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Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas New York New Jersey 2020 Debut Delayed. If the world was back in order, yesterday would have been the maiden voyage of the totally renovated Oasis of the Seas from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Although the Oasis class ships have been around for a while (some 12 years), yesterday would have marked the first time an Oasis Class ship visited New York. The 1,186 foot long, 213 foot long ship would have sailed a 7 day cruise to Cape Canaveral, Fla; Nassau, Bahamas ; and Coco Cay, Bahamas . Coco Cay is Royal Caribbean's Private Island - Branded as the Perfect Day at Coco Cay . Instead the Oasis of the Seas sits some 100 Nautical Miles Southeast of Freeport in the Bahamas awaiting a decision on the future. Oasis of the Seas carried 6,296 passengers at full capacity and a crew of 2,165 crew, The Oasis was expected to sail a series of these Florida and Bahamas cruises until October of 2020 along with a single cruise to Canada....

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas Passengers Checked for Coronavirus UPDATE 2/8/2020 at 9:40 PM. Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas is still sitting quayside in Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ. She has been there since her arrival early Friday morning and select passengers were taken off and tested for the Coronavirus. The Anthem of the Seas is awaiting the final clearance from the CDC to sail. Reported not all of the test results have been returned. Royal Caribbean is now stating that the Anthem of the Seas will  depart Monday at 3 PM and has replaced the itinerary's call in Cape Canaveral, Coco Cay and Nassau with Kings Wharf Bermuda. The cruise has also been shortened to 5 days. Passengers on booked on the cruise have been asked to not report to the cruise pier until Monday afternoon.  Royal Caribbean has offered generous compensation for those wanting to sail on Monday  and full refunds for those choosing not to sail. Below is a statement from Roya...

 RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com Here is a short aerial video of the Oasis of the Seas showing off the external enhancements that were made during her amplification in Spain. The Renovations happened in October and November which transformed the ship internally and externally. The $165 Million dollar refit incorporated all of the latest features found in subsequent ships of the Oasis Class. The Oasis of the Seas is currently sailing from Miami, but will begin sailing from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, replacing the Anthem of the Seas, on the Florida, Bahamas and Private Island Cruise. The Anthem of the Seas will spend the spring, summer and fall of 2020 in Europe. Enjoy the video and the shear size of the Oasis which is one of the largest cruise-ships in the world.  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Ni...

Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit Closes Out 2019 Cruise Season From New York Yesterday (10/20/2019) Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit departed New York (Cape Liberty Bayonne NJ) on a 6-day cruise to Eastern Caribbean. The Celebrity Summit is expected to make calls at St. Maarten, St. Thomas and San Juan where the cruise will end on November 26. The Celebrity Summit will sail the winter from San Juan to the Southern Caribbean on 7 day itineraries. The Celebrity Summit will return to New York in May 2020. Departing San Juan on May 2, 2020, she will call at St. Maarteen, St Thomas and St Kitts before ending in Cape Liberty Bayonne N.J. 7 days later.  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cruise Ships Sailing World Wide. => NewShipNews - Information and News on Cruise Shi...

Phoenix Reisen's Amadea was one of 4 German Ships in New York on Monday. New York and New Jersey was host to over 11,500 German Tourists and crews as 4 ships focused on the German market called at the port on 10/14/2019. Monday saw 4 German cruise ships (plus the Caribbean Princess) docked in NYC. AIDA had 2 ships in port - The AIDAdiva & AIDAluna bringing some 6,250 passengers and crew to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Also at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal was Phoenix Reisen's Amadea which is a mid-sized ship carrying only 624 passengers and 300 crew. Finally in Bayonne, at Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal played host to over 3,900 passengers and crew from TUI's Mien Schiff 1.  The 4 ships menitoned above cater primarily to German speaking passengers and German is the primary language spoken on board. These ships spent multiple days in port to allow passengers the opportunity to explore all the city has to offer and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.  RETURN TO...

Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas Waits Out Dorian Off Long Island Due to Hurricane Dorian, cruise lines still continue to modify itineraries and make adjustments. Royal Caribbean announced a change to the Adventure of the Seas September 6th New England / Canada cruise. It was announced that the cruise would drop a call at Bar Harbor and instead spend an additional day at sea. Little did anyone know the day at seas was going to be spent in position off of Long Island's Long Beach. In view of the shore and the Veranzaro Narrows Bridge, the Adventure of the Seas spent a good part of the day at an anchorage with oil tankers and container ships, allowing Dorian to make her way up the US East Coast.  Here is the timeline.... The Adventure of the Seas arrived in New York on 9/6 (Friday). Loaded passengers, she sailed at 6 PM. By 7:15 PM she took up her anchorage position and remained off the Long Island Shore until Saturday at 12:15 PM when she turned to the sea and p...

