Royal Caribbean unveils new Tracking Program for Kids

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:02:29 GMT

Always an industry trendsetter, Royal Caribbean is the first cruise line to offer a Tracking Program for parents to track their children onboard a cruise ship.

When Royal Caribbean's new Oasis of the Seas begins regular cruises next month, the muster station wristbands that all young children on cruise ships must wear will be enhanced with a passive electronic device that will allow their parents to track them in real time as they wander the ship -- an industry first.

The wristbands are being rolled out in conjunction with the debut of an onboard smart phone system called Royal Connect that's designed to make it easier for passengers to keep in touch with eachother.

Passengers will be able to rent Royal Connect phones for $17.50 a voyage that they can use to track their children, call and text other passengers who have Royal Connect phones and call cabins.

The phones also can be used to call onboard areas such as the spa and restaurants to make reservations, and they also display the latest shipboard activities. The phones are Apple iPhones configured to only work on the ship. They plan to offer 800 phones on the Oasis of the Seas on a first-come, first-serve basis to passengers.

Parents who don't want to spend the $17.50 to rent a phone but still want to track down their child's location on Oasis will be able to go the guest services desk to do it.

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas arrives in Florida

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:47:39 GMT

The Oasis of the Seas, the newest and largest cruise ship ever, has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale. Here at Cruises For Families we could not be more excited!

The Oasis of the Seas takes family cruising to a whole new level. This new class of naval-engineering genius features the first-ever neighborhood concept where each Guest will find his or her own unique experiences in one of seven distinct onboard districts, including: Central Park - a public space combining nature and nautical; the Boardwalk - dedicated to family, fun and featuring the new and entertaining AquaTheater; and the Royal Promenade - the heart of many Royal Caribbean ships, that's now bigger and better than ever. The ship's Boardwalk neighborhood is a tribute to old-fashioned seaside amusement parks and features an arcade, an exhilarating Zip Line, and the world's first at-sea Carousel. Oasis of the Seas also hosts the AquaTheater, a specialty venue featuring world-class high-dive acrobatics, synchronized swimming, and dazzling fountain & light shows. With 28 ultra-modern loft suites and 2,700 spacious staterooms, this 16-deck marvel proves that the impossible, is possible.

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Royal Caribbean unveils new Tracking Program for Kids

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas arrives in Florida