Rci | Cruiser

Here is a story that captures the spirit of the RCI journey, from its 1970 beginnings to the record-breaking giants of today. The Steel and the Song: A Royal Caribbean Story

In 1978, the Song of Norway was literally cut in half to insert an 85-foot section, a bold feat of engineering to keep up with growing demand. rci cruiser

By the late 80s, ships like Sovereign of the Seas (1988) began the tradition of the "-of the Seas" naming convention, ushering in the era of the mega-ship. Here is a story that captures the spirit

In 1970, the world of Caribbean cruising was small. A trio of Norwegian shipping companies took a gamble, launching the from Miami. She wasn't the biggest ship, but she had something new: a signature Viking Crown Lounge wrapped around her funnel, giving guests a literal "deep" view of the horizon. In 1970, the world of Caribbean cruising was small

As the years passed, the "RCI" identity became synonymous with "firsts."

For a dedicated RCI cruiser, the story is written in the daily rituals: Why Royal Caribbean Ships Got So Big [The Full Fleet Story]