Kelly Sakryd - Royal Caribbean Strategic Account Manager SouthEast

30/05/2024

Exciting news ! We appreciate our loyal guests, so we’ve upgraded our Loyalty Status Match program. You will now receive one-for-one tier matching across all three of our sister brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. That means you can earn rewards with 50+ ships to choose from and 1,000 destinations to visit. Learn more here: bit.ly/LoyaltyMatch

01/05/2024

Happy Travel Advisor Day! Our appreciation for YOU, our valued travel advisors, is at an all-time high! We couldn't ask for better partners and friends to have by our side. Thank you for valuing vacation memories just as much as we do — and for always trusting Royal Caribbean to take your clients' vacations to the absolute max. We'll always support you and have your back just as you always have ours.

23/04/2024

22/04/2024

21/09/2023

It was a big weekend for the world’s biggest weekend- Utopia of the Seas is one step closer to being delivered and successfully reached its next major construction milestone as it floats for the first time at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.

This key moment in the construction of Utopia took 17 months to reach. The process itself took nearly 15 hours, beginning with filling the new ship’s dry dock with more than 46 million gallons of water overnight. Utopia was then moved into an outfitting dock. Since construction on the next Oasis Class ship started in April 2022, the new vacation has taken shape with more than 74 blocks of steel that have been lifted and assembled into place.

As a reminder, the ultimate 3-Night weekend and 4-Night weekday getaway will be the first in the revolutionary Oasis Class to offer short escapes when it debuts in July 2024. Sailing from PORT CANAVERAL, FL!!

14/09/2023

Introducing the Hideaway at Perfect Day at CocoCay debuting January 2024!
All pools at Hideaway beach will be heated to 82 degrees. 5 bars, 2 upscale free restaurants, swim up bar, live DJ, and more!

15/06/2023

This is the one — for everyone. Stay tuned for Utopia of the Seas revealed — it all happens Tuesday, June 20! Join us for this special Training Webcast you won't want to miss!

04/05/2022

Happy National Travel Advisor Day! Royal Caribbean is thrilled to acknowledge all our valued travel partners on this special day. Thank you for your incredible hard work and dedication to your clients and their vacations. We are grateful to you now and forever!

14/03/2022

Simply put, the Odyssey of the Seas is amazing. Check out these fun facts.

23/02/2022

We love our Travel Advisors!
As a token of our appreciation, beginning today, we're offering you an incremental $50 bonus commission on all 7-night Caribbean, Northeast, and Short Caribbean reservations departing from North America. Also included are cruises from one of our newest homeports, Los Angeles, California. Be sure to enter promo code “THANKS” at time of booking to qualify!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
• Booking window: TODAY, February 23 - March 31, 2022
• Sailing window: April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
• Eligible itineraries: 7-Night Caribbean, 7-Night Mexico sailings from Los Angeles, Northeast (including Caribbean, Canada & Bermuda itineraries) and Short Caribbean sailings (also including Los Angeles departures)
• Offer: $50 Bonus Commission per booking
• Promo code (must enter at time of booking): THANKS

30/08/2021

In honor of your invaluable partnership during a time of great change for the cruise and travel industry, we proudly bring you the newest iteration of RCL Cares — a program designed to give back to you, our valued Travel Advisor community.
ANNOUNCING THE RCL CARES INSTANT BOOKING BONUS:
Offering you rich rewards for your avid and continued support of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, the RCL CARES Instant Booking Bonus gives you additional commission on EVERY 2021 and 2022 booking you make. From September 1 through September 30, 2021, not only will you earn up to $200 through an instant booking bonus on new bookings — you will see your bonus applied INSTANTLY at deposit! Plus, every individual reservation or named group booking created via our automated booking tools will earn an EXTRA $10 bonus!
Plus, the booking bonus even applies to your clients' bookings who plan to use their Future Cruise Credits as payment! So, ensure you're connecting with these clients as you can use their FCC amount to boost the booking to "paid in full" status, sending your full commission AND the instant booking bonus to your pocket right away!
RCL Cares Instant Booking Bonus is just one way Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are celebrating you for your partnership and supporting your business right back!
HERE'S HOW THE RCL CARES INSTANT BOOKING BONUS WORKS:
Applicable Brands: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises
Booking Window: September 1-30, 2021
Sailing Window/Products: ALL Open Deployment between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022
Promo Code: Make sure to enter RCLCARES at time of booking
Instant Booking Bonus Values (per booking):
• $50 for 3-5 Night products
• $100 for 6-8 Night products
• $200 for 9 Night or longer products and Celebrity Galapagos
• PLUS, earn an additional $10 for every eligible new individual or group reservation with names created through Espresso or any 3rd Party booking tool
For more information, click here: https://creative.rccl.com/.../Tri-Branded/RCL_Cares_IBB.pdf

04/08/2021

This fall, the Royal Comeback continues with even more ships sailing award-winning adventures from across the U.S. — and your clients can be part of the story with these sailings now open for sale! Get them ready for Oasis Class escapes out of Cape Liberty on the original gamechanger. Southern Caribbean shore exploring from San Juan. Galveston getaways onboard Lone Star fave Liberty of the Seas. And for the first time in over a decade, the best heads west to level up LA's weekend plans on the Amplified Navigator of the Seas, starting November 2021. Who's excited!?

