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!
If you're thinking of booking a drink package, wifi, or shore excursion, when is the best time to book it?
You might be wondering if you're better off booking it now or waiting until you board the cruise. Ultimately, you're going to want to do what will save you the most money, time, or both.
Here's my recommendations for when you should book certain cruise add-ons so you get the best price.
Royal Caribbean News
- Norwegian Cruise drops Covid testing, but you'll still need a test if cruising from US
- Royal Caribbean offering onboard booking bonus after your cruise ends for a limited time
- Royal Caribbean cruises in July 2022: What to expect
- I tried my first cruise from the UK: here's what you should know
- Royal Caribbean updates Quantum of the Seas engine trouble that requires skipping glacier viewings in August
- I tried my first 3-night cruise, here's how it went
- Here are the absolute best cruises for families
- Fried chicken recipe from Mason Jar on Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 460th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Rebecca shares her Alaska cruisetour experience.
Royal Caribbean allows you to add-on a land tour portion to select Alaska cruises, and Rebecca tried it out when she sailed to Alaska this summer.
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: The Fool-Proof Royal Caribbean 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 — The Fool-Proof Royal Caribbean cruise — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
4 mistakes & 7 things I did right on my Royal Caribbean European cruise
European cruises are a different experience than Caribbean cruises from a planning perspective.
Jenna just sailed on two different European itineraries and reflected on her cruises with what she would and wouldn't do again.
She has a list of 7 things she did right and 4 she did wrong on her Royal Caribbean European cruises.
Mariner of the Seas Guide
Have you ever sailed on Mariner of the Seas?
If you haven't, we have a full review of what Mariner of the Seas has onboard and what to expect. From the activities, to dining, to the casino, we have a look at everything you can see and do on Mariner of the Seas.
Cruise balconies vs. suites
Is it a good idea to book a balcony or suite on your next Royal Caribbean cruise?
If you want to know what makes a balcony different from a suite (and if it's worth spend more for a suite), here's a breakdown of a cruise balcony vs suite.
