Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: February 9, 2025

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09 Feb 2025
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Matt Hochberg

Happy early Valentine's Day! Hope the holiday is filled with chocolate, flowers and a Royal Caribbean cruise! I'm spreading the Royal Caribbean love with our look at all the Royal Caribbean news from this week.

Almost 100 people are sick on one Royal Caribbean cruise ship this week.

Radiance of the Seas

An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has been reported on Radiance of the Seas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The issue was reported to the CDC on Tuesday, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting.

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How old is too old to go on a cruise?

Serenade docked

Is there such thing as being too old to cruise?

Royal Caribbean is a family cruise brand that appeals to all demographics, and seniors are certainly one of the top groups going on a cruise.

Anyone over the age of 60 should take certain precautions before going on a cruise ship, just in case.

The little known bed upgrade you can ask for

Inside cabin bed

If Royal Caribbean's beds are too firm for you, there is an option to fix that.

Some people complain the beds on a cruise are hard, but you can ask your stateroom attendant for a fix.

Between mattress pads and DIY solutions, it could mean a much better night's sleep.

I sailed on two Royal Caribbean ships on the same itinerary, and there was a clear winner

Voyager of the Seas docked

How similar is it when you go on different ships to the same place?

Within a month of both sailings, I went on Voyager of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas to Cozumel, Mexico, doing almost the exact same itinerary.

The experience was remarkably different on each, and it highlights how important choosing the right ship can be.

7 foods that cruisers call Royal Caribbean's best-kept secrets

Side of Navigator of the Seas

The food on a cruise is just as exciting as the places I'll visit or things to do onboard.

I think there are a handful of foods on Royal Caribbean that are some of the least-well known, but taste so good.

Maybe you can try one of these underrated finds on your next cruise.


Matt started Royal Caribbean Blog in 2010 as a place to share his passion for all things Royal Caribbean with readers. He oversees all the writers at Royal Caribbean Blog, and writes a great deal of content on a daily basis.  He has become one of the foremost experts on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Over the years, he has reached Pinnacle Club status with Royal Caribbean's customer loyalty program.

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