Royal Caribbean Blog

Royal Caribbean Blog provides daily updates and insights about the Royal Caribbean cruise line, as well as a variety of topics related to cruising. This includes entertainment news, photo updates, and more. We aim for this blog to give you a glimpse into the diverse experiences that Royal Caribbean has to offer. Whether you're a frequent cruiser or just starting out, we hope you find this blog to be a valuable resource for staying informed about the latest news and exciting developments with Royal Caribbean.

National

English

Blog

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#73771

United States

#16049

Travel and Tourism/Travel and Tourism

#160

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Not all Royal Caribbean cruise balconies are created equal: What you should know before booking

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

A balcony is the most popular cabin on a cruise ship, but you don't want to pay for one if it's going to disappoint you. The last thing you probably want is to wake up each morning looking at a lifeboat, or be kept awake each night by music. Most people imagine their balcony room will have unfettered views of the ocean and be a private retreat to enjoy every day. The reality is not all balcony cabins are created equal, and you could end up with a balcony room that's disappointing.
Crew member shares how she lost her job working on Royal Caribbean cruise ships because of visa disaster

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Elizabeth Wright

In: 17 Apr 2025One Royal Caribbean performer lost their job for over 6 months due to a visa disaster. Lera, an artistic swimmer from Russia who had worked on Royal Caribbean ships for 6 years, lost a contract when she didn't get her visa renewed in time. While working on cruise ships, she had been sharing behind-the-scenes videos of what it's like to be a crew member on her social media, with her YouTube channel amassing nearly 9,000 subscribers.
Meet the meteorologist who decides if your cruise gets rerouted

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

In: 16 Apr 2025You're ready for a great day at the beach in warm tropical waters with the sun shining, but the Captain announces a change in the itinerary for your cruise ship. Who makes that call? Craig Setzer is Royal Caribbean’s Chief Meteorologist, and it's his job to monitor weather developments around the world to make sure cruise ships are never in danger.
The Unexpected Place People Are Hiding for Peace and Quiet on Royal Caribbean Ships

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

In: 15 Apr 2025When I sailed on the biggest cruise ship in the world, I wasn't expecting a space meant to provide sweeping views to act as a de facto zen spot. One change Royal Caribbean made with Icon of the Seas was not to offer a Solarium, which is the traditional adults-only enclave on other ships. Instead, they went with the Hideaway neighborhood. This offers adults-only space, but with a pool party atmosphere.
The new rules of cruising from Orlando that you need to follow

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

In: 15 Apr 2025Your cruise vacation should be plenty fun, including the very start of it. If you're like me, the final couple of days before the cruise is filled with anticipation and excitement for it to finally begin. And I always make sure to do whatever I need to do to ensure it all goes off without a hitch. While I can't anticipate every single possible issue, I've found there's a solid strategy for planning the right start to my cruise that can sidestep the big ones.
Terrifying moment: Child fell between ship and dock at CocoCay

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

It appears a child fell off the pier into the ocean at Royal Caribbean's private island, putting the child between the ship and the pier. A variety of reports from cruise ship passengers visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay for the day indicate the child fell into the water. "At CocoCay today a small child fell in the water between the dock and the Symphony," Henry Yeany posted in an unofficial Facebook group dedicated to Royal Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean has a new way for you to get a cabana for less money

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

One of the most popular add-on's for Perfect Day at CocoCay now has a new way to score one, potentially for less than full price. Cabanas are among the most highly sought after extras at Royal Caribbean's private island because of how luxurious and amenity-rich they are. Now, you can bid for any unsold or last-minute cancelled cabanas. There have been bidding opportunities for cabins for many years, but it appears they're extending this to cabanas too.
Planning a summer cruise? 8 things I'd do now to prepare

1 week ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

Summer is right around the corner, and now is when you want to start planning a summer cruise vacation. It seems a lot of people make the common mistake of waiting too long to start planning a cruise, and that's true of a summer vacation. According to a survey by The Vacationer, nearly 82% of all American adults intend to travel this summer. Without a doubt, that will encompass cruises to Alaska, Europe, and around the Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean delays boarding for newly upgraded cruise ship's return

2 weeks ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

After being delayed departing for a few days, Allure of the Seas is ready to welcome guests back onboard. Before that happens, Royal Caribbean informed guests booked on the first sailing back that its first sailing will start a bit later than originally planned. Passengers booked on the April 11th sailing received an update today that boarding would be delayed by 4 hours. Allure of the Seas will be boarding in the Port of Barcelona a bit later than originally planned.
CocoCay or stay on the ship? Why you might skip the island (and why I didn’t)

2 weeks ago | royalcaribbeanblog.com | Matt Hochberg

Royal Caribbean built arguably the best cruise line private island experience in the industry, so why would you want to skip it and stay on the ship? Skipping Perfect Day at CocoCay sounds like sacrilege, and I felt the same way on my most recent visit while sailing on the world's biggest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. Believe it or not, a lot of people stay on the ship instead of going to the island for a variety of different reasons.