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Calling all hydrologists and civil engineers — South Florida's got jobs for you as it seeks to fend off rising sea levels from climate change over the next one hundred years. That's one of the main messages that emerged from a recent day-long seminar in Miami Beach, where local officials met with experts from Holland to learn how that low-lying country defends itself from an ever-persistent sea.
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Scientists forecast that, over the next century, seas could rise from 1-1/2 feet to six feet. That's a lot of water. And it won't just be coastal areas that are affected.
South Florida's porous limestone foundation could increase ground water levels far inland as the ocean rises. Studies have shown that a three-foot rise in sea level would flood western Miami Beach permanently, but also overrun inland communities like Weston. There will simply be no place for the water to drain away.
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What lies in South Florida's future? More elevated roads and buildings, more so-called "retreats" from building on the coast, more 24-hour pumps to keep water at bay everywhere, more storm-water runoff collected from urban areas and redirected for irrigation — all feats of engineering that will require big financial investments over the next 50 years.
And government officials in coastal cities will have to rethink zoning laws near their beaches. When an aging Miami Beach hotel is razed, it should not be the site for another high-rise condo, for example, which simply puts more people at risk. It could become green space instead. Better to take a hit on city property-tax coffers than put more residents in harm's way.
Sure, all these changes in attitude and policy sound daunting. But what other choice do South Floridians have?
Stand by and wring their hands as the underpinnings of beachside condos and resorts are washed away during a hurricane's storm surge, the tourist industry drowns as beaches disappear under water and a whole way of life is permanently altered for the worse? Those aren't options.
The folks at that seminar have the right idea: Plan now to prepare and pay to control what the future is bringing our way — higher waters, eroding beaches and more flooding risks. The Netherlands has held the sea at bay for centuries. Now it's South Florida's time to face the inevitable and act early to combat this very real threat.
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Candidate Bill Bradley Becomes First To Oppose Anti-Gay California Initiative
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The Bradley For President Campaign released two statements to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force on Thursday stating Bradley's opposition to the anti-gay Knight Initiative on the March 7, 2000 California ballot and expressing his support for domestic partnership benefits for gay and lesbian couples.
Bradley's announcement came in a letter to The Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force responding to specific questions about the Initiative and partner benefits. Earlier this week, the Policy Institute released a report entitled, Courting the Vote: The 2000 Presidential Candidates' Positions on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues. The report documents the positions of the two Democrats, nine Republicans and one Independent on issues of concern to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender voters and was sent to the Bradley campaign earlier this week.
The Knight Initiative — which will be decided by California voters the same day as the California Presidential primary — would ban recognition of same-sex marriages. Because California already bans same-sex marriage and because same-sex marriages currently are not recognized by any state government in the United States, the measure is seen as an extraordinary, divisive and targeted attack on GLBT people.
In the letter to NGLTF from the Bradley campaign, Bradley is quoted as opposing gay marriage but stating that "if I were a California voter I would vote against the Knight Initiative because as a referendum issue I think it is divisive and has the potential to contribute to an atmosphere of hate, which is the last thing I want to have any role in abetting."
Bradley also said he supports "efforts to provide to committed gay couples the ability to enjoy all the economic and legal benefits that are available to married couples, including inheritance, taxation, right to visit your partner in the hospital Ð all of those elements."
Thus far, Bradley's only Democratic opponent, Vice President Al Gore, has come out in favor of domestic partner benefits. The Gore campaign has not come out for or against the Knight Initiative.
Urvashi Vaid, Director of the Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), welcomed Bradley's announcement. "Some candidates no longer run from issues important to the GLBT community," Vaid said. "Bill Bradley's condemnation of this homophobic initiative is critical for others to emulate. Both Bill Bradley and Al Gore have taken important stands in support of domestic partners benefits. Now it is time for the truly moderate Republican candidates to pry themselves from the clutches of the right wing of the GOP and support policies that promote fairness and equality."
NGLTF Executive Director Kerry Lobel also praised Bradley. "We look to those running for office to take bold steps to unite our country," Lobel said. "With today's announcement, Bradley has taken such a step."
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General Conference 2004, Part 3: Our Social Creed's Centennial
By: Ray Waddle
Editor's Note: This is the third in a seven-part series of Interpreter articles about the people, plans and issues related to the 2004 General Conference. The top legislative assembly of the United Methodist Church, which convenes every four years, meets April 27-May 7, 2004. For more information, visit www.umc.org/gc2004.
The United Methodist Social Creed ... Can you recite it?
No? You're not alone. The Social Creed is a distinctive contribution to U.S. religious life, and it's been around for nearly a century, but most United Methodists seldom hear it, speak it or know its contents.
That should change soon.
The church is gearing up for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Social Creed, as well as the denomination's larger body of Social Principles, in order to raise the profile of the denomination's social witness in the world and within the church's own borders.
The 2004 General Conference will assess proposals by the General Board of Church and Society to galvanize interest in the Social Principles, which are found in The Book of Discipline (pgs. 95-120) and The Book of Resolutions (pgs. 37-64).
