We wrapped up a busy week of Royal Caribbean fun, but if you missed any of it, we have it all wrapped up nicely for you in this weekly news round-up!

Unfortunately two Royal Caribbean ships were unable to stop in Labadee this week due to peaceful protests preventing guests from enjoying the private destination.

Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas both opted for sea days instead of allowing guests to go ashore in Labadee because of the protests. 

It is Royal Caribbean's policy that if a protest takes place while a ship is port, there would be a significant impact on guests’ ability to enjoy Labadee they may have to cancel the visit completely.

Royal Caribbean News

• Two Royal Caribbean ships had their itineraries changed due to Snowstorm Jonas.
• We have the 2017-2018 Royal Caribbean deployment schedule dates to share.
• Royal Caribbean has scaled back Majesty of the Seas' refurbishment plans.
• New photos of Liberty of the Seas' refurbishment progress.
• We also have photos showing Harmony of the Seas construction progress.
• Everything you need to know about Central Park.
• Royal Caribbean signed a deal with China's Forbidden City this week.
• Royal Caribbean was named Best General Cruise Company at the Irish Travel Awards.
• Photo tour of the Category A1 stateroom on Oasis of the Seas.
• What you can expect to encounter on embarkation day.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 129th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and we are sharing a listener review of their cruise on Oasis of the Seas.

In this episode, Matt welcomes Bryon to talk about his experience on Oasis of the Seas and share what their first Royal Caribbean experience was like.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Announcing our Fall 2016 Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!

We are so excited to announce our fall 2016 group cruise plans for readers and staff of RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com aboard Freedom of the Seas. This is an exclusive group where we are inviting you, our readers, to join us on the beautiful Freedom of the Seas on an 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean.

This Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise is all about enjoying this brand new ship with other fans who are big fans of Royal Caribbean.  Don't miss this opportunity to check out this fabulous cruise ship as well as be a part of exclusive events for those that book with our group!

For more details on booking the cruise, the itinerary and prices, check out the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise page and if you have any questions, email me!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Bloomberg interviewed Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain about the cruise industry and the Chinese economy.

Beyond Ships has a photo tour of Serenade of the Seas.

Cruise Critic has a look at 3 things they loved (and 2 they didn't) about Freedom of the Seas refurbishment.

Sherman Cruise has a look at the food Chef Michael Schwartz brings to Anthem of the Seas.

Cruise & Ferry has an interview with Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley.

Can you believe January is half way over? That means we are all getting closer to our next Royal Caribbean cruise!

This week, there was plenty of Royal Caribbean news, including the big entertainment reveal for Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean pulled back the curtain on all the entertainment planned for Harmony of the Seas, which includes two musicals: Grease and Columbus, The Musical!

There are also new shows in the AquaTheater, Studio B ice skating rink and new parties and shows across the ship (the 90's party really has us excited).

There was plenty more Royal Caribbean news, so let's jump right in.

Royal Caribbean News

• Sadly, 21 guests were involved in a car accident during a shore excursion in Falmouth.
• Deck-by-deck look at the changes coming to Liberty of the Seas.
• Our guide to enjoying specialty restaurants for lunch.
• We shared the top 5 different staterooms you should consider for your next cruise.
• Royal Caribbean announces its 2015 travel partners of the year award recipients.
• Answers to the most common Royal Caribbean unlimited alcohol package questions we see.
• Four Royal Caribbean features that were inspired by something outside the company.
• Our five best money saving tips for getting a Royal Caribbean deal.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 128th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we are previewing our upcoming group cruise on Allure of the Seas.

In this episode, Matt and Annette share the plans for the second Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise and why they think, this will be a really fun event.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Cruise Deals App shared 18 money saving cruise secrets, including one from us!

Royal Caribbean has 4 cruise experiences for any budget.

Good news, we are all one week closer to our next Royal Caribbean cruise!  In case you missed any of the Royal Caribbean fun from this week, here is our weekly round up!

The Royal Caribbean news everyone was talking about was the rise in price of the unlimited alcohol packages.

