The fall temperatures may be dropping, but the Royal Caribbean news from this week is as hot as ever, and we have it all summarized for you in this week's round up!
The price for your next cocktail probably went up by a dollar.
Royal Caribbean has raised the price of a signature cocktail from $13 to $14 per drink, before gratuity. The price used to be $13 per drink.
While the individual Royal Caribbean drink prices have gone up by a dollar, your Royal Caribbean drink package benefits & Diamond drink vouchers have also been increased to match the price change.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean is ready to open the world's first renewable energy cruise terminal
- Royal Caribbean updates: Starlink on more ships, construction photos & more
- The ultimate kids cruise packing list
- 15 most commonly asked cruise questions we've been asked in 2022
- Check out our Independence of the Seas live blog
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 472nd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where Matt weighs the benefits of going on a short 3-night cruise.
After sailing on Independence of the Seas for the weekend, Matt talks about whether a short cruise is over too quickly.
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 it's like on a cruise ship during a hurricane
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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 — What it's like on a cruise ship during a hurricane — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
What you'll notice when cruising on an older cruise ship
There's nothing wrong with cruising on an older ship, but pretty quickly you'll notice a few things that are different from new ships.
Older ships offer a tremendous value and offer more varied itineraries, but they also have nuances about them that stand out from other ships.
Before you step aboard, here are the biggest changes you'll notice about Royal Caribbean's older cruise ships.
Why my first European cruise wasn't what I expected
Jenna had traveled to Europe prior to ever taking a cruise, so how would the ship-based trip compare to her other visits?
As soon as she stepped foot in her first European cruise port, her concerns were quickly admonished.
Her European cruise experience wasn’t at all what she expected, and it quickly became her favorite destination to cruise in the world.
Disney Cruise Line vs Royal Caribbean
Which family cruise line offers a better cruise experience: Disney Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean?
Sylvia took a cruise on the Disney Wish and Mariner of the Seas during the same week to put the two offers to the test.