The principles, adopted every four years by the denomination's international legislative assembly, summarize United Methodist convictions about social action in the life of faith. The Board of Church and Society is assigned to advocate for the Social Principles in as broad a public forum as possible.
"John Wesley put it well: There's only one holiness, and that's social holiness," says Jaydee Hanson, an assistant general secretary at the board, based in Washington, D.C."The gospel is not one part piety and one part social action. A key to United Methodist identity is our social witness," he adds.
Creed was groundbreaking
The church's Social Creed was first produced in 1908; it was an unusually strident denominational statement for its time. It decried child labor and supported the economic rights of workers, better workplace conditions, better wages and worker safety.
It was later expanded and renamed the Social Principles, now including sections on political values, human rights, economic life, the environment and other dimensions of social ministry. The final part of the Social Principles is "Our Social Creed," a phrase echoing the original Social Creed, and including passages such as:
"We commit ourselves to the rights of men, women, children, youth, young adults, the aging and people with disabilities; to improvement of the quality of life; and to the rights and dignity of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities."
The Social Creed, last revised in 1972, was designed to be read in regular worship services, but the practice is not broad-based. The Board of Church and Society will encourage churches and annual conferences to study, celebrate and reinterpret the Social Creed through music, art and other means during the next quadrennium leading up to a 2008 churchwide celebration of the 100th anniversary of our Social Creed.
Proponents hope to make the creed more user-friendly and readable—even adaptable for music—so that United Methodist worshipers may use it in communion and other settings.
Meanwhile, the Social Principles face another round of possible amendments in 2004. This is customary at each General Conference—and often controversial.
The Social Principles speak to various shifting urgent issues of social injustice and other ills. General Conference—made up of 1,000 delegates representing every United Methodist annual conference in the world—is the legislative body with the power to write and revise the principles.
The Social Principles have no legal binding power, but they are commended to individuals and congregations for study, dialogue and practice.
Changes proposed in 2004
Any United Methodist individual or congregation can propose amendments to the Social Principles (or to church law in The Book of Discipline). The Board of Church and Society is proposing the following amendments that would:
• Change the "Military Service" passage to say the church acknowledges that "many Christians believe that when peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide."
• Declare that international trade and investment should be based on rules that support human dignity, a clean environment and our common humanity.
• Call on legislators and health care providers to make available appropriate mental illness treatment and rehabilitation for people addicted to drugs.
• Assert that people with brain diseases, neurological conditions or physical disabilities must be afforded the same access to health care as all others in our communities.
• Include people with mental conditions or brain disorders among those against whom we do not discriminate.
• Add language on the separation of church and state that reads in part, "Separation of church and state means no organic union of the two, but it does permit interaction. The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs (including atheism), nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools, but it should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions. We believe that the state should not attempt to control the church, nor should the church seek to dominate the state."
Ray Waddle author of A Turbulent Peace: The Psalms for Our Time [Upper Room Books , (800) 972-0433], is a writer based in Nashville, Tenn.
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Greetings Fools! It's your lucky day, today I'm going to crack "The Great Investment Riddle" and show you how to beat the market en route.
In fact I'm happy to play "Investment Riddler," but it'll be just a moment until my green tights return from the cleaners.
Until then, let's pass the time worrying about Apple
These days, it seems like worrying about Apple's "next move" has become a sport amongst shareholders doesn't it? Well let's be honest, Hecklers love that sport too.
Yep, only Apple (these days) could beat quarterly earnings estimates and grow revenue by 18% and still sell off. In fairness, Apple investors have "jitters" over tightening margins so perhaps the stock should be near 52 week lows.
Or is it the eroding market share in iOS phones (23.6% to Androids 51.3%) that has investors worried? While Apple has grown iPhone sales over 20% in the past year, it still has lost market share in iOS to Google's Android; much like Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) did to Chrome.
I mean, why can't Apple and Microsoft just be more like Google?!
Now there's a stock we can agree on! Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) is on an absolute tear, with its stock topping $800. Combining meteoric rises in Chrome and Android with its continued stranglehold on the search market (88% in 2012), Google is a stock everyone wants.
Well, at least they do now.
Come to think of it, before the fruit weren't there a heck of a lot of concerns about Google's labor?
That's right! In April of 2011 Google's stock dropped below $520 -- as the Street fretted over Co-Founder Larry Page's return, as CEO. The biggest concerns were Google's absence in China and (especially) Page's commitment to invest (spend) money on top talent. Very few analysts predicted the stock would be at all-time highs today; oh, lucky Google, they thought Apple was going to crush you, yet somehow they were wrong.
Armchair Quarterbacks
Sarcasm aside, analysts get it wrong all the time. What you need to know is that "bean counters" don't understand (or appreciate) what it takes to grow a global powerhouse like Google or Apple. They lack courage to predict what "might be", so they stick to "what is".
Most importantly they tend to favor squeezing a lemon for every last drop, regardless of circumstance.
