Happy weekend! I hope Spring is starting to arrive where you live. Regardless of the weather, it is time to sit back, relax, and check out the latest in Royal Caribbean news!
Royal Caribbean extended its health protocols for North American cruise ships through the end of June 2022.
There's been no change to the protocols that had been in effect prior to the extension, including vaccine and pre-cruise testing requirements.
Royal Caribbean periodically posts protocols for a few weeks at a time in order, although they are subject to change at any time.
Royal Caribbean also released health protocols this week for Italy & Spain Mediterranean cruises.
Royal Caribbean News
- Voyager of the Seas returns to service for first time in two years
- Royal Caribbean will still refund you if you test positive for Covid right before your cruise
- Royal Caribbean updates: Mariner cancellations, Johnny Rockets & more
- Which size ship for a Mediterranean cruise
- When should I book my Alaska shore excursion?
- 15 countries you didn't know you could cruise to on Royal Caribbean
- Top 10 things to do in Sitka, Alaska
- Books to pack in your beach bag
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 450th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, which has a review of Matt's cruise on Oasis of the Seas.
Matt went on a 3-night cruise aboard Oasis of the Seas and shares his experience.
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: What food is included with your Royal Caribbean cruise?
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 — What food is included with your Royal Caribbean cruise? — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
How do Royal Caribbean and MGM Resorts shared benefits work?
Did you know MGM Resorts will match your loyalty in Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society?
For no extra cost, you can link your Crown & Anchor level and immediately take advantage of MGM benefits including resort fee waivers, discounts on entertainment, and complimentary hotel upgrades.
We tried out the loyalty match to see how beneficial this perk really is.
6 Royal Caribbean trademarks that sound like they could be really cool things
Of all the trademarks that Royal Caribbean filed recently, there are a few that sound very intriguing.
While we wont know what Royal Caribbean has up their sleeve until they announce something, perhaps trademark filings will give us a clue of what to expect.
Royal Caribbean introduces new payment program for anyone that books with a travel agent
A new FlexPlay option allows guests to set up automatic payments before the final payment date.
With the new FlexPay program, this can be scheduled and set up in advance.
