Thanks for joining us for another weekly look at all of the Royal Caribbean news from this week.  The late-summer heat is still on, and we have plenty of Royal Caribbean news to share from this week.

The most popular specialty restaurant in Royal Caribbean isn't a steakhouse anymore.

Their popular Japanese restaurant chain, Izumi, has surpassed Chops Grille for the busiest restaurant in the fleet.

The combination of sushi and teppanyaki dining has catapulted Izumi to the top spot for the first time ever.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean CEO says Icon, Star, and Perfect Day are the best-rated things in cruising today
• Star of the Seas officially starts sailing with paying customers
• Royal Caribbean diverts cruise ship away from Bermuda due to developing tropical storm
• Travel agents complain to Royal Caribbean about free casino offers
• Royal Caribbean adds a way to track your kids on the its newest cruise ship
• I found the best free food hack on Royal Caribbean that changed how I snack
• How much a 7-night Alaska cruise really cost
• 5 reasons you might want a Junior Suite instead of a Grand Suite
• Ovation of the Seas upgrade plans revealed, deck-by-deck
• Diana Ross pulls out as Godmother for new Royal Caribbean cruise ship

New RCB Video: 9 Royal Caribbean Cruise Tips for a Smoother Trip

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Royal Caribbean passenger plans to file lawsuit after water slide partially breaks, injuring him

The cruise ship passenger that was injured after riding a water slide that broke as he was going down is going to sue Royal Caribbean.

He was injured on the “Frightening Bolt” water slide, which is a drop slide on Icon of the Seas.

The man had minor scratches, but immediately after he went down the slide the acrylic glass panel cracked and water began gushing through the hole left in its wake.

Royal Caribbean expands adults-only rule to swim-up bar on its new cruise ship

The Swim & Tonic pool is now officially adults-only.

After running a test on Icon of the Seas, the policy has been added to Star of the Seas too.

This means only guests at least 18 years old are welcome to use the Swim & Tonic pool.

What it's like spending half the year living on a cruise ship

Greg Brockman spent about six months living on a cruise ship, and he shared with us how he did it.

Booking that many cruises to be on a ship for half the year means he leverages deals from the casino, and picks his sailings carefully.

The reality is there are some downsides too from living that long on a ship.

Royal Caribbean replaces Diana Ross as Godmother after she cancels

Diana Ross cancelled her plans to be the Godmother to Star of the Seas, but a replacement has been found.

Space advocate and commercial astronaut Kellie Gerardi was selected to help welcome the new ship into the fleet.

She is well known for bioastronautics and STEM advocacy.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 573rd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast, is available where Matt shares his review of his time on Star of the Seas from a short preview sailing.

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Welcome to this week's edition of the Royal Caribbean post round-up, where we summarize all of the Royal Caribbean news and information from this week into one handy-dandy post! There is plenty of great content to enjoy, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's round-up!

Star of the Seas is ready and we have a first look around this new Royal Caribbean ship!

In a first look event, Matt went onboard Star to see the ship before anyone else.

This is your first opportunity to see the finished ship and what to expect onboard.

Royal Caribbean News

• Best family-friendly cruise ship cabins: What to book & why
• 5 things you can do right now to probably save money on your cruise
• Grand Suite on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas: What to expect
• Officials warn of glacier flood in Alaska, but expert says don’t worry
• A week in Europe proved things are better on a cruise
• Story behind Back to the Future, as told onboard a ship

New RCB Video: I cruised on Royal Caribbean's BILLION Dollar cruise ship BEFORE anyone else!

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Video captures scary moment Royal Caribbean water slide breaks, injuring guest

A passenger was injured on a water slide aboard one Icon of the Seas when it broke.

The scary moment was captured on video, with the acrylic panel breaking open. Luckily, the person did not go through it.

Other passengers reported seeing "skin laceration injuries from his legs to his hands." 

