Vision of the Seas, which is 915 feet long, was inaugurated in 1998 and can accommodate 2,435 passengers. Noteworthy about Vision of the Seas is the seven-deck-high atrium in the center of the ship, a rock-climbing wall, a solarium with a sliding glass roof and the circular Viking Crown Lounge on the top level. Vision of the Seas boasts a large quantity of glass walls in public areas to facilitate panoramic views.
One example of a back-to-back cruise on Vision of the Seas is the October to November, 12-night cruise that begins in Venice, Italy, and travels to Israel, Egypt and Turkey before returning to Venice. Twelve hours later, Vision of the Seas leaves Venice, Italy, for a nine-night cruise to Croatia, Italy, France and Spain before disembarking in Lisbon, Portugal.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
royalcaribbean.com/
Jewel of the Seas, which is 962 feet long, was inaugurated in 2004 and can accommodate 2,501 passengers. There is a 10-story glass atrium in the center of the ship, which also includes glass elevators facing the sea, a large indoor solarium, a golf simulator, a sport court on the top level and a rock-climbing wall.
An example of a back-to-back cruise on Jewel of the Seas is the March to April, 11-night cruise that travels from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Aruba, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Grand Cayman before returning to Fort Lauderdale. Ten hours later, Jewel of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale to Haiti, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Grand Cayman before returning to Fort Lauderdale.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
royalcaribbean.com/
Liberty of the Seas, at 1,112 feet long, is one of the largest cruise ships ever built. It was inaugurated in 2007 and accommodates 3,634 passengers. Liberty of the Seas offers extensive sports activities, with a wave generator for surfing onboard, a large water play area for children, a full-size volleyball/basketball court, an ice skating rink, a boxing ring and a large fitness center. The three-level main dining room has an Asian theme, and the Windjammer Cafe offers casual dining of many tastes.
An example of a back-to-back cruise on Liberty is a seven-night cruise in May that sails from Miami, with stops in St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Haiti before returning to Miami. Ten hours later, Liberty sails from Miami for a seven-night cruise to Haiti, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, before disembarkation in Miami.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
royalcaribbean.com