The same analysts who cheer Google now, jeered the "costs" of doing business in 2011, so it's no surprise that Apple's "cash problem" has brought on Armchair Quarterbacks. These Heckler's want to sue Apple for not raising their dividend, but they should stop and ask: "What made Apple a success to begin with?"
Was it paying dividends, or was it pumping cash into in-house R&D? Exactly!
So how can you throw one stone at Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), for not raising a dividend and another at it for not innovating?
Now, back to that riddle!
As promised, here's our riddle:
A 'hem: "How can one find comfort, and even profit, amidst uncertainty"
To profit we need to crack that riddle, as it plagues the tech landscape and the evolving nature of the companies that comprise it.
To solve this riddle, we need to stop trying to prove what we can't know. Here's what we do know, however:
1). Good companies have high returns on capital; this indicates that they are able to fend off competition and have enough capital to plow back into R&D.
- Apple (38.41%), Microsoft (16.61%) and Google (16.61%) demonstrate this while "competitors" like Hewlett-Packard and Blackberry have negative returns.
- These three companies (Apple, Google and Microsoft) dominate multiple industries.
2). These aren't "one sector" tech companies. To say they are is like saying McDonalds and Ruth's Hospitality are both "restaurants;" technically true, but there's so many layers under that "restaurant" umbrella.
- In other sectors it's impossible for one small group of companies to dominate multiple sub-sectors, it only happens in "tech".
- And they really do dominate those sub-sectors.
- Even Microsoft, still holds nearly 50% market share in Windows. The company is surrounded by enough negativity to make you think it's on the brink of bankruptcy. Does this make any sense for a company that's returned over 7% (EPS and revenue) growth annually, over the past five years?
3). Microsoft is the only real threat of any size and influence to Apple and Google, in any of these growing sub-sectors (hardware, OS, search, software and even cloud).
- So why does a company like Baidu trade at higher valuation than Microsoft, when the only market Baidu is in is search and it doesn't dominate it globally? Microsoft's "Bing" is a complete afterthought—I get that—but it still holds a larger global market share than Baidu's (3.5%). In fact, Bing only comes in second to only Google, albeit a very distant second.
Don't make this a riddle.
Simply put: to make money in tech we need to accept what we don't know and take comfort in what we do.
Apple may cannibalize itself, Microsoft may grow slowly, Google may over expand; there's no way to tell if any of these "micro" events will or won't happen—stop obsessing!
What we do know is that these three firms have no strong competitors in multiple, growing sectors that they collectively dominate.
So why not just buy all three?
Sure, doing so will be admitting that you can't guess "precisely right" but you should still beat the market handily.
Better yet, you'll actually sleep well at night; and isn't that the point?
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WASHINGTON — Schools and classrooms are spiffed up — maybe. New textbooks have been ordered — perhaps. Teachers are energized — hopefully.
What's certain is that millions of children in the United States are heading to school after the summer. Many are there for the first time, while others are in the final year of their formal education. There will be tears, from some prekindergarten and kindergarten youngsters starting school, and from parents as they leave their new college students at the dorm. As the school year begins, some facts and figures about education in America. By Carole Feldman
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WASHINGTON — For many students and teachers, summer vacation was more like summer term. Reading lists. Science camps. Portfolio development. The to-do list for kids and teachers sound remarkably alike. Schools are on the hook to improve student performance on high-stakes tests, administrators are eyeing more science and technology instruction, and parents are demanding more for their children. By Philip Elliott.
WASHINGTON — Despite all the grumbling about tuition increases and student loan costs, other college expenses also are going up. The price of housing and food trumps tuition costs for students who attend two- and four-year public universities in their home states, according to a College Board survey. Even with the lower interest rates on student loans that President Barack Obama signed into law, students are eyeing bills that are growing on just about every line. By Philip Elliott.
WASHINGTON — Often criticized as too prescriptive and all-consuming, standardized tests have support among parents, who view them as a useful way to measure both students' and schools' performances, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. By Philip Elliott and Jennifer Agiesta.
WASHINGTON — Minority and low-income parents are more likely to see serious problems in their schools — from low expectations to bullying to out-of-date technology and textbooks — than those who are affluent or white, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll.
ELMA, N.Y. — "Nurse Zak's" health office at Elma Primary School in suburban Buffalo has all the Band-Aids, ice packs and cotton balls expected in a place tasked with treating the bumps, bruises and paper cuts of school life. But there's also a rocking chair and stuffed animal for when comfort is the best medicine, a few pairs of sneakers to lend so forgetful kids don't miss gym and some shirts and pants in case of a spill or mishap in the lab. Nurse Zak — Jane Zakrzewski — has found that being prepared as a school nurse means being ready for pretty much anything. By Carolyn Thompson.
MIAMI — In the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Pembroke Pines, students returning to school this year are being greeted not only by their teachers and principal. They're also meeting the armed school resource officer who will be stationed permanently on campus. In the aftermath of the massacre at Sandy Hook, many districts across the nation are increasing the number of school resource officers on campus and, in a few cases, permitting teachers to carry concealed weapons themselves. By Christine Armario.
