Happy Sunday, and welcome back to our round-up of all the latest Royal Caribbean news. It's been a busy week for the cruise line, so sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Royal Caribbean's next new cruise ship is closer to completion.
Star of the Seas just reached an important milestone in her construction: sitting in water.
Amid a huge celebration, Star of the Seas was floated out on the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland this week.
The second Icon Class ship will officially launch in August of 2025, offering 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises out of Port Canaveral.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean gives critical update on repair progress to world's biggest cruise ship
- Why you should always check these cruise ship policies before you sail
- Royal Caribbean cancels sailings and redeploys cruise ship away from Middle East
- Best Cabins for First-Time Royal Caribbean Cruisers
- A Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Alaska is having the worst luck and had to skip almost all of its port stops
- What experienced cruisers do differently during hurricane season
- Two Royal Caribbean megaships in drydock at the same time
- Royal Caribbean updates: 167 sick from gastrointestinal illness, strike won't affect cruise ships, and more
- The worst time to cruise to Bermuda
- 10 annoying habits that will make you the least popular person on a cruise
- Cruise ships change itineraries to avoid Hurricane Milton
- Royal Caribbean’s new Bahamas Beach Club looks ready to start building
New RCB Video: Royal Caribbean banned an important cruise item (DON'T bring it onboard!)
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: Royal Caribbean banned an important cruise item (DON'T bring it onboard!).
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Rude things people do during a show on a cruise ship
Among the unwritten rules of going on a cruise are things you shouldn't do during a show.
Royal Caribbean has made a name for itself by offering the best entertainment at sea, and these shows are just as intricate and formal as Broadway or West End production.
Being on vacation isn't carte blanche to do whatever you want.
Loyalty Perks Beyond the Cruise: Using Crown & Anchor Society Rewards on Land
Smart cruisers can use their Royal Caribbean loyalty program rewards on more than just Royal Caribbean cruises.
Crown and Anchor Society members receive special benefits on land as well.
From Las Vegas casinos to Hertz car rentals, here's how to take advantage of these perks.
I tried a Celebrity cruise again and the loyalty benefits blew me away
Matt recently tried sailing Celebrity Cruises, taking a 3-night cruise on Celebrity Reflection.
While there were aspects he didn't like, the loyalty benefits amazed him.
Since Royal Caribbean now matches loyalty programs across all brands, Matt could enjoy the highest level of rewards on just his third Celebrity cruise.
How to choose the perfect cabin on Royal Caribbean's newest ships
Want to sail on Royal Caribbean's newest and biggest ships?
The latest iterations for the cruise line—whether that's Wonder of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, or Utopia of the Seas—feature some innovative, luxurious cabins. Cruisers can choose between dozens of cabin categories to find the stateroom that best fits their preferences.
Here's how to choose the perfect cabin for your needs.
