Royal Caribbean International Certifies More Than 7,000 Guests in Diving Programstitle
MIAMI, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean International,
the cruise line known for active onboard amenities such as surfing simulators,
rock-climbing walls, ice skating rinks and bungee trampolines, today announced
more than 7,050 guests have received Professional Association of Diving
Instructors (PADI) Scuba Diver certification while on a Royal Caribbean
cruise.
"Offering diving certification is another fantastic way Royal Caribbean
appeals to people who want to try something new on their cruise vacation.
Clearly, these results show there are a lot of guests who fall into this
category," said Craig Milan, senior vice president of Land Operations. "To
have certified more than 7,000 guests in 6 years is an incredible
accomplishment."
PADI Scuba Diver certification is available through the SeaTrek dive shops
on all Voyager-class ships (Adventure of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas,
Mariner of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas) and will
be offered on Freedom of the Seas, which will debut in May 2006. In just seven
days, guests over the age of 12 can complete the program by attending a
combination of classroom instruction and pool sessions along with two open
water dives at select ports of call. Guests who receive this certification are
limited to dive in certain depths of water only and must dive with a dive
master or instructor.
A second type of certification, PADI Open Water Diver, allows guests to
dive with a certified dive buddy -- instead of a professional only, with fewer
depth restrictions than PADI Scuba Diver certification. PADI Open Water Diver
certification is valid for life and available to guests over the age of 12
sailing on a Voyager-class ship.
For guests who are already certified scuba divers, the cruise line offers
a variety of scuba diving excursions year round in more than 14 destinations.
Excursions can be purchased onboard or in advance at
http://www.royalcaribbean.com .
In addition to offering certification, all Voyager-class ships have a
variety of accessories and equipment available for purchase at the SeaTrek
dive shop. Items range from snorkels, masks and fins, to regulators, gauges
and dive computers.
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 19 ships in
service and two under construction. The company also offers unique cruisetour
vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe. For additional information about the
cruise line, please visit the companys Web site at
http://www.royalcaribbean.com or call 800-327-6700.
