Another week has gone by and that means we are all one week closer to our next Royal Caribbean cruise!

This week, the big news was Royal Caribbean's announcement that the Broadway show Grease will be added to Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas in 2016.

The news is unusual, given that in the past Broadway shows have been added to only one ship at a time.

The all-new, never-before-seen stage production, specially adapted by Royal Caribbean Productions, will boast a soundtrack of crowd favorites such as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “Born to Hand-Jive,” “Beauty School Dropout” and more.

Here is the rest of the Royal Caribbean news you may have missed this week.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean released Jewel of the Seas refurbishment details.
• Royal Caribbean is launching a 72-hour sale on Monday.
• Speaking of sales, guests can get double points on suites on Oasis and Allure of the Seas.
• Our list of the top 10 Brilliance of the Seas hidden secrets.
• Our full review of Izumi on Brilliance of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean committed to using cage-free eggs on its ships by 2022.
• We posted a review of Paradise Beach in Cozumel.
• Two Royal Caribbean ships had an historic meeting in Australia.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 122th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, Matt reviews his recent cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas.

In this episode, Matt shares his experiences on Brilliance of the Seas, including dining, activities, shore excursions and entertainment.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Writing Horseback blogged about the Carousel at Sea on Oasis of the Seas.

Cruise & Ferry interviewed Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain.

In the Loop Travel listed seven thrilling shore excursions in the Caribbean (hint: Labadee made the list).

Cruise Currents shared 6 reasons to love Anthem of the Seas.

We are more than halfway through November and this week marked a first, with the opening of first Tiffany & Co. store at sea on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.

Tiffany & Co. store is available for guests to shop at in the Central Park neighborhood of the ship.

The Tiffany & Co. boutique will extend 875 square feet and feature meticulous attention to detail and noble materials, including marble, glossy lacquers, polished metals, cerused walnut paneling, velvet drapery and upholstered walls.

We have a lot more to share, so let's jump right in!

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is possibly returning to Panama.
• We share how to find the best deal on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
• We posted new Oasis 4 construction photos.
• And there are also new Harmony of the Seas construction photos.
• Royal Caribbean has been named the Best Cruise Line by Food & Travel Reader Awards.
• Here are five North Star secrets.
• Harmony of the Seas will offer over 30 onboard sports activities.
• Everything you need to know about the Solarium.
• 5 reasons you will love Johnny Rockets.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 120th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and talk with listener Marc about how he got a free cruise on Liberty of the Seas.

In this episode, Marc shares how managed to get a free Royal Caribbean cruise as well as sharing his thoughts on his recent Liberty of the Seas cruise.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Cruise Dudes interviewed Matt all about his recent Anthem of the Seas cruise.

Creativity Online talks about Royal Caribbean's use of Periscope to show off their cruises.

Cruise Radio shares 7 things to know about Anthem of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean has five of the best ways to Instagram your vacation.

We wrapped up a busy week of Royal Caribbean fun, but if you missed any of it, we have it all wrapped up nicely for you in this weekly news round-up!

Royal Caribbean's released construction photos of its next new cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas.

When finished, Harmony of the Seas will be the third Oasis class cruise ship and the largest cruise ship in the world.

The new photos show off progress in public areas of the ship, such as the AquaTheater and Central Park. She still has a few months of construction left, but already it is easy to get excited for her launch!

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is testing charging for WOWbands on Anthem of the Seas.
• All this week, Royal Caribbean is doing Periscopes from Anthem of the Seas.
• We know about two more Royal Caribbean ships that will get Voom.
• Top 10 Anthem of the Seas hidden secrets.
• US News and World Reports named Royal Caribbean, "Best Cruise Line for the Money."
• Our spotlight on the Vistarama on Anthem of the Seas.
• Check out photos of the "Dancing with the Stars" cast on Anthem of the Seas.
• Photo our of a D3 balcony stateroom on Anthem of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Paul Crow is onboard Liberty of the Seas' first sailing out of Galveston.

Nick Vitani shared this photo of the pool deck from Brilliance of the Seas.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 119th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and we are reviewing our recent cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas.