What's new and different on Star of the Seas

Curious to know all the changes Royal Caribbean made to Star of the Seas compared to Icon?

The two ships are quite close in design.  In fact, the deck plans are nearly identical to each other.

Matt walked through the entire ship to get an idea of what's been added, replaced, or changed out on Star of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean updated its fleetwide drink menu

After almost five years, Royal Caribbean has updated its drink menu.

The new menu was spotted on Star of the Seas, and is likely to make its way to other ships soon.

A few new cocktails have been added alongside cruise favorites. Plus, there's a much greater emphasis on non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails.

I tried the new food hall updates on Star of the Seas

One of the big changes to Star of the Seas are a trio of food hall restaurant options.

The cruise line replaced three of its halls in Aquadome Market with a Thai, Latin American, and American BBQ option.

Matt tried out the new foods to see how they stack up.

Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend! Now it is time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from the week! 

Royal Caribbean has changed their policy to no longer offer drink package exemptions for those that cannot or do not want alcohol.

As of this week, the cruise line is no longer accepting requests to bypass the “everyone must purchase” rule for the Deluxe Beverage Package.

The change is because too many passengers were abusing the option and sharing drinks with people that didn't have the drink package.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean reports 100 million cruisers and is celebrating with a bonus sale
• Royal Caribbean's second quarter earnings revealed cruises are still selling out, even at higher prices
• Higher fares for last minute cruises? What you can do to avoid paying extra
• Royal Caribbean begins charging for new Greek cruise tax
• Royal Caribbean crew member shares how to earn free cruises in the casino
• What a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise is like in 2025
• The $10,000 Cabana: Royal Caribbean reports strong demand for its new beach club
• "Loyalty that matters": Royal Caribbean doubles down on its customers
• I tried Royal Caribbean’s secret disembarkation hack and it made my cruise so much better
• I always ask my travel agent for 4 things on every cruise I book to make my cruise easier

Video: What happens to the uneaten food on a cruise ship

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Royal Caribbean cancels visits to its private beach in Haiti amid violence

More visits to Labadee were cancelled this week, as the pause to its private beach destination continues.

Royal Caribbean will halt visits to Labadee through at least the end of October 2025.

Concerns regarding the safety because of Haiti's instability prompted the change.

Royal Caribbean is testing making its swim-up bar adults-only

There's been a change on Icon of the Seas to make the Swim & Tonic require adults-only.

Signage appeared on this week's sailing that says you must be at least 18 years old to go into the Swim & Tonic bar, which has a swim-up bar.

The test is to evaluate how well it will work, following up on guest feedback regarding concerns of children impacting the bar experience.

Changes to Royal Caribbean's credit card?

There could be an overhaul coming to the Royal Caribbean credit card soon.

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty hinted his company is already evaluating new ideas for the card and how it fits into the customer loyalty program.

There aren't any firm details, but it sounds like the credit card would offer different benefits "very soon".

6 things I'll try first on Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas is just a few weeks away from its first sailing, and Matt has a few areas he is targeting to check out first.

While Star may not be totally different than Icon of the Seas, the new ship has a number of changes from the original Icon Class ship.

Matt shared the six thing he'll be on the lookout for to see how it differs after boarding Star of the Seas.

Can you believe it's the last days of July already? It is the middle of Summer and there is a lot of Royal Caribbean news to catch up from during this week.

The top story this week centered around a crew member that jumped overboard from a cruise ship after stabbing another crew member.

According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the male crew member stabbed a female crew member multiple times on Icon of the Seas and then proceeded to jump off the ship.

A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said the incident was "a personal dispute," but did not provide any further details.

Royal Caribbean News

• 4 signs an inside cruise cabin is what you need
• Cruise passengers disrupted after Celebrity Beyond suffers from a technical problem
• 11 things that surprised me about my first luxury cruise on Silversea
• What is Sky Class on Royal Caribbean?
• AT&T offers cruise ship internet passes. How well does it work?
• 6 packing mistakes I made on my Mexican Rivera cruise, and 5 things I’d bring next time

Video: 5 Things I Want on Royal Caribbean's Rumored New Small Ship Class

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The worst cruise ports, according to Reddit

What are the cruise ports that cruisers never want to go back to again?

