Happy Sunday, and welcome back to our round-up of all the latest Royal Caribbean news. It's been a busy week for the cruise line, so sit back, relax, and enjoy.
A norovirus outbreak on a Royal Caribbean ship has sickened almost 100 people.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 94 passengers and 4 crew members have "reported being ill during the voyage" and noted that predominant symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting.
Royal Caribbean has implemented new cleaning protocols in response, including increased cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Royal Caribbean News
- Casino players are now getting big discounts on beach clubs and drink packages
- Royal Caribbean's The Key review
- Free Royal Caribbean cruise mail offers: How to get them and it works
- Hideaway Beach vs. Pearl Cove Beach Club
- Royal Caribbean crew member officer shared what it's like to work on a cruise ship
- This man spent $5,700 to live on a cruise ship for 78 days alone. Here's how he make it work
- How a government shutdown could affect cruise ships and travel
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Royal Caribbean just added Halloween fun on its cruise ships all month long
You can expect Halloween activities on any cruise in October!
Royal Caribbean confirmed it's expanding Halloween fun beyond cruises that sail over October 31st.
This includes movie nights, crafts, and costume contests.
Royal Caribbean is adding a two story casino to its next new cruise ship
When Legend of the Seas launches next year, it will have a two story casino.
This is the first time Royal Caribbean has expanded its gambling area to such extremes, and it will be a major change from Icon or Star of the Seas.
It's clear the cruise line is making this change to offer more gambling areas and increase revenue.
I tried Royal Caribbean's fan festival for the first time
Royal Caribbean advertises its Presidents Cruise as a pilgrimage for cruise fans, but what is it really like?
Matt had never tried a President's Cruise, but this year's voyage was an opportunity to give it a try.
Going on a President's Cruise is immersing yourself among thousands of other cruise fans who are just as passionate as you are.
Royal Caribbean will soft open its new beach club early
Select cruisers are getting invites to try the new Royal Beach Club a few days before it officially opens.
Evidently invitations are being sent out for Royal Caribbean's first beach club for about 10 days leading up to the official opening.
This soft opening allows the club to ramp up operations and iron out any issues before it officially welcomes paying guests.
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