Hi everyone! My name is Angie. I am one of the Social Media Managers for Royal Caribbean Blog. I am going to be taking over the rest of the live blog for this sailing!Today we arrived in St. Kitts. Joining me on this cruise is my mom, Patty, who loves cruising as much as I do.We pulled into the port around 10:30 a.m., so we had plenty of time to enjoy breakfast in the Windjammer. We even got to … [Read more...]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new recommendations pertaining to Covid-19 for cruise ships and cruise lines.Included in the recent post, the CDC addresses the following categories; onboard Covid-19 response plans, shoreside response plans, port operation components, medical care components, housing components, Covid-19 vaccines, surveillance for Covid-19, … [Read more...]

Next up in our port visits takes us to San Juan, Puerto Rico, but not until a bit later.The schedule has is in San Juan later in the day, so the first half of the day is more akin to a sea day.I started things off as usual, grabbing a cup of coffee from Starbucks and going up to the pool deck. The morning breeze and lower temperature makes sitting in the adirondack chairs my favorite spot on … [Read more...]

Most people will look to book a tour of some kind to go on while their cruise ship is in port, but you don't need an excursion to have an enjoyable day.Shore excursions are a popular way to see the top tourist sights that any port has to offer, and it's definitely the right approach for knocking out these must-see places.However, there is sometimes a port of call on a cruise where for one reason … [Read more...]

The first port of call on our Mariner of the Seas cruise is at Royal Caribbean's private destination in Haiti, known as Labadee.This was a full day visit, so we got the kids up and going with breakfast in the Windjammer so we could get off the ship and enjoy our day.I booked cabana at Barefoot Beach prior to the cruise, which is the area of Labadee reserved for suite guests. About a week or two … [Read more...]

We began our cruise with a sea day with a bright sky and lots to do onboard.I was happy to see quite a lot of activities offered onboard, so we started off with breakfast in the Windjammer once I could get the kids up and going.There's a waffle station for breakfast, which is fantastic.With the sea breeze on the pool deck, it was a nice start to the day and a lot of people decided to head up to … [Read more...]

The end of U.S. government Covid-19 cruise ship protocols is here.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the end of its voluntary Covid-19 program. As of July 18, 2022, the program is no longer in effect; rather, the CDC will provide general guidance to help cruise lines continue providing a safe and healthy environment for all passengers and crew … [Read more...]

Sailing the Greek Isles is a dream for many cruisers, and knowing the ins and outs of cruising to Greece can help you plan this once-in-a-lifetime trip as smoothly as possible.Royal Caribbean offers cruises to Greece each European cruise season, and visiting Greece via cruise ship offers the perfect way to see the country’s famous islands and attractions. Whether you’re interested in touring the … [Read more...]

It's time to sail on one of my favorite ships, Mariner of the Seas!We're onboard for a 8-night cruise that visits a lot of ports, and this particular cruise has been a sailing we've been planning since last summer.Mariner is based out of Port Canaveral, Florida, which is a little over an hour from our home.  Because we had a lot of friends coming in for this cruise and staying near the port, … [Read more...]

Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend! Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from the week!Did you know Royal Caribbean has its own meteorologist who's job it is to monitor the weather for all the ships in the fleet?James Van Fleet is a former TV weatherman, but now works just with Royal Caribbean to give the captain of each ship weather … [Read more...]

You probably are aware of the four main kinds of cruise ship cabins, but on some ships, you'll find a few variations that stand out from the pack.While most balcony rooms look pretty much the same, and inside cabins as well, over the years, there's been a few cabin designs that had to vary somewhat in order to conform to the ship design.These unique layouts have become popular with people that … [Read more...]

You're just days away from a Royal Caribbean cruise, so what should you at the last minute before you get to the ship?Ideally you plan a lot of things out in the months leading up to your cruise, but even the most veteran cruise will feel like they are juggling everything in those last couple days to ensure they have it all ready to go.In short, there's a lot of little things to manage. After all, … [Read more...]

Intro TextHave our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Want to know the latest Royal Caribbean this over the past week?Royal Caribbean may not have made any big announcements lately, but there's still plenty happening in and around Royal Caribbean that you should know about.In an effort to keep you updated, here's some of the cruise news happening that you might find interesting.Have a great weekend!Royal Caribbean returns to Asia for first time since … [Read more...]

Mid-summer has arrived and it is hot outside. Hope you are all escaping the heat by the pool (or at least the A/C)! Make sure you’re staying hydrated and well read.There’s no better time to read than a cruise, when you can kick off your shoes, grab a drink of choice, and settle in with whatever book you’ve been saving for just this opportunity.Does this sound like a good idea to you? We have some … [Read more...]

When you think of working remotely, a cruise ship may not be the first setting that pops into your head. However, with the latest technology updates on certain ships, maybe it should be.The FCC recently approved the use of Space X’s Starlink service on cruise ships. A few weeks ago, we cruised on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas to put Starlink to the test.In our review, we noticed that the … [Read more...]

This weekend I'm headed back onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas for an 8-night cruise.This is not just another cruise for me, but the first RoyalCaribbeanBlog group cruise, which means a number of people that love Royal Caribbean just as much as me will be joining me.Each year we have two group cruises, and this is our first one in 2022 (the next is in December on Wonder of the Seas).I … [Read more...]

If you've been on a cruise ship, then you've probably wondered how the ship works, the crew members that manage the ship, and a lot of the logistical work that goes into it all.Royal Caribbean's ships are like a floating city, and there's lots that goes into making it all work. Each cruise, the ship's Captain and other officers hold an event onboard known as, "Captain's Corner," where guests … [Read more...]

I'll be boarding Mariner of the Seas for our next group cruise and I'm listing my favorite things to do in each of the ports we are visiting. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Source: royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Cruising to Alaska is one of the best ways to see everything this stunning state has to offer. From May to September, cruise ships will sail through the Inside Passage and through the beautiful, icy fjords of Alaska. Packing for a cruise to Alaska is vastly different than packing for a Caribbean cruise. For obvious reasons, the weather and scenery are complete opposites. You’ll trade sugary … [Read more...]