Welcome to the Library. Looking to learn more about Royal Caribbean, the cruise
industry, or just want a light read? Look here to find the books you hear about
on the Royal Caribbean Fan website!
Devils on The Deep Blue Sea. A great read, covering the personalities
and events which surrounded the rise of the modern cruise industry. Not an orthodox
history of the industry, this book takes you on a ride through events many know
about, but have never known in the context the many personal anecdotes and stories
create. A must-read for fans of cruise travel. I'm in the process of reading
it for a third time. You get the feeling of how small the world of cruise travel
really is, as you read through this book. -NWLB
Under Crown and Anchor. Commissioned by Royal Caribbean, in advance of
its 25 anniversary in 1995. Written by noted maritime historians John Maxtone-Graham
and Bard Kolltveit, it is a fine primer for anybody wanting a knowledge of cruise
travels history. The touches on trans-Atlantic travel, the emergence of excursion
cruises, and the evolution of the modern industry following the rise of commercial
jet travel. The book continues to detail the development of Royal Caribbean through
1995. Fascinating and informative, it is the bible for fans of Royal Caribbean
International. This book only rarely comes up on eBay, but if it does, its worth
fighting for. The book won't be reprinted, and its a unique look into Royal Caribbean.
-NWLB
