It's no surprise that new cruise ships are exciting and in high demand.Royal Caribbean seems to redefine "bigger and better" with the launch of each of their new cruise ships, as they constantly break their own record for largest cruise ship in the world. The demand for these ships is larger than ever before, too. All standard cabins for Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage sold out in less than … [Read more...]
I saved $100 by letting Royal Caribbean choose my cruise ship cabin location, and I would let them do it again
On my recent Symphony of the Seas cruise, I decided to book a guarantee cabin and let Royal Caribbean assign my stateroom closer to the sail date. I saved $100 by doing so and would let them choose my cabin again in the future! I booked an interior guarantee for less than choosing my stateroom at the time of booking. When I received my cabin assignment, I was pleasantly surprised to learn … [Read more...]
Top 10 Symphony of the Seas hidden secrets
Like all Oasis Class ships, Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas offers passengers seemingly endless activities to choose from.As the second largest cruise ship in the world (only behind Wonder of the Seas), it is hard not to love everything Symphony of the Seas has to offer. You can spend your day relaxing by one of four pools, ice skating, eating at one of 20 dining venues, zip lining … [Read more...]
9 Common misconceptions about a Royal Caribbean cruise
Someone that is brand new to cruising might have a few ideas about the experience that don't match up to what it's actually like onboard.There's a lot of nuances to cruising that makes it understandable why a first-time cruiser might have these concepts about what to expect. Given how frequently these mix-ups occur, it's clearly something that isn't just a problem relegated to a few people.The … [Read more...]
Grandeur of the Seas 5-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compass – February 19, 2023
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Royal Caribbean changed the sushi roll sizes for its fixed price menu: is it worth it?
We heard from our readers that Royal Caribbean's specialty sushi restaurant, Izumi, changed the portion sizes for sushi rolls ordered from the prix fixe menu. For a set price, you can pay once and get a certain amount of food included. The fixe menu costs $34.99 per person before the added 18% gratuity and includes one small plate, two large plates -- which can be a combination of sushi … [Read more...]
Oasis of the Seas 7-night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – December 4, 2022
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Wonder of the Seas 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compass – February 12, 2023
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Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: February 19, 2023
Hope you are having a great weekend. Here is all of this week's Royal Caribbean cruise news.There's a bunch of new cruises you can book in 2024 and 2025 that were released this week.Royal Caribbean posted its short Caribbean sailings between April 2024 and April 2025.The new sailings are across 8 different ships, with many of them weekend cruises that visit Perfect Day at … [Read more...]
Adventure of the Seas 4-night Western Caribbean Cruise Compass – February 2, 2023
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40 essential things to bring on a cruise
Packing for your cruise might be a little stress-inducing. There’s nothing worse than getting onboard your cruise ship and realizing you forgot something back home. As such, I always have my go-to list of essential things that I bring on my cruise vacations. While packing, I go through my list of everything essential that I need to bring. I am always grateful to have everything on this … [Read more...]
Mariner of the Seas 3-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – January 27, 2023
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Jewel of the Seas 4-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 7, 2023
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I spent $60 to eat at Royal Caribbean’s most bizarre restaurant. I thought I would hate it, but it was one of the best meals of my cruise.
From the whimsical decor to out-of-this-world, imaginative cuisine, Wonderland is Royal Caribbean's specialty restaurant that is meant for adventurous eaters. I tried the restaurant for the first time while onboard Symphony of the Seas, and everything about the experience exceeded my expectations. Unlike most specialty restaurants onboard Oasis Class ships, Wonderland is not located in … [Read more...]
I sail on cruise ships for a month at a time. Here are the surprising things and big mistakes I see passengers make
Most people take a cruise once a year at the most, but there are some people that cruise all the time, and they get to experience and see so much more of what cruising is all about.Greg Brockman lives in Iowa, but manages to work in multiple cruises in a row to the point he will stay aboard a cruise ship for months at a time."Living in Iowa, it rarely makes sense to sail for just a week," he … [Read more...]
Ovation of the Seas 19-night Transpacific Cruise Compass – October 9, 2022
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Allure of the Seas 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise Compass – February 12, 2023
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Ovation of the Seas 10-night South Pacific Cruise Compass – November 16, 2022
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Ovation of the Seas 11-night New Zealand Cruise Compass – November 26, 2022
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What to wear on a cruise that works for all dress codes
Knowing what to pack for your upcoming cruise can be stressful, especially if you’re a first-time cruiser with Royal Caribbean. From beach days to formal night, there’s a lot to consider when you're packing for your cruise vacation. For example, you’ll need to consider where your cruise is sailing to, as certain destinations will have different weather and climates. Also, you’ll want to … [Read more...]