MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean
International will for the first time call Barbados "home" next winter, offering
travelers fresh ways to experience the southern Caribbean on Grandeur of the Seas.
Three distinct 7- and 14-night itineraries will each feature a
unique lineup of bucket-list destinations – including three new
ports of call in the islands of Tobago, Trinidad and St. Vincent. Showcasing the
natural beauty and cultures of the region, weeklong sailings will
island hop to a different destination every day or offer late-night
stays in the famed ABC islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Grandeur's longer escapes will
tout an overnight stay in Aruba
coupled with visits to Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto
Limon, Costa Rica, among
others.
"We are excited to grow our longstanding partnership with
Barbados and introduce
Bridgetown as Royal Caribbean's
newest home port. Sailing from the heart of the Windward Islands
unlocks new memorable vacations to share with family and friends in
breathtaking places, such as Grenada, St.
Lucia, and now St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International. "The pink-sand beaches and unexpected
adventures across Barbados also
make it an ideal destination for our guests to experience even more
of the Caribbean charm and culture
before or after their cruise."
"After the year the industry and region have had, this is a
shining light to look forward to this coming winter season. We have
wanted to see for some time more homeporting operations from
Barbados, the incorporation of
pre- and post-stay vacations which expose cruisers to the best
Barbados has to offer and at a
regional level, the development of new itineraries that elevates
the cruise experience throughout the Caribbean," said Senator the Hon. Lisa Cummins, Minister of Tourism and
International Transport for Barbados. "So, we are extremely pleased to
extend the welcome mat for Grandeur of the Seas to
Barbados. We are looking forward
to displaying our Bajan hospitality, wide range of accommodations,
rich culture, diversity of experiences, world class cuisine, unique
attractions, and especially want to share the warmth of the
Barbadian people. These are the things that keep visitors coming
back for more!"
Barbados is known for its rich
history and celebrated for its kind and hospitable people – a
defining Bajan trait passed on for almost 400 years and still
strong today. Adventure-seekers looking to discover the Bajan
island vibe will have diverse experiences to choose from across the
country's 11 parishes – a mix of coastal, rural and urban
neighborhoods, some sophisticated and luxurious, others immersive
and based in nature. Spanning 166 square miles between the Atlantic
Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the island affectionately known as "Little
England" is chock-full of natural and cultural heritage to satisfy
wanderlust of all types.
Royal Caribbean's new 2021-22
winter cruises from Bridgetown,
Barbados open for sale today. The itineraries depart on
Sundays and ports of call for each are:
- 7-night Southern Caribbean Island Hop: Departing
Bridgetown, Barbados (new) and
visiting Scarborough, Tobago
(new); Port of Spain, Trinidad
(new); St. George's, Grenada;
Kingstown, St. Vincent (new);
Roseau, Dominica; and Castries, St. Lucia
- 7-night Southern Caribbean Adventure: Departing
Bridgetown, Barbados (new) and
visiting St. George's, Grenada;
Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; and Port of Spain, Trinidad (new)
- 14-night Ultimate Caribbean: Departing Bridgetown, Barbados (new) and visiting
St. George's, Grenada;
Kingstown, St. Vincent (new);
Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba (overnight); Willemstad, Curacao; Port of Spain, Trinidad (new); Cartagena,
Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto
Limon, Costa Rica
Royal Caribbean's inaugural
season sailing from Barbados adds
even more variety to the cruise line's current 2021-22 winter
season. New departure ports and destinations will bring a breadth
of fresh experiences for travelers to make the most of their highly
anticipated vacations.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean
International has been delivering innovation at sea for more
than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural
marvel featuring the latest technology and guest experiences for
today's adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to
revolutionize vacations with itineraries to more than 270
destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including Royal
Caribbean's private island destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in
the Perfect Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has also been voted "Best Cruise
Line Overall" for 18 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly
Readers' Choice Awards.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on
Twitter and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their
travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
Royal Caribbean International is applying the recommendations of
its Healthy Sail Panel of public health and scientific
experts to provide a safer and healthier cruise vacation
on all of its sailings. Health and safety protocols,
regional travel restrictions and clearance to visit ports of call,
are subject to change based on ongoing evaluation, public health
standards, and government requirements. U.S. cruises and guests:
For more information on the latest health and travel alerts,
U.S. government travel advisories, please visit
www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates or
consult travel advisories, warnings or recommendations relating to
cruise travel on applicable government websites.
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