Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: January 15, 2022

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15 Jan 2023

Happy weekend! We hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing weekend and managing to stay warm. Now it is time to sit back with a cuppa tea or java, and check out the latest in Royal Caribbean cruise news.

Is the drink package worth it on Royal Caribbean? | Royal Caribbean Blog

Is a Royal Caribbean drink package worth the up-front cost?

Allie tried the deluxe beverage package for the first time on her recent Mariner of the Seas sailing and came away thinking it wasn't the right investment for her.

Here's her experience with why she learned the drink package wasn't a good choice for her.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 483rd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Matt talks with Royal Caribbean's Chief Meteorologist about his job keeping passengers and crew safe from any kind of bad weather.

Royal Caribbean is the only cruise line to employ a full-time meteorologist, and we talk with Mr. Van Fleet about his daily work to stay ahead of the weather.

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.

New RCB Video: I stayed in a $13,000 suite on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship

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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 stayed in a $13,000 suite on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Here's how Royal Caribbean's free chat feature works

Smart phone app | Royal Caribbean Blog

The chat feature in Royal Caribbean's app is now free!

So how well does it work and what should you know about the chat feature before you use it?

We have a walkthrough of the chat feature and what you should know about it before you start using chat on your next cruise.

Should you book your next cruise while onboard?

Royal Caribbean alters NextCruise onboard booking bonus | Royal Caribbean Blog

Royal Caribbean has the option to let you book another cruise while onboard, but is it worth it?

By booking a cruise on the ship, you can take advantage of extra onboard credit and reduced deposit. It's incentives that are otherwise not available and stackable with Royal Caribbean's regular offers.

Like anything, there are drawbacks to the program, so it's important to know the pros and cons of NextCruise.

The downsides to cruising a lot

Best Royal Caribbean ships and cruise guide | Royal Caribbean Blog

We all love to cruise as much as possible, but there are some downsides to cruising often.

 This isn't meant to be any kind of pity party, just a way to share an inside look at the realities of going on cruise ships a lot.

From spending less time at home to gaining a few inches on the waistline, here are the top downsides to cruising a lot.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: January 8, 2023

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08 Jan 2023

Welcome to this week's round-up of all the Royal Caribbean news and happenings.  Hope you are staying warm and are ready to cozy up to the cruise happenings this week.

Royal Caribbean revealed the new main dining room menus this week.

Symphony of the Seas main dining room

Symphony of the Seas is the first ship to roll out the new menus, which will eventually make it fleetwide by the end of the month.

The new menus have a new layout, with a distinct theme for each evening.  In addition, there's no longer a subset of menu selections that stays the same every night.

This is Royal Caribbean's first refresh of the dining room menu in over five years, which offers guests new choices alongside fan-favorites that remain on select evenings.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 482nd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Matt and Billy share their wishes for changes Royal Caribbean would make in 2023.

Trying to be as practical as possible, this week's episode is about things they want to see change in policies or offerings.

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.

New RCB Video: Boarding day cruise ship tips for 2023

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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 — Boarding day cruise ship tips for 2023 — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

23 Do's and Don'ts for your Royal Caribbean cruise in 2023

Ready for your cruise this year? Here's the top tips for how to tackle any cruise sailing in 2023.

Cruising in 2023 is as "normal" as it's been in quite a while, but there are quite a few good tips to follow for your sailings this year.

From ways to save time, to money, to pitfalls to avoid, these are the do's and dont's for a 2023 cruise.

What I wish Royal Caribbean would copy from other cruise lines

DCL Split bath

I love Royal Caribbean, but there's always room for improvement and I think there's a few things other cruise lines do better.

While the grass may not necessarily be greener on the other side of the cruise line fence, these are a few ideas I like that I wouldn't mind seeing Royal Caribbean add to their ships.

Check out my list of the ideas and things to do that I wouldn't mind seeing Royal Caribbean "borrow" from other companies.

10 cruise ship tips that worked for our Royal Caribbean Blog staffers in 2022

Inside cabin

We share lots of tips and tricks, but which secrets are our staff's favorites?

Our staff spent a cumulative 270 nights on cruises last year, and we wanted to share the best tips for our readers from our own experience.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: January 1, 2023

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01 Jan 2023

Welcome to the first week of 2022, and here is your look at all of the Royal Caribbean news you might have missed in the past week.

New internet speeds, ship construction, and island expansions are just some of the changes Royal Caribbean has lined up for 2023.

Family in dining room

The new year means a variety of initiatives and projects will become reality this year, and it's important you're aware of these big changes.

Check out our list of 5 changes coming to Royal Caribbean in 2023.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 481st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, recorded live while onboard Wonder of the Seas.

Matt and Beci sum up the final group cruise of 2022, and talk about the fun they had 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.