29/07/2021

The weather is beautiful. Wish you were here.

25/06/2021

As Vicki mentioned on yesterdays Coffee Talk, the Royal App has really become a big part of our Healthy Return to Service. And one of the most ingenious parts of our HRTS is EMuster! Yes, Muster Drill made easy! Simply watch the movie on your phone or in your stateroom, then check in at the muster station to complete the process. It's that easy! No more waiting in a lounge or on an outside deck next to the lifeboats until the drill is completed. Everything stays open and you do it at your leisure ... well it needs to be done "before" we depart! Check this out for complete details and information:

09/06/2021

Oceans are 71% of the planet and 100% critical to our business. Conserving their health is paramount.

24/05/2021

After a few weeks absence, Royal Caribbean Group Richard Fain is back with a new update with his most optimistic outlook yet for cruises to restart....

07/04/2021

Make your voice heard today! Takes just a few minutes to complete! Click on the link below to help let your state representatives know that we want to get back to business, we are ready to cruise again!!
This is to share with your clients and anyone who has ever or wants to enjoy a cruise vacation.

Ask Congress to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize the responsible resumption of cruising from U.S. ports by this summer!  The long-awaited instructions issued on April 2 by the CDC continues an outdated, overly complex process for...

31/03/2021

Use your voice to tell Congress to urge the Biden Administration to lift the Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) and allow cruising to resume in the U.S. by the beginning of July 2021!

19/03/2021

Excellent news, everyone! We’re getting back to what we do best: delivering the world’s greatest vacations. I’m delighted to announce that Royal Caribbean will be welcoming guests back on board Adventure of the Seas starting this June with incredible 7-night sailings out of Nassau, Bahamas. You can finally book your summer vacation this coming Wednesday. See you soon! https://bit.ly/3lwRkAx

06/03/2021

01/03/2021

Fascinating information on what it takes to bring Odyssey of the Seas out to sea. For those of you who like the "behind the scenes" information, you will love this.

March 2021 – Watch the second Quantum Ultra class ship, Odyssey of the Seas, make her way – backward – down the Ems River and to the North Sea on her conveya...

26/02/2021

University of Nebraska Medical Center & National Strategic Research Institute Tapped for a Healthy Return to Sailing

25/02/2021

Put your clients’ next great vacay on their calendar. Get them ready to set sail and bask on the sun kissed beaches of the Caribbean. Explore tranquil cenotes near Cozumel. Or indulge in the overwater cabanas at Perfect Day at CocoCay. All between memory-making on ships that are adventures in thei...

05/02/2021

Ian Knox, Vice President, Product & Marketing at Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS) shares his travel predictions for 2021.

04/02/2021

Great read

What could Gen Z mean for the future of travel advisors’ business?

08/09/2020

14/08/2020

Get ready to earn your wilderness badge, because Royal Caribbean has never done Alaska like this. The adventure begins Summer 2021 with four unforgettable ships, including the two biggest in the region — Quantum of the Seas, heading to Seattle for the first time ever, and Ovation of the Seas.

Fan-favorites Serenade and Radiance of the Seas also return to the Last Frontier, bringing you closer to Alaska’s rugged beauty with unrivaled views and stops at off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Get ready to earn your wilderness badge, because Royal Caribbean has never done Alaska like this. The adventure begins Summer 2021 with four unforgettable ships, including the two biggest in the region — Quantum of the Seas, heading to Seattle for the first time ever, and Ovation of the Seas.

Fan-favorites Serenade and Radiance of the Seas also return to the Last Frontier, bringing you closer to Alaska’s rugged beauty with unrivaled views and stops at off-the-beaten-path destinations.

No matter which itinerary you choose, get ready for fjord flightseeing in Juneau, glacier gazing in Alaska’s Inside Passage, and peak seeking in Endicott Arm and Tracy Arm Fjord.

Get ready to earn your wilderness badge, because Royal Caribbean has never done Alaska like this. The adventure begins Summer 2021 with four unforgettable sh...

14/08/2020

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10/08/2020

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06/07/2020

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Royal Caribbean Cruises is evaluating every last detail of our operations to develop unprecedented standards that will keep you safe and healthy during your vacation.