in GBP / EUR and inclusive of taxes.

3. Guarantee stateroom bookings in Z, Y, XN, X & W categories are excluded from this promotion.

Buy One Cruise Fare, Get One Half Price (Second Stateroom Guest Only)

1. The Buy One Get One Half Price promotion is a saving of 50% from the cruise fare of the second guest booked into the stateroom. The 50% saving is calculated based on the cruise fare of the first guest in the stateroom. The cruise fare means the fare only, other add–ons & amenities including, but not limited to, gratuities, air fares, hotels and transfers are not included and will not be reduced as part of the 50% saving promotion.

Cruise Fare Saving (Third and Fourth Stateroom Guests Only)

1. 3rd and 4th guests also booked into the eligible stateroom will receive a 50% per person saving, calculated on the full cruise fare of the applicable 3rd or 4th guest.

All Inclusive Drinks Package (First and Second Stateroom Guests Only)

1. The All Inclusive promotion includes the Deluxe Beverage Package for adults or the Classic Soda Package for persons under the applicable drinking age.

2. The Deluxe Beverage Package includes any individual beverage item up to $12 (retail value) available onboard, this is inclusive of all soda, cocktails, spirits, wines, beer, bottled water, juices, mocktails, premium coffee, premium tea and more. Bottles of wine are not included. Please drink responsibly.

3. Stateroom soda, water set ups, room service, mini bar items, juices and sodas sold in bottles or cans are not included in this promotion.

4. The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Royal Caribbean ships sailing from North America and Canada is 21 yrs at the time of sailing and elsewhere is 18 yrs to comply with applicable laws. The Classic Soda Package will be applied to all applicable guests under the minimum drinking age.  A guest’s age will be determined at the time of boarding.

5. Passenger date of birth information must be provided at the time of booking before the drinks package will be applied. This is a legal requirement and we reserve the right to withdraw the package if guests do not meet the qualifying criteria. Please drink responsibly.

Reduced Deposit

1. The reduced deposit is a deposit payment of £25 GBP or €30 per person for any bookings made between 21st December and 6th March 2017, provided that the booking is created at least 57 days or more prior to the sail date. Additional charges for flights, hotels and transfers may be requested at time of booking. Normal booking, deposit and cancellation terms will apply. Full cruise fare balance payable at 56 days prior to sail date.  Not combinable with group bookings or a build your own package holiday.

General

1. The promotion is not combinable with Travel Agent Rates, Interline Rates, Net Tour Op Rates, Gross Tour Op Rates, Friends & Family, Interline (unless otherwise stated) or any form of Non Revenue price programs such as, but not limited to Seminars at Sea, Perishable Inventory & Complimentary prize winner staterooms.

2. This promotion is combinable with Crown & Anchor Discounts, Tescos Clubcard bookings, the benefits offered by booking onboard via our Future Cruise Consultants (Reserved or Open Bookings) and Future Cruise Certificates only and is not combinable with any other offer unless stated otherwise.

3. Drinks packages are non–transferrable and guests must comply with the ships terms and conditions of use.

4. This promotion is combinable with Groups benefits such as GAP & Tour conductor benefits if named between 21st December 2016 and 6th March 2017 at prevailing rate.

5. This promotion is applicable to bookings made in EUR and GBP.

6. Any options created prior to the Promotion Period for an eligible sailing will be automatically cancelled. Options may only be allowed until the end of the same day it is held, during this promotion, after this time options will be cancelled.

7. Bookings that are created within the stated campaign period but that subsequently move to either a lower price program and/or non applicable ship & sailing date will not retain the benefits of this promotion.

8. Bookings created prior to this promotion that wish to access the new benefits will have to cancel existing booking and make a new booking. Bookings that are cancelled shall be subject to prevailing cancellation charges.

9. For general booking terms and conditions, inclusions, cancellation charges & other information please refer to the Royal Caribbean 2017–18 second edition brochure or contact your travel agent.

10. This promotion is sponsored by RCL Cruises Ltd t/a Royal Caribbean International (company number 07366612) with registered office address at Building 3, The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0NY.