Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: August 13, 2023

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Royal Caribbean post round-up, where we summarize all of the Royal Caribbean news and information from this week into one handy-dandy post! There is plenty of great content to enjoy, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s round-up!

Is Royal Caribbean considering starting to charge for its free pizza?

An email survey sent to some cruisers asked if Sorrento’s Pizza was offered for a fee, would they would still dine there.

No policy has changed, but the survey wanted to get cruiser feedback on this possible change.

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Video: 10 Reasons people leave their cruise ship vacation disappointed

Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video: 10 Reasons people leave their cruise ship vacation disappointed

Icon of the Seas construction sneak peek

Ready to take a walkthrough tour of Icon of the Seas while it’s still under construction?

The next new Royal Caribbean cruise ship doesn’t begin service until January 2024, but we have a batch of new photos to share from the shipyard.

You can see the progress being made on adding water slides, the different neighborhoods onboard, and many of the signature venues.

Royal Caribbean CEO asks how to solve Diamond Lounge crowding problem

Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley took to Facebook to ask cruise fans how they would solve the issue of overcrowding in the Diamond Lounge.

“I’ve been hearing from a lot of our guests about overcrowding in our Diamond lounges and in the Suite lounge,” he posted on social media. “What do you think we should do?”

Hundreds of responses followed with plenty of ideas for how to deal with the issue.

What will get you kicked off a cruise ship

There are lots of rules to follow on a cruise ship, and if you break some of them, you could be kicked off the ship.

Every cruise line has a code of conduct that is outlined in the cruise contract that every passenger agrees to when they book a cruise. The cruise contract outlines what you can and cannot do onboard, as well as consequences. 

In reading through the cruise contract for U.S. guests, there’s a few rules that could get you taken off your cruise ship if you break them.

When is the best time to book a cruise?

Are you wondering when is the best time to book a cruise?

There’s many considerations, such as time of year, sailing length, itinerary and much more that factor into how early you should book a cruise.

Guide to a Bahamas cruise

Are you ready to escape to the warm blue waters of The Bahamas?

Quite a lot of Royal Caribbean cruises will make a stop in The Bahamas due to its convenient location and natural beauty.

Whether you make one stop or spend the entire cruise in their waters, here’s your guide to a Bahamas cruise so you know what to expect.