Royal Caribbean News Round-up October 8, 2023

I hope everyone reading this is having a wonderful Sunday and enjoying some time this weekend with friends, family and some good food too.  Here is a summary of all the Royal Caribbean news from this week in one easy-to-read blog post for your convenience!

Royal Caribbean has announced the name for its newest Icon Class ship. 

After Icon of the Seas launches in January 2024, plans will continue for its sister ship. Royal Caribbean plans to launch three ships in the new Icon Class. 

Royal Caribbean added a selection of names to a social media vote on Twitter in January 2023.

The winning name, and the name of the next Icon Class ship is Star of the Seas. 

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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 515th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, which has a review of Ovation of the Seas cruise from this summer.

Our guest stars, Domanic and Casey, share their experience on their first Alaska cruise. Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or RSS.

Video: What REALLY happens when you’re late getting back to a cruise ship

Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Our latest YouTube video answers the question: What really happens when you’re late getting back to a cruise ship? Will you be left behind onshore, or will the whole ship wait for you?

Check out the link to view it: What REALLY happens when you’re late getting back to a cruise ship and be sure to subscribe, too. 

Trying Royal Caribbean’s oldest & smallest ship, Grandeur of the Seas, was better than we envisioned

Allie recently had the chance to try Royal Caribbean’s oldest and smallest ship, Grandeur of the Seas.

While Grandeur receives criticism for its age and size, Allie decided to go ahead and experience a refurbished cruise on this ship. 

Grander receives many negative reviews about sailing in 2023, but Allie found that it was actually better than expected. 

13 things I wish I’d done differently on my first cruise, from avoiding seasickness to eating at different venues

How can you learn to save money and make the most out of a cruise experience? For Calista, it took a personal experience with a cruise to give her some important tips. 

Calista recently went on her first cruise on Wonder of the Seas. 

After experiencing a cruise for herself, she learned a lot of essential lessons to help improve her cruising experience and preserve resources while doing so.

From packing to avoiding seasickness to eating differently, a little introspection reveals the top 13 things she wishes she had done differently.

Should I book my flight through my cruise line?

What is Air2Sea, and should you use it?

When you book a Royal Caribbean cruise, you will receive the option to book your flight directly through the cruise line. 

This article analyzes whether this is a better option as opposed to booking your flight on your own. 

From prices to travel delays, Jenna relays the pros and cons of booking your flight through Royal Caribbean‘s Air2Sea.

After 17 Royal Caribbean cruises, my family and I tried MSC Cruises for the first time and here’s what we liked and didn’t like

After experiencing a total of 17 Royal Caribbean cruises, Jenna and 12 members of her family planned a sailing on the MSC cruise line. 

Since the prices are lower, the larger group chose to sail on an MSC cruise.

For just $593 per person, Jenna experienced a one week cruise on an MSC ship. 

She compares prices, cruise planning, cabin, amenities, dining services, customer service, ocean views, kid, friendly activities, and more between Royal Caribbean and MSC, going over what she liked and disliked about her experience on a new cruise line.