This was a busy week with Royal Caribbean news, and we have a summary of all of the news from this week to make certain you did not miss any of it.

One Royal Caribbean offer was indeed too good to be true.

After accidently posting a new VIP pass for sale on its site, the cruise line informed anyone that bought it that their purchase would be cancelled and money paid refunded.

The Premier Pass was on sale for about a day or so before the mistake was spotted.

Royal Caribbean delays Mariner of the Seas return

The scheduled dry dock work on Mariner of the Seas will require more time than Royal Caribbean anticipated.

Guests booked on the first sailing back received an email that the April 1, 2023 sailing has been cancelled.

Mariner of the Seas is currently in Cadiz, Spain undergoing dry dock for routine maintenance.

Royal Caribbean News

• Utopia of the Seas: Everything we know so far
• Tipping on a cruise ship: what you should and shouldn't do
• Is it a boat vs ship? What's the difference?
• 2023 Celebrity Cruises Drink Package Info, Tips, Pros & Cons

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 491st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, all about Royal Caribbean's plans for a beach club in Nassau.

Royal Caribbean will open a beach club in Nassau, Bahamas and here's what Matt thinks of what we know so far.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

New RCB Video: 9 Common misconceptions about a Royal Caribbean cruise

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — 9 Common misconceptions about a Royal Caribbean cruise — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Royal Caribbean adding “Wizard of Oz” musical to Icon of the Seas

We now know which musical will be featured on Icon of the Seas when she launches next year.

Nick Weir, Senior Vice President of Entertainment for Royal Caribbean International, posted on Twitter an announcement that The Wizard of Oz will be the show for Icon.

Royal Caribbean says the Wizard of Oz production is not the 2011 musical adaption by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

How does a cheap Celebrity cruise compare to Royal Caribbean?

What's it like to go on Celebrity Cruises for a cheap cruise versus Royal Caribbean?

Both cruise lines are owned by the same company, but the experiences do vary somewhat.

Allie tried a cheap 4-night cruise on Celebrity Silhouette and compared it to her cheap cruise on Mariner of the Seas.

What cruisers wish they knew before going on their first cruise

Hindsight is always 20/20, including going on a cruise ship.

We asked people on the internet for what they know now that they wish they knew before trying their first cruise.

From beating the chair hogs to asserting dominance in the elevator, here are our favorite answers.

Happy weekend! We hope you remembered to Spring Forward! Here’s all the Royal Caribbean news this week!

Royal Caribbean has moved forward with its beach club in The Bahamas.

The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island will now open sometime in 2025, following the cruise line receiving approval from The Bahamas to move forward with the project.

The 17-acre destination experience will offer "the ultimate beach day" as it will combine the island’s striking beaches with the cruise line’s signature experiences.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas Playable in Fortnite
• Royal Caribbean is looking for artists to feature their work on its newest cruise ship
• Why an Alaska cruise is worth it
• What’s New & Coming to Royal Caribbean in 2023, 2024 & 2025
• I sailed on Royal Caribbean’s newest and oldest cruise ships: here's what it's like to cruise on each
• Eating gluten free on Royal Caribbean cruise ships
• I cruised to a tiny town in Mexico you’ve probably never heard of, and it was the highlight of my cruise vacation

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 490th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, and shares why you might not want to book the cheapest cruise you can find.

It's tempting to find pick a cruise based purely on price, but there are a few reasons why you shouldn't.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

New RCB Video: I spent $600 on cruise drink package & I think it was worth it!

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — I spent $600 on cruise drink package & I think it was worth it! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Why I almost always stay in a cruise ship inside cabin

An inside cabin will cost less than a balcony or suite, and it often makes a lot of sense to go with these kinds of rooms.

Inside cabins definitely aren’t for everyone, but Jenna prefers to stay in them for the great savings they provide.

From a quieter cabin to a perfect night’s sleep, she'll never complain about cruising in a cozy inside room.

Beginner's guide to planning a cruise

From money saving advice to travel hacks to mistakes to avoid, here's our best advice on planning your first cruise.

Cruising is easier than it looks, but like any form of travel, there are lots of considerations and important do's and don'ts when it comes to doing it well. 

Our guide will provide you the perfect place to start planning a first cruise.

I just spent 11 nights on Celebrity Edge – did it live up to the hype?

Chantal spent 11-nights on Celebrity Edge to see what the fuss is all about this new class of ship.

