In 1970, the world of Caribbean cruising was small. A trio of Norwegian shipping companies took a gamble, launching the from Miami. She wasn't the biggest ship, but she had something new: a signature Viking Crown Lounge wrapped around her funnel, giving guests a literal "deep" view of the horizon.
As the years passed, the "RCI" identity became synonymous with "firsts." rci cruiser
By the late 80s, ships like Sovereign of the Seas (1988) began the tradition of the "-of the Seas" naming convention, ushering in the era of the mega-ship. In 1970, the world of Caribbean cruising was small