The Common Core State Standards have been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia with the goal of better preparing the nation's students for college or a job. Despite their widespread adoption, many parents don't know what the standards are or whether their state has adopted them, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. A look at the learning standards and the issues surrounding them. By Carolyn Thompson.
After just one year, some schools around the country are dropping out of the healthier new federal lunch program, complaining that so many students turned up their noses at meals packed with whole grains, fruits and vegetables that the cafeterias were losing money. Federal officials say they don't have exact numbers but have seen isolated reports of schools cutting ties with the $11 billion National School Lunch Program, which reimburses schools for meals served and gives them access to lower-priced food. By Carolyn Thompson.
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How can you get kids back on a good sleep schedule during the final weeks of the summer, so that it won't be too difficult to get them moving on the first mornings of the school year? It's challenging: Families want to get the most out of the last evenings of summer, while it's still light out and the fun of summer break is still in the air. But those early school mornings are approaching quickly. By Melissa Rayworth.
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Royal Caribbean cruises feature many cruise industry innovative firsts with lots of activities and entertainment to suit families, couples and singles.
Based in Miami, Royal Caribbean was formed in 1969 and currently operates a global fleet of ships offering cruises to over 130 destinations worldwide. These include some of the largest and most innovative ships in the world. The 138,000-ton Voyager family of ships that includes Navigator of the Seas, offering many industry firsts including a rock climbing 200ft above the ocean, an ice skating ring, in-line skating, a promenade shopping mall and much more.
Royal Caribbean once again lays claim to owning the world's largest cruise ship, with the launch the 158,000-ton Freedom of the Seas in 2006, again taking ship design to a new level. And if that wasn't quite enough in 2009 the 220,000-ton Oasis of the Seas was launched, the world's largest and most revolutionary ship introducing Royal Caribbean's new neighbourhood concept, which will provide guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences in seven themed areas based on their personal styles, preferences or moods.
Royal Caribbean's continual investment in "cruise industry firsts" and cutting edge design features has arguably created the largest, youngest and most exciting fleet in the world. The bigger ships have almost become destinations in themselves.
- Most modern and innovative fleet at sea, including Oasis of the Seas the largest ship in the world.
- Innovative cruise industry firsts, including Central Park and the Boardwalk on Oasis family ships and ice rinks and 200ft above sea level rock climbing walls on all Voyager and Freedom family ships.
- State-of-the-art "ShipShape" fitness centre and spa.
- World-class "Gold Anchor" quality of service with a 3:1 guest to staff ratio.
- Complimentary "Adventure Ocean" children's programme aged between 3-17 years.
- Signature "Viking Crown" lounge on every ship, offering 360 degree panoramic sea views.
- Privately owned Island destinations including "Labadee" in the Caribbean and "Cococay" in the Bahamas.
- The privileges and benefits of "Crown and Anchor" loyalty membership.
Explorer Academy Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
A Royal Caribbean International cruise is not only the adventure of a lifetime, it allows you to learn, experience and discover new things on your cruise holiday! Learn from the best at the Explorer Academy. The professional onboard staff will teach you how to dance, skate, make the perfect martini, and more, in a fun, invigorating atmosphere.
Games & Contests Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Get in on the action with the huge array of friendly competitions going on all over the ship. Take centre stage for one of the popular game shows or show off your pipes in a karaoke contest. Good on the green? Display your putting skills in a mini-golf tournament!
Royal Caribbean Cruise Spa and Sports
It's never been easier to find balance on holiday - or in your life! This programme offers lots of activities and options on board and on shore to work well-being into every aspect of your cruise holiday – plus, the tools you'll need to keep the momentum going when you return home.
Spa & Beauty Treatments Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Embark on a path to complete relaxation. Indulge your mind, body and soul with an Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy or an Exotic Frangipani Hair & Scalp Conditioning Treatment. The Day Spa offers a wide variety of the latest therapies to help you relax and rejuvenate on your cruise holiday.
Fitness Centre Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The Fitness Centre has all the equipment that major sports clubs do: weight machines, free weights, stationary spin bikes, stair steppers, treadmills, sauna, whirlpool, steam room and thermal suites. Plus a sweeping ocean view that extends for miles! They also offer all the latest classes, from Pilates to Spinning to Kickboxing, for all levels.
Classes Include:
- Aerobics in Motion
- Shape Up/Step Up
- Pathway to Yoga
- Shape Up/Pump Up
- Wheels in Motion
- Shape Up/Firm Up
- Aquamotion
- Circuits in Motion
Basketball Court Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
A full-size basketball court at sea? They said, why not? So they put them on the Oasis, Freedom and Voyager class ships - just don't let the ball go out of bounds. Equipment is available on the Sports Decks and all ages are welcome. The basketball courts are so popular that for the Radiance and Sovereign class ships they've put in half-courts. These courts can also be used for volleyball, and, as always, all the equipment is available on the Sports Decks.
Running Track Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
If running fast doesn't do it, the view just might take your breath away. You'll find running tracks on every ship in the fleet. The tracks are open to anyone but running shoes are recommended.
