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Disney adds two new ships.

Disney announces 2 new ships

In the mid-1990s Disney stirred the waters when it commissioned the 85,000 GRT Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, their first wholey owned, purpose built cruiser ships. After unprecedented amounts of hands-on design and oversight the ships took the cruise industry by storm. In 2009 work began on the much anticipated follow-ups, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, larger than their younger sisters at 129,000 GRT. Now coming in 2021 and 2023 come the unnamed 135,000 GRT twins. Names and details yet to released.

Royal Caribbean Named

RCI named a most ethical company

The Ethisphere Institute named Royal Caribbean among the worlds "Most Ethical Companies" in its tenth anniversary edition of the designation. "Tomorrow or 10 years from now, there is no substitute for doing the right thing," said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Customers expect it, shareholders demand it, and we try to live it every day."

Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership, innovation and reputation (10%) and provided to all companies who participate in the process. In the U.S. companies including Ford and GE were among the recipients of the designation in 2016. A full list of the honorees can be found here.

MSC Wellness Program

MSC announces wellness program

MSC Cruises is adding a new program for passengers who want to make the most of the fitness options aboard their fleet. The "Wellness Experience" will be available to up to 100 passengers per cruise. "We're taking [wellness programs] to a different level," said Ken Muskat, executive vice president at MSC Cruises. "This is starting before the cruise ... continues during the cruise and hopefully after the cruise."

Cuba restricts cruise passengers.

Carnival Cruises will be the first major U.S. cruise line to sail directly to Cuba in a few weeks. However the Cuban government has issued rules which prevent Cuban-Americans from visiting the island from cruise ships. This is a break from the policy that does allow Cuban-American's to travel by air however and Carnival believes there will be changes before the initial cruise takes place. “We continue to believe that Cuba will modify its regulation before we sail on May 1 based on our ongoing discussions with Cuban officials,” said Carnival spokesperson Roger Frizzell.

Texan falls off the ship

A 46 year old man from Texas fell off the Navigator of the Seas last month and is presumed lost 40 miles south of Key West, Florida. The passenger was said to have fallen over 100 feet and likely stunned or knocked unconscious if he survived at all. The late cruiser would be the second passenger lost due to falling overboard in 2016.

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Oasis of Dreams Rehearsals - The Royal Caribbean Fan Blog.

When the ocming of Oasis of the Seas was announced to the world, one of the first features highlighted was the Aqua Theater. Situated at the very end of the ship, the seating bowl spills outward from the end of Boardwalk. The Aqua Theater hosts more unique features in one location than most new cruise ships do through their entire design. As the name implies the theater is centered around a large diving pool. Three tiers of diving platforms flank the pool on two sides. A trampoline emerges from the adjacent stage and adds a different dimension to what the show offers. A "fly gallery" allows actors to fly into and out of the area, even emerging from under the water. Under the water are three stage platforms. These rise above the water to allow for the entire stage space to be used or sink quietly for dramatic effect.

In our video here, you see the Aqua Theater from a deck ten stateroom balcony over Boardwalk. The cast is rehearsing a few hours before a show. The video screens were being replaced on this cruise so you might notice they are missing from the right side of the theater house. As a people watcher this view was one of the attractions of the cabin. Love Royal Caribbean?

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