Happy Sunday and Happy Thanksgiving weekend! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday with family and friends! There is a lot of Royal Caribbean news to share this week.
In less than a month, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opens and it's almost ready!
New photos from the cruise line show off the tremendous progress that's been made, including the new pools, cabanas, and more.
While not totally complete yet, these new on-the-ground photos show off what looks to be a beautiful spot to enjoy the day.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean is getting rid of the paper bill at the end of the cruise
- How far in advance can you book a Royal Caribbean cruise?
- We celebrated Thanksgiving on Star of the Seas. It was the perfect family trip
- These are the 6 things I see travelers worry too much about
- I sailed on Freedom of the Seas cruise ship and saw why it's so popular for budget vacations\
New Video: My cruise ship went to Carnival's private port
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—My cruise ship went to Carnival's private port—and don’t forget to subscribe here.
The best Royal Caribbean Black Friday deals are live
Black Friday sales continue through this weekend, and it might the best time for a new discount.
While the preview sales began weeks ago, some of the offers have gotten better with the arrival of the actual Black Friday holiday.
There's more instant savings on a new cruise, as well as potentially lower prices on cruise add-ons too.
Fly in same day? Why it's a mistake to fly the same day as your cruise
If you have to fly for your cruise, never make the cardinal mistake of flying the same day as your cruise begins.
Putting your entire vacation at risk is not worth the hotel room and ancillary costs you might be able to skip by travelling the same day.
There are simply too many variables to contend with, and little wiggle room if things go sideways.
7 reasons to would avoid downsizing your cruise cabin
Real talk: saving money by moving to a cheaper cabin might be full of regret later.
Saving money by getting a downgrade is an option, but often the ramifications of that choice become apparent too late, and that could lead to problems.
Not only is a cheaper stateroom going to cost less, but it might compromise in other areas you didn't consider.
I believed these 5 misconceptions about cruising in Europe. Years later, I know I was wrong
After taking a few cruises in Europe, I realized I avoided going for silly reasons.
I believed some rather common assumptions about cruising in Europe, but I wish I had come to my senses earlier.
I think a lot of people put off a European cruise out of unsubstantiated concerns and regret it later.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 585th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available at all our links.
Matt interviewed architects from Wilson Butler Architects, who have helped design Royal Caribbean ships for decades.
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