Royal Caribbean’s fleet is home to the biggest and most advanced cruise ships in the world. The cruise line is best known for pushing the limits when it comes to ship design and innovation; as such, many people prefer to sail onboard Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ships. But, is bigger always better when it comes to cruise ships? Some will say yes without hesitation, but there are actually … [Read more...]

Packing for a cruise isn't always the easiest thing, especially in the struggle of trying to not overpack.On a cruise, you want to be careful to bring everything you might need, but you are also limited in the luggage you can carry along.Read more: Ultimate Cruise Packing ListYou also never want to have too many items to organize while on your cruise. Having an overpacked suitcase or a messy … [Read more...]

As a result of the continued escalation of the war in Israel, Royal Caribbean has canceled their 2024 cruise season in Israel. Last week during their Q3 earnings call, Royal Caribbean Group said that the canceled 2023 sailings to Israel will negatively impact their earnings for the year by three cents a share."Due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in Israel, and with your … [Read more...]

Sailing on an older cruise ship is not everyone’s cup of tea. While some might prefer the latest and greatest cruise ships, nearly all cruise lines continue to sail vessels that are anywhere from 20 to 30 years old. You will not find all of the pizzaz of a mega-ship onboard these older vessels, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should dismiss a cruise simply because of its age. I … [Read more...]

It looks like Royal Caribbean may have a new way to speed up getting you on the cruise ship.Royal Caribbean has steadily worked on developing ways to make the check-in and it looks like a new option may be on its way.RoyalCaribbeanBlog reader Bridgetbien posted a screenshot of a new Express Boarding option that appeared in the Royal Caribbean app.The pass was available for the November 3 … [Read more...]

Matt is back from his first cruise to Canada and New England, and shares what he thought of this cruise in this week's episode!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

When Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas launches in early 2024, you're going to see a new look to its Royal Promenade that is filled with entertainment, places to chill, and lots to do all around.Every new Royal Caribbean cruise ship since 2004 have had a Royal Promenade as the main thoroughfare and entryway onto the ship.With Icon of the Seas, that tradition continues, but the cruise line has … [Read more...]

You can now book a Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska in 2025. Royal Caribbean released its Alaska cruises for the 2025 cruise season, and they're now available to book on the Royal Caribbean website. You can also speak with your travel agent.Like in previous years, the cruise line will have four ships in Alaska during the 2025 season: Anthem of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Radiance of … [Read more...]

The biggest drawback to booking a Royal Caribbean specialty dining package is about to go away.Royal Caribbean is experimenting with a new way to allow guests that purchase a specialty dining package to make reservations pre-cruise.Guests have the choice to augment their cruise ship dining experience by spending extra on specialty restaurants.There's an option to book individual restaurant … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is increasing its daily gratuities that its passengers pay for crew member service on its ships.Each passenger pays a daily gratuity that covers the services of the crew members they interact with the most, and this daily rate is charged automatically unless the guest pre-pays it prior to the cruise.As of November 11, 2023, the automatic daily gratuity charge will … [Read more...]

I've never experienced what it feels like to win the lottery, but this cruise hack made me feel pretty close.For my latest cruise on Freedom of the Seas, I chose to book with a guarantee cabin, allowing Royal Caribbean to assign a room location instead of choosing my own.By selecting this option, I gave up the option to pick a specific room, but it saved me a couple hundred dollars.In retrospect, … [Read more...]

Just because you're on a cruise ship doesn't mean you can't get in on the spooky fun of Halloween.You might think going on a cruise vacation over October 31st would forgo the holiday, but Royal Caribbean gets in on the fun too, and encourages its guests to do the same.With Halloween already passed in Australia, we got a look at how Royal Caribbean celebrates Halloween aboard Brilliance of the … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean wants to make it clear why top-tier members aren't allowed inside loyalty lounges on some cruises.Royal Caribbean members have reported incidents on certain sailings when Diamond members haven't been allowed in the Crown Lounge, which is a dedicated space for top-tier members.Those reports have compelled Royal Caribbean to respond to its members in a newsletter update.Royal … [Read more...]

The demand for an adults-only beach has blown away Royal Caribbean's wildest expectations.Within three weeks of bookings opening, the company has already increased the price for this brand-new experience that's set to open in January 2024. "Hideaway Beach is our newest adult-only ultimate beachfront paradise at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Pre-cruise sales for Hideaway Beach and premium offerings … [Read more...]

A person that went overboard from a cruise ship in Europe was successfully rescued.A person was reported going overboard while sailing on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas shortly after departing Barcelona, Spain. Around 11:00pm, guests reported hearing "Oscar, Oscar, Oscar" over the ship's PA system, which is the code for man overboard. X user @landonb94 posted that he could see … [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...]

I had put off a Canada and New England cruise for years because it seemed like a secondary itinerary, but I wish I had done it sooner.Cruise ships can visit so many places, and while the amount of ships heading north is relatively small, it's a destination you shouldn't sleep on any more.I went on a 7-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to four ports across Maine and Nova … [Read more...]

Happy (almost) Halloween! I don't have any bad Halloween themed puns to include here, just the latest Royal Caribbean news to catch up on before you hit up the neighborhood for candy.Is a Junior Suite worth it to pay over $1,000 more for this cabin?I took a recent cruise where I paid around $1,200 more to move up from an oceanview cabin to a Junior Suite and I think it was money well spent.From … [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...]

While a Canada and New England cruise might not be the most sought-after cruise itinerary, it's worth trying at least once.The chance to see quaint towns, enjoy terrific seafood, and take in nature's beauty without the Caribbean heat are at the heart of why many try a cruise going north.Royal Caribbean offers cruises to Canada and New England each year in the summer and early fall.  Cruises … [Read more...]