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Seaface

Royal Caribbean Seeks Patent of ‘Seaface’ Mask

Posted: May 4, 2022

We are all too familiar with news footage of people seen wearing face marks, we also see them in public places like shopping centers, doctors’ rooms, and on the street, the face mask has become “Coronavirus Couture”.

Consistent with official advice, progressively more people are wearing face masks – allowing some a hint of self-expression amid the pandemic.

But Westerns have long denounced face mask wearing, unlike East Asia face masks have long been a regular feature of daily life.

Whether for fashion or for health purposes, they are sometimes considered a sign of the wearer’s social responsibility, and those who don’t wear masks during public health emergencies are the ones who are stigmatised.

Could the mask trend continue when we stop social distancing and Covid-19 is less of a threat? Maybe…

Deserved or not, cruise lines have been the scapegoat for many in the court of public opinion that they are extra susceptible to person-to-person spread.

But on your next Royal Caribbean cruise you should expect to see some passengers, or crew wearing face masks.

Royal Caribbean is giving a first look at what that future might hold, with the company filing a new trademark for its own brand of sanitary masks called ” SEAFACE™“.

The trademark lists the description of the trademark simply as:

SEAFACE™ trademark registration is intended to cover the category of sanitary marks for isolation purposes”

Trademark applications usually are quite vague regarding their intended use, so it remains to be seen precisely how it will be used, if at all.

While the application has apparently been accepted by the office, it has yet to be assigned an examiner, a necessary step for the approval of the trademark.

Royal Caribbean Said: “The mask is one in a number of innovations that our teams are exploring as we look forward to a safe, healthy and fun return to cruise.”

All subsidiaries of Royal Caribbean will use the mask if the patent is approved and the company chooses to implement it, spokesperson Jonathon Fishman. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. includes Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, Tui Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Pullmantur.

It is anyone’s guess as to whether the SEAFACE™ is intended for crew or passengers or both.

The masks are a thought-provoking move for an industry that has taken a enormous hit since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) began. There may well be a cause for hope for those looking to begin cruising again as soon as possible.

Mariner of the Seas

Mariner of the Seas To Be Refurbished and Cater For The Short Cruise Market

Posted: February 3, 2023

Royal Caribbean International announced that Mariner of the Seas will undergo a $90 million renovation, and is redeployed from the Asia and China markets moving into the Caribbean short cruise market.

Service begins from Miami with a three-and four-day cruise program in June, with the ship cruising to Nassau and CocoCay.

“At Royal Caribbean, we believe in the constant pursuit of adventure and that every weekend is an opportunity to experience something new and live life to its fullest,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “With the new Mariner of the Seas, we invite travelers to weekend like they really mean it and make the most of a quick getaway than they even thought was possible.”

Among the features is the Sky Pad, a brand new virtual reality, bungee trampoline encounter on the Mariner of the Seas.

Guests will be strapped in and wear a virtual reality headset, and will be transported to some other time and planet to ricochet over the moon craters or compete in intergalactic games.

The awesome experience is for guests of any age, and furthermore can be enjoyed without virtual reality headsets, for guests who wish to watch out over the sea as they leap toward the sky.

Different additions incorporate The Perfect Storm, a pair of hustling waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon, and a glow-in-the-dark laser tag experience in Studio B, where loved ones can collaborate to play “Battle for Planet Z.”

Mariner will offer Puzzle Break: The Observatorium, another escape room experience.

Royal Caribbean International is also adding the FlowRide surfing simulator to the ship.

New food and beverage choices incorporate Jamie’s Italian, Starbucks and Izumi Hibachi and Sushi.

Liberty of the Seas at Sea Liberty of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean’s Independence Of The Seas To Get Refurbishment

Posted: July 18, 2022

Royal Caribbean International has announced that the 154,407-ton, 3,634-guest Independence of the Seas which currently sails in the Mediterranean will be refurbished in April 2018.

During the refurbishment Independence of the Seas will gain numerous new-fangled features including:

  • a trampoline park
  • water slides
  • escape rooms
  • laser tag

The news was revealed on the Crown & Anchor Society Facebook page, and the refurbishment is labelled as “bow-to-stern” with more details still to be confirmed.

