Can you believe it's the last days of July already? It is the middle of Summer and there is a lot of Royal Caribbean news to catch up from during this week.
Royal Caribbean might be considering building a smaller cruise ship.
While they are best known for building the biggest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean is building a new smaller cruise ship is "deeply in our consideration", according to the CEO of the cruise line.
President and CEO Michael Bayley told cruise fans there is a lot of conceptual work going on regarding a new class of smaller ships.
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New RCB Video: 5 worst things about cruising with Royal Caribbean: should it stop you from booking?
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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 506th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, with advice on when to buy those cruise add-ons.
From the drink package to wifi, when is the best time to pre-purchase your cruise add-ons? Matt shares his opinion on when you can get the best price for these extras.
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Royal Caribbean wants to raise cruise fares even higher
Even though the price of a cruise is probably higher today than in 2019, Royal Caribbean would love to see prices go even higher.
In comparing the "value gap" between a cruise vacation and land vacation, Royal Caribbean International's CEO Jason Liberty thinks there's more room to narrow that gap.
He wants the value of a land-based vacation and cruise vacation to be much closer.
Icon of the Seas will have a radically different Royal Promenade
When Icon of the Seas launches next year, expect to find a different looking Royal Promenade.
At 362 feet long, the Royal Promenade onboard Icon of the seas is longer than a football field, and for the first time, it brings ocean views into the ship's main thoroughfare through floor-to-ceiling windows.
You'll also find The Pearl on the Promenade, which is a three-deck high sphere built with 3,000 kinetic tiles.
Could Royal Caribbean be looking to restart cruise ship upgrades again in 2024?
Is the Royal Amplified program on its way back?
Nothing has been officially announced, but cruise line executives hinted at upgrades for ships that did not get upgrades during the shutdown of 2020 and 2021.
Food truck concept coming to Utopia of the Seas
The pool deck food game is about to change with a new food truck coming to Utopia of the Seas.
Known as The Spare Tire, guests will find a food truck-style eatery near the main pools.
While we don't have a menu, expect "handheld favorites" to be served up.
Anthem of the Seas Guide & Review
Anthem of the Seas is a popular Royal Caribbean cruise ship because of her innovations and fun itineraries.
If you have a cruise booked on Anthem, here's a full rundown of what to expect onboard!
Why Wonder of the Seas might the perfect cruise ship for a first timer
Know someone that has resisted trying a cruise ship for one reason or another? Wonder of the Seas might be the perfect first cruise ship for them!
Whether they think they'll be bored, overwhelmed, or stuck at sea, Royal Caribbean designed Wonder of the Seas to address all those concerns.