Golf Simulator Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Want to get ready for a big match at the next port? If you're sailing on a Oasis, Freedom, Voyager or Radiance Class ships, they've got just the thing to help you work out that swing. The realistic golf simulator is a great tool for perfecting your game. And it's a whole lot of fun too. A small fee is required.
Golf Course Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
If you just can't wait until we get to shore, you can have a quick golf game right on the ship. The small course doesn't allow for long drives but it's a great place to perfect that short game. Golf courses are available on Oasis, Freedom, Voyager and Radiance Class ships, Splendour of the Seas and Legend of the Seas.
In-Line Skating Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Enjoy the wind in your face as you zip around hundreds of feet above the ocean on inline skates. Protective equipment and skates for kids and adults are available for use daily on our Sports Deck, free of charge.
Zip Line Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The Sports Deck on board Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas offers a thrilling new experience - the Zip Line. Say "why not?" to your sense of adventure and enjoy another, exhilarating dimension to your cruise trip, suspended nine decks high. Guests race diagonally across an open-air atrium for a unique eagle-eye view, as they soar from one end of the ship to the other. Brace yourself for a spine-tingling rush view that will surely top your favourite cruising memories of all time
Flowrider Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Only Royal Caribbean gives you the chance to surf on board a ship. The sloped, wave-like surface of the FlowRider is perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers. And the surrounding stadium seating and bar are great for watching wipe-outs. Try it out on the Freedom and Oasis Class ships. There is no charge to ride the FlowRider. And you can buy all your surfing gear at the sports boutique.
Rock Climbing Wall Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The signature rock climbing walls are the most popular feature and are available on all Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Whether it's your first time on a rock wall or you're a seasoned climber, there are challenges for all levels of experience. They'll provide all of the equipment, including shoes, helmets and harnesses. All you need to do is bring a pair of socks and, of course, your sense of adventure. Rock climbing is free for all guests and reservations aren't necessary.
Seatrek Scuba Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Most of the world is covered by water. Take the PADI Scuba Diver course on board ship and discover what you've been missing. This quick and easy course was designed with the holidaymaker in mind. If your time is limited, the scuba diver certification is for you. The class consists of academic training, pool skills and two open-water dives.
Broadway Style Shows onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
World-class performers from all over the globe star in awe-inspiring original shows by Royal Caribbean Productions. It could be a contemporary stage production or a Las Vegas-inspired floorshow, a headline musical act or a fast and loose live comedy show. No matter which show is on stage, one thing's for sure - you'll be cheering.
Royal Caribbean Productions sets the industry standard for cruise line entertainment at sea. From Broadway-calibre performances to interactive and ice shows, the talent from all over the world offers exciting onboard entertainment for guests of all ages.
Recently, they've taken onboard entertainment to another level on Oasis and Allure of the Seas, with venues including Jazz On 4, an intimate jazz club; Comedy Live, a vibrant "underground" comedy club; and the AquaTheatre, a stunning combination of synchronised swimming, high-diving acrobatics and light show.
Theme Nights Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Every night is an exciting night onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise but they are not afraid to add a little flavour - just for good measure! Hide your true identity at the Masquerade Ball or do like the Romans did at the Toga Party. Or be a part of the mystery theatre over a delicious Italian dinner - be the first to crack the case! Themes vary from ship to ship, so you never know what you're going to get. They like that element of surprise.
Take Centre Stage Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Sing. Lip sync. Or show off your moves! They have lots of ways to let the performer in you take the spotlight on board a Royal Caribbean cruise. Step into the spotlight and sing your favourite songs. It's a chance for the most gifted guest singers to battle it out for the title of Karaoke Superstar! Sing along or lip sync to pop hits with friends and family while your heads are superimposed onto animated bodies. It's fun to participate in and even more fun to watch. You'll even get a DVD of the experience to take home with you!
Bingo Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Bingo on board a Royal Caribbean ship is not just a game - it's an event. With all kinds of cool themes and exciting prizes like spa treatments, shopping sprees - even a fantastic cruise holiday - you'll never want to shout 'Bingo'! anywhere else. It truly is fun for the whole family.
Daytime Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise ships
During the day you can dress as you would on any holiday, relaxed and comfortable. Shorts, t-shirts, summer dresses and swim suits are likely seen. When going ashore it is a good idea to take comfortable walking shoes, a jacket and a rain-poncho. Always consider the destination you are travelling to. If travelling to a cold climate such as Alaska you will need coats and thick trousers, however if you are going to a hot climate such as the Caribbean, swim suits and light garments will be all that's needed. Cultural restrictions may also need to be observed so carry a light sarong in case conservative dress is required.
Evening Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
During the evenings onboard, Royal Caribbean dress codes vary from smart/casual to formal nights, according to the length of the cruise. During a one week cruise there will be two formal nights. On these nights you will be required to wear cocktail dresses for women and suits or tuxedos for men. It is not compulsory to dress formal on these nights, for those who prefer not to you can dine in the Windjammer Café. The remaining evenings on your cruise will be a smart casual dress code. Shorts will not be allowed in the dining room.
