Did you know July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day? Did you know you don't need an excuse to eat really good fried chicken?I never considered myself much of a "fried chicken guy" until I went on Wonder of the Seas.  Sure, I enjoyed fried chicken, but outside of Nashville, it was tough to find really good fried chicken.Then I ate at the Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar.Maybe it was the … [Read more...]

Everyone wants to save money, so when is the best time to buy popular add-ons for your Royal Caribbean cruise?Drink packages, specialty dining packages, internet, and shore excursions are just a few of the very popular extras lots of cruise fans buy for their cruise vacation.While you could wait to buy these items on your ship, you will pay more for them because Royal Caribbean typically offers a … [Read more...]

I recently returned from my first ever cruise from the United Kingdom, a 7-night Spain & France cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. Taking a cruise from the UK came with several differences than what I’ve experienced on cruises from the US.From Main Dining Room meals to port options and expanded drink menus, it was fun to spot the differences in a Royal Caribbean cruise experience … [Read more...]

No month is more synonymous with summer cruise vacations than the month of July.You'll find warm temperatures across all of Royal Caribbean's sailings along with (hopefully) sunny skies.The month of July is the peak of the summer cruise season, which means families are on summer break and demand for a summer vacation reaches its height. Very likely your ship and the places you visit will have lots … [Read more...]

Our last port of call brought us to Split, Croatia. The past week has flown by way too quickly, and it was bittersweet disembarking the ship this morning knowing we were visiting the last of five beautiful ports on this itinerary!Split is the second biggest city in Croatia, and it's a seaside destination for both Croatians and international tourists. Split is the first port we've had this week … [Read more...]

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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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Royal Caribbean has updated the situation with Quantum of the Seas needing to slow its speed and skip Alaska glacier visits.Earlier this week, guests booked on Quantum of the Seas on August sailings were sent an email to inform them that the ship would skip glacier viewings on their sailing.Thus far, the August 1, 8, and 15 Alaska cruise sailings are impacted. Quantum of the Seas is sailing … [Read more...]

Happy July 4th and Canada Day to everyone out in blog land! Many of you are enjoying a relaxing and long weekend, and I hope this week's round up of all the Royal Caribbean news makes it even better!When will Covid testing and vaccine requirements go away?That might be the most frequently asked question cruisers want to know and Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley … [Read more...]

Today we visited one of the most scenic places I have ever been: Kotor, Montenegro! Nestled in an isolated area on the Bay of Kotor, this small town is known for its medieval Old Town and unbelievable scenery.From the moment I saw a photo of Kotor on Royal Caribbean’s website, I knew I had to book a cruise to Montenegro. In fact, I made sure to book this itinerary specifically over others because … [Read more...]

We have a look at some of the changes Royal Caribbean has made or announced over the last week.With a fleet of 26 ships, there are always going to be things happening and in an effort to keep everyone up to date, here's a quick run through of the latest news from this week.In addition to starting construction on a new cruise ship and Royal Caribbean's CEO sharing his thoughts on policy changes, … [Read more...]

Today is the first and only sea day of my 7-night Greek & Adriatic cruise, and we spent the day relaxing as we left the Ionian Sea and entered the Adriatic.Our port days the previous three days started super early in the morning, so I took it easy this morning with a chai tea latte from Cafe Latitudes, which I enjoyed in the Centrum while catching up on Royal Caribbean Blog work.Lunch was in … [Read more...]

Guests booked on Quantum of the Seas to Alaska this season will have to forgo scheduled glacier visits.Royal Caribbean notified guests booked on Quantum of the Seas this season that due to "a speed limitation caused by a technical issue with one of the ship’s engines", planned visits to Dawes Glacier have been cancelled.Dawes Glacier is famous for its 600 foot tall, half-mile wide active icecap. … [Read more...]

Are you wondering what the differences are between Royal Caribbean's ship classes?Royal Caribbean groups its ships in classes, which are based largely on the ship general design and structure.Think of these like car models, which makes categorizing ships easier in broad terms.Within each ship class, there can be variations of features, restaurants, or activities that have been added or modified … [Read more...]

Construction for Royal Caribbean's next Oasis Class cruise ship has reached a major milestone.At the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, the keel was layed for Utopia of the Seas.A keel-laying ceremony was held for the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered Oasis Class cruise ship.  Utopia will be the second Royal Caribbean cruise ship to be powered by … [Read more...]

Some days are absolutely perfect, and today was one of those days! Rhapsody of the Seas anchored off the coast of Zakynthos, Greece today. Located in the Ionian Sea, Zakynthos is most known for its landscapes, beaches, and nightlife. Perhaps the most famous spot on the island is Navagio Beach, otherwise known as Shipwreck Beach, which has frequently been named one of the most beautiful … [Read more...]