Happy weekend! We hope you are in the midst of a wonderful weekend full of things to do to pass the time between cruises. We have a summary of all of this week's Royal Caribbean news in case you missed any of it!
At long last, Royal Caribbean announced it's building the Discovery Class cruise ships.
The announcement was made, but there's no indication yet what the size will be, what features will be onboard, or any other clues about what will make Discovery different.
The first ship will be ready in 2029.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean's AI push helps explain why cruises cost more
- Royal Caribbean CEO shoots down rumors of what Discovery Class ships could be
- Judge agrees to review urban development plan semi-related to approving Perfect Day Mexico project
- Winter storm rerouted two ships to have a cruise to nowhere
- Royal Caribbean ship skips private island and shortens port visit because of winds
- Royal Caribbean delays return of cruise ship by a day because of winter storm
- Royal Caribbean opinions that divide cruisers, according to Reddit
- What you gain (and lose) by choosing an older cruise ship
- Drink package vs Diamond Vouchers
- Is a balcony cabin on your cruise worth it? 7 reasons to try one
- 4 things that are different about dinner on a cruise ship in the 80s vs today
- It's been two years since Icon of the Seas debuted. How it went from launch to legend
Video: Royal Caribbean Confirms a New Discovery Class Ship
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First sailing of Legend of the Seas has been moved up
Royal Caribbean added an even earlier first sailing on Legend of the Seas this summer.
For the second time, the inaugural sailing has been changed as a result of the new cruise ship being ready even sooner than expected.
Guests that were booked on the previous first sailing will have the first chance to switch to the new voyage.
4 reasons your cruise will cost more in 2026
Royal Caribbean Group executives said it pretty clearly this week: cruise prices are higher than last year.
A combination of strong demand and strategic pricing have pushed prices higher, and we're now seeing the result in advertised fares.
During an earnings call with analysts, there were four signs that point towards a more expensive cruise in 2026.
Is 3 nights enough time on Utopia of the Seas?
As the newest Oasis Class ship, is it worth it to sail for just 3 nights on Utopia of the Seas?
While your time onboard is limited, it's still one heck of a weekend escape to enjoy the very best Royal Caribbean has to offer.
Truthfully you cannot do everything in that short time span, but there's still a lot of good reasons to go anyway.
Should I use a travel agent to book a cruise?
I think everyone should use a travel agent to book a cruise, especially first timers.
Travel agents can be an incredible resource for planning cruise vacations because of their deep knowledge of the lines, ships, and cabins.
Plus, they could even save you money with access to special fares.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 594th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, sharing things Matt is annoyed by from other guests.
Unfortunately, some people that go on a cruise do things that are truly irksome and Matt has a list of his personal worst of the worst list.
Please feel free to subscribe via YouTube, iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.
