Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: July 9, 2023

Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and are ready to catch up on all the Royal Caribbean news from this week!

If you’re ready to book a cruise on Utopia of the Seas, we have a preview of the staterooms you can choose from.

Royal Caribbean’s next new Oasis Class cruise ship launches in summer 2024, and it has generated a lot of buzz already by starting off with short cruises instead of weeklong sailings.

Between the various categories of cabins on Utopia of the Seas, here’s a guide to Utopia of the Seas cabins and suites.

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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 504th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, which is all about taking advantage of your visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

With so much to see and do at Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas, Matt shares tips and strategies for getting the most out of your day.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! 

New RCB Video: Your really dumb cruise ship dining questions

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 — Your really dumb cruise ship dining questions — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

12 Alaska cruise mistakes you never want to make

After taking a number of Alaska cruises, Jenna still sees cruisers making rookie mistakes on their Alaska cruise.

Unfortunately, it’s easier than you think to make Alaska cruise mistakes that can ruin a trip or prevent you from experiencing Alaska to the fullest.

We compiled a list of Alaska cruise mistakes you can avoid and ensure your sailing is perfect.

Celebrity Cruises raises gratuities for second time in a year

Celebrity Cruises announced it will increase the automatic gratuity rate for guests once again.

Most cabins will see a 50 cent per day increase from the previous rates. Celebrity had previously raised gratuities in October 2022, just nine months ago.

The new rates go into effect on Tuesday.

How to beat seasickness on a cruise ship

No one wants to get seasick on their cruise. Luckily, there are easy ways to avoid getting seasick on a cruise ship.

There are a variety of regiments available that you can take either before or during your cruise to ensure you don’t feel nauseated for long.

It’s unlikely you will get seasick, but if you do, these tips will ensure you’re prepared for the possibility.