Royal Caribbean has opened up bookings for its newest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas.While the cruise line advertised the official opening for bookings is on Thursday, Feb. 20, in practical terms, it's open for bookings now.In case you missed it, Legend of the Seas will be the name of the third Icon Class ship, and Royal Caribbean revealed details about the ship yesterday.This is going to be one … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean unveils Legend of the Seas — Here’s when and where it will sail first
Royal Caribbean is ready to do something it's never done before: bring back a retired cruise ship name to honor its next new vessel.The cruise line confirmed a not-so-well-kept secret that it will name its third Icon Class cruise ship, Legend of the Seas.The name was previously used for one of the cruise line's Vision Class ships, launched in 1995. That ship would have been dwarfed by the new … [Read more...]
Liberty of the Seas 3-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 14, 2025
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Symphony of the Seas 7-night Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 9, 2025
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I paid $1700 for a balcony room on 3-day Royal Caribbean cruise. The 190-square-foot space was more comfortable than I expected.
Taking a long weekend vacation on the Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship is the perfect escape, and I think paying more for a balcony room was worth it.In February, I went on Utopia of the Seas for a 3-night cruise to The Bahamas and I paid $1,723.54 for a category 4D balcony room instead of a cheaper inside room.I went with a balcony because I wanted the natural light and extra space you get … [Read more...]
I analyzed cruise pricing data to find the cheapest time to book. The answer was a lot earlier than I expected
One of the questions we get asked most often is: When is the best time to book a cruise?With cruise prices continuing to rise, the question has become even more crucial for many prospective cruisers. After all, no one wants to spend more than they need on a cruise vacation.Like airfare, cruise pricing is dynamic, meaning fares fluctuate based on the basic principles of supply and demand. When … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean News Round-Up February 16, 2025
Hope you are having a great weekend. Here is all of this week's Royal Caribbean cruise news.Royal Caribbean added a new California home port.More cruise ships will be sailing from the west coast, as the cruise line announced it will expand to a new homeport in San Diego.The new west coast deployments were released this week, including two ships from Los Angeles.Royal Caribbean NewsNew RCB … [Read more...]
Where to save and splurge on a cruise vacation, from someone who's taken 51 cruises
I just turned 30-years-old this month, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t taken my fair share of cruises over the last three decades. Last week, I sailed on my 51st cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas. Of course, I have a few more cruises already planned for this year.Between personal and professional travel, I’ve been lucky enough to cruise more than I ever imagined. I took my first … [Read more...]
Photos show new Bahamas beach club is inching closer to completion
Royal Caribbean's first ever beach club is actively moving forward in its construction.Located in Nassau, Bahamas, the cruise line is working to open something it's never done before with a pure land operation that goes beyond a private island experience.Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will open in December 2025 and is sort of like Royal Caribbean's owned and operated shore excursion available … [Read more...]
Odyssey of the Seas 8-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 8, 2025
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4 common Facebook cruise vacation scams, and how to avoid and report them
The internet is a great place to find information about cruises, but it's also home to some nasty scams.A lot of people flock to places like Facebook to find more information and learn about their cruise. In fact, this is a good strategy because there are great resources there, and all over the internet.However, some offers are indeed too good to be true.Thankfully, if you know what to look … [Read more...]
What is Royal Caribbean's price match, and why it's the best way to take advantage of price drops
Many people are unaware of the best way to save money in the long term on a Royal Caribbean cruise is by taking advantage of a price drop.To be fair, the cruise line does not do a very good job of advertising their price match option. Even some travel agents are unaware of how it works. Plus, it's limited to residents of certain countries.I cruise a dozen times each year, and the ability to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean sued by passenger after jet ski accident at CocoCay
A passenger injured during a jet ski excursion at Royal Caribbean's private island has filed a lawsuit seeking damages of more than $5 million. Jessica Haro was sailing aboard Icon of the Seas when she participated in a beginner-level jet ski excursion at Perfect Day at CocoCay on December 20, 2024, the last day of the 7-night cruise, reported Cruise Hive. Haro joined 12 other passengers … [Read more...]
4 Royal Caribbean extra costs I never thought I'd buy—and now they're always in my cart
When you go on a Royal Caribbean cruise, there's all sorts of extras you can buy for it, and a few are must-buys that at one point I scoffed at.I'm lucky that it's my job to try out different things Royal Caribbean offers in order to evaluate how useful it is. After all, one of the most common questions I get from readers about anything the cruise line does is, "is it worth it?".I prefer to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean expands California footprint with a new homeport and more cruises to Mexico
Royal Caribbean is going to offer more cruise ships, from more cruise ports on the West Coast of the United States.The cruise line released new sailings from California that includes a shakeup of its lineup, along with a new homeport.Beginning in October 2026, Royal Caribbean will homeport a ship in San Diego.Serenade of the Seas will offer a variety of sailings from San Diego down to Ensenada, … [Read more...]
Voyager of the Seas 5-night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 8, 2025
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My family of 4 went on our first cruise on the biggest cruise ship in the world. I hated all the tech, but I can't wait to go again
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas has gotten so much praise as the new best cruise ship for families, that a lot of people are eager to give it a try.I've taken my family on Icon and absolutely loved it. In fact, it's my new favorite ship and I'll be back onboard for spring break.A reddit user posted their thoughts on Icon, outlining exactly what they liked, didn't like, and tips for best … [Read more...]
Navigator of the Seas 3-night Ensenada Cruise Compass – February 7, 2025
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Navigator of the Seas 4-night Catalina and Ensenada Cruise Compass – February 3, 2025
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I love cruise vacations but there are 7 reasons to avoid booking ships with a lot of ports
If you're going to book a cruise, you might be better off with a sailing that has less time visiting an island or city.Cruises are renowned for how convenient it is to visit multiple places in a single week. It almost feels magical how you can go to sleep and wake up in a different place.What I've found after so many years of cruising on all sorts of ships is Royal Caribbean is getting really good … [Read more...]