Happy New Year! Before we pop champagne and toast to a better year next year, we have a look back at all the Royal Caribbean news from this week to share.
We're less than a month away from Icon of the Seas debuting, and photos of the ship have begun to leak online.
As the new ship has gotten staffed up by crew members, some crew have shared photos and video of the ship. Even Royal Caribbean has gotten into act by sharing snippets of what we can expect on their social media channels.
The first revenue cruise of Icon of the Seas is on January 27, 2024, with preview sailings in the week leading up to that cruise.
Royal Caribbean News
- Smuggled cat on cruise ship would have been euthanized until crew members saved it
- 6 million people took a Royal Caribbean cruise in 2023
- 5 big changes coming to Royal Caribbean in 2024
- Royal Caribbean's Best Moments of 2023
- The best cruise experiences I had in 2023
- Harmony of the Seas vs Allure of the Seas
- What Surprised Me on My First Australia Cruise
- One food item you need to order from each restaurant onboard Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 522nd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, which has a list of things for Royal Caribbean to change in the coming year.
From policy changes, to new ideas, Matt and Billy share the top 3 changes we would like to see Royal Caribbean make in 2024.
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.
Video: 11 cruise fees you should know about!
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 — 11 cruise fees you should know about! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
Wonder of the Seas Cabins to Avoid
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas is an extremely popular ship to sail on, but which cabin should you choose?
Wonder of the Seas offers 2,867 staterooms you can stay in, but there are a few types of cabins you might want to think twice about booking.
Whether you’re worried about seasickness, loud noises keeping you awake, or getting the best view, it’s important to be aware of the more disappointing staterooms out there.
We scoured deck plans and online reviews to figure out the types of cabins you need to avoid.
Drama on 9-month world cruise? Not really
Royal Caribbean's first-ever world cruise sailed three weeks ago, and social media has blown up with videos about the "drama" onboard. But is there really any drama?
Certainly there's been plenty of attention so far online, but a lot of the perceived drama mentioned in TikTok videos are pretty much things that happen on any cruise. Guest misbehaving, accidents, and strange occurrences aren't unique to a world cruise.
Here's a reality check on what's really happening on the world cruise right now.
15 bestselling cruise ship accessories our readers love
There are thousands of travel accessories out there, but which really stand out as the best ones for a cruise ship vacation?
Our goal is to make the decision of what to get easier in order to help you travel better, smarter and more comfortably.
We asked our readers for the one item they bought for a cruise that they cannot cruise without. If it works for them, maybe it's what you need to boost your holiday vacation before it begins.
6 Things I'll do differently on Royal Caribbean in 2024
A new year means a new opportunity to make changes, including how Matt takes a cruise.
Cruising is different for everyone, and Matt picked out a few ways he intends to change up his cruise habits in the new year.
From hitting the pool after dark to saving money on a drink package, here's what Matt will do differently in 2024.
Does Royal Caribbean have irons? How laundry works on a cruise ship
How is laundry done on a cruise ship? This question has been asked many times in recent weeks, especially with the launch of longer cruises such as the 9-month world cruise.
Royal Caribbean does not allow you to bring irons or steamers onboard. If you do, it will be confiscated and returned to you at the end of your cruise.
So how can you get your laundry cleaned and pressed?
Royal Caribbean does allow you to send your laundry away to be washed, folded, pressed, or dry cleaned. Suite guests also receive complimentary pressing on the first formal night of their cruise.
And if you don’t want to pay any extra charge to get clothes clean and smooth, there are several hacks cruise fans have devised.