Innovative, revolutionary, and bold are all words used to describe the first in the new class of ships from Celebrity Cruises.

Having never sailed on an Edge series ship, Chantal shares her thoughts on this kind of Celebrity cruise.

Welcome to March! We hope you are having a great weekend and are ready to sit back, relax and catch up with all the latest Royal Caribbean news!

Royal Caribbean is in the process of cutting back on the level of service that room attendants on its ships provide each day.

Royal Caribbean is switching over its ships so that room attendants only clean most cabins once a day instead of the twice-a-day cleaning.  This applies to non-suites, and Junior Suites and higher category cabins will still get twice-a-day cleanings.

Why the change? The cruise line says it's to be more sustainable and to align with global hospitality trends.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean changes amount of wine you can bring on a cruise ship
• Royal Caribbean adds water slides to Explorer of the Seas
• Royal Caribbean updates: Cabin housekeeping, CocoCay adult beach, Wowbands & more
• Intelligent automation will make Royal Caribbean's next cruise ship as efficient as it is fun
• 6 reasons why I don't recommend the CocoCay floating cabanas to everyone
• Best first-time cruises on Royal Caribbean
• The most delicious Cozumel food tour
• How to book My Time Dining on Royal Caribbean

New RCB Video: 5 Things I learned from staying in my first cruise ship suite

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — 5 Things I learned from staying in my first cruise ship suite — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 489th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available with a preview of the new 2024-2025 cruises that were released last week.

Royal Caribbean released new cruises for winter 2024-2025 and Matt looks at each of the ships and the new sailings offered.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

8 easy strategies I used on my recent Royal Caribbean cruise to save money

How do you save money while still enjoying one of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ships?

Jenna sailed on Symphony of the Seas with the goal of spending as little extra money as possible while still making the most of her vacation.

Here are 8 easy strategies she used to save money on a Royal Caribbean cruise that you can use too!

Updated Crown & Anchor freebies

If you're at the upper echelon of Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society, expect some changes to a few perks.

Royal Caribbean announced it has made changes to select offerings that begin March 10, 2023.

This includes new crystal blocks, a change in welcome beverages, and more.

15 things you don't need to bring on a cruise

Of all the things you can bring on a cruise, there's a few items you can definitely leave at home.

No one wants to waste precious luggage space on things they don’t end up using during their vacation.

Whether they are prohibited or just not necessary, we wanted to share a list of things not to bother bringing on your cruise.

We're expanding to Celebrity Cruises!

RoyalCaribbeanBlog is going to bring you more coverage and start sharing news, updates, and information from sister brand Celebrity Cruises!

Offering a premium experience, Celebrity Cruises is an intriguing option for many cruise fans used to sailing on Royal Caribbean because of the the elevated experiences onboard.

Plus, Celebrity offers ships that sail to more remote destinations and more intimate vessels to explore.

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 transition up to the New York city area, and Oasis of the Seas will return to her original homeport of Port Everglades.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean's next-gen cruise ship will have the largest water park to thrill all ages
• Royal Caribbean changed the sushi roll sizes for its fixed price menu: is it worth it?
• 9 Common misconceptions about a Royal Caribbean cruise
• Does it matter how old your cruise ship is?
• Top 10 Symphony of the Seas hidden secrets

New RCB Video: The Crown and Anchor perks you should use on every cruise!

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — The Crown and Anchor perks you should use on every cruise! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 488th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available with a list of things a lot of people new to cruising don't fully understand.

Matt shares his list of the top cruise misconceptions you should know about before you book or cruise!

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

I had 36 cocktails with Royal Caribbean's drink package and I think it was worth the cost

Is a Royal Caribbean drink package worth the cost? 

Elizabeth tried out the deluxe beverage package for one week on Symphony of the Seas and while it wasn't cheap, she found value in the experience.

She spent $600 on the drink package and shared her thoughts on how it worked for her.

Royal Caribbean asked its fans for their best cruise tips

Royal Caribbean's top fans shared their best cruise tips this week.

The cruise line posted on social media to ask for the cruise tips and advice that have worked well for them, and it garnered hundreds of responses.

Here's the top pieces of cruise advice that cruise fans shared so you can benefit from it too!

Guarantee cabin saved $100 & I would do it again

One option when booking a cruise cabin is to let Royal Caribbean pick the room assignment in exchange for a lower price.