Dining Onboard Royal Caribbean
There is a dining experience for everyone on Royal Caribbean and the choices are endless. Whether you like a five course formal meal or a casual buffet style meal, the choice is yours. The main dining room welcomes you with stunning décor, grand chandeliers and an impressive atmosphere. Home to a range of varied menus, you will enjoy memorable meal times here. You can choose from 6.00pm, 8.30pm or My Time Dining. An extensive range of speciality restaurants are spread out across the Royal Caribbean fleet with everything from steak houses, sushi restaurants and Italian bistros.
Main Dining Room Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The food and décor in the main dining rooms across our fleet are world-class, with mouth-watering cuisine, an attentive wait staff and live dinner music. You'll choose from a variety of options for each course, from appetizers to entrees to heavenly desserts
My Time Dining Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Just like dining at a favourite restaurant at home, Royal Caribbean's My Time Dining programme allows you to enjoy the fine quality, ambiance and friendly service of dinner in the main dining room, while pre-reserving the perfect seating times (between the hours of 1800 hrs and 2130 hrs*) during your cruise holiday. To ensure prompt service, reservations for each evening are strongly encouraged. Since demand for seating in the main dining room varies nightly and can increase significantly following evening shows, please reserve your preferred dinner times as early as possible.
Traditional Dining Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The Traditional Dining option allows you to preselect your ideal dining time for the length of your cruise holiday. It's the perfect way to relax and enjoy your cruise holiday however you like - at the spa, in the pool or on an exciting shore adventure - and know that you'll always have a reserved time and table waiting for you in our main dining room. With Royal Caribbean's Traditional Dining service you will be assigned a dinner table for the main or second seating for the duration of the cruise based on your preferred seating time and availability.
Family Time Dining Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The main dining room offers My Family Time Dining SM with an expedited dining and Adventure Ocean pick-up service (see details below), to keep the whole family happy and satisfied during your meals. With our expedited dining service, your children (ages 3 to 11) will be served their meals within 40 minutes and their appetisers will be served right away.
When they've finished dinner, take your children to meet our Adventure Ocean Youth staff at the dining room entrance doors. Our staff will escort your children directly to the Adventure Ocean facilities for scheduled evening activities. Then you can quickly return to your dining experience and enjoy a relaxing meal.
Family & Casual Dining Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Windjammer Café Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
The Windjammer Café is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat before hitting the pool or a casual dinner to top off a day of adventure. Open almost around the clock, it offers great food, spectacular views and an attentive wait staff, all in a casual atmosphere. Choose from a wide variety of food and a seemingly never-ending buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day. Serving stations offer salads, soups, sandwiches and burgers, meat-carving and hot entrees. And for your sweet tooth, choose from a multitude of cookies, cakes and frozen yoghurt.
Johnny Rocket's Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Slip back in time in this fifties-style burger joint that's fun for the whole family. The burgers are juicy, the shakes are thick and the retro style is so authentic you'll think you've been here before.
Portofino Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
From the first bite of the antipasto to the last spoonful of tiramisu, dining in the elegant atmosphere of Portofino is an evening to remember. Sample some of the chef's new creations or have one of your favourites prepared the classic way. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
On certain nights of your cruise, join the cast of characters for a night of mystery, intrigue and lots of laughs. The professional cast will host an evening of theatre where you are the detectives. Solve the crime over an exquisite multiple course dinner paired with fine wine and fun for all. There are limited spaces available for this exclusive event held once per week, so book early to reserve your night of Royal Caribbean International's, Mystery Dinner Theatre.
Or, if you'd prefer a more relaxing dining adventure, join them on certain nights for Vini d'Italia - an Italian Wine Dinner Experience. Executive Chef Marco Marrama and Corporate Executive Chef Josef Jungwirth have created an exquisite four course seasonal meal designed to perfectly complement wines from the Frescobaldi family, one of the leading wine-producers in Italy. Whether you're a wine aficionado or just eager to learn more, you'll be sure to enjoy learning all about the wine pairings in this unique culinary experience. Be sure to book early for this limited availability dining opportunity.
Chops Grille Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Chops Grille is a guest favourite, the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or simply be treated to a fantastic dinner. Enjoy juicy steaks, fresh seafood, hearty side dishes and delicious desserts in an elegant atmosphere. From filet mignon to mesquite-grilled salmon, Chops Grille offers much more than simple meat and potatoes. Dishes at Chops Grille are seasoned with the Royal Culinary Collections blend of spices. Meat dishes offer a choice of traditional béarnaise sauce, their famous peppercorn sauce, garlic-herb butter or Royal Caribbean steak sauce. A wide selection of Royal Culinary Collections mustard is also available.
Giovanni's Table Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
It may be located within the lush, urban-inspired Central Park neighbourhood on Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas but your very first bite at this classic Italian restaurant will instantly transport you to the Tuscan coastline. Close your eyes and savour the tastes of the region - focaccia and fresh pesto, Zuppa di Porcini, Gnocchi di Patate, Lasagna Tradizionale and more.