In this episode, Matt returns from his quick Anthem of the Seas cruise to share what his experience was like onboard, including reviews of dining, entertainment, activities and everything inbetween.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Lady and the Blog shared 14 reasons why you need to cruise on Anthem of the Seas.

Skift interviewed Royal Caribbean Ltd COO Adam Goldstein on a variety of topics.

Autism on the Seas launched a non-profit foundation for special needs families to take vacations.

The Baltimore Sun featured a look at Royal Caribbean's impact on Haiti.

Travel By Terry looks at Royal Caribbean's new Royal Suite Class.

It’s been an exciting week as we have a front row seat to all the Royal Caribbean news from this week!

Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean announced it ordered a fifth Quantum class cruise ship.

The new and unnamed cruise ship will be ready for deliver in the fall of 2020.

There is also no word yet on where this ship be based out of or any real details other than the ship will be built.

Royal Caribbean News

• Read our Anthem of the Seas live blog, which took place this weekend onboard New York's newest ship.
• It looks like Grease will be the Broadway show on Harmony of the Seas.
• Harmony of the Seas will have Jamie's Italian specialty restaurant.
• Royal Caribbean added three new Majesty of the Seas sailings after the refubishment.
• Royal Caribbean's BOGO GETTER sale was announced.
• Royal Caribbean will be broadcasting live from Anthem of the Seas on Periscope.
• Royal Caribbean spoke about the possibility of returning to the west coast.
• Photos of Anthem of the Seas arrival in New York Harbor.
• Our in-depth shore excursion review of Nachi Cocom in Cozumel.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas arrived in New York this week and Matt has the chance to cruise on her.

In this episode, Matt offers an in-depth preview of his Anthem of the Seas cruise, including what he has planned to do onboard and why this ship's arrival is so exciting.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Let's cruise together on Allure of the Seas

I want you to join me on Allure of the Seas!

The Royal Caribbean Blog staff are going on Allure of the Seas and we are inviting all of our blog readers to join us!

We will be sailing on Allure of the Seas on February 21, 2016 and there are some fabulous rates available.  Interior staterooms start at only $850 per person (double occupancy)!

Read all the details (and the fun meets we already have planned).  This will be an amazing week with plenty of surprises and exclusive events for those that book into our group!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

MEI Travel posted a tour of a Family Junior Suite on Anthem of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean has a list of the top 10 amazing zip lines on the planet.

November is here and so is this week's Royal Caribbean news round-up, where we share all the big Royal Caribbean news from this week with you.

The big news this week was the keel was layed for Royal Caribbean's fourth Oasis class cruise ship.

This ship is still unnamed, but formal construction begin with a special ceremony, where a 1,000 ton block was lifted by crane into the building dock.

The significance of this ceremony is that construction officially begins on the ship, and we move one step closer to her becoming a reality.

The fourth Oasis class ship is scheduled for delivery in spring 2018.

We have a lot more to share, so let's jump right in...

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean will have a float in the 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
• The digital wayfinders on Anthem of the Seas feature some new functionality.
• Harmony of the Seas will feature a new play area just for kids.
• Speaking of Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean posted a new construction video update and she is now 80% complete.
• Here are six ways to beat the crowds on Anthem of the Seas.
• Explorer of the Seas made her first stop ever in India.
• Our list of the top ways to splurge, while on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

How you can support Royal Caribbean Blog

So many of our readers have reached out to us to ask how they can help the blog and we are introducing the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders for just that reason.

The Insiders group is a way readers can contribute to Royal Caribbean Blog and help fuel some of the really amazing ideas, projects and new content that we have lined up.

As a way of saying thank you for your contribution, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders.

Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! 

As always, thank you for visiting Royal Caribbean Blog and being a part of our community!

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Nick Vitani sent us this photo of Halloween decorations on Enchantment of the Seas.

Rich Freudenberg shared this photo he got with Royal Caribbean Cruise Director Ken Rush while on Anthem of the Seas.  Loving the beard, Ken!

Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley posted this photo of Royal Caribbean Ltd Chairman Richard Fain dressed up for Halloween!

Scott Sanders sent us this photo of two Royal Caribbean ships docked in Nassau earlier this week.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 117th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and we are comparing Royal Caribbean to Carnival Cruise Line.

