Lights, Camera, Ocean Views...

What does a modern day romantic cruise adventure look like? In her directorial debut, Jenny McCarthy stars in a sexy romantic comedy set on board Royal Caribbean Intl's newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas. McCarthy, along with Hollywood veteran James Brolin, recently wrapped the "Ocean Views" film series project commissioned by Royal Caribbean, whereby the actors not only directed, but also

New Cruise Review: Allure of the Seas

Come aboard Allure of the Seas with avid cruisers and frequent Cruise Diva contributors Vincent & Mary Finelli. You'll want to check out their posh Crown Loft Suite. Outfitted for accessibility, get the pros and cons of its comfort and functionality.As the Finellis say, "Crown Loft Suite 1742 is located on Decks 17 & 18, starboard aft. It is one of the best suites we have had until now. The décor

Man Charged With Allure of the Seas Crew Member's Death

Determined to be Tragic Isolated IncidentMexican authorities have charged a 24-year old national with the murder of Monika Markiewicz. The 32-year old victim was a crew member aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Allure of the Seas.Ms. Markiewicz did not report back to the ship before it departed Cozumel on Feb 4. Her body was discovered the next day in the water off of a remote beach in

Surprise Godmother for Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has once again made maritime history. At the official naming ceremony for the world's largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, guests were enchanted when her larger-than-life godmother was unveiled—Princess Fiona.If you don't know who Princess Fiona is, don't worry because we didn't either. However, her unique choice is a first—the first time that a 3-D animated character is the

Allure of the Seas Naming Ceremony: Live Video Web Stream

Although you can't be there in person unless you purchased a cabin for the one-night inaugural celebration charity fundraiser, you can still join Royal Caribbean and more than 3,500 guests today via live video web streaming of the naming ceremony of Allure of the Seas. The event will be held prior to the ship’s departure from her Port Everglades homeport.Allure of the Seas’ surprise godmother

Cruise Travel: Oprah's "Favorite"

Viewers know that Oprah Winfrey is the queen of swag and she enjoys sharing her "favorite things" with her live studio audience in an annual orgy of giving. This year was no different with the items ranging from a Season 25 T-Shirt from the O Store and Nike "Free Run+" shoes to a Nikon D3100 Digital SLR camera.Recipients of the final prize of the day can put those items to good use as they pack

Allure of the Seas Receives A Warm Welcome At Port Everglades

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, arrived at her homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday, Nov 11th, which is Veterans Day here in the U.S. Eagerly awaiting the ship's arrival amidst thousands of U.S. flags were hundreds of onlookers, including Royal Caribbean executives and employees, community organizations and residents, as well

Cruise Line Entertainment: Which Is The Best At Sea?

For years cruise lines have presented production shows described as Broadway-themed or Vegas-style entertainment. Their aspirations have been high, but seldom would they have been mistaken for the real thing. As a rule, cruise ship shows are quite entertaining and the performers range from good to excellent. Don't forget that "American Idol" finalist and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson got

Two New Ships Reach Milestones: Allure of the Seas & Disney Magic

Royal Caribbean International's newest ship Allure of the Seas passed under the Storebaelt Bridge (Great Belt Bridge) in Denmark yesterday as she makes her transatlantic journey to her homeport in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The ship, which had to retract its funnels in order to pass beneath the bridge, had only a few feet of clearance as it made its way under the bridge.Later in the day, another

Royal Caribbean Gets The Keys To Allure of the Seas

Yesterday was a big day at STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland as Royal Caribbean Intl took delivery of the newest addition to the cruise line's fleet, Allure of the Seas.With Captain Hernan Zini at the helm, Allure of the Seas departs Turku today, starting the 13-day countdown to her U.S. debut into her homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Thursday, Nov. 11. Allure of the

Allure of the Seas: What's New On The Menu

As the second ship in Royal Caribbean International's Oasis-class design, we didn't expect Allure of the Seas, debuting in Dec 2010, to break the mold. We aren't disappointed, although we have a vague feeling that we should be. With a few exceptions, dining options on Allure are pretty much clones of those on Oasis of the Seas, which couldn't be called trend-setting by any stretch of the

And the Allure of the Seas' New Chef Is...

After hosting an eight week-long contest, which culminated with five intense hours in the competition kitchens at The Culinary Institute of America, Royal Caribbean has found the next culinary superstar to lead the kitchen of the signature restaurant onboard Allure of the Seas, the cruise line's newest ship which will make her debut in Dec 2010 and share the title of world's largest and most

Help Royal Caribbean Pick A Chef

When dining out it's always up to you to choose the items on the menu that you'd like to try, but how often do you get to pick the items that actually appear on the menu?Thanks to a partnership with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Royal Caribbean recently launched the Allure of the Seas Culinary Challenge, a contest open exclusively to CIA graduates for a shot at the job of a lifetime -