Travelers responded to that exact question and shared why they felt so strongly about never wanting to return to the port again.

Over 600 comments were shared, with ports ranging from Santorini to Cartagena.

What it's like to try a luxury cruise

Matt tried Silversea and his first luxury cruise was unlike anything he'd ever done before.

He sailed on Silver Dawn to the Norwegian Fjords, and it was very different from his years of sailing with Royal Caribbean.

From the level of service, to what's included, to the quality of food, the Silversea experience is a major shift.

5 small changes I made before my Alaska cruise that made a huge difference

Sometimes minor tweaks have a big impact on improving a cruise.

Jenna recently sailed to Alaska and made a few tweaks to her approach that made the cruise much better.

These changes saved her money, as well as improved her enjoyment of the trip.

6 places I avoid on a cruise ship

Matt goes on lots of cruises, but realized he tends to skip a few venues all the time.

Sometimes these areas he doesn't go to are a matter of personal preference, while other times he thinks it's a mistake to go there.

Everyone has their own cruising style, and it's easy to overlook an area or simply run out of time to get there too.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 572nd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, with Matt's hot take on Carnival's Celebration Key.

Celebration Key opened this week, and it's largely being compared to Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Matt shares his initial thoughts on the new project on this week's episode.

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Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend! Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from the week!

There was an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on Royal Caribbean ship.

More than 140 passengers on Navigator of the Seas have been sickened, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC said symptoms experienced included diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

Royal Caribbean News

• Star of the Seas departs shipyard
• Angry French mayor was wrong to try to block cruise ship, courts say
• I spent 15 nights on a Royal Caribbean cruise in Europe, here are 15 tips for a great cruise too
• Royal Caribbean's Crown Lounge: Perks, Access & What to Expect
• The Sapphire Reserve is being overhauled. Here's what cruise travelers should use instead
• I’ve been on 6 Alaska cruises, and I can't wait to go again. The beauty is unmatched.
• Royal Caribbean shares why it takes years to build cruise ships

New RCB Video: Things Americans get wrong cruising in EuropeThings Americans get wrong cruising in Europe

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Internet is divided if you should take your passport off the ship

Is it too risky to take your passport with you off the cruise ship?

It's a hotly debated topic, but Matt thinks you should always take it with you when you travel in a foreign country.

While the risk of theft or loss is there, he thinks the benefits of having with you make more sense.

6 reasons to skip the Main Dining Room on formal night

Formal night is a tradition for many cruisers to get dressed up, but skipping it has its advantages.

Dress codes are rarely enforced on Royal Caribbean's ships, but some people don't like to get dressed up to eat.

Opting out of formal night can be compelling with the right approach.

The 4 best things I did on my European cruises and the 2 I'd skip next time

After doing back-to-back cruises on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas in Europe, Matt found a few things he loved and didn't love.

Between a Northern European cities and Norwegian fjords cruise, there was a lot to experience on land.

Every stop had its own appeal, but he found four great things he did and two duds.

Weekend cruises: Tips for taking a 3-night Royal Caribbean getaway

Looking to save money and PTO hours? 

A 3-night weekend cruise provides the opportunity to take a short but sweet vacation.

To help you decide on a ship, destination, and budget, we've compiled some tips for taking a Royal Caribbean weekend cruise.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 571st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available.

Prices are out for the first Royal Beach Club, but is it too much or what we expected?

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.

Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend! Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from the week!

Royal Caribbean has banned hiding ducks in one spot on its cruise ships.

Photos have emerged of new signs placed in the Central Park neighborhood asking passengers not to hide rubber decks in the plants.