Other ship in the fleet have water slides and laser tag, but on no occasion has several features been onboard a sole ship. The Harmony of the Seas visibly features just one occurrence of Escape the Rubicon, but it would seem Independence of the Seas will be receiving at least two enhancements.

Read: What do Royal Caribbean offer people with disabilities

Completely new to Royal Caribbean will be laser tag, and no other cruise ship presently has a jam-packed trampoline park, which are becoming progressively prevalent on land.

These new charms will join current Independence of the Seas favourites like the FlowRider surf simulator, rock climbing wall and H2O Zone water park—all of which will remain.

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Snapchatters: Submerge Yourself Into The Underwater World With Royal Caribbean

Posted: June 20, 2022

Royal Caribbean International is inviting snapchatters to submerge themselves in an exciting underwater journey through Snapchat.

From June 21 to 25, the Royal Caribbean Snapchat channel will submerge snapchatters into the underwater world courtesy of a custom scuba mask created by Royal Caribbean named “SeaSeekers” to be used in conjunction with Spectacles by Snap.

Seaseekers will take the wears on a inimitable journey to the world under the ocean.

“The SeaSeeker will enable all adventure-seekers to get a front-row seat to the thrilling adventures found underwater in a way that has never been possible before,” said Jim Berra, chief marketing officer and SVP of Marketing, Royal Caribbean International.  

Fans can #SeekDeeper by following @RoyalCaribbean on Snapchat.

Spectacles by Snap takes the wears on a inimitable journey to the world under the ocean

There will be three dives that will take snapchatters into the underwater adventure through the eyes of three well-known divers.

  • In Cozumel, Mexico marine wildlife photographer and conservationist Roberto Ochoa will give viewers a rare glimpse into the annual migration of Whale Sharks.
  • Marine Biologist Gabriela Nava and co-founder of the organization Oceanus, A.C. based in Mexico, will then take viewers to see a coral reef restoration project where she and her team have been working to restore the local reefs.
  • In Belize, fans can follow along as free diver Ashleigh Baird visits the Great Blue Hole, an underwater sinkhole that is believed to be the largest of its kind.

“Snapchat continues to be a favourite channel for curious travellers and is the ideal platform for this first-of-its-kind undersea exploration. We are excited to find an innovative way to use the Snapchat Spectacles with our SeaSeeker mask so that we can bring the underwater experience to our guests as they visit the incredible destinations we sail to. We’ve even taken the added step of applying for a patent for the SeaSeekers mask so that we can bring it to our guests exclusively.” Said Mr Berra  

Fans can follow along on Royal Caribbean’s Snapchat channel or by searching on other social platforms by using #SeekDeeper.

 

 

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Royal Caribbean’s Newest Quantum Ultra-Class Ship To Sail From Asia-Pacific In 2019

Posted: May 16, 2022

Royal Caribbean International has unveiled future plans for the first Quantum Ultra-class ship to be based in the Asia-Pacific region.

Set to be launched in mid 2019, the yet-to-be-named ship will be the next progression of the ground-breaking Quantum class and will join her sister ships, Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.

The new ship will explicitly be designed for guests in the region, highlighting even more cutting-edge and unparalleled experiences and facilities. The announcement was made as Royal Caribbean unveiled its full roster of 2018-19 China, Singapore and Australia itineraries.

As part of the deployment plans for 2018-19, Mariner of the Seas will relocate to a new home in Miami, Florida embarking on a “Global Odyssey” from Asia that boasts three long sailings from Singapore to Dubai; Dubai to Barcelona; and Barcelona to Miami.

Mariner of the Seas will relocate to a new home in Miami, Florida

Voyager of the Seas will have her first full season in Singapore in 2018-19, offering 3- to 7-night journeys all over Southeast Asia with stops that include ports in Thailand and Malaysia.

Voyager of the Seas will have her first full season in Singapore in 2018-19

The new 2018-19 deployment season offers added places of interest, including an extended offering of open-jaw itineraries for adventure-seekers travelling down under with new 10-night open-jaw itineraries between Auckland, New Zealand and Melbourne or Sydney, Australia on Radiance of the Seas.

During the Australian summer, Ovation of the Seas will reposition to Sydney for her longest season in Australia, regaining the title as the largest ship based in the region.