I hope everyone reading this is having a wonderful Sunday and enjoying some time this weekend with friends, family and some good food too. Here is a summary of all the Royal Caribbean news from this week in one easy-to-read blog post for your convenience!
We have new photos of Icon of the Seas ship construction to share this week!
We're as curious as you to know what this new cruise ship is all about, so RoyalCaribbeanBlog commissioned photos to be taken from the shipyard to see what's new and different.
Not only has the bow been nearly all installed, but a number of top deck designs are starting to take shape. You can view all the Icon of the Seas construction photos and see for yourself!
Royal Caribbean News
- Spotted: Royal Caribbean makes face masks optional for crew members
- Royal Caribbean brings back kids cruise free promotion
- Royal Caribbean offering fall fares as low as $89 per person
- Royal Caribbean cruises in October 2022: What to expect
- Should you book the Izumi pre-fixed sushi option?
- We're live blogging from Independence of the Seas this weekend!
- Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel Review
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 471st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Matt sums up his Allure of the Seas cruise and answers many more listener emails.
As an addendum to last week's episode, Matt talks about the rest of the sailing and how the hurricane impacted the sailing.
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 tried the best inside cabin hacks
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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 tried the best inside cabin hacks — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
I tried The Key (again) to see if it's worth it
On a recent 6-night cruise on Allure of the Seas, Jenna purchased The Key to see if the experience was any better or different than in the past.
The Key provides VIP benefits to guests that pay for it, but is it worth it to spend the extra money?
Royal Caribbean advertises plenty of benefits, but are they as good as they sound?
Is Black Friday the best time to buy a Royal Caribbean drink package?
One mantra I see cruise fans repeat is the advice for people to wait for Black Friday to buy their cruise add-ons because they feel the best discounts are offered that week.
The problem with waiting for any one sale is you're putting a lot at risk for a potential discount that may or may not materialize.
Should you wait or book now? Here's a look at the pros and cons of waiting for a Black Friday sale.
Allure of the Seas Guide & Review
Want to know everything about Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas?
Our planning guide will give you all the important information about Allure before you get onboard.
