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.
Royal Caribbean plans to roll back the Omicron mask protocols on its cruise ships.
Beginning February 15, 2022, the stricter mask rules will go away and that means guests will not have to wear face masks at venues designated for vaccinated guests only, such as select bars, lounges, restaurants, shows and Casino Royale.
In addition, smoking will be allowed again in the casino.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean Wow sale offers discounts on cruise fare and pre-cruise purchases
- Royal Caribbean puts World Cruise segments on sale
- Cruise ship passengers are spending more money on their cruises than ever
- Royal Caribbean will give you extra onboard credit if you book a cruise with your future cruise credit
- All about Freedom Class cruise ships
- Should you pick Mariner of the Seas or Independence of the Seas?
- Matt live blogged from Brilliance of the Seas this weekend
- What is the most expensive suite on Royal Caribbean?
- Spring break cruise on Royal Caribbean: What to expect
- Norwegian drops mandatory face mask rule on its cruise ships
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 441st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and we're previewing Wonder of the Seas.
In this episode, Matt lists what he's most excited to see, try, and eat on Wonder of the Seas next month.
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New RCB Video: Boarding day tips you need in 2022
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.
Will cruises to Alaska happen in 2022?
What should we expect for cruises to Alaska this year, given the challenges with Canada.
Four Royal Caribbean ships are sailing to Alaska in 2022, and the cruise line is set for a big season.
If everything stays the same as it is now, it appears the ship will be able to operate.
Cruise industry slams CDC for "discriminatory" view of Covid on ships
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance to the public for going on a cruise, and the cruise industry wants none of it.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) issued a statement blasting the CDC for being "unnecessarily discriminatory against
cruise".
CLIA points to the strong protocols and falling cases on ships as proof cruise ships are a safe manner of travel during the pandemic.
What to wear on a cruise formal night
Formal night conjures up many images, but what exactly should you wear on formal night?
Despite the name, formal night is not nearly as regal or proper as you might think.
Jenna shared advice and tips for what to wear on formal night. Fear not, ball gowns not required.
