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Royal Caribbean updates loyalty program perks with new designs for crystal blocks & changes to other freebies

Royal Caribbean is updating the loyalty benefits for Crown and Anchor Society members beginning on March 10, 2023, with one of the most notable changes being the new design for the crystal blocks. Royal Caribbean announced the new crystal block designs  via the Crown and Anchor Society's Facebook page on February 28, 2023 in a post that read: "Being a Crown & Anchor Society member … [Read more...]

Spotted: Royal Caribbean cuts cabin housekeeping from twice to once per day service

It looks like Royal Caribbean has implemented a change in how many times per day your cruise ship cabin will be attended by the housekeeping staff.For decades, Royal Caribbean has had stateroom attendants visit passenger cabins twice per day: once in the morning, and turndown service again at night.That could all be changing in the near future.While Royal Caribbean has not announced any policy … [Read more...]

How to book My Time Dining on Royal Caribbean

Once you have decided on the perfect ship and itinerary, you are ready to move forward with the cruise booking process. Prior to checking out, you will have to make a decision on dining style. When booking a Royal Caribbean cruise, you have two options for dining: My Time Dining and Traditional Dining. With Traditional Dining, you will have the same reserved seating each night of your … [Read more...]

I’m a budget cruiser. Here are 8 easy strategies I used on my recent Royal Caribbean cruise to save money

I’m always looking for ways to save money on a Royal Caribbean cruise, from booking interior cabins to skipping shore excursions. So when I booked a cruise on Symphony of the Seas, the second biggest cruise ship in the world, I knew my budgeting skills would be put to the test.On my 7-night Western Caribbean cruise, my goal was to spend as little extra money as possible while still making the most … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean adds water slides to Explorer of the Seas

While Explorer of the Seas may not have gotten her full amplification, she did get one big change.Royal Caribbean sent Explorer of the Seas to dry dock for her regular maintenance schedule, which required the ship to sail to Europe and undergo work at the shipyard in Cadiz, Spain.The nature of this work was primarily routine maintenance work related to the ship's technical maintenance. The … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: February 26, 2023

Happy Sunday, and I hope you had a great week. It was a busy week of Royal Caribbean fun, and I have a round-up of all of it in this hand-dandy blog post.Royal Caribbean released new cruises you can book from the Northeast and elsewhere for winter 2024-2025.Royal Caribbean’s 2022-2023 Northeast and Winter Caribbean cruises opened for booking, which include 13 ships.Odyssey of the Seas will … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean's next-gen cruise ship will have the largest water park to thrill all ages

Royal Caribbean wants to draw in adrenaline junkies with Thrill Island onboard their newest class of ships. When Icon of the Seas debuts in early 2024, she will be the largest cruise ship in the world, weighing an astonishing 250,800 gross tons with the capacity to carry nearly 10,000 passengers and crew members. She will be unlike anything anyone has ever seen before!Onboard this new cruise … [Read more...]

I spent $600 on Royal Caribbean’s drink package. I had a total of 36 cocktails in one week, and I think it was worth the cost

For many cruisers, enjoying cocktails and beer while on their trip is as important as the ports their ship will visit.Whatever the reasoning, the most important question to consider is whether or not a Royal Caribbean drink package is worth the cost. The Deluxe Beverage Package is usually around $70-$85 per day when pre purchased through the Cruise Planner. It is possible to snag it for … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean announces more Winter Caribbean cruises, including Odyssey of the Seas from the New York area

Royal Caribbean released new 2024-2025 cruises from the northeast United States and additional Caribbean sailings today.As part of its scheduled deployment announcement, new sailings across 13 ships were posted.Royal Caribbean’s 2022-2023 Northeast and Winter Caribbean cruises open for bookings today, February 23.Let's dig into what Royal Caribbean published.NortheastThere will be a new face from … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean asked its customers for their best cruise tips. Here are the best ones they shared

Everyone likes easy ways to improve their cruise ship vacation, and Royal Caribbean just asked its fans for their best suggestions.Royal Caribbean asked on its Facebook page for the best Royal Caribbean cruise tips, and it generated a lot of suggestions.Whether it's your first cruise or you're a seasoned pro, tips and hacks that can help make the most of someone's cruise is always welcome. You … [Read more...]