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...]

Royal Caribbean offers many cruises to the Bahamas, and each visit is a new opportunity.With hundreds of tours to choose from, what's the best shore excursion in Nassau?The capital of the Bahamas is known for its tropical climate, colonial harbor, beautiful beaches, and small neighboring islands.According to the Nassau Cruise Terminal website, the port hosts 4 million cruise visitors a year.Read … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has added a new restriction on qualifying for its popular cruise deal for families with kids.There's nothing new with Royal Caribbean having a kids sail free deal, as they've routinely offered it for many months in a row.  However, there's a new requirement added to the fine print.Under the terms of the offer, children up to the age of 12 can sail for free when accompanying … [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...]

One of the best things about a Royal Caribbean cruise are the high caliber shows included in your cruise.The notion of "dinner and a show" is part of the core cruise experience that you'll find on any Royal Caribbean ship.In the evening, there are signature shows performed during a sailing.  Some ships even have multiple theaters where different shows can be seen.Royal Caribbean has built a … [Read more...]

I had a great time on my 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise to France and Spain, but I can't help but reflect on the 5 mistakes I made.Despite the highlights of my trip, I regretted a few things I would have done differently (and absolutely will do when I return to Europe next year).I think there's always room for improvement, and some mistakes stood out immediately while others I realized later on … [Read more...]

We hope you enjoy your Labor Day weekend with friends and family! It has been a busy week of Royal Caribbean news and events, and we have a look back at everything that happened this week.Royal Caribbean placed an order for a fourth Icon Class ship, with the possibility of two more beyond that.The cruise line confirmed this week that it's ordered a fourth Icon Class ship, set to be delivered in … [Read more...]

A city as world-renowned as Paris is not something to pass up visiting ever, but is it worth it to spend just a few hours there on a 3 hour bus ride each way?I had never been to Paris, but when my Royal Caribbean cruise ship offered a visit to Paris during my 7-night Anthem of the Seas cruise, I was too intrigued not to give it a try.The "catch" with this tour is the extreme distances between … [Read more...]

Which shore excursion to book in the Caribbean? One TikTok video advises against three common types.Shore excursions provide the opportunity to see beautiful destinations and experience new activities. Booking through Royal Caribbean's app and website provides security in knowing that the tour has been vetted by Royal Caribbean and that the ship is contracted to wait for you before … [Read more...]

A new $600 million deal to upgrade the Grand Bahama Shipyard means the shipyard partially owned by Royal Caribbean will beocome the largest cruise ship repair facility in the world.In 2000, Royal Caribbean Group, along with Carnival Corporation and the Grand Bahamas Port Authority founded the Grand Bahama Shipyard.Today, the location is a leader in dry-docking, afloat repairs, refurbishments, … [Read more...]

Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas are the two biggest cruise ships in the world, and they are the newest cruise ships for Royal Caribbean.Both cruise ships offer the latest and greatest Royal Caribbean features, like waterparks, ice skating spectacles, escape rooms, destination elevators, and more. Royal Caribbean classics like the Royal Promenade, FlowRider, and Windjammer are also found … [Read more...]

Can a free tour really compete with a shore excursion offered by the cruise line?My 7-night Anthem of the Seas cruise would take me to the Spanish town of La Coruna, and I was looking at ideas for what tours to book.Usually I book a shore excursion through Royal Caribbean or simply explore on my own.  Before I could pick one of these options, one of our readers, Leeor, emailed me with an … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced some exciting changes and updates this week.From a free WiFi initiative to environmental monitoring at Paradise Beach Club, we have a look at everything you need to know.Updated Pinnacle specialty dining benefitsAn email sent out to Pinnacle members this week announced an update to the top tier specialty dining benefits.Members of the Crown and Anchor loyalty program … [Read more...]

I wasn't sure how to approach planning my Royal Caribbean visit to Bilbao, Spain, until I was watching late night reruns on TV.Some evenings I'll put on a TV show I've seen dozens of times just to have on in the background while I browse the web, take care of family matters, or call friends and family.  A few weeks ago, I had "No Reservations" show on and I thought I should explore a port … [Read more...]

A former Royal Caribbean crew member has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after placing hidden cameras in guests' staterooms and secretly recording young kids. Arvin Joseph Mirasol, 34, a cabin steward from the Philippines, was arrested in March after a passenger onboard the 228,081 gross registered ton Symphony of the Seas reported finding a camera in their bathroom. The guest found the … [Read more...]

There are certain items that you can pack on a plane but are banned on a cruise ship.Each mode of transportation comes with its own set of regulations, and your packing list might be different depending on how you're traveling.Regarding what you can bring on a cruise ship, the rules differ from those of TSA and airlines.If you're not careful, you could safely pass through airport security only to … [Read more...]

Bordeaux is seemingly synonymous with wine, but I found a city with so much to offer beyond le vin.The first port stop on our Anthem of the Seas 7-night cruise brings us to the city of La Rochelle, which is a couple hours drive from Bordeaux.One of the conundrums of this particular itinerary is to settle for the small city experience or take the time to see a major draw. Since it's my first … [Read more...]

My first sea day on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas took me straight through a body of water well-known for having bad weather and rough seas.The Bay of Biscay is located west of France in an area and north of Spain, and it's not somewhere you might think as being troublesome until you do some research.The second day of our 7-night cruise was a sea day, taking us to our first port stop of La … [Read more...]

Looking to earn a free cruise by gambling? Royal Caribbean just made an important policy change.Royal Caribbean passengers can earn free cruises with enough plays in the casino, but there's been a change to ensure the free cruises given out are actually taken.Those that gamble a lot on Royal Caribbean cruise ships can qualify for free cruises and other incentives within the Club Royale rewards … [Read more...]