If your cruise ship is visiting Cozumel, Mexico than there's a good chance you're interested in visiting Paradise Beach.For over a decade, Paradise Beach was one of my top spots to visit while in Cozumel because it offered a white sand beach and pool, at a good price. I think most people that are looking for a beach day in any port want somewhere that has good amenities, conveniently located, … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean's second Icon Class cruise ship will call Port Canaveral home.Star of the Seas will begin sailing in 2025 and offer cruises from the popular Central Florida port, located just an hour from Orlando.The new bookings will go on sale on December 6, 2023.Star of the Seas is schedule to debut in summer 2025, although its not clear yet exactly when. Royal Caribbean did not divulge when … [Read more...]

Does it matter if you pick a cabin on a cruise ship towards the front or back of the ship?Every ship has many choices of where to pick a cabin, and as you get closer to the sail date, it's likely the rooms mid-ship will sell out first.  Mid-ship cabins tend to be more popular because they're more centrally located and tend to be a better choice for someone who is worried about getting … [Read more...]

Celebrity Ascent is the newest cruise ship to debut in the Edge class of ships, and it's name implies it's in a position to move up the ranks of the ships the preceded it.The fourth in a series of five ships, Ascent is a bit bigger than the first two Edge Class ships (Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex).  She's 20 meters longer and a deck taller.There are 179 more cabins on Ascent than on … [Read more...]

What is it like to stay in the cheapest stateroom on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas?I just got back from sailing on a 7-Night Mediterranean cruise, starting in Athens, Greece, and ending in Barcelona, Spain.Enchantment of the Seas is an older, smaller Vision Class ship, first launched in 1996.Enchantment was the last Royal Caribbean cruise ship to be lengthened, which is when they … [Read more...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

If you're brand new to a Royal Caribbean cruise, we have some special tips that will make your first cruise much better.There's no shortage of Royal Caribbean tips, but when you're new to the cruise line, there's a different approach you need to take because some aspects of the experience may be completely different than you expect.Whether it's your first cruise or your fiftieth, you want it all … [Read more...]

Following the massive success of Royal Caribbean's first private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line is planning to launch a second Perfect Day location in the South Pacific.Perfect Day at Lelepa is set to launch in the coming years, although no official opening date has been set.  The private destination will be constructed on Lelepa Island in the South Pacific nation of … [Read more...]

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It's been seven years in the making, but the world’s biggest cruise ship is making its debut.Measuring a staggering 1,198 feet, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas was delivered today at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland and is on schedule for her maiden voyage from Miami, Florida to the Caribbean on January 27, 2024.Delivery of the ship signifies transfer of ownership of a new cruise … [Read more...]

After taking more than 70 Royal Caribbean cruises, I thought it was time to try a cruise on sister-brand Celebrity Cruises.Over the last few years, I think Celebrity has raised its notoriety among the cruise industry and its eye-catching Edge Class cruise ships have gotten a lot of people to reconsider booking a Celebrity cruise, myself included.As someone who loves to cruise on Royal … [Read more...]

Happy Sunday and Happy Thanksgiving weekend! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday with family and friends! There is a lot of Royal Caribbean news to share this week.Our team has taken a lot of shore excursions over the years, and we've stumbled across a few in the Caribbean that are definite tourist traps.There's nothing wrong with a tourist-friendly spot, but some places are just a waste of … [Read more...]

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In the world of cruising, bigger isn’t always better.Many cruisers are familiar with the grandeur and scale of Royal Caribbean’s exciting mega-ships. I personally experienced luxury cruises on some of those colossal vessels, such as the Wonder of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas. After cruises on the bigger Oasis and Freedom Class ships, it was time for me to try a cruise on a smaller … [Read more...]

Icon of the Seas will become the biggest cruise ship in the world when she launches in 2024, but how does that stack up against other ships?When Royal Caribbean announced it would build a new class of cruise ship, the Icon Class wasn't set to be the biggest in the world.  But those plans changed along the way, and Icon of the Seas will overtake the Oasis Class ships for rank of the biggest … [Read more...]

One of the biggest draws to taking a cruise is having the opportunity to visit beautiful destinations around the world. If you cruise often with Royal Caribbean, you’ll likely find yourself sailing frequently to the Caribbean (as the namesake suggests). On the flip side, one downside of cruising is that the destinations you visit could be quite touristy, especially if it’s a busy cruise port.There … [Read more...]

Getting to your next cruise in Florida could be a lot easier now.Brightline opened up regular high-speed train service between Orlando and South Florida, with stops at the two major cruise ports. This means you could get to Miami or Fort Lauderdale with ease from the Central Florida region. Of course, residents of South Florida could do the reverse and take the train up to Orlando for a Port … [Read more...]

There are a few ways you can book a cruise vacation, but what is the best way to book a cruise?If you do a little research, you'll see cruise fare prices are more less the same when you factor in taxes, fees, and various add-ons.  So why should you book one way or another?There are advantages to booking a cruise with different outlets and agents. Unlike air travel or hotels, booking a cruise … [Read more...]

If you're brave enough to try the most challenging thrill attraction Royal Caribbean has ever conjured up, you can book it now.The first Icon of the Seas cruise is just two months away, and the ship is full of all sorts of thrills to entice its passengers, including an entire water park, surf simulator, and ropes course that goes over the side of the ship.Bookings for the Crown's Edge opened on … [Read more...]