Izumi Asian Cuisine Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Featured on the ships, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, in the Pool and Sports Zone neighbourhood. The traditional Asian dishes at Izumi will impress you with their pure, delicate flavours, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation. Diners can choose from the popular sushi rolls, sashimi, the Hot Rock (Ishiyaki) Plates, sukiyaki and more.
150 Central Park Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Featured on the ships, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. Everything about 150 Central Park is perfect - it's intimate without being crowded and detailed without being fussy. You'll be greeted by name the moment you enter the mellow earth-toned environment, full of unique textures and decorative details inspired by nature and art nouveau. Service is personalised, yet unobtrusive - you'll feel right at home as your needs are met by warm, friendly, subtle, yet absolutely precise waiting staff. The sophisticated setting is perfect for the contemporary 6-8 course degustation tasting-style menu, which pairs beautifully with the dynamic wine tasting programme and the club-style beverage service.
Room Service Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Maybe you want to sleep in or just spend a night relaxing in your stateroom; either way, you still have to eat. That's why Royal Caribbean offer room service to all guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day (late night service charge applies). So go ahead and have breakfast in bed or enjoy a sweet temptation dessert on your balcony. After all, you're on holiday.
The Crown and Anchor Society is Royal Caribbean's loyalty club that recognises and rewards their most loyal guests.
From January 2011 the programme changed from its point per cruise system and is now a point per night. Every cruise night that you spend on board a Royal Caribbean ship will earn you one point. However, if you are staying in a Junior Suite or above category you will earn double points per night.
To activate your membership, you can either enrol online or complete a simple enrolment form onboard. Every member of your family will need their own membership number but can be linked together to equal points. Upon receiving your exclusive membership number you need to ensure that number in entered in your cruise booking and your points will then automatically be added to your account. You can start earning points from your first night onboard, however your benefits will not reflect until your first completed cruise.
- Gold Member (3 Points)
- Platinum Member (30 Point)
- Emerald (55 Points)
- Diamond Member (80 Points)
- Diamond Plus Member (175 Points)
- Pinnacle Club (700 Points)
Royal Caribbean Cruise Gold Member
The onboard Ultimate Value Booklet offers various onboard offers including casino, spa, beverages, internet, photos and shopping.
- Invitation to Welcome Back Cocktail Party on sailings longer than 4 nts
- SeaPass Card recognition
- Private departure lounge
- Onboard booking bonus when planning next cruise
- Crown & Anchor Society Desk for membership enquiries
Royal Caribbean Cruise Platinum Member
In addition to offer above.
- Private departure lounge with continental breakfast
- Invitation to a Top Tier Event
- Robes for use onboard
- Signature lapel pin
- Discounts on Balcony and Suite staterooms
- Matching Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club & Azamara Club Cruises Le Club Voyage tier status
Royal Caribbean Cruise Emerald Member
In addition to offer above.
- Welcome basket in stateroom upon arrival
Royal Caribbean Cruise Diamond Member
In addition to offer above.
- Exclusive diamond concierge lounge with dedicated concierge
- Chef's Choice Gift
- Priority wait list for Shore Excursions and Spa services
- Diamond Lounge on Freedom and Oasis Class Ships
- Priority departure
- Exclusive Nightly Diamond Event
- Daily Diamond breakfast with Speciality Coffee
- Exclusive back stage tours
Caribbean Cruise Diamond Plus Member
In addition to offer above.
- Diamond Plus Pinnacle Gift/Amenity of your choice
- Concierge Lounge Access
- Priority seating at events and shows
- Meal with an Officer for members (after earning 340 or more cruise points and on cruises longer than 7 nights)
- Upgraded bathroom amenities (after 340 or more cruise points)
- Bonus Gift for members with 350 or more cruise points
- Bonus Gift for members with 525 or more cruise points
Single supplement cruise fare reduced to 150% from 200% for members that have 175 or more cruise points
Royal Caribbean Cruise Pinnacle Club Member
In addition to the offers above
- Personalised lapel pin
- Gold coloured SeaPass allowing guests into private shows
- Presentation of trophy, luggage tages and certificate is awarded
- Complimentary 7-night cruise in a Balcony stateroom for 700 and 1050 cruise points
- Complimentary 7-night cruise in a Junior Suite stateroom for 1400 cruise points & 350 cruise points thereafter
In addition to all of the above Crown and Anchor members can also benefit from selecting upgrade preferences, the 'bring a friend' promotion and a new website log in experience.
Gratuities can be conveniently arranged online or with us before your cruise. This is a beneficial way of paying your gratuities as you will not have to worry about sorting them out onboard.
However, if you choose to not settle your gratuities before you sail, Royal Caribbean will add a $12.00 per person per day service charge to your SeaPass account on a daily basis. Price will be $14.25 per person per day for Grand Suite and above category. In the unlikely event that you feel the amount charged is not satisfactory to the level of service you have received, you can request to modify the daily amount by going to Guest Services.