This will save money, but is the guessing game of where your cabin will be located worth the savings?

Here's one experience of how things worked out and what you should know before you book a guarantee room.

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 CocoCay.  

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean begins construction on second Icon Class cruise ship
• Here's when Royal Caribbean will put more 2024-2025 cruises on sale
• Icon of the Seas aerial construction photos
• Spotted: Royal Caribbean brings back RFID "WOW Band" wristbands on one cruise ship
• 40 BEST Royal Caribbean tips, tricks & hidden secrets
• 40 essential things to bring on a cruise
• What to wear on a cruise that works for all dress codes

New RCB Video: The downsides to cruising a lot

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — The downsides to cruising a lot — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 487th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available that looks at the important takeaways from Royal Caribbean Group's earnings call.

In this episode, Matt points out the most important tidbits from the company's earnings call that cruise fans should pay attention to.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

I spent $60 to eat at Royal Caribbean’s most bizarre restaurant

Royal Caribbean describes Wonderland specialty restaurant as "whimsical", and that's certainly an appropriate name for it.

Elizabeth tried Wonderland for the first time while onboard Symphony of the Seas, and everything about the experience exceeded her expectations. 

The decor is loosely based on the magical word of Alice and Wonderland. It makes it so that the entire experience is immersive; it is not just about the food.

The surprising things when you sail on a cruise ship for a month at a time

Greg Brockman takes multiple cruises in a row to the point he will stay aboard a cruise ship for months at a time.

He's done six back-to-back cruises on 3- and 4-night sailings of Freedom of the Seas, as well as four back-to-back sailings on 6- and 8-night voyages on Explorer of the Seas in 2022.  That represents 4 weeks of cruising at a time.

With that many cruises at once, Greg has a lot experience with not only what Royal Caribbean has to offer, but sees what his fellow passengers do. It gives him an unique perspective on do's and don'ts of cruises.

We tried different cruise ship cabins to see how they compared

We booked every type of cabin on our recent Royal Caribbean cruise to see the differences among them.

Sailing on Liberty of the Seas, our team tested out 9 different staterooms to get a sense of how each compared.

These cabins ranged in price from $670 to over $2600, and we wanted to look at the advantages, disadvantages, and overall experience each team member had in their cabin to see which cabins were worth it—and which we’d skip next time.

Happy early Valentine's Day! Hope the holiday is filled with chocolate, flowers and a Royal Caribbean cruise! I'm spreading the Royal Caribbean love with our look at all the Royal Caribbean news from this week.

During Royal Caribbean Group's earnings call this week, the top executives shared details on a variety of topics that interesting to cruise fans.

The top brass talked about opening a CocoCay expansion, how much passengers are spending, and how popular Icon of the Seas is so far.

These important takeaways share how Royal Caribbean is doing and what their plans are for the rest of 2023.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean Group Q4 earnings beat Wall Street expectations with smaller-than-expected loss
• Cruise ship passengers are booking activities months earlier than in 2019 - and paying more too
• I cruise almost every weekend: here's my walking tour of Nassau
• Royal Caribbean laundry services on your cruise
• The craziest things we've seen on our Royal Caribbean cruises
• I checked out a private island in Honduras —with crystal clear beaches and all-inclusive drinks, it far exceeded my expectations

New RCB Video: 15 things I look forward to every time I go on a cruise ship

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — Boarding day tips you need in 2022 — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Inside cabin vs. oceanview cabin: Is it worth an upgrade?

Comparing an inside cabin vs  oceanview cabin, you might be wondering if it's worth spending extra between the two.

Inside cabins are the cheapest option, but oceanview gives you a bit more space, and most importantly, natural light.

Let's help you decide if the differences are worth an upgrade from an inside cabin to an oceanview.

I cruised in a suite for the first time. Here are 5 things I learned from the experience

After trying a suite for the first time, Jenna has a few takeaways you should know about before trying a suite.

Suites have their own sets of amenities and benefits, but to best take advantage of these, there are definitely a few lessons learned.

Jenna shared 5 things she learned from her first time staying in a cruise ship suite.

Over 60 years old? A cruise vacation is for you!

Cruising is great for all ages, but it's well-suited for anyone over the age of 60 years old.

After years of family vacations, Brad fell in love with cruises and thinks it's the perfect kind of trip for seniors.

From the relaxing atmosphere to the many places you can visit, Brad shared 10 reasons you should give cruising a try.