New RCB Video: A look at the secret crew-only areas on cruise ships

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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 — A look at the secret crew-only areas on cruise ships — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

12 things I'd tell anyone new to cruise ship travel

Oasis of the Seas Live Blog - Day 1 - Embarkation Day | Royal Caribbean Blog

A cruise vacation is unlike other kinds of vacation, which is a compliment and an advisory of what to expect.

No doubt a first cruise brings with it all sorts of emotions and expectations, so in planning a cruise, Matt has a list of things every new cruiser should know.

Hopefully these 12 tips for a new traveler will help anyone avoid some early mistakes.

2023 Cruise Planning Guide

Wonder and Freedom in CocoCay

Ready to jump head-first into planning a Royal Caribbean cruise?

There's so much to tackle when you start looking at any cruise vacation, so we've come up with the perfect jumping-off point of information and advice for anyone planning a cruise.

Consider this a "Royal Caribbean 101" approach to cruise planning.

What a $13,000 suite on Wonder of the Seas looks like

AquaTheater suite on Wonder of the Seas

Have you ever wanted to see what one of the biggest suites on Wonder of the Seas looks like?

I recently stayed in a two bedroom AquaTheater suite on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, which came out to cost around $13,000.

Take a tour of spacious my hotel room at sea complete with views of the ocean and two bedrooms.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: December 25, 2022

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25 Dec 2022

Merry Christmas! The holidays are here, and so is our weekly round up of this week's Royal Caribbean news.

Royal Caribbean teased a celebration for its customer loyalty program that will include new offerings.

Royal Caribbean logo

Coinciding with Crown and Anchor's 25th anniversary, guests can expect events to take place throughout 2023.

The celebrations will kick off by unveiling new, fresh and redesigned program gifts, along with onboard amenities, to recognize members’ loyalty to Royal Caribbean. 

Pros and Cons of sailing on an older Royal Caribbean cruise ship

When you sail on an older cruise ship, there are some tradeoff's and benefits.

Older ships don’t offer nearly as much to do as ships but that doesn’t mean you should avoid old cruise ships.

In fact, many cruisers find that older ships offer a more relaxed cruise experience at a lower cost than new ships. Plus, older ships visit some of the most unique destinations offered by Royal Caribbean.

I sailed with a first-time cruiser to see what she thought about a Royal Caribbean cruise

Inside cabin on Liberty of the Seas

Once you start cruising a lot, it's easy to forget what it was like when you were a new cruiser.

Jenna took a friend on Liberty of the Seas, which was her first cruise ever.

They shared the good and the bad—about her first Royal Caribbean cruise.

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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 480th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available with an exclusive interview with Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty

Mr. Liberty shares where he sees things right now, and what the short term future holds for the 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.

New RCB Video: I spent $250 to upgrade my cruise cabin: worth it or waste of money?

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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 — How to choose the right Alaska cruise — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: December 18, 2022

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18 Dec 2022

Merry Christmas! The holidays are here, and so is our weekly round up of the articles and news we shared about Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean confirmed it will have a new main dining room menu beginning in January 2023.

Family in dining room

This is the first new dining room menu in over five years for the cruise line.

Royal Caribbean cautioned that the exact menu selections may change, so test menus that have been used so far may not be the final product.

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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 479th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available featuring an inside look at why Royal Caribbean is changing the main dining room menus.

Royal Caribbean Vice President Food & Beverage, Linken D'Souza talks about the dynamics of changing a dining room menu and what we can expect when it rolls out.

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.

New RCB Video: 8 Things I Won't Do Again on Royal Caribbean

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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 — 8 Things I Won't Do Again on Royal Caribbean — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

15 tips to cruising for cheap on less than $100 per day

Want to go on a cruise for cheap? We have some easy ways to enjoy a cruise for less than $100 per day.

Between planning in advance and avoiding certain onboard purchases, you can easily keep that cruise cost down.

Royal Caribbean releases 2024-2025 Caribbean sailings for sale

Wonder and Freedom in CocoCay

Ready to book a Caribbean cruise in winter 2024?

Royal Caribbean released its year-round and summer Caribbean sailings for the 2024-2025 cruise season.

The new itineraries are loaded into Royal Caribbean's website and available for immediate booking. 

Royal Caribbean removes Diamond Plus benefit from Crown and Anchor Society perks

Concierge Club

There's been a change to one benefit for Diamond Plus members.

Royal Caribbean it has decided to rescind access to the Concierge Lounge due to overcrowding in the lounge.

Due to high counts of top-tier members on most sailings, Royal Caribbean had to limit access to the Concierge Lounge altogether.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: December 11, 2022

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11 Dec 2022

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!

