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Anthem of the Seas Live Blog – Day 1 – Embarkation

Today is the first day of my first ever European cruise! Over the next week, I'll be onboard Anthem of the Seas for a 7-night cruise, visiting four ports in northern Spain and France. The next week should lead to some fun adventures in La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruña, and Le Havre, so be sure to follow along on this live blog!I arrived in London yesterday after spending the previous few days … [Read more...]

5 best cruise ship suites on Royal Caribbean

While we love cruising in any type of cabin, there’s something magical about cruising in one of Royal Caribbean’s spacious and lavish cruise ship suites. The blend of extra living space, luxury, and service offers the best amenities and perks of any stateroom onboard.From in-suite slides to wraparound balconies and private jacuzzis, here are the top 5 cruise ship suites we recommend when you’re … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean trademarks 9 potential cruise ship names

Could you be sailing on Titan of the Seas? Or perhaps a new Monarch of the Seas?Royal Caribbean registered 9 new cruise ship names recently, which could be used for a new cruise ship.The registrations were made between June 10 and June 11 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Here are all the new names trademarked:Nova of the SeasSplendor of the SeasStar of the SeasMonarch of the … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean updates: Starlink wifi, Icon fuel & more

Each week we get another batch of cruise news to share covering what's happening in the world of Royal Caribbean cruises.In an effort to cover it all for you, this week's update is a look around a few tidbits and updates you should know about.Starlink installed on Freedom of the Seas?Last week, Royal Caribbean sent a letter to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking for … [Read more...]

Pros and Cons of booking a cruise early vs last-minute

Determining the best time to book a cruise is a highly debated topic, with some cruise passengers booking years in advance and others preferring to book at the last-minute.Both options offer their own pros and cons, whether saving money by booking far in advance or coming across a last-minute cruise deal.While there is no “best time to book a cruise,” it’s helpful to know what to expect if booking … [Read more...]

How many ships does Royal Caribbean have?

Royal Caribbean is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world, offering the latest and greatest in cruise ship activities, design, and itineraries. Whether you’re new to Royal Caribbean or not, it can be confusing to tell Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships apart. So just how many cruise ships does Royal Caribbean have, and what do they offer?Royal Caribbean currently has 26 cruise ships and has … [Read more...]

Live Blogging from Europe – Preamble

 Greetings from Scotland! I’m currently in Edinburgh after spending the past two weeks vacationing in Spain and Portugal, and later this week I’ll be boarding my first of two European cruises this summer. I'll be live blogging my experiences to share with all of you here, offering recaps and insights of what it's like to cruise in Europe!After 7 cruises in the Caribbean, 1 to Alaska, and 1 to … [Read more...]

New Royal Caribbean trademarks could hint at name of new venue

When Royal Caribbean files a trademark application, it sparks interest in what it could possibly mean.Royal Caribbean Group filed a number of new trademarks recently that seem to be connected to its next new cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. Or perhaps not at all.The new trademarks were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office late last week.Two of the trademarks sound like … [Read more...]

Cruise industry wants to review pre-cruise testing requirements next

The same day the United States announced an end to needing a negative Covid test to enter the country, the cruise industry said it wants to next move to looking at pre-cruise testing requirements.Ever since cruise ships restarted sailing in late 2020 and early 2021, a pre-cruise covid test has been required.While the specific requirements vary depending on where the ship sails from, in general, a … [Read more...]

What happened when I tested positive for Covid on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship

There is a risk of catching Covid-19 everywhere in life, including on cruise ships. Unfortunately, I tested positive for Covid on the last day of my cruise, and I wanted to share my experience for what to you can reasonably expect.I was sailing on a 7-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver, Canada.Anecdotally, it seems far more people are worried about what your life is like onboard after testing … [Read more...]