Happy weekend! We hope you are in the midst of a wonderful weekend full of things to do to pass the time between cruises.  We have a summary of all of this week's Royal Caribbean news in case you missed any of it!

Royal Caribbean has provided an in-depth look at its new neighborhood aimed at young families, Surfside.

When Icon of the Seas debuts, Royal Caribbean thinks it will have the best family vacation in the world, and they totally mean it.

Part of that strategy is by creating a purpose-built neighborhood for families.

Royal Caribbean News

• I learned how to surf on a cruise ship
• Alaska cruise ports guide
• How a cruise is totally different from other kinds of vacations
• What my $870 per night suite on Liberty of the Seas looked like

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 486th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, Matt reviews his Liberty of the Seas sailing.

Matt sailed on Liberty of the Seas for the first time, and he compares the ship to other Freedom and Voyager Class ships and talks about what stands out about Liberty.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

New RCB Video: 12 things I'd tell anyone new to cruise ship travel

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — 12 things I'd tell anyone new to cruise ship travel — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

10 commandments of a great cruise ship vacation

Thou shall follow these 10 cruise commandments for a thoroughly awesome vacation.

While a lot of cruise advice could benefit you, there are a few core tenants of cruise ship travel that I think are a must for just about anyone.

In reflecting on the cruise tips and advice I dole out each week, I wanted to come up with the 10 most important pieces of cruise advice I would give to just about anyone. 

This regular cabin includes free ice cream and suite lounge access!

Have you ever heard of the Ben and Jerry Sweet on Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class ships?

This Promenade View room is situated right above the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream parlor, and it comes with cow-themed decor, vouchers for free ice cream and highly-coveted suite lounge access - all for the same price as every other inside promenade stateroom onboard.

Best extras for a cruise under $10

When I sailed on Liberty of the Seas last week, I forgot to bring liquid soap and it reminded me of some cheap things to bring on a cruise that I always regret forgetting.

Underwear, toothbrush, sunscreen, are all examples of things you probably bring with you on any trip, but certain "good to have" extras for a cruise vacation aren't as obvious.

Before you hit the road to get on a cruise, double check you packed these under $10 things that will make your cruise better.

Happy weekend! We hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing weekend and managing to stay warm. Now it is time to sit back with a cuppa tea or java, and check out the latest in Royal Caribbean cruise news.

Royal Caribbean had good news to share this week with his affirmation the eMuster drill isn't going anywhere.

Royal Caribbean International's Senior Vice President of Marine Operations, Greg Purdy, confirmed that Royal Caribbean will not revert back its muster drill to the old drill.

The news comes after both Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line went back to the traditional drill.

Royal Caribbean News

• Spotted: Royal Caribbean texts passengers with pre-cruise cabin requests
• Royal Caribbean takes Pickleball to the high seas
• When is the Best Time to Cruise?
• 10 things Royal Caribbean got right with Wonder of the Seas
• 10 things Royal Caribbean got right with Symphony of the Seas
• Guide to cruising with a birth certificate
• Can you get an all-inclusive Alaska cruise?

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 485th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where we discuss some of the top debated Royal Caribbean changes of the last few months.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

New RCB Video: The worst cruise ship cabins to avoid booking!

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — The worst cruise ship cabins to avoid booking! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

15 things I look forward to every time I go on a cruise ship

There are just some things I love to do every single time I cruise.

Some cruisers can’t wait to watch shows each evening whereas others look forward to elegant dinners and tranquil evenings on their balcony more than anything else.

These are the top 15 things I look forward to every time I go on a cruise ship. 

I packed for a 7-night cruise with just a carry-on

How difficult is it to pack for a weeklong cruise with just a carry-on bag?

It's certainly possible, but you have to be strategic with how you choose the things to bring.

Here's how I packed for my 7-night Caribbean cruise with only a carry-on suitcase. 

After 100 cruises, here are 8 ways my cruising style has changed

After taking 100 sailings, Marcy's approach to a cruise has changed a bit.

From cruising more frequently to booking better cabins, she shares what's different now compared to her early days of sailing.

Here are the top ways Marcy's cruising style has changed after 100 sailings.

Hope you had a great week and are staying safe out there. Hopefully you had a chance to keep up with what's new with Royal Caribbean this week. But if not, here's a roundup of this week's news.

