Hope you had a great week and are staying safe out there. Hopefully you had a chance to keep up with what's new with Royal Caribbean this week. But if not, here's a roundup of this week's news.
We will have to wait a few more weeks for the next round of cruise sailings.
Royal Caribbean delayed its spring release of 2026-2027 deployments.
It's not unheard of for deployments to be delayed, as they are complicated and sometimes need more time to coordinate all the plans properly.
Royal Caribbean News
- Beloved Royal Caribbean cruise ship Captain announces retirement
- "Super Mario" takes is 1,000th cruise with Royal Caribbean
- Royal Caribbean wants to pay artists to create works for its new cruise ship
- Royal Caribbean ship delayed returning to Baltimore after medical evacuation
- The US shared a travel warning to a place my cruise is going. Should I worry?
- Answers to cruise cabin questions you're too embarrassed to ask
- 7 Things I instantly regret not bringing that cost less than $10 on a cruise
- Big Ships vs. Small Ships: Is one a better choice?
- My favorite spot to go to at CocoCay has gotten better
- I've cruised for 30 years and tried new things on Royal Caribbean ships, but wouldn't do them all again
- How to save money on internet by not buying everyone an internet package
Video: worst cruise mistakes that will ruin your cruise
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11 reasons why eating at the buffet instead of the Main Dining Room is better
The buffet on your cruise is more than just a place for a casual meal, it's arguably a better place to eat dinner too.
While the Main Dining Room is beautiful and has terrific service, you might consider eating at the Windjammer instead for the simplicity and speed it offers.
Plus, the Windjammer food variety is impressive, especially if you have picky eaters.
Cruiser liked Carnival better after only cruising with Royal Caribbean
After years of sailing with Royal Caribbean, one cruiser tried Carnival and liked it a lot.
The person detailed their experience on Reddit, sharing what they preferred with Carnival.
"I am SO SO glad we booked! We had been loyal to Royal previously and have Emerald status. We will still do Royal, and eventually want to try Icon [of the Seas], but I feel like my first cruise on Carnival has beat my last two on Royal."
The cruise excursion idea you might have that's really a mistake
I know what you're thinking, and it's actually a bad idea waiting to happen.
Some cruisers will try to fit two different shore excursions into the same day because it looks like they can fit it into their schedule.
The reality is you don't have as much time as you think, and the rigors of trying to do two tours adds up quickly.
What you should know about your cruise room before you arrive
Your cruise ship cabin isn't exactly like a hotel room, so there are important things you should know about it.
From better utilizing your room to things that won't be there, new cruisers might be surprised what's waiting for them in their stateroom.
Check out the important things you should know before you arrive in your cabin about your room.