Royal Caribbean rose the prices of its unlimited alcohol and non-alcoholic drink packages a bit this week. The increases ranged from less than a dollar to a few dollars per day.

This was the first change in the base price of the drink packages since Royal Caribbean introduced the drink packages in late 2012.

Royal Caribbean News

There was plenty more Royal Caribbean news, so dig into this week's batch!

• Royal Caribbean launched its new BOGO Further sale this week and today is the last day of an add-on sale.
• Check out our guide to Royal Caribbean's 2016 new cruise ships and refurbishments.
• Royal Caribbean has no plans (yet) to charge for WOWBands on Ovation of the Seas.
• We shared seven surprising facts about Allure of the Seas.
• The best itinerary recommendations for first time cruisers.
• A 10 drink card was spotted on Oasis of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean won a few awards at the 2016 Travvy Awards.
• We reviewed a great alternative beach in St Thomas, Emerald Beach.
• Take a photo tour of Labadee.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 127th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we are discussing what shore excursions to do in Nassau, Bahamas.

In this episode, Matt and Erin discuss why a lot of guests struggle with what to do in Nassau and share some of their picks for what to do (and not to do) in Nassau.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Collier Swecker took this photo of Adventure of the Seas docked in San Juan.

Andrew McConnell took a panoramic photo from Oasis of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Royal Caribbean shared six unique adventures on Anthem of the Seas.

Fortune Magazine looked at how cruise lines are targeting gamers.

Cruise Critic answered the top frequently asked questions about Oasis of the Seas.

Shermans Cruise has a 90 second tour of Anthem of the Seas.

Happy New Year! We hope your 2016 is off to a great start and that you have a wonderful year in the days to come.

The big news this week was Royal Caribbean's decision to remove Devinly Decadence on Anthem of the Seas just before the New Year.

Celebrity chef Devin Alexander confirmed that the restaurant was being removed from Anthem of the Seas due to a conflict in commitments.

Devinly Decadence was among the initial restaurants announced for its Quantum class ships and started out as a specialty restaurant on Quantum of the Seas.

There was lots more Royal Caribbean news this week, so let's jump right in!

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean's next sale promotion begins tomorrow with a new BOGO deal.
• Readers spotted a new one-day unlimited alcohol package on Enchantment of the Seas.
• We also spotted a new 10 drink punch card ticket on Grandeur of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean leveraged local to make a big social media push in 2015.
• Everything you need to know about CocoCay beach loungers.
• Royal Caribbean is hinting at some new entertainment on Harmony of the Seas.
• We shared two new photo tours of balcony staterooms on Independence of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas.
• Here are the best Royal Caribbean photos of 2015.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Nick Vitani shared this great photo of Enchantment of the Seas at dawn, while in Nassau.

Barbara Murphy shared with us our favorite angle on Jewel of the Seas, looking down into the Centrum.

Chris Curl took a minute to post this helipd selfie on Brilliance of the Seas before their cruise started.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 126th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we are joined by Brian to share his experience on Allure of the Seas.

In this episode, Brian returns from his Allure of the Seas cruise to talk about what he liked about it, review some of his onboard and onshore experiences and tell us if Royal Caribbean is his new favorite cruise line.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Meet us in Atlanta!

The first ever Royal Caribbean Blog meet up is happening on January 10 in downtown Atlanta and you are invited!

Join us for our first ever meetup at the Johnny Rockets near the Atlanta Aquarium on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 1pm.

Everyone is welcome and you can RSVP for the fun on our Facebook event page to let us know that you will be coming!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

From the Deck Chair shares why Aaron is super excited for the return of Empress of the Seas.

Eat Sleep Cruise offers the top six reasons to dress up on formal night.

Leo Laporte shared a 360 video of his amazing suite on Anthem of the Seas.

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday earlier this week, and with the holidays around us, it is easy to overlook some of the Royal Caribbean news, so we have gone through and compiled this collection of news in case you missed any of it.

At long last, Royal Caribbean opened up bookings for Empress of the Seas this week for cruises beginning in March 2016.

