Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend! Now it is time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from the week!
Royal Caribbean has changed their policy to no longer offer drink package exemptions for those that cannot or do not want alcohol.
As of this week, the cruise line is no longer accepting requests to bypass the “everyone must purchase” rule for the Deluxe Beverage Package.
The change is because too many passengers were abusing the option and sharing drinks with people that didn't have the drink package.
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Video: What happens to the uneaten food on a cruise ship
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Royal Caribbean cancels visits to its private beach in Haiti amid violence
More visits to Labadee were cancelled this week, as the pause to its private beach destination continues.
Royal Caribbean will halt visits to Labadee through at least the end of October 2025.
Concerns regarding the safety because of Haiti's instability prompted the change.
Royal Caribbean is testing making its swim-up bar adults-only
There's been a change on Icon of the Seas to make the Swim & Tonic require adults-only.
Signage appeared on this week's sailing that says you must be at least 18 years old to go into the Swim & Tonic bar, which has a swim-up bar.
The test is to evaluate how well it will work, following up on guest feedback regarding concerns of children impacting the bar experience.
Changes to Royal Caribbean's credit card?
There could be an overhaul coming to the Royal Caribbean credit card soon.
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty hinted his company is already evaluating new ideas for the card and how it fits into the customer loyalty program.
There aren't any firm details, but it sounds like the credit card would offer different benefits "very soon".
6 things I'll try first on Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas is just a few weeks away from its first sailing, and Matt has a few areas he is targeting to check out first.
While Star may not be totally different than Icon of the Seas, the new ship has a number of changes from the original Icon Class ship.
Matt shared the six thing he'll be on the lookout for to see how it differs after boarding Star of the Seas.
