Royal Caribbean Line’s Voyager of the Seas is the beautiful ship that will be hosting the first annual Branson Comedy Cowboy Cruise, and earlier this year, the Voyager of the Seas made history as the first cruise ship ever to sail into Historic Falmouth, Jamaica, one of our exciting and exotic ports of call.

Royal Caribbean had worked for three years in collaboration with the Port Authority of Jamaica to create this new cruise destination, located on the north-coast of Jamaica between Ochos Rios and Montego Bay.  It cost up to $170 million to build, and offers tourists an array of cultural and historical experiences.

“We are delighted to see Voyager of the Seas make the first-ever ship call at Historic Falmouth.  By partnering with the Port Authority of Jamaica, we are working to deliver our shared vision of Falmouth’s rebirth. Together, we are bringing the town’s historic sites to life and integrating the culture and authenticity of this destination into a superior guest experience.”

-Craig Milan, Senior Vice President of Land Operations, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd

Several RCL ships will be calling into the port over the coming months, including Freedom of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas. A wide variety of shore excursions and experiences are being offered to passengers disembarking at the port such as making and sampling rum at Appleton Estate, swimming with the dolphins at Dolphin Cove or riding on a 30-foot bamboo raft down Martha Brae.

Founded in 1790, the Jamaican port will offer tourists a glimpse into its colonial history with many prominent houses, shops and public buildings constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries still standing.

“Falmouth has an important place in the cultural history of Jamaica. It is especially rewarding for us to use that history as an entrée for a new generation of guests.  Our sights have always been set on being the preeminent cruise destination, and with the best-in-class berthing facilities at the Historic Falmouth port, we’ll now easily welcome the world’s largest ships.”

-Hon Mike Henry, Jamaica’s Minister of Transport and Works

The first phase of revitalization of Historic Falmouth is nearing completion including a two-berth pier which will incorporate retail outlets, restaurants and a transportation centre.

Experience Historic Falmouth, Jamaica in person by joining us for the Branson Comedy Cowboy Cruise to the Western Caribbean aboard the beautiful RCL Voyager of the Seas.  The special theme vacation cruise departs from New Orleans, Louisiana on January 7th, 2012 for one full week of fun in the sun with the Riders of the Circle B, and comedian ventriloquist Jim Barber direct from their live entertainment theaters in Branson, Missouri.

For more information visit BransonCruise.com.