Empress of the Seas will sail out of Miami, Florida and offer 4- and 5-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Grand Cayman and Key West, Florida.

Empress of the Seas will stand out from other sailings in that she will offer things like "Sunday Brunch" everyday, with a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary, no formal nights and overnight stays in Cozumel.

We have a lot more Royal Caribbean news to share, so jump right in!

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is now charging for North Star and Ripcord on Quantum of the Seas.
• We shared five quick facts about Empress of the Seas.
• Sadly, a child drowned on Liberty of the Seas this week.
• Royal Caribbean signed a 10-year deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Royal Caribbean UK launched a new marketing campaign entitled, "Where extraordinary happens."
• Our review of Chops Grille on Brilliance of the Seas.
• Photos of Christmas on Independence of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Barbara Murphy shared this photo of Poinsettias on the glass staircase of Jewel of the Seas.

Nick Weir posted this photo of Santa and his elves arriving to Anthem of the Seas via North Star!

BCaldwell posted this photo of drinks from Jewel of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 125th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we are counting down our absolute favorite Royal Caribbean desserts!

In this episode, Matt shares his top five Royal Caribbean desserts of all time and also shares a list of desserts some of you contributed.  As is so often the case on the podcast, it is an episode dedicated to food!

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Space Coast Daily reports good progress is being made on the new parking garage at Cruise Terminal 5 in Port Canaveral.

Royal Caribbean shared a look at what it takes to keep it clean and keep it green.

CMO looks at why split-funnel attribution is changing Royal Caribbean's customer approach.

Christmas is right around the corner and for many Royal Caribbean fans, we all received an early present this year with some big Royal Caribbean news.

Royal Caribbean revealed the details surrounding its 10 story slide coming to its third Oasis class cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas.

After months of hinting, Royal Caribbean has finally revealed what guests can look forward to trying onboard Harmony of the Seas with the 10 story slide known as, "Ultimate Abyss."

The brand new slide is more than 150 feet above sea level and will send guests plummeting down 10 decks, with spontaneous audio effects within each of the slide's two tunnels that will create a multi-sensory thrill.

The Ultimate Abyss is brand new to Royal Caribbean and we also shared five quick facts about this new slide.

Royal Caribbean News

We have a lot more Royal Caribbean news to share this week, in case you missed any of it

• Ovation of the Seas will offer a new show onboard called, "The Dream".
• Royal Caribbean was named Best Cruise Line for the 13th consecutive year by Travel Weekly.
• Our preview of six big changes coming to Royal Caribbean in 2016.
• Royal Caribbean is now offering a 4 device internet package.
• Over 180 guests were sickened on Explorer of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean unveiled a montage to Mediterranean coastal cities that will be on display on Harmony of the Seas. 
• What you need to know about Royal Caribbean's internet packages.
• Check out "Leonardo's Dreams" in Two70 on Anthem of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean opened a new NextCruise office on Oasis of the Seas.
• Read our full review of Giovanni's Table on Brilliance of the Seas.
• Speaking of dining, here is our guide to dining with kids in Royal Caribbean's specialty restaurants.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Tony sent us this fun photo of a towel creation on Anthem of the Seas.

Cruise Diamond UK shared this photo of a beautiful day in the Solarium onboard Splendour of the Seas.

Ron Kozlik sent this photo of Anthem of the Seas in Port Canaveral.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 124th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, listener Brian White joins Matt to preview his Allure of the Seas cruise!

In this episode, Brian and Matt talk about Brian's upcoming cruise on Allure of the Seas, including why Brian is trying Royal Caribbean for the first time and what his family's plans are once onboard.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Announcing the 2017 Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!

We are so excited to announce our 2017 group cruise plans for readers and staff of RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com aboardNavigator of the Seas. This is an exclusive group where we are inviting you, our readers, to join us on the beautiful Navigator of the Seas on an 9-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean.

This Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise is all about enjoying this brand new ship with other fans who are big fans of Royal Caribbean.  Don't miss this opportunity to check out this fabulous cruise ship as well as be a part of exclusive events for those that book with our group!

For more details on booking the cruise, the itinerary and prices, check out the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise page and if you have any questions, email me!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Cruise & Ferry wrote about how Royal Caribbean and Eniram are cutting fuel costs and reducing emissions.

Shermans Cruise shared 7 secret off-menu dishes at sea, including a few from Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean is sharing how to sneak in learning while on vacation.

JetSetSarah offers a three minute review of Anthem of the Seas.

Good news, we are all one week closer to our next Royal Caribbean cruise!  In case you missed any of the Royal Caribbean fun from this week, here is our weekly round up!

The one day no one looks forward to is that last morning of the cruise, when it is time to go home.  But that does not mean you cannot do a lot of fun things on your last day!

This week, we listed six things to do on the last morning of your Royal Caribbean cruise to help you make the most of the last few hours onboard.

Frankly, there are some good options including seeing the sunrise, enjoying the benefits of your unlimited drink packages and enjoying one last meal in the Windjammer.

Here is the rest of the Royal Caribbean news you may have missed this week.

• Royal Caribbean promoted Lori Cassidy to be its new AVP of Global Corporate, Incentive & Charter sales.
• What you need to know about snorekling at Labadee.
• Legend of the Seas arrived in Brisbane, Australia for the start of the seas.
• Here is a quick video on how to get free money for eating at specialty restaurants.
• We have two photo tours of staterooms on Brilliance of the Seas: Category N Interior & Category E2 Balcony.
• Five things you will love about Wonderland specialty restaurant.
• We reviewed Rita's Cantina on Brilliance of the Seas.
• 5 reasons Royal Caribbean's unlimited drink packages are awesome.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Edwin Wallace boarded Oasis of the Seas yesterday and his first stop was Sabor for some guacamole and drinks.

Shay Lowe reported it is easy to take photos of the Small Wonders art with your phone.

Here is another top secret document. What is this strange addition to the #AquaTheater? I'm taking big risks for u. pic.twitter.com/PpwRwmoveE

— Nick Weir (@NickWeirShowbiz) December 12, 2015

Nick Weir shared this sketch of this addition coming to the Aqua Theater on potentially Harmony of the Seas.

Announcing the 2017 Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!

We are so excited to announce our 2017 group cruise plans for readers and staff of RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com aboard Navigator of the Seas. This is an exclusive group where we are inviting you, our readers, to join us on the beautiful Navigator of the Seas on an 9-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean.

This Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise is all about enjoying this brand new ship with other fans who are big fans of Royal Caribbean.  Don't miss this opportunity to check out this fabulous cruise ship as well as be a part of exclusive events for those that book with our group!

For more details on booking the cruise, the itinerary and prices, check out the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise page and if you have any questions, email me!

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 123rd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, Matt is sharing twenty, yes twenty, tips to have a better Royal Caribbean cruise!

In this episode, Matt shares a slew of tips, tricks and secrets to get you the most out of your Royal Caribbean cruise.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Royal Caribbean shared 10 tips for a perfect honeymoon cruise.

AFRWeekend shows how Royal Caribbean's smart ship universe surpasses the real one.

Shermans Cruise has 7 myths about cruising.

Royal Caribbean Ltd shared the story of how its vice president of food and beverage operations got to the top of the Royal Caribbean food chain.

Another week has gone by and that means we are all one week closer to our next Royal Caribbean cruise!

This week, the big news was Royal Caribbean's announcement that the Broadway show Grease will be added to Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas in 2016.

The news is unusual, given that in the past Broadway shows have been added to only one ship at a time.

The all-new, never-before-seen stage production, specially adapted by Royal Caribbean Productions, will boast a soundtrack of crowd favorites such as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “Born to Hand-Jive,” “Beauty School Dropout” and more.