Artists Rendering - Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas to Sail from New York after $250 Million Modernization / Amplification. The ship that revolutionized the cruise industry, Oasis of the Seas , marks its 10-year anniversary with a larger-than-ever, $165 million amplification. The first to introduce the unique seven-neighborhood concept and one-of-a-kind AquaTheater entertainment venue, Royal Caribbean International’s original game-changer will set a new standard for family vacations with first-to-brand experiences and the latest Royal Caribbean hits. Guest favorites making their way to Oasis as part of the 63-day modernization include a reimagined, Caribbean-inspired pool deck that will feature a Splashaway Bay kids aquapark and The Lime & Coconut signature bar; famed Quantum Class staple, Music Hall ; the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, and the Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea. Debuting alongside this lineup is the cruise line’s first barbecue co...

Video highlighting the enhancements to the Celebrity Summit implemented during the ship's recent refit. Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit arrived in New York this past Sunday May 5th.  This marks the ships first arrival in the port of New York since her major refit in Freeport in the Bahamas. Celebrity Summit is ready to turn heads after completing a dramatic transformation. The ship’s revitalization is the next chapter of THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION ,   Celebrity Cruises ’ extensive modernization effort, with more than $500-million in upgrades across the fleet. The all-new Celebrity Summit ’s revolutionary enhancements include: Completely redesigned staterooms and suites The addition of The Retreat for suite guests, with exclusive new sundeck and redesigned lounge Stunningly re-imagined restaurants, bars and lounges Fully redesigned spa and casino “ Celebrity Summit is one of the most popular ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet and we’re excited to share the r...

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas - Arrives Early At Cape Liberty, Bayonne. The east coast of the US was subject to heavy rains and strong winds this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The adverse weather had cruise ships speeding toward New York in in order to avoid the storms. Friday at 8:30 PM, Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas arrived in New York a full 12 hours ahead of schedule. Passengers stayed aboard the vessel  along side at the Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal. Azamara Cruises' Azamara Journey docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal around 1:30 PM in the afternoon on Saturday. The Azamara Journey was sailing from Bermuda to New York and arrived  a full 20 hours ahead of schedule. The Azamara Journey will spend overnight along side and her passengers will have the opportunity to explore New York City and use the ship as their floating hotel. The Azamara Journey is expected to load passengers tomorrow for a New York, Hamilton, Horta, Ponta Delgada, Lisbon ...

Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit to Offer Unique Itineraries from the Port of New York & New Jersey Celebrity Cruises announces varied itineraries from New York in 2019. The Celebrity Summit will offer unique itineraries from Cape Liberty Bayonne, New Jersey. To learn more about these unique itineraries check out the details at our Website NYCruiseInfo.com Take me to NYCruiseInfo.com - Celebrity Cruises Unique Itineraries from New York / Cape Liberty NJ. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WANT MORE CRUISE NEWS BEYOND NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY Check out Nick's Cruise Corner

Royal Caribbean's German Brand Mein Schiff Will Offer a Number of Sailings From Cape Liberty NJ Royal Caribbean's partnership with the City of Bayonne, New Jersey is becoming fruitful. The cruise line is featuring 3 departures per week on average during peak months. Royal Caribbean has both the Anthem of the Seas and the Adventure of the Seas sailing from the port to Bermuda, the Caribbean and/or the Bahamas and Private Island - Coco Cay, Bahamas. Celebrity Cruises has the Celebrity Summit sailing weekly to Bermuda. Royal Caribbean's German brand, Mein Schiff / TUI Cruises has the Mein Schiff 6 sailing a series of fall cruises from the port visiting New England / Canada and Coastal US and Bahamas. In between the cruises mentioned above some of the Bermuda or Florida / Bahamas cruises have been replaced with New England Canada Cruises, especially in the fall when the fall foliage is in peak season. There are endless cruise opportunities from port near you. Be...