It appears this is to reduce the damage guests make to the plants when they inadvertently brush them aside to search for hidden ducks.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean's new big cruise ship will take its maiden voyage later this year. Here’s what awaits guests
• Royal Caribbean cruise ship stuck in port with propulsion problem
• How Royal Caribbean throws a party for crew members
• I went on a 7-day Royal Caribbean cruise for $4,200. Here's what it was like and why it was worth every penny.
• Inside look at the extraordinary process of building the world's largest cruise ships
• I paid $3,000 to cruise in an inside cabin to Alaska
• Independence of the Seas cruise ship review
• I spent 2 weeks cruising with my boomer parents. I was surprised to find 7 ways we travel differently
• 20 Amazon Prime Day deals for cruisers

Star of the Seas has been delivered to Royal Caribbean

At a ceremony this week, Royal Caribbean took ownership of its second Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas.

Star will be one of the largest in the world, and it's now officially built and delivered.

The new ship will enter service in August 2025, sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.

First look at new cruise terminal Royal Caribbean is building in Miami

New renderings have appeared for the upgraded cruise terminal coming to Miami.

Royal Caribbean is going to replace Terminal G with a new terminal that can handle the biggest ships in the world, as well as catch up to modern standards for getting passengers through the building.

The upgraded terminal should be ready by 2027.

What I wish I knew before I took my cruise this summer

Matt spent a week on a Royal Caribbean cruise to Norway, but there are a few things he wish he knew before it began.

Every sailing has its own approach, and certain nuances of this itinerary stood out.

In retrospect, there were good lessons for anyone else sailing there.

New RCB Video: First Class on a Royal Caribbean cruise

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Independence of the Seas ship review

Looking for a cruise ship that has lots to do, some of the best features, and doesn't come with a large price tag?

Our full review of Independence of the Seas shares what you can expect onboard, what stands out about the ship, and what areas need improvement.

Independence of the Seas is a cruise ship that doesn't compromise on things to do, places to eat, and competitive rates.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 570th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available.

Can Star of the Seas match the high standard Royal Caribbean has set with Icon? Matt debates if it's possible to exceed the very lofty expectations the new ship has.

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Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and are ready to catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from this week!

You can now book a pass to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island when it opens later this year.

The new club will begin operations for all Nassau stops on or after Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Prices for an all-inclusive day pass begin at $169.99 per person.

Royal Caribbean News

• 5 most surprising things revealed about new beach club in The Bahamas
• Restaurants on Star of the Seas now open to book, including the nostalgic Chicago supper club
• The biggest piece of Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas was just installed
• Angry French Mayor yells at cruise ship
• Harmony of the Seas has power outage and propulsion problem on same day
• I cruised in a virtual balcony for the first time. What it's like and why I think it's worth the money
• Royal Caribbean's July 4th cruise deals are worth celebrating with new discounts
• I hadn’t cruised from the West Coast in 15 years. I had a great time, but I’m not sure I would do it again
• I took my family on their first European cruise, and I'm so glad I didn't make a common mistake

New RCB Video: 8 Days Cruising Europe: Not what I expected

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I spent almost $10,000 for first class perks on a Royal Caribbean ship

Royal Caribbean recently began offering its very best perks on some of its older ships, and Matt wanted to see how it worked.

The Royal Genie Package is an optional, but pricey option to get VIP service during your cruise.

Over 8 nights, it cost my family $9,600 to try it and it was really impressive!

4 small things I did before my cruise to Europe that made a huge difference

Jenna took a cruise to Europe, and found a few tweaks to her plan made a big difference.

From the right bag to bring, to planning extra days, she found minor things can help a lot.

By adopting these in your approach, you might get a much better cruise experience as well!

Cruising with family, I created a rule that keeps everyone happy

It's not easy traveling with family, but Matt made a rule for his a while ago that's been helpful ever since.

As children get older, needs evolve, and "maintaining the peace" among everyone is a challenge.

To help get through the teenage years, Matt now always books his cruise with a simple rule in mind.

