Happy Sunday! Temperatures may be dropping, but there is plenty of Royal Caribbean news to share. This is your weekly summary of all the Royal Caribbean news from this past week, perfectly fitted for your consumption.
Royal Caribbean teased a big change is coming to its loyalty program soon.

Early next year you can start earning points for a Royal Caribbean cruise, even if you sail on Celebrity or Silversea.
Points Choice will further enhance the status matching between the Royal Caribbean Group lines, and it looks very promising so far.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean promises over $1 million aid will be sent to hurricane ravaged Jamaica & Bahamas
- More cruisers from other cruise lines are switching to Royal Caribbean, CEO says
- I've been on nearly 100 cruises. Here are 13 things cool things to pack and 4 I leave at home.
- Royal Caribbean crew member reveals hidden side of the AquaTheater show on cruise ships
- The key to a great family vacation is staying in contact with one key purchase
- What to expect on your first Royal Caribbean cruise
New RCB Video: Drink Package Questions I'm Asked All The Time

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 — Drink Package Questions I'm Asked All The Time! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
Royal Caribbean will open a beach club on a popular Greek island

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship visiting Santorini will offer a new exclusive beach day next year.
Plans for Royal Beach Club Santorini were revealed this week, and it will open in summer 2026.
Beach clubs are limited capacity excursions owned and operated by Royal Caribbean to offer a superior day of fun in the sun and it's only open to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise guests.
Family sues Royal Caribbean over woman that jumped off cruise ship

A year ago a woman jumped overboard from her Royal Caribbean ship and the family is now suing the cruise line alleging wrongful death.
The family blames the crew on Allure of the Seas for overserving the woman when she had an unlimited drink package.
The lawsuit claims she was served, “at least seven alcoholic beverages continuously within a span of approximately six hours and eight minutes."
New Europe 2027 cruises added, including the return of one of the biggest cruise ships

All the summer European cruises for 2027 are available to book, including sailings on Legend of the Seas.
There are cruises that visit the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norway, and the Greek Isles.
Legend will head back to Europe in 2027, marking the first time an Icon Class ship will sail to Europe for the summer season.
Photo captures moment man caught precariously sitting outside cruise window

An incredible photo was taken of a man breaking the rules and sitting in a dangerous spot while on his cruise.
While sailing on Star of the Seas, a man was seen sitting outside his infinite balcony stateroom.
The brazen act could have resulted in severe injury had he slipped.
What to expect for Royal Caribbean's Black Friday sales
We are just days from the start of Royal Caribbean's Black Friday sales beginning.
While we don't yet know what discounts will be offered, it's clear the first sale will kick off next week.
While cruise deals differ from retail Black Friday offers, there's still potential to save a lot of money off a cruise.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 581st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available at all our links.
Matt breaks down what executives said about cruise prices and what we should expect in the future.
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