Icon of the Seas reached its next major construction milestone this week.

Icon of the Seas float out

The new ship was floated out of the dry dock and into its outfitting dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard.

Essentially, Icon has moved from a dry dock to a wet dock.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 478th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, featuring a look at Matt's cruise on Odyssey of the Seas.

Matt is back from an 8-night Odyssey of the Seas cruise to the Southern Caribbean and shares what he liked and didn't like about this 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.

New RCB Video: How 'Back To Normal' is a Cruise?

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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 — How 'Back To Normal' is a Cruise? — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

7 TikTok cruise tips and if they actually work

I reviewed 7 cruise tips shared by people on TikTok.

Just like anything on the internet, just because it's on the internet, doesn't mean it's true.  So I wanted to check out the top cruise advice to see which tips were being shared and if I agreed with them or not.

I found 7 popular videos that cover various aspects of going on a cruise with tips and tricks that I thought were worth evaluating since they had fairly high view counts.

Royal Caribbean reveals new restaurants, bars, and activities on Icon of the Seas

Lemon Post Bar

More venues were revealed that we can expect to see on Icon of the Seas.

A variety of bars, restaurants, and activities were shared by Royal Caribbean that not only announced what they are, but also shared new concept art for each one.

5 real-life places that inspired Royal Caribbean cruise ship design

Did you know some of Royal Caribbean's best known activities and onboard features were ideas that came from places in the real world?

When new cruise ships are being designed, ideas come from different sources, including well-known locales.

Here are five things on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that you could recognize as being similar or alluding to places you may have visited.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: December 4, 2022

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04 Dec 2022

Happy December! We cannot believe that we are already one full week into the month – there is so much going on with holiday preparation and shopping and baking!

Want to see the new main dining room menus Royal Caribbean is testing?

If you haven't heard, Royal Caribbean is testing a new main dining room menu on Symphony of the Seas.  It is simultaneously surveying past cruisers on new menus.

We now have a look at seven new menus Royal Caribbean is testing. Whether or not they end up being used across the fleet remains to be seen.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 477th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is available to enjoy featuring an interview with Royal Caribbean's Senior Vice President and Chief Product Innovation Officer Jay Schneider.

In this episode, Mr. Schneider talks about the big reveal of Icon of the Seas and what we can expect leading up to the ship's launch.

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.

New video: 47 Easy tricks to make your cruise so much better

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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 — 47 Easy tricks to make your cruise so much better — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

What happened to Royal Caribbean's first cruise ships?

Ever wondered what happened to the very first Royal Caribbean cruise ships now that they aren't in the fleet?

Song of Norway, Nordic Prince, and many others graced the seas long before the current fleet.  So where are they now?

Here's a look at where each ship went after leaving the fleet, and what their fate is today.

How much can you save by sailing on an older Royal Caribbean cruise ship?

Everyone loves finding a great cruise deal, so how much money can you expect to save by sailing on an older ship?

You’ll often see savings in the hundreds of dollars when cruising on an older ship. This means you're able to stretch your vacation budget much further.

To illustrate this point, here's how much you can expect to save by sailing on an older cruise ship.

What you should know about cruising from Galveston instead of FloridaAllure of the Seas in Galveston cruise terminal

If you've never cruised from Galveston before, there are a few important things to know compared to cruises from Florida.

Every embarkation port has its nuances, and there are a few important details you should be aware of that you are likely to encounter on these sailings.

7 cruise ship main dining room rules to follow — Plus 1 to break

What changes has Royal Caribbean made to eating on a cruise since restarting? | Royal Caribbean Blog

When you dine at the main dining room on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, there are certain expectations and rules to expect.

Etiquette at the main dining room on a cruise ship is not all that different from a land-based restaurant, but there are a few nuances that first time cruisers may be unaware of before they step aboard.

Here is my list of 7 main dining room guidelines you should know, as well as one well-known supposed rule that I think you can disregard.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: November 27, 2022

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27 Nov 2022

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.

Mistakes can happen to anyone, but there are some mistakes that will ruin your cruise vacation.

Cruise ship in Grand Cayman

More than likely you'll have a great time on your cruise and enjoy the experience, but there are some pitfalls that can wreak havoc with your plans.

By knowing what these are, you can bypass the worst kind of cruise mistakes.

Survey shows possible new main dining room menu

There's more evidence that a new main dining room menu is on its way.

Royal Caribbean sent past guests an email survey with options for a new main dining room menu, and asked them for feedback.

The survey not only included a look at a possible new menu, it also asked for feedback on the main dining room experience overall.

New video: Things you'll notice when cruising on an older cruise ship

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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 — Things you'll notice when cruising on an older cruise ship — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

How much cash should you bring on a cruise?

