Thank you for joining us for this a look at all the Royal Caribbean news from this week. We had plenty to share, so let us jump right in!
Ready to book a 2026 cruise? You'll have to wait a few more months.
You can't book any cruises beyond April 2026 quite yet, but it's likely the cruise line will open more cruises to book in 2026 and 2027 very soon.
Based on historical data, Royal Caribbean typically puts out new cruises twice per year, beginning with new sailings appearing online in November.
Royal Caribbean News:
- Royal Caribbean's 9-month world cruise is about to end and passenger calls it "Bizarre" and "Sad"
- Mexico is adding a new tourist tax
- Royal Caribbean shows by ship
- 9 Best Royal Caribbean Bahamas Excursions
- Guide to Izumi Sushi and Hibachi restaurant (menus)
- 9 outfits you'll want to wear on a cruise to Mexico
- 8 foods you must eat on a Royal Caribbean cruise
New RCB Video: DON'T BOOK A CRUISE Without Knowing These 5 Things
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 — DON'T BOOK A CRUISE Without Knowing These 5 Things — and don’t forget to subscribe here.
Royal Caribbean tightens rules on kids sail free offer
Royal Caribbean has added a new restriction to its continuing kids sail free offer.
Per its requirements, children under the age of 12 can now sail for free when they stay with two paying adults in the same cabin on a sailing 3 nights or longer that doesn't fall during a blackout date.
New criteria now states that the cruise must be purchased at least 30 days before the sailing date.
Hiding ducks on a cruise ship is a "crazy" and popular trend - whether you like it or not
Why do people hide rubber ducks on their cruise?
The latest sailing trend is a global craze that began with a small start: a 10-year-old named Abby.
Today, the viral movement inspires cruisers to both hide and find ducks all around cruise ships, participating in the thrill of the chase.
5 mistakes I made during my European cruise kept me from making the most of my trip
Matt recently sailed in Europe on a 7-night Anthem of the Seas cruise, and shared his regrets of what he did wrong.
While he had a good time, he also made a few mistakes—from taking public transportation to not grabbing cash sooner.
Cruise scams to watch out for
There's been a recent influx of cruise scammers—here's what you need to know.
A travel agent that frequently books Royal Caribbean cruises has noticed an uptick in the number of problems with scammers.
From imposter accounts on social media to fake phone numbers, scammers have a lot of strategies that can ruin your vacation plans.