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Anthem of the Seas will again be joined by her sister ship Adventure of the Seas in 2019 This afternoon I went out to the Royal Caribbean Website to see which ships they will be operating from Cape Liberty in the Summer of 2019. It appears that the Adventure of the Sea will be returning next year sailing on alternating 8 Day and 6 Day Cruises. Adventure of the Seas will alternate sailings during the summer months: The 8 Day cruises offer an interesting itinerary visiting Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Nassau, Bahamas; and Coco Cay Private Island, Bahamas. The 6 Day itinerary is also unique offering calls at Bar Harbor, Me; St John, New Brunswick, Canada; and Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. Anthem of the Seas Sailings will alternate sailings during the summer months: The 9 Day cruise to the Caribbean visiting Bermuda, St. Maarten, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Labadee, Haiti. The 5 Day cruise call at  Kings Wharf Bermuda. Please note that itinerarie...

While surfing the internet I found this very interesting short video (34 seconds) on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas on one of her initial visits to the port of New York. It is well worth the view. Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Jersey. .

Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ - Copyright NYCruiseInfo.com  Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas arrived in Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ in preparation for her season of cruises from the port. The ship will spend overnight in anticipation of the arrival of her guests Friday mid-day. The Adventure of the Seas will sail to Nassau, the Bahamas and Royal Caribbean's Private Island - Coco Cay. The Adventure of the Seas sailed from St. Maarten on Sunday making the 4 days trip up the coast and arriving in New York early Thursday Morning . Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Jersey. .

  Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit Returns to New York for Bermuda and New England Canada Cruises. This past weekend Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit returned to New York - (actually Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ) to begin her 2018 season from the port. The Celebrity Summit will sail a series of 7-day cruises from New York to Bermuda as well as seasonal / occassional cruises to New England and Canada.  The Celebrity Summit offers a more refined experience to Bermuda and does not have the water slides, ice-skating rinks, sky rides and other gimmicks that the more family oriented cruise line have, but offers great food, great service and spotless ships. In late October, the Celebrity Summit offers a repositioning cruise from New York, visiting various ports in the Caribbean before ending in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Je...

Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas to Sail From Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ / New York in 2018 Royal Caribbean announced that 2 ships will be sailing from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey during the summer of 2018. In 2018, both the Anthem of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas will sail from the Port of New York on a number of unique itineraries. Read more on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas Click Here. Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Jersey.  

Celebrity Cruises Announces 2018 Cruises From Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ. Celebrity Cruises Announced this month the sailings for the Celebrity Summit from Cape Liberty Bayonne for the 2018 cruise season. The season features Spring through late fall cruises to Bermuda and New England/Canada. To Learn More -> Check out the NYCruiseinfo.com Website - Celebrity Cruises' Unveils 2018 Itineraries for the Celebrity Summit.   Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Jersey.

The recently announced sale of the Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises has resulted in the shuffle of Royal Caribbean's cruises ships Including the cancellation of the Rhapsody of the Seas Summer 2017 program from New York / Cape Liberty, New Jersey. In the Fall of 2017, the Vision of the Seas will operate a New England, Canada program from Cape Liberty following her European program. Details are listed below in the Royal Caribbean's Press Release. Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas to Sail From Cape Liberty, Bayonne in the Fall of 2017.  ------------------------- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, RCL) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises.   Legend will depart the 25-ship fleet in March of 2017, and immediately transition to its new owner. In order to continue offering our guests the best possible vacation experience, the current deployment of...

Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal, Bayonne, New Jersey, Parking Garage Although this happened in October of last year, I really did not mention it on the main website (www.NYCruiseInfo.com) nor this blog. The multi-tiered parking garage at Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal in Bayonne is now officially opened. No longer will passengers be directed to the large, open lots directly across the street from the cruise terminal. The parking garage eliminates concerns for winter travel when snow and the elements can make digging out your car a quick return to reality. Related Links ----------------- NYCruiseInfo.com - Free Information on Cruises from New York.  Nick's Cruise Corner - Free Information on Cruises Worldwide. 

Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas to Sail From Bayonne in 2017 Royal Caribbean International invites adventure seekers to discover the vibrant cultural wonders and untamed beauty of the most sought-after Caribbean islands and picturesque landscapes of New England and Canada. Departing from the Northeast, Florida and Puerto Rico, year-round and seasonal escapes to the Caribbean and Canada will go on sale on April 13, 2016. Royal Caribbean will offer expanded Caribbean itineraries from the Northeast in 2017, with Rhapsody of the Seas joining Anthem of the Seas in Cape Liberty, New Jersey. This will be the first time that two Royal Caribbean ships will be sailing from Cape Liberty, offering guests in the New York area even more ways to explore the award-winning cruise line.  Anthem boasts the groundbreaking technology and first-at-sea features of the technologic...