Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend! Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from the week!
There was an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on Royal Caribbean ship.
More than 140 passengers on Navigator of the Seas have been sickened, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC said symptoms experienced included diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Royal Caribbean News
- Star of the Seas departs shipyard
- Angry French mayor was wrong to try to block cruise ship, courts say
- I spent 15 nights on a Royal Caribbean cruise in Europe, here are 15 tips for a great cruise too
- Royal Caribbean's Crown Lounge: Perks, Access & What to Expect
- The Sapphire Reserve is being overhauled. Here's what cruise travelers should use instead
- I’ve been on 6 Alaska cruises, and I can't wait to go again. The beauty is unmatched.
- Royal Caribbean shares why it takes years to build cruise ships
New RCB Video: Things Americans get wrong cruising in Europe Things Americans get wrong cruising in Europe
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 — Things Americans get wrong cruising in Europe — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
Internet is divided if you should take your passport off the ship
Is it too risky to take your passport with you off the cruise ship?
It's a hotly debated topic, but Matt thinks you should always take it with you when you travel in a foreign country.
While the risk of theft or loss is there, he thinks the benefits of having with you make more sense.
6 reasons to skip the Main Dining Room on formal night
Formal night is a tradition for many cruisers to get dressed up, but skipping it has its advantages.
Dress codes are rarely enforced on Royal Caribbean's ships, but some people don't like to get dressed up to eat.
Opting out of formal night can be compelling with the right approach.
The 4 best things I did on my European cruises and the 2 I'd skip next time
After doing back-to-back cruises on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas in Europe, Matt found a few things he loved and didn't love.
Between a Northern European cities and Norwegian fjords cruise, there was a lot to experience on land.
Every stop had its own appeal, but he found four great things he did and two duds.
Weekend cruises: Tips for taking a 3-night Royal Caribbean getaway
Looking to save money and PTO hours?
A 3-night weekend cruise provides the opportunity to take a short but sweet vacation.
To help you decide on a ship, destination, and budget, we've compiled some tips for taking a Royal Caribbean weekend cruise.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 571st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available.
Prices are out for the first Royal Beach Club, but is it too much or what we expected?
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