Cash on cruise ship

Before you get on a cruise, how much money should you bring with you?

While Royal Caribbean is a cashless ship for most transactions, there are still quite a few good reasons to have cash with you.

Both onboard and off the ship, having at least some cash will make things easier for you.

Why booking my excursions in Europe with the cruise line was the best decision

Santorini sunset

Is it better to book tours through the cruise line or on your own?

There's compelling reasons for both, but on a recent European cruise, Allie found clear reasoning to go with Royal Caribbean's shore excursions.

She booked 4 tours through Royal Caribbean and feels it was the absolute best decision she could have made.

Guide to Royal Caribbean's Unlimited Dining Package

Couple at Giovannis

Ready to enjoy all the specialty dining on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship?

Royal Caribbean’s Unlimited Dining Package provides all the specialty dining restaurants you can handle, and there are important distinctions when purchasing this option you should know about.

From getting the most value out of it to costs, here's the important details about the Unlimited Dining Package.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: November 20, 2022

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20 Nov 2022

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.

There were plenty of opinions from cruise fans over a main dining room test happening on Symphony of the Seas.

Dining room menu

Royal Caribbean is testing a new dinner menu only on Symphony of the Seas that aims to expedite service there.

The new menu is slimmed down, and there's also now a charge for additional lobster tails.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 476th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is available to enjoy, where Kurt reviews his Oasis of the Seas cruise.

Not only did Kurt sail on Oasis of the Seas, but his cruise occurred at the same time Hurricane Ian was in the tropics, and he talks about its impact on his 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.

New RCB Video: Liberty of the Seas Cruise Ship Tour

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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 — Liberty of the Seas Cruise Ship Tour — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Royal Caribbean's Black Friday deals

Casita on Wonder of the Seas

Ready to take advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from Royal Caribbean?

Royal Caribbean’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals runs between November 18 - November 22, 2022 and applies to sailings departing on or after December 18, 2022.

You can view the full details of Royal Caribbean's Black Friday sale details.

Royal Caribbean releases 2024 European cruise itineraries

Anthem of the Seas docked in Southampton

You can now book a summer cruise to Europe in 2024.

Six ships (plus the World Cruise) will offer cruises around Europe between the months of May and October 2024.

The new sailings are available to book via Royal Caribbean's website.

Royal Caribbean talks Icon of the Seas launch

Crown's Edge on Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas launch was a huge success, and we talked with Royal Caribbean's Senior Vice President and Chief Product Innovation Officer Jay Schneider about what went right.

After months of speculation and barely any information, Royal Caribbean provided information on what Icon of the Seas will look like, where it will sail from, and important information about what guests can expect in terms of fun things to do.

This exclusive interview shares a look at what Royal Caribbean has planned for Icon of the Seas, and what's still to come.

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: November 13, 2022

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13 Nov 2022

Another busy week of Royal Caribbean fun just wrapped up, but if you missed any of it, I have a concise look at all of it for you in this weekly news round-up!

Royal Caribbean's new cruise terminal in Galveston opened this week.

Allure of the Seas in Galveston cruise terminal

Terminal 3 is the new home for Allure of the Seas, and is a brand new $125 million cruise terminal.

The terminal will break even more new ground as the first LEED Zero Energy facility in the world, generating 100% of the energy it needs through onsite solar panels.

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New RCB Video: 7 ways to have a great time in port without a cruise ship shore excursion

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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 — 7 ways to have a great time in port without a cruise ship shore excursion — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

New Icon of the Seas aerial construction photos

Icon of the Seas construction aerial photo from October 2022

Want to see what Icon of the Seas looks like right now?

We took a series of new drone photos that showcase the construction progress being made, including the addition of the AquaDome.

Icon of the Seas is scheduled to be delivered in late 2023 and begin sailing in January 2024.

What it's like to go on a $99 Royal Caribbean cruise

What do you get for a $99 cruise fare?

Nicole recently sailed on Liberty of the Seas after spotting a last-minute deal for just $99 per person.

What sort of cabin can you get for just $99, and what is real cost of the cruise once you sail?

7 things I did right (and 3 mistakes) on my recent cruise ship port day

Jenna recently spent a day in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and shared the things she liked and didn't like about her port day.

Even if you do a lot of planning, mistakes can happen and she had that experience.

Here are the top 7 things Jenna did right (and 3 mistakes) on her recent cruise ship port day.

5 things I purchased for a cruise that I regretted buying

Whether I thought they would make my life easier, or just improve the vacation experience, in practice, I've regretted a few purchases I made for a cruise.

At the time of purchase, it sounds like a revelation and I usually end up buying it because I think to myself how could I not buy it to improve my vacation.

Here is my own list of things I bought for a cruise that ended up being a terrible purchasing decision for me.

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