What are Royal Caribbean's new main dining room menus like? Our team tried them out and shared their thoughts.

Earlier this month, Royal Caribbean began rolling out its new main dining room menu across the fleet. Symphony of the Seas was one of the first ships to get the new menu.

We wanted to see how the new menus compared to my previous dining experiences onboard Royal Caribbean ships, and ranked everything we ate.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean concept art reveals vision for beach club in Nassau, Bahamas
• Why you want to book your cruise now because Royal Caribbean is seeing higher cruise prices due to strong Wave season
• Royal Caribbean crew member reveals what it's like when joining a cruise ship
• What I'd do differently after my first visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay
• Review of the Gen-Z activities Royal Caribbean added to its cruise ships

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 484th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, which has a first-hand report on what it's like to cruise with mobility special needs.

Rachel and Rebecca share their experience cruising on Liberty of the Seas after needing special wheelchair accessibility on their cruise.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

New RCB Video: 9 incredibly easy cruise mistakes to avoid

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — 9 incredibly easy cruise mistakes to avoid — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

What a $1400 inside cabin on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas looks like

 Ever wondered what an inside room on one of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ships looks like?

Elizabeth tried out a guaranteed inside cabin while sailing on a recent Symphony of the Seas cruise to see what you can get for that price.

Enjoy an in-depth photo tour of this Symphony of the Seas inside room and what you get with the 149 square foot space.

Will I be disappointed if I've only sailed Oasis Class ships and go on another ship?

You'd be surprised how many times we've been asked about trying another kind of Royal Caribbean cruise ship after only sailing Oasis Class ships.

After all, Oasis Class ships have everything you could want on a ship, so will other kinds of ships be disappointing?

Many people are worried that, after they’ve experienced the “best of the best” by Royal Caribbean, a cruise on a different type of ship would not feel as special.

What surprised me on my first solo cruise

Have you ever tried going on a cruise alone?

Taking a cruise without knowing anyone else onboard might seem frightening to some, but there are a lot of people that actually prefer this form of cruising.

From being able to enjoy your cabin to yourself to trying to find conversations with others, cruising solo has its ups and downs.

Elizabeth shared her experience sailing solo on a 7-night cruise and what stood out from her experience.

Happy weekend! We hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing weekend and managing to stay warm. Now it is time to sit back with a cuppa tea or java, and check out the latest in Royal Caribbean cruise news.

Is a Royal Caribbean drink package worth the up-front cost?

Allie tried the deluxe beverage package for the first time on her recent Mariner of the Seas sailing and came away thinking it wasn't the right investment for her.

Here's her experience with why she learned the drink package wasn't a good choice for her.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is letting cruisers vote on the name for its second Icon Class cruise ship
• Royal Caribbean kicks off new year with 7-night fares less than $500 per person
• What you need to know before booking a cheap cruise
• The FAA system outage reminded us why you shouldn't violate 1 of the biggest unwritten rules about cruise planning
• Symphony of the Seas has over 20,000 plants, and its my favorite spot onboard
• I went to a stunning Caribbean island on my cruise that you've probably never heard of

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 483rd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Matt talks with Royal Caribbean's Chief Meteorologist about his job keeping passengers and crew safe from any kind of bad weather.

Royal Caribbean is the only cruise line to employ a full-time meteorologist, and we talk with Mr. Van Fleet about his daily work to stay ahead of the weather.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

New RCB Video: I stayed in a $13,000 suite on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship

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Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — I stayed in a $13,000 suite on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Here's how Royal Caribbean's free chat feature works

The chat feature in Royal Caribbean's app is now free!

So how well does it work and what should you know about the chat feature before you use it?

We have a walkthrough of the chat feature and what you should know about it before you start using chat on your next cruise.

Should you book your next cruise while onboard?

Royal Caribbean has the option to let you book another cruise while onboard, but is it worth it?

By booking a cruise on the ship, you can take advantage of extra onboard credit and reduced deposit. It's incentives that are otherwise not available and stackable with Royal Caribbean's regular offers.

Like anything, there are drawbacks to the program, so it's important to know the pros and cons of NextCruise.

The downsides to cruising a lot

We all love to cruise as much as possible, but there are some downsides to cruising often.

 This isn't meant to be any kind of pity party, just a way to share an inside look at the realities of going on cruise ships a lot.

From spending less time at home to gaining a few inches on the waistline, here are the top downsides to cruising a lot.