Starting this year, Royal Caribbean is letting passengers enjoy the spooky season all October long with month-long Halloween celebrations across its fleet.
Historically, Royal Caribbean guests couldn't enjoy Halloween activities unless they were on a sailing on October 31.
For the first time ever, the cruise line is celebrating throughout the entire month of October.
A Royal Caribbean spokesperson confirmed the news in an email to Royal Caribbean Blog.
"Guests are encouraged to participate in the festivities, so we recommend they pack their favorite costumes and accessories to have a ghoulish-good time!" they said.
From Halloween-themed crafts to family scavenger hunts and a special movie night, cruisers are guaranteed to have a frightfully fun experience at sea.
What to expect on Royal Caribbean's Halloween cruises
According to the email shared with Royal Caribbean Blog, there are a variety of activities planned for family-friendly fun, including:
- Halloween-themed crafts (younger cruisers)
- Halloween games (younger cruisers)
- Teen Halloween games (teenagers)
- Teen Halloween movie night (teenagers)
- Horror movie quotes trivia (families)
- Family Halloween-themed crafts (families)
- Halloween family scavenger hunt (families)
- Halloween costume parade (families)
- Adult Halloween monster mash bash (adult-only)
To find available activities on your October voyage, simply check the Royal Caribbean app. After you have selected your sailing (or are connected to the ship's Wi-Fi), select "Entertainment" and browse the daily schedule.
Even if the activities aren’t your thing, you won't want to leave your house without a costume.
Guests are encouraged to dress up on the cruise, regardless of whether it's in early October or over Halloween.
"We're celebrating All Hallows Eve and all things creepy and crawly," the Cruise Planner says, "Ghouls and goblins, tonight is your night to shine."
It's a great excuse to get another use out of your kid's Halloween costume this year!
Read more: What Halloween is like on the world's largest cruise ship
Month-long Halloween celebrations at sea aren't rare
Most famously, Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas has been a fan favorite for years.
The special sailings feature everything from themed character appearances — think Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson sisters — to Halloween crafts and elaborate décor.
Margaritaville at Sea also began offering its own Halloween-themed sailings, featuring themed cocktails, onboard activities, costume contests, and numerous decorations throughout the ship.
The special sailings began in mid-September and will run through the end of October.
With Royal Caribbean now joining in on the extended celebrations, it’s clear that the spooky season is becoming a staple during October cruises.