Here is the rest of the Royal Caribbean news you may have missed this week.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean released Jewel of the Seas refurbishment details.
• Royal Caribbean is launching a 72-hour sale on Monday.
• Speaking of sales, guests can get double points on suites on Oasis and Allure of the Seas.
• Our list of the top 10 Brilliance of the Seas hidden secrets.
• Our full review of Izumi on Brilliance of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean committed to using cage-free eggs on its ships by 2022.
• We posted a review of Paradise Beach in Cozumel.
• Two Royal Caribbean ships had an historic meeting in Australia.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 122th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, Matt reviews his recent cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas.

In this episode, Matt shares his experiences on Brilliance of the Seas, including dining, activities, shore excursions and entertainment.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Writing Horseback blogged about the Carousel at Sea on Oasis of the Seas.

Cruise & Ferry interviewed Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain.

In the Loop Travel listed seven thrilling shore excursions in the Caribbean (hint: Labadee made the list).

Cruise Currents shared 6 reasons to love Anthem of the Seas.

We are more than halfway through November and this week marked a first, with the opening of first Tiffany & Co. store at sea on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.

Tiffany & Co. store is available for guests to shop at in the Central Park neighborhood of the ship.

The Tiffany & Co. boutique will extend 875 square feet and feature meticulous attention to detail and noble materials, including marble, glossy lacquers, polished metals, cerused walnut paneling, velvet drapery and upholstered walls.

We have a lot more to share, so let's jump right in!

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is possibly returning to Panama.
• We share how to find the best deal on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
• We posted new Oasis 4 construction photos.
• And there are also new Harmony of the Seas construction photos.
• Royal Caribbean has been named the Best Cruise Line by Food & Travel Reader Awards.
• Here are five North Star secrets.
• Harmony of the Seas will offer over 30 onboard sports activities.
• Everything you need to know about the Solarium.
• 5 reasons you will love Johnny Rockets.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 120th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and talk with listener Marc about how he got a free cruise on Liberty of the Seas.

In this episode, Marc shares how managed to get a free Royal Caribbean cruise as well as sharing his thoughts on his recent Liberty of the Seas cruise.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Cruise Dudes interviewed Matt all about his recent Anthem of the Seas cruise.

Creativity Online talks about Royal Caribbean's use of Periscope to show off their cruises.

Cruise Radio shares 7 things to know about Anthem of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean has five of the best ways to Instagram your vacation.

We wrapped up a busy week of Royal Caribbean fun, but if you missed any of it, we have it all wrapped up nicely for you in this weekly news round-up!

Royal Caribbean's released construction photos of its next new cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas.

When finished, Harmony of the Seas will be the third Oasis class cruise ship and the largest cruise ship in the world.

The new photos show off progress in public areas of the ship, such as the AquaTheater and Central Park. She still has a few months of construction left, but already it is easy to get excited for her launch!

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is testing charging for WOWbands on Anthem of the Seas.
• All this week, Royal Caribbean is doing Periscopes from Anthem of the Seas.
• We know about two more Royal Caribbean ships that will get Voom.
• Top 10 Anthem of the Seas hidden secrets.
• US News and World Reports named Royal Caribbean, "Best Cruise Line for the Money."
• Our spotlight on the Vistarama on Anthem of the Seas.
• Check out photos of the "Dancing with the Stars" cast on Anthem of the Seas.
• Photo our of a D3 balcony stateroom on Anthem of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Paul Crow is onboard Liberty of the Seas' first sailing out of Galveston.

Nick Vitani shared this photo of the pool deck from Brilliance of the Seas.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 119th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and we are reviewing our recent cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas.

In this episode, Matt returns from his quick Anthem of the Seas cruise to share what his experience was like onboard, including reviews of dining, entertainment, activities and everything inbetween.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Lady and the Blog shared 14 reasons why you need to cruise on Anthem of the Seas.

Skift interviewed Royal Caribbean Ltd COO Adam Goldstein on a variety of topics.

Autism on the Seas launched a non-profit foundation for special needs families to take vacations.

The Baltimore Sun featured a look at Royal Caribbean's impact on Haiti.

Travel By Terry looks at Royal Caribbean's new Royal Suite Class.