I took my 64-year-old mom on a cruise. I learned 5 important lessons

Allie went on a mother-daughter cruise, and it taught her a few important rules about cruising.

There's a different dynamic to a cruise when you're going with a parent and the child is an adult too.

Her cruise to the Mexican Riviera was a good reminder of how to balance both their needs.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 569th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, analyzing what Carnival's loyalty program changes mean for everyone.

Carnival announced major changes on how it will overhaul its loyalty program, and it could have major consequences for Royal Caribbean too.

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.

Happy Sunday! Hope you are having a relaxing weekend and enjoying summer! It is time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the recent Royal Caribbean news!

Royal Caribbean cruisers can breath a sigh of relief that more itinerary changes aren't likely to occur for cruises to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Port of San Juan posted an update that the U.S. Coast Guard has approved repairs made to the pier.

For months, Oasis Class ships were unable to dock because of damage to the moorings.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean skips ports and changes itinerary because of "ongoing maintenance"
• Crew member reveals that uneaten food on cruise ships isn't always thrown away
• I went to a German beer garden with strangers. They picked the place and it was a blast
• New cruiser spent almost $7,000 on a family vacation with 6 upgrades. I’d have skipped 3 of them
• When do cruise prices drop?
• I tried this Royal Caribbean crowd favorite that rivals Carnival’s Guy’s Burger Joint
• We used AI for cruise tour planning advice and were surprised by what we found

Royal Caribbean reflects on the cruise ship that changed everything about cruising

Royal Caribbean spoke about the significance of the Oasis Class, and how it set a new standard overnight.

The Oasis Class ships redefined cruising, and almost 20 years later, they're still as relevant today as back then.

Oasis was a radical departure from the ships that came before it, with each new Oasis Class pushing boundaries further.

I shared a 150-square-foot cruise cabin with my parents

Would you share a stateroom with your parents?

Cruise ship rooms are notable for how small they tend to be compared to hotel rooms, so sharing that small space with other adults isn't easy.

Jenna shared a tiny inside room with her parents and while it wasn't ideal, it did save them a lot of money.

Why you shouldn’t skip Royal Caribbean's older ships

Older and smaller ships may not be advertised much, but they're still great ships to sail on.

Some new cruisers question if it's worth it to go on an old ship because they're worried it will be disappointing.

Not only are they wonderful vessels to sail on, but they are a terrific value.

5 mistakes and 5 lessons from trying Anthem of the Seas

Allie sailed on Anthem of the Seas in Asia and came across a number of things she did right and wrong.

Part of trying new itineraries is trial and error, and some gambles work out while others do not.

We hope these experiences help you have a better cruise too.

New RCB Video: WORST & BEST Places On A Cruise Ship For A Cabin

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 — WORST & BEST Places On A Cruise Ship For A Cabin— and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Happy Sunday! Hope you are having a relaxing weekend and enjoying summer! It is time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the recent Royal Caribbean news!

Royal Caribbean announced it will upgrade three cruise ships with new features and enhancements.

The upgrades are part of the fleet's Royal Amplified program.

Each ship will get specific additions, such as new restaurants, bars, and revamped pools.

Royal Caribbean News

• I flew to Europe for a cruise and was paranoid about jetlag. I did 3 things to beat it
• I paid $660 to eat just specialty dining on Icon of the Seas. It was better than advertised, but I missed free food
• I packed the wrong clothes for the last day of my cruise, and it's a reminder of the worst cruise ship packing mistakes
• Why I love my cruise lanyard — and why i’ll always keep it in my carry-on
• 10 Alaska cruise essentials to not forget
• I spent two days in Disneyland Paris and it reminded me how much better a value cruises are

New RCB Video: My cruise excursion plans backfired

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 excursion plans backfired — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Carnival overhauls its loyalty program with major changes

Royal Caribbean's major competitor made significant changes to its customer loyalty program that has caught the attention of just about everyone.

