Welcome to this week's edition of the Royal Caribbean post round-up, where we summarize all of the Royal Caribbean news and information from this week into one handy-dandy post! There is plenty of great content to enjoy, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's round-up!
Royal Caribbean revealed details about its second Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas.
The follow-up to the wildly successful Icon of the Seas, Star will sail from Port Canaveral in August 2025.
Star of the Seas will have new technological advances and dining upgrades that aim to improve a ship that has resonated with guests on Icon.
Royal Caribbean News
- Protesters in European Port Prevent Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships from Docking
- I spent $856 extra for an obstructed balcony cabin on my cruise. A lifeboat ruined the view, but I would book it again
- How to get free drinks on a cruise
- Our readers shared their RoyalUp winning bids
- The worst part of flying to Europe could easily ruin half your cruise
- 10 things that surprised me after cruising for one year
New RCB Video: 4 splurges to skip lines on a cruise
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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The 543rd episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available! Matt previews his upcoming cruise on Anthem of the Seas, sharing how he's prepared for the European itinerary.
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Royal Caribbean will soon have something no other cruise line can match
Royal Caribbean's long-term plans involve a strategy to compete with other cruise lines and on-land vacations.
By 2026, the cruise line will have two on-land beach clubs, one in Nassau, Bahamas, and one in Cozumel, Mexico.
Royal Caribbean intends to provide the best vacation experience by combining great destinations with new ships.
Is Royal Caribbean good? 10 surprising reasons I think Royal Caribbean is worth it
After cruising with Royal Caribbean on 8 sailings over one year, Calista believes the cruise line deserves its reputation for excellence.
Business is booming for Royal Caribbean, and cruisers get great value for their money.
From quality customer service to stunning mega-ships, here are the top 10 reasons she likes Royal Caribbean.
Mistakes when cruising with babies, toddlers, and kids
Traveling with kids changes the dynamics of your cruise, so how can you best adjust?
Matt's been taking his two daughters on cruises since they were small, enough that his 13-year-old daughter now has 400 points in the Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program.
After taking more than 400 nights of cruises with kids, Matt has learned important lessons about the process.