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Some of the cruise line's passengers share the top things they wish they knew before their first Royal Caribbean cruise.

These are the biggest mistakes Royal Caribbean passengers make

Cruise lines are constantly in a chess match to outdo each other, and Royal Caribbean is betting it has a super move up its sleeve. Just like how an auto manufacturer might implement a feature not available on other brands vehicles, Royal Caribbean is poised to outdo other cruise lines with an offering they think will get a lot of attention.

By 2026, Royal Caribbean will have something no other cruise line can match

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. One way that the cruise lines reward guests who spend a lot of time in the onboard casinos is with free cruises. Afterall, the more cruisers play and spend, the more the cruise line profits – and it’s really a smart business decision to get casino players back on board as soon as possible.

Royal Caribbean Announces New Policy for Casino Winners

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You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. The cruise lines always have the wellbeing of their guests and crew members as their top priority – and sometimes they have to make unpopular decisions in order to keep everyone safe.

Royal Caribbean Alaska Excursion Cancelled Due to Challenges

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The cruise line just released more details about its newest ship, Star of the Seas, which will sail next year.

Royal Caribbean's Newest Ship Will Have a Suspended Infinity Pool, a 1930's-inspired Supper Club, and More

A cruise line is offering a special cruise deal right now where three guests can cruise for free with just one paying guest in a cabin. Margaritaville at Sea’s “Buy 1, 3 Free” deal is good through the next three days on all 16 of the cruise line’s itineraries.

Cruise Line Offering 3 Guests Sail Free With 1 Paying Guest

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has entered into an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to build a fourth Icon Class ship, scheduled for delivery in 2027. This deal also includes options for two additional ships, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its cutting-edge fleet. The Icon Class, which debuted...

Fourth Icon Class Ship Ordered by Royal Caribbean, Plus Options for More

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Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, is full of beaches and thrilling slides, according to BI's reporter.

I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It wasn't for me, but I can see why cruise-goers love it.

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 adds new restrictions on free cruises from the casino

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Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

It's about to become easier to book restaurant reservations on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Royal Caribbean passengers with the Ultimate Dining Package (UDP) may soon be able to book specialty dining reservations in advance. Historically, being unable to make specialty dining reservations until embarkation day was the biggest draw of...

Spotted: Long awaited Royal Caribbean dining package update rolled out

Welcome to this week's edition of the Royal Caribbean post round-up, where we summarize all of the Royal Caribbean news and information from this week into one handy-dandy post! There is plenty of great content to enjoy, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's round-up! Royal Caribbean revealed details...

Royal Caribbean News Round-up: August 25, 2024

If you believe that time is money, there are ways to spend extra to bypass waits on a Royal Caribbean cruise. A cruise vacation usually includes shows, activities, shore excursions, and lots of other fun onboard. However, there are thousands of other passengers who also want to do the same thing.

4 Royal Caribbean splurges to skip lines

Dramatic images have surfaced showing climate activists successfully preventing a massive cruise ship from entering the port of Amsterdam. According to news reports, the blockade, carried out by Extinction Rebellion, disrupted the itinerary of thousands of passengers aboard Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas.

Photos Show Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Being Blocked by Activists

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A Florida couple came home from their last Royal Caribbean cruise with thousands of dollars in unplanned purchases. They say a dangerous scam is operating out of a beauty shop in Nassau, the Bahamas. The couple is hoping that by telling their story, they can prevent other cruise ship passengers from falling prey.

This cruise ship passenger says he was scammed out of $9,897 in the Bahamas

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A cruise line popular with Texas travelers has made it clear where they stand on "salty language" while at sea.  Continue reading…

Cruise Line Offers 'R-Rated Warning' to Some Texas Passengers

Trunk Bay, St John Island, US Virgin Islands (Photo: Sorin Colac/Shutterstock) (Photo:Sean Pavone/Shutterstock) Eastern vs. Western Caribbean: Which of these desirable destinations is best for your next cruise? Cruise lines differentiate itineraries in the Caribbean by referring to them as Southern, Western and Eastern Caribbean, but the latter two tend to be highly popular yet nebulous options.

Eastern Caribbean vs. Western Caribbean Cruises: Which Is Best?

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a menu change that is sure to delight its passengers. Following an outpouring of requests from cruisers, the cruise line has made Funfetti Cheesecake a permanent fixture on the Lido buffet menu for embarkation day.

Carnival Cruise Line Adds Fan-Favorite to Embarkation Day Buffet

Ahead of its August 2025 debut, Royal Caribbean disclosed details about its next Icon-class adventure. Star of the Seas’ long list of amenities includes over 40 food and beverage establishments, two suspended infinity pools, six record-breaking waterslides, and wraparound ocean views across eight neighborhoods. “Star of the Seas is...

A Look Inside Royal Caribbean’s Next Behemoth, Star of the Seas

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Royal Caribbean Orders More New Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has announced that they have placed an order to add to their fleet of Icon class ships. Icon class...

Royal Caribbean Orders More New Cruise Ships

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