Before you book any cruise, I think this is the important things to know and do (especially if you're new  to cruising)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...]

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...]

Have you ever wondered what it's like for crew members to sail onboard an empty ship with no passengers?It is not uncommon for ships to change home ports to offer a wider variety of itineraries. This is why you will see ships make transatlantic and transpacific voyages throughout the year, so that they are able to offer voyages in different regions of the world, including Alaska, the South … [Read more...]

The price to eat at a few of Royal Caribbean's extra cost restaurants appears to have gone up recently.Specialty restaurants are an optional add-on passengers can indulge in that is not included with a Royal Caribbean cruise.Depending on the restaurant, there could be a cover charge to dine there that includes all the food, or a la carte pricing.Read more: Food on a Royal Caribbean cruiseIt … [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...]

When you begin thinking about what kind of cruise you want to take, you have to decide if you want one that is port intensive or one with more sea days in between stops. Depending on what type of traveler you are, you may find sea days to be boring, especially if you have two or three in a row. Some people would rather spend their vacation time in a new place each day than lounging on the … [Read more...]

Within the last year, I sailed on two of the most popular cruise lines in the world: Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line. While Royal Caribbean is known for its innovative and resort-style mega ships, Carnival Cruise Line is best known for having affordable cruise fares to sail on the cruise line's FUN ships.  (Left: Royal Caribbean balcony guarantee stateroom on Jewel of the … [Read more...]

When Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship starts sailing, it will have its most ambitious and expensive extra-cost restaurant ever.Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is being designed from the water line up as a brand new evolution in cruising, and there are plenty of firsts, including 20 unique dining options.One of the new restaurants on Icon of the Seas will be a high-end specialty restaurant … [Read more...]

Wondering when is the best time to book a cruise? If you do what the top cruise fans do, then you’ll be booking earlier than you might think.Compared to land vacations, people new to cruising might be surprised how early you can book a cruise and why so many cruise experts recommend booking a cruise months, if not years, in advance.But is there such a thing as too early? Or too late?While there’s … [Read more...]

A cruise to CocoCay means a day filled with sun, beach, and lots of ways to enjoy this private island.Perfect Day at CocoCay is reserved exclusively for use by Royal Caribbean cruise ships, and it's a very impressive place for anyone to go to and enjoy, no matter how many times you visit.Royal Caribbean sought to deliver the ideal private island experience with its expansive offerings at CocoCay. … [Read more...]

Thanks for joining us for another weekly look at all of the Royal Caribbean news from this week.  The late-summer heat is still on, and we have plenty of Royal Caribbean news to share from this week.Fear not, Royal Caribbean will not charge extra for pizza. After passionate backlash, Royal Caribbean’s CEO, Michael Bayley, took to Facebook to announce the cruise line will not be charging … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has a new weather expert on staff who's job it is track bad weather and ensure cruise ships aren't near potential problems.Craig Setzer is the company's new Chief Meteorologist, and as as we know, the only chief meteorologist working in the cruise industry.Mr. Setzer took on his new role in August, and has over 25 years of experience in the field. He's an Emmy-winning former … [Read more...]

When docked at Royal Caribbean's private island in The Bahamas, crew members both ashore and onboard will work to make sure that your day is, in fact, perfect, but it doesn't hurt to come prepared with a few items that can help elevate your experience at this one-of-a-kind destination. Perfect Day at Cococay is designed to be a place anyone can go and have a wonderful time, but are there … [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...]

Fear not, Royal Caribbean won't be charging you for pizza on your next cruise.A customer survey made its way around the internet that posed the question if people would consider paying extra for the pizza that is currently free onboard.Cruise fans erupted in an avalanche of condemnation that the cruise line would even consider charging cruise ship passengers for pizza.The controversy reached Royal … [Read more...]

Although cruising continues to be one of the most affordable vacations you can take, you still want to be as savvy as you can when it comes to saving money. Almost everyone is looking to get the most bang for their buck when it comes to booking a cruise vacation. Unless you have an unlimited travel budget (and if so, I am very jealous), you’ll want to make sure you are getting the best … [Read more...]

Whether you are taking a weekend cruise to the Bahamas or on an epic sail to the furthest destinations, there are a lot of cruisers who think booking a balcony cabin is worth it every single time.What makes a balcony room so popular is the private space that gives a convenient means of seeing the beauty of the ocean and landscapes your ship visits. No matter where your ship takes you, being able … [Read more...]

Don't mess with the pizza is the message Royal Caribbean cruise fans are saying loudly back to the cruise line.In the days since it became public that Royal Caribbean asked select customers what they think about paying extra for the pizza that is currently complimentary from Sorrento's pizza.The question was part of a survey that wanted to get customer feedback about many aspects of the cruise … [Read more...]

If you're like so many of our readers, you're probably wondering when Royal Caribbean will open up new itineraries to book for the coming years.Currently, Royal Caribbean only offers cruises to book through April 2025 for most itineraries, which means summer 2025 isn't available to book yet.While it may seem strange to book vacations more than 2 years in advance, a lot of cruise fans know the … [Read more...]