In this episode, Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast listener Anna discuss the differences and similarities between the two cruise lines to give listeners an idea of how the experiences compare.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

The Jones Family posted a video blog, detailing their cruise on Oasis of the Seas.

Frommers named the 5 best cruise lines for kids (hint: Royal Caribbean made the list).

Condé Nast Traveler shares their experience on Anthem of the Seas.

Cruise Critic has a list of 10 free activities on Anthem of the Seas.

Cruise Dudes have a new podcast out this week, with a review of cruising the southern Caribbean.

Travel Weekly reports Disney Cruise Line is capping commissions for travel agents but Royal Caribbean is increasing them.

October is almost over (how did that happen?) and hopefully that means you are getting closer to your next Royal Caribbean cruise!  We have sifted through all of this week's Royal Caribbean news to bring you what you need to know.

The big news this week is Royal Caribbean announced it is bringing back a cruise ship that left the fleet over 7 years ago, Empress of the Seas.

During Royal Caribbean's third quarter financial results call, Chief Financial Officer Jason Liberty announced Empress of the Seas will return to Royal Caribbean International after spending the last number of years as a part of Pullmantur Cruises.

Empress of the Seas will undergo an, "extensive refurbishment" and be available for service sometime in Spring 2016.

We have a lot more to share, so let's jump right in...

Royal Caribbean News

• Harmony of the Seas' Cruise Director was announced.
• Royal Caribbean is sticking with no more last minute discounts and expanding it to the UK and Ireland.
• Splendour of the Seas experienced a fire in one of its engine rooms.
• Five coolest things about Anthem of the Seas!
• Royal iQ app now includes the Cruise Compass.
• The price of a beach cabana and beach couch on Labadee has gone up.
• Royal Caribbean was voted Best Cruise Line Overall by Travel Weekly China and Travel Weekly Asia.
• Our in-depth look at Royal Caribbean's Premium drink package.
• Everything you need to know about Royal Caribbean Broadway shows.

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on Facebook or Twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Ron Lodowski sent us this photo of a United States Coast Guard helicopter coming to aid a group of Cubans that Freedom of the Seas rescued.

Nick Vitani shared this photo of the sushi available on Liberty of the Seas in the Windjammer.

Let's cruise together on Allure of the Seas

I want you to join me on Allure of the Seas!

The Royal Caribbean Blog staff are going on Allure of the Seas and we are inviting all of our blog readers to join us!

We will be sailing on Allure of the Seas on February 21, 2016 and there are some fabulous rates available.  Interior staterooms start at only $850 per person (double occupancy)!

Read all the details (and the fun meets we already have planned).  This will be an amazing week with plenty of surprises and exclusive events for those that book into our group!

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 116th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, and we are talking all about the fabulous shows available on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

In this episode, Matt looks at the shows Royal Caribbean offers on its ships and talks about what makes them so enjoyable.  There is a wide array of shows to cover, and there is bound to be a favorite (or two) that you will want to see on your next cruise.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Calvirose wrote about her experience on Anthem of the Seas this summer.

AdWeek wrote about Royal Caribbean's new marketing campaign that promises them, "an anti-cruise that won't suck."

AboutCruiseShips has a review of Radiance of the Seas.

It’s been an exciting week as we have a front row seat to all the Royal Caribbean news from this week!

Royal Caribbean gave us all a sneak peak at their new brand marketing, which aims to breakthrough cruising stereotypes and show how exciting a Royal Caribbean cruise can be.

Dubbed, "Come Seek", the new marketing campaign will begin on October 19th and will be a combination of television and web based ads.

The campaign is directed at Millenials, who have certain preconceptions about what a cruise is and Royal Caribbean wants to erase those notions.

The "Come Seek" campaign will also integrate live billboards that use Periscope, a new Tumblr page port recommendations by crew members and ads that promote authentic experiences.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean made improvements to its private island of Coco Cay.
• Royal Caribbean added two new Harmony of the Seas sailings.
• We spotted new life vests available for kids to use in the pool on Oasis of the Seas.
• Ovation of the Seas' construction is about half way done.
• Six ways Anthem of the Seas is different from her sister ship.
• Royal Caribbean scheduled its third quarter fiscal results call for October 23rd.
• Have you ever had a BBC on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
• Voyager of the Seas finished her Hong Kong cruise season.
• Five things you will love about Izumi.

