Happy weekend! We have a look back at all the Royal Caribbean news from this week to share with all of you.
Royal Caribbean shared another sneak preview of Icon of the Seas with everyone this week.
Royal Caribbean released a new teaser video that provided glimpses of features the new cruise ship could have onboard.
The 7 minute video did not reveal the ship's design or announce anything formally, but eagle-eyed viewers noticed Icon of the Seas will have a few areas onboard that seem to confirm previous rumors.
Royal Caribbean News
- Starlink added to first cruise ship since Royal Caribbean signed deal with SpaceX
- Royal Caribbean updates: CocoCay adults beach construction, Icon of the Seas sale date & more
- Royal Caribbean plans to hire over 1,400 new entertainers for its cruise ships
- The best travel tech gadgets for a cruise ship vacation
- Ultimate Mexico Cruise Guide
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 469th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Matt shares his top recommendations for what to do in the Western Caribbean ports his ship will visit.
Matt is headed out on Allure of the Seas this week, and talks about the popular things to do in each of the ports on this itinerary.
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Video: 5 most desirable cabin locations on a 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: 5 most desirable cabin locations on a cruise ship!
New Icon of the Seas construction photos
Because Royal Caribbean hasn't shared full details yet about Icon of the Seas, I decided to share construction photos to preview what we can expect.
These new aerial drone photos show the progress being made on building Icon of the Seas, which will be Royal Caribbean's next new cruise ship and first ship in the Icon Class.
What is the best way to spend an extra $1,000?
Whether money burns a hole in your pocket or you just want to splurge a little, what is the best way to spend $1,000 on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Certainly there are a lot of ways to budget for an affordable trip, but what if you want to step out a little bit and go bigger?
Even if you're not looking to "make it rain" with cash, these tips could still help those out on a budget because it can illustrate the best ways to spend your money and make it go further. After all, you might be surprised the difference one thousand dollars can make.
I reached Diamond status: here's why this loyalty tier matters
In less than a year, Jenna went from no cruises to Diamond in Crown and Anchor Society and she's realized this tier makes a difference.
Diamond offers impressive benefits, including access to the Diamond Lounge and free drink vouchers every day of the cruise.
Jenna shares how she was able to reach Diamond status so quickly along with her favorite benefits, and how her day-to-day life onboard has changed as a Diamond member.
