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MIAMI, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean International today announced that Voyager of the Seas -- the ship that redefined America's perception of cruise vacations -- will offer alternating nine-night Caribbean and five-night Canada cruises from New York City, from May through October 2004. The sailings mark the first time a Voyager-class ship -- the world's largest and most innovative cruise ships -- has been home-based outside Florida or San Juan.

Launched in late 1999, Voyager of the Seas propelled the industry into the 21st century with an unprecedented design and onboard activities that changed the face of cruising. In addition to its sheer size -- 142,000 GRT, 1,020 feet long, 157.5 feet wide, 3,114 passengers double occupancy -- Voyager of the Seas introduced a number of revolutionary features, including the Royal Promenade, a "horizontal atrium," four decks high and longer than a football field, running through the center of the ship and lined with shopping, dining and entertainment venues; the first interior staterooms with views; and the first rock-climbing wall and ice skating rink at sea.

"Voyager of the Seas is the embodiment of the 'Get out there' spirit that has become Royal Caribbean's trademark," said Dan Hanrahan, senior vice president, Marketing and Sales, for Royal Caribbean International. "Voyager introduced exciting onboard experiences and adventures that remain unparalleled in the cruise industry today and have made many people realize there is more to cruising than they may have previously believed."

With 15 passenger decks, Voyager of the Seas includes activities and amenities designed to appeal to a variety of travelers, including active adults, families with kids of all ages, singles and couples. In addition to the rock-climbing wall and ice skating rink, Voyager has a mini golf course, in-line skating track, golf simulator, jogging track, full basketball court, three pools, six whirlpools, an adults-only Solarium, and 15,000-square-foot ShipShape Fitness Center and Spa.

For kids, the extensive Adventure Ocean youth program facilities feature dedicated areas for five age groups, a teen disco and the Adventure Beach pool and play area for younger children.

Dining options include a magnificent, three-story, traditional dining room; the Windjammer Cafe and Island Grille casual buffets; the Cafe Promenade sidewalk cafe; a Johnny Rockets diner; and the Portofino Italian specialty restaurant.

On the entertainment front, Voyager of the Seas guests enjoy full production shows as well as headline musical and comedy acts in the 1,350-seat La Scala theater; a casino with nearly 300 slot machines as well as craps, poker and roulette tables; a two-story disco/nightclub called the Vault; and a variety of additional bars and secondary lounges such as the Weekend Warrior sports bar, the Champagne Bar, the Aquarium Bar and Royal Caribbean's signature Viking Crown Lounge, which is perched at the top of the ship and offers panoramic views of sea and sky.

Voyager of the Seas' New York season runs from May 16 to Oct. 22, 2004. She will sail alternating Caribbean and Canada itineraries. The nine-night Caribbean cruises stop in four ports of call: Royal Caribbean's private destination of Labadee, Hispaniola; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. Prices start at $899 per person, double occupancy.

Voyager of the Seas' five-night Canada itineraries include stops in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick. Prices start at $579 per person, double occupancy.