Let's cruise together on Allure of the Seas

I want you to join me on Allure of the Seas!

The Royal Caribbean Blog staff are going on Allure of the Seas and we are inviting all of our blog readers to join us!

We will be sailing on Allure of the Seas on February 21, 2016 and there are some fabulous rates available.  Interior staterooms start at only $850 per person (double occupancy)!

Read all the details (and the fun meets we already have planned).  This will be an amazing week with plenty of surprises and exclusive events for those that book into our group!

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Nick Vitani took this photo of the Royal Promenade on Liberty of the Seas from this weekend.

Svenn-Harald Eikenes is on Explorer fo the Seas and enjoyed some time by the pool.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 115th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, our friend Susan returns to talk all about her back-to-back Independence of the Seas cruise.

In this episode, Matt discusses what the NextCruise program is, explores the benefits of booking another cruise onboard and why you might want to take advatnage of NextCruise.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Fortune has an interview with Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley about the increased bandwidth available on ships now.

Explore with Ed explored Explorer of the Seas.

Sit back and catch up on this week's Royal Caribbean news. We've gone through and hand-picked some fun articles for you to take a look at in case you missed any of it.

Royal Caribbean released all the Liberty of the Seas refurbishment details this week and there are some big changes coming.

First and foremost, Liberty of the Seas is getting new water slides, including the Perfect Storm slides that were first announced for Harmony of the Seas.

In addition, Liberty of the Seas will feature the first boomerang style waterslide at sea known as the Tidal Wave. We had first announced this type of slide coming to Liberty of the Seas back in August.

There are also lots of other changes coming to Liberty of thre Seas, such as new restaurants, staterooms and an adult-free aqua park.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean is beginning a new 30% off sale next week.
• A look at the holiday festivities planned for Royal Caribbean in December.
• Why you should be excited about Anthem of the Seas coming to New York.
• Royal Caribbean won a number of awards at this year's Cruise Critic Editors Picks awards.
• Royal Caribbean released new construction photos of Harmony of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.
• Top 5 things we want to know about Harmony of the Seas.
• We had a Majesty of the Seas live blog all this week.
• An inside look at Royal Caribbean's training simulator.
• Royal Caribbean hired a new marketing director for the UK & Ireland.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 114th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we discuss the popular activities to do in St. Thomas.

In this episode, Matt and Scott talk about getting off your cruise in St. Thomas and go over the popular stops in St. Thomas and which excursions are worth checking out, including the nearby island of St. John.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Join us aboard the largest cruise ship in the world!

We're so excited to announce the next group cruise for readers and staff of RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com aboard Allure of the Seas!  This is an exclusive group where we are inviting you, our readers, to join us on a fantastic Allure of the Seas sailing on an 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean.

This Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise is all about enjoying a fun Royal Caribbean cruise along with other fans who are big fans of Royal Caribbean.  Don't miss this opportunity to check out the amazing ship as well as be a part of exclusive events for those that book with our group!

For more details on booking the cruise, the itinerary and prices, check out the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise page and if you have any questions, email me!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Royal Caribbean has a list of 7 tropical cocktails you need to try.

Healthiest100 lists Royal Caribbean in its list of the 100 healthiest workplaces in America.

It was another week full of exciting Royal Caribbean news including something for those with special needs, itinerary changes because of a hurricane, a new website update and more!

We have a lot to share, so let’s jump right in…

The big news this week was Royal Caribbean will start offering the Autism Channel on most of its cruise ships very soon to meet the needs of its special needs cruisers.

The Autism Channel is a streaming television service providing information and resources to families and professionals supporting and improving the lives of people with autism spectrum disorders.

The new on-demand programming will begin in late October 2015 on Quantum, Oasis, Freedom, Voyager and Radiance class ships.

There will be over 35 different episodes available, ranging from 4-30 minutes in length. Some episodes are about an hour as well.