Carnival is switching to a program that's more akin to airline frequent flyer programs, where how much you spend factors into your status.  Plus, you have to cruise to keep your status.

Because it's such a departure from how cruise lines have approached their programs, it's raised the question if other lines will make similar changes.

Photos show progress being made to Royal Caribbean's private beach club

Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island will open at the end of this year and work is progressing on its construction.

Photos taken this week show foundations for the major structures are already in place, with a buzz of activity.

Once opened, it will be a paid entry opportunity exclusive to Royal Caribbean passengers in Nassau, Bahamas.

Celebrity cruise ship drifts from pier after wind squall

The Celebrity Edge ship had an incident involving strong winds this week.

While in Alaska, the forward lines snapped when the ship was docked in Juneau.

Because of the strong winds, Celebrity Edge drifted into the harbor near other ships.

5 simple (and cheap) things to make your cruise excursion be more enjoyable

I've found it's easy to enhance your shore excursion without spending a lot.

I think bringing a few small things on almost any cruise tour will make it more enjoyable.

In fact, you might already own some of these items.

Royal Caribbean expands partnership with land-based casino

MGM Casino is making it easier to benefit from your cruising loyalty.

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have strengthened their casino loyalty partnership with MGM and announced changes to its offerings.

Players who gamble in the onboard casinos can now earn MGM Rewards Points, tier credits, and slot dollars.

Happy Sunday! I would like to wish all the dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day! Hope you get to have a relaxing and fun-filled day with your family!

A Royal Caribbean dining server is being called a hero after acting quickly to avert a bigger problem.

A large glass window broke on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, resulting in glass falling down to the pool deck below.

The crew member's quick thinking and super speed resulted in multiple passengers being moved out of harm's way.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean influencer crew member announces he's quitting
• With an ‘above normal’ hurricane season forecast, check these 5 things in your travel insurance policy
• 20 Unique cruises to try if you're tired of the usual week long sailings
• 10 things that will spoil how you cruise in the future
• What is the dress code on Royal Caribbean?
• Royal Caribbean My Time Dining: What is it and how does it work?
• Is it better to book excursions through cruise ship?
• I tried the top 2 European cruise destinations. I liked one trip more than the other.

New RCB Video: I Spent 3 Days on A Cruise Ship from the Port No One Talks About

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 — I Spent 3 Days on A Cruise Ship from the Port No One Talks About — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

I've been on over 10 solo cruises. Here are the 9 things I wish I knew before I took my first one

After almost a dozen cruises by himself, Matt has learned important lessons about cruising solo.

Unlike cruising with friends or family, a cruise by yourself has a tendency to feel overwhelming because it's no longer a shared experience.

Nonetheless, with the right approach, cruising alone can feel quite liberating and a lot of fun!

My balcony cabin was surprisingly better than the one on Icon of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas is a decade old, but its balcony cabins worked better than the ones on the biggest ship.

Icon of the Seas has introduced a lot of fantastic changes, but design choices in its staterooms aren't as well received.

From storage space to showers, Matt found the balcony on Ovation of the Seas superior in many ways.

Is booking a last minute Royal Caribbean cruise a good idea?

Waiting to book a cruise at the last minute comes with risks and rewards, but is it a good idea?

A lack of staterooms and itineraries limit a traveler looking to book late, but it might be the perfect excuse for a vacation and maybe even save money.

Time it just right and take advantage of a price drop, but wait too long and you miss out completely.

5 of the best uses of tech on Royal Caribbean today

Of all the changes Royal Caribbean has made, there are handful that have revolutionized how we cruise today.

Some are quality of life improvements, while others add a different dimension to fundamentally alter what it's like onboard.

Plus, some of the tech we see on cruise ships are undeniably fun. 

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 568th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available with small tweaks to how you cruise.

By doing things slightly differently, you can get a better overall cruise experience. Try these tips on your next sailing.

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