Thanks for joining us for another weekly look at all of the Royal Caribbean news from this week. The late-summer heat is still on, and we have plenty of Royal Caribbean news to share from this week.
Icon of the Seas has been a big hit so far, but there are a few changes that could make it even better.
While this brand new Royal Caribbean ship does a lot of things right, Stacey found some things she didn't love as much.
She came up with a list of things great about Icon of the Seas, and things that need to change (that no one is talking about).
Royal Caribbean News
- I bought these 5 things just for my European cruise. I think it will make my vacation better and feel better too
- Another Royal Caribbean cruise ship changes plans due to Hurricane Ernesto
- Here's why booking a cruise ship cabin for two is a smart move even for solo cruisers
- I visited 25 Caribbean destinations on a cruise ship. These are the 4 I'd return to and the 3 I'd skip
- How much does a 3 day cruise cost?
- 13 things you'll love about Oasis of the Seas
- I left Royal Caribbean for Celebrity after 20 cruises. Here's why I'm going back to Royal Caribbean next time
New RCB Video: Why Cruise Prices Keep Rising: Royal Caribbean's secrets explained
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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 542nd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast, is available where Matt breaks down the latest news of all the changes coming to Allure of the Seas.
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Hurricane Ernesto alters cruise ship itineraries
Hurricane Ernesto, which first hit the Virgin Islands as a tropical storm, strengthened into a hurricane.
It began affecting Royal Caribbean itineraries on Monday, when the cruise line began to re-route ships.
Icon of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas have been re-directed to avoid the path of the hurricane.
5 savvy ways I saved money on my first Celebrity cruise
Jenna sailed a Celebrity ship for the first time this month, and she ended up spending more money than expected on airfare.
To keep in line with her budget, Jenna implemented several money-saving tactics throughout her sailing.
Instead of wasting money on souvenirs or forgetting to status-match her loyalty earnings, she used these five hacks to save money on her cruise.
Avoiding drama, surviving sharing costs and how to have a great multigenerational Family cruise
Royal Caribbean cruises are meant for the whole family to enjoy, and that can include multiple generations.
But how can you balance the needs of every family member, from young to old?
Matt has discovered that a cruise vacation can keep families making memories together, as long as you plan carefully, book early, and focus on the experience.
8 lessons I learned from every Royal Caribbean cruise I took this year
Calista has been cruising Royal Caribbean for a year now, and each cruise taught her something about the industry.
After cruising eight different ships over five different classes, she's learned a lot about how to have the best cruise experience possible.
From the right stateroom selection to saving money when exploring ports, here are her top 8 lessons.
