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.
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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.
Royal Caribbean News
- Royal Caribbean is adding a new casino to one of its ships in an unusual spot that non-smokers will love
- How do you actually redeem your Royal Caribbean loyalty benefits?
- NCL orders new giant cruise ships to compete with Royal Caribbean
- 14 things to do before a cruise
- Royal Caribbean is giving cruise passengers a report on how much they lost in the casino last year
- The weird thing passengers have to do when Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship is refueled
Video: What it’s REALLY like in Royal Caribbean’s ultra-expensive suites
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How old is too old to go on a cruise?
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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
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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
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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
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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.