Royal Caribbean News

• Hurricane Joaquin forced Royal Caribbean to chang the itineraries of Enchantment of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean updated the look and feel of its website's cruise book section.
• Royal Caribbean was named Best Cruise Operator for the 8th year in a row.
• Explorer of the Seas is on her way to Australia.
• Everything about the FlowRider on Royal Caribbean ships.
• A look at how Royal Caribbean and Heinken created a new recyclable beer keg.
• 12 photos of breaktaking views from the bridges of Royal Caribbean ships.
• Mariner of the Seas will host Asia's first cosplay cruise.
• Junior Sute photo tour on Independence of the Seas.
• The recipe for one of our favorites: the Lava Flow cocktail.

Let's cruise together on Allure of the Seas

I want you to join me on Allure of the Seas!

The Royal Caribbean Blog staff are going on Allure of the Seas and we are inviting all of our blog readers to join us!

We will be sailing on Allure of the Seas on February 21, 2016 and there are some fabulous rates available.  Interior staterooms start at only $850 per person (double occupancy)!

Read all the details (and the fun meets we already have planned).  This will be an amazing week with plenty of surprises and exclusive events for those that book into our group!

Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds

If you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise and spot something cool, new or just fun, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our Royal Caribbean Blog Reader Finds each Sunday!

Ryan Fritsch sent us this great photo of Jewel of the Seas with the Golden Gate bridge behind her.

Paul Crow shared a photo of waiting for the ice show to begin on Independence of the Seas.

Nikki Nothstein‎ just returned from a cruise Liberty of the Seas and she says,"already wishing I was back on the deck in the Solarium enjoying the sunshine."

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 113th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, our friend Susan returns to talk all about her back-to-back Independence of the Seas cruise.

In this episode, Matt taks to Susan all about her experience doing a back-to-back cruise on Independence of the Seas, with a look at her staterooms, onboard activities she enjoyed and how her high school reunion at sea went.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Royal Caribbean shared the 10 most stylish items to take on vacation.

Travel Weekly reports on Royal Caribbean's goal of eliminating last-minute cruise deals.

Eat Sleep Cruise has a virtual bar crawl around Adventure of the Seas!

Cruise Hangout shared reviewed their first Royal Caribbean cruise.

It’s been an exciting week as we have a front row seat to all the Royal Caribbean news from this week!

Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean raised the price of cabanas at Labadee by a little more than a hundred dollars.

The Nellie's Beach cabanas that are available to all guests to book, went up in price from $250 to $350 for beach cabanas and $320 to $495 for over the water cabanas.

The change in price is for 2016 cabanas and we are hearing the price of cabanas at Barefoot Beach may also be on the rise soon.

Royal Caribbean News

• Royal Caribbean abandoned six unused cruise ship trademarks it owned.
• A 7-day WOW sale is going on until September 30.
• Royal Caribbean renamed ChoiceAir to Air2Sea.
• How to save money on drinks on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
• We previewed the technology coming to Harmony of the Seas.
• Royal Caribbean is the first corporation to be certified by RAINN.
• Botany Bay looks to be a favorite for a new Royal Caribbean homeport in Australia.
• What first time cruisers need to know about final payment.
• Oasis of the Seas revolutionized the life boat.
• What you need to know about visiting Cozumel.
• 3 surprising facts about Enchantment of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 112th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available and this week, we have an exclusive interview with artist and designer Larry Kirkland.

Mr. Kirkland has contributed works of art to a multitude of Royal Caribbean ships and odds are, you have seen his work aboard a Royal Caribbean ship.  In this episode, we explore the artistic process for creating work on a Royal Caribbean ship and discuss Mr. Kirkland's premier pieces.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Let's cruise together on Allure of the Seas

I want you to join me on Allure of the Seas!

The Royal Caribbean Blog staff are going on Allure of the Seas and we are inviting all of our blog readers to join us!

We will be sailing on Allure of the Seas on February 21, 2016 and there are some fabulous rates available.  Interior staterooms start at only $850 per person (double occupancy)!

Read all the details (and the fun meets we already have planned).  This will be an amazing week with plenty of surprises and exclusive events for those that book into our group!

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Eat Sleep Cruise has a look at the best things to do in St. Maarten.

Royal Caribbean has a list of 11 must-pack items for a cruise.

Travel Pulse looks at the "growing pains" Falmouth is enduring and what they are doing to make it better.

Skift has a look at why cruise lines are building so many cruise ships.