If you are celebrating a special occasion during your cruise, rest assure Royal Caribbean will do everything they can to ensure it is a memorable celebration. For those wanting to get married onboard you can choose from a range of wedding packages. Everything from the flower arrangements, cake, drinks and ceremony will be taken care of by the onboard wedding co-ordinator. Whether you want your wedding onboard or in one of the ports of call, Royal Caribbean will ensure everything runs smoothly and hassle-free. If you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday or honeymoon onboard, be sure to let us know at the time of booking so we can inform the onboard crew. Special cakes and gifts will be brought to you during your cruise to help capture those special moments.
Royal Caribbean pride themselves on being an exceptional cruise line for families. Providing an extensive range of activities and adventures for children of all ages, you can be sure your children will have just as much fun as you.
Complimentary Kids Programme With Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
The award winning Adventure Ocean programme provides a fantastic range of age-specific activities led by the highly qualified youth staff.
- Royal babies and Royal Tots – 0-3 years: A nursery is provided for even the smallest of cruisers onboard Royal Caribbean ships. Developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price, there is a range of interactive playground sessions, learning classes and fun activities.
- Aquanauts – 3-5 years: A range of fun activities for these young cruisers is provided by a group of talented youth staff. They will sure love the Pirate Party Parade which will see them transform into a mischievous pirate and undergo secret missions.
- Explorers – 6-8 years: The Explorers will have fun taking part in activities such as science experiments, theatre shows, parties and sleepovers. They will certainly have a memorable experience and be extremely well looked after.
- Voyagers – 9-11 years: At this age children want to make friends with children of a similar age and rest assure your child will have hours of fun at the Voyagers club. A range of cool and educational activities will be had including backstage tours, educational activities and discos.
Royal Caribbean addresses the needs of guests with disabilities by providing accessible staterooms and bathroom facilities, wide corridors and special devices to aid people with hearing and visual disabilities. Guests can request a free Accessible Seas brochure detailing Royal Caribbean's accessibility offerings.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Guests with Special Needs
Please let us know any special conditions requiring medical treatment or attention at the time of booking. Among the variety of special needs that Royal Caribbean can accommodate are:
- Guests who use wheelchairs or scooters*
- Hearing disabilities
- Visual disabilities
- Guests with service animals
- Most special diets
- Oxygen therapy* (liquid oxygen, compressed gas oxygen or oxygen concentrator)
- Dialysis* (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis only. Royal Caribbean can recommend an independent contractor to assist those guests who require assistance for HEMO Dialysis.)
* Please note medical equipment required by guests for oxygen, dialysis and wheelchairs is not provided by Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruise Accessible Stateroom Features
- Conveniently located near elevators
- Inside and outside locations in a full range of categories
- Sized from 197 square ft. - 362 square ft.
- Deluxe staterooms feature 74 - 86 square foot balconies
- 32-inch-wide doors allow unrestricted movement in and out of rooms
- Flat floors permit easy bathroom access
- Five-foot turning radius in sleeping areas, bathrooms and sitting areas
- Rooms are equipped with portable phones
- Extra space and 32-inch-wide doors for wheelchair manouverability
- Grab bars
- Built-in shower stools (18-inches long, 14.5-inches wide and 20.5-inches high)
- Lowered sink and vanity
- 17.5 -inch or 19-inch raised toilet seats
- Spacious Corridors
- Wide enough for wheelchairs to make a 180 degree turn
- Doors to outdoor areas open automatically with the touch of a button
- Terraced public rooms utilize gradual inclines instead of steps
- Ramps installed for passenger accessibility
Royal Caribbean Cruise Guests with Hearing Disabilities
- Listening device kits, available at the Guest Relations Desk
- Strobe-light door knocker
- Strobe-light telephone ringer
- Amplifier for telephone
- Alarm clock with under-mattress or under-pillow vibrator
- Assistive listening devices available in theatres
Royal Caribbean Cruise Guests with Visual Disabilities
- Braille on menus, cabin doors, service directories, elevator buttons and stairwayhandrails.
- Large Print menus and Cruise Compasses.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Medical Care
Every Royal Caribbean ship offers professional medical services for a reasonable fee through independently contracted, licensed (international or domestic) physicians and nurses. Medical services are limited.
As an enhancement to Royal Caribbean International's drinks program, they have launched three Drinks Package options, giving all guests a no-hassle way to enjoy an all-inclusive drinks experience during the cruise holiday.
Drinks packages are only available to book onboard on the following ships:
Independence of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas and Legend of the Seas. Passengers will be able to enjoyable paying one set price for a wide variety of drink choices.
- Beer Package: In this package you can enjoy all beer brands onboard, by draft, can or bottle and house wines by the glass. Price: $29.00 per guest, per day.
- Classic Package: In the package you can enjoy all of the benefits of the beer package aswell as a list of spirits; brand names include Smirnoff, Beefeater and Johnny Walker and cocktails using the selected spirits available. Price $39.00 per guest, per day.
- Premium Package: In the package you can enjoy all of the benefits of the classic package as well as a list of premium spirits; brand names include Absolute, Bombay Sapphire and Johnny Walker Black and cocktails using the selected spirits available. Price $49.00 per guest, per day.
All above prices include drinks gratuities and are based on per guest per day basis.
Packages will be available for guests aged 18 or over


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