Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: December 24, 2023

Merry Christmas! The holidays are here, and so is our weekly round up of this week’s Royal Caribbean news.

What kind of cabin can you get for $2,400 on Wonder of the Seas?

Matt stayed in an oceanview balcony room on Wonder of the Seas for seven nights, paying a total of $2,409.94. 

While Matt has stayed in balcony rooms on Royal Caribbean ships before, the cruise line continues to improve. 

This cabin included ample power outlets, and large closet, and the 50 square foot balcony. 

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Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 521st episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, with answers to all of your cruise questions.

This week is all about you as Matt responds to more listener emails! From prepaid gratuities to saving money with travel agencies, check out this episode to hear all your questions answered. 

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.

Video: 5 Royal Caribbean ships nobody talks about

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 — 5 Royal Caribbean ships nobody talks about — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

Why the internet is obsessed with the world cruise

On TikTok, the #UltimateWorldCruise tag has more than 54.8 million views with a lot of social media attention to Royal Caribbean’s first world cruise.

Many of the posts on TikTok are speculating on the prospect of drama between people living on a cruise ship for almost an entire year.

There’s videos of passengers showing off their cabin, and how they’re making it feel more like home.

First look at The Pearl on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas will be putting a new twist on the essential Royal Promenade on most Royal Caribbean ships. With the introduction of the Pearl, you can expect something completely new and unique.

The Royal Promenade onboard Icon will be 362 feet long, longer than the length of a football field.

If the Royal Promenade is the heart of Icon of the Seas, the Pearl will be her heartbeat.

Jay Schneider, Chief Product Innovation Officer for Royal Caribbean International called the Pearl “a bit art, a bit sculpture, a bit experience, a bit WOW.” 

Bored of typical shore excursions? Try a day pass to a resort

Are you struggling to find a shore excursion that excites you?

Getting a day pass to a resort is your opportunity to try a new side of a location you may have already visited, such as the more popular Caribbean islands.

A day pass to a resort can give you a luxurious stop, with access to pools, restaurants, bars, and other amenities. Many resorts are all-inclusive.

And booking your pass is easy: there are several websites where you can find resort day passes, especially for cruise ship passengers staying in a port for 8 hours or less.

What it’s like to sail Royal Caribbean’s smallest ship

Royal Caribbean’s oldest and smallest cruise ship is still sailing strong, and you might be curious what it’s like to go on a ship of this size and age.

Angie recently sailed on Grandeur out of Tampa, Florida, and she was surprised at how well-maintained the ship is! Grandeur is still in quality condition, despite being almost 30 years old.

While the ship may not have the same attractions as newer Royal Caribbean ships, she offers a more intimate atmosphere. 

Is it worth booking an inside cabin for a Mediterranean cruise?

How important is your cabin choice when it comes to a unique Mediterranean itinerary?

Given that a Mediterranean cruise is such an exciting experience to take full advantage of, you want to be sure to choose the right cabin.

You may wonder if it’s worth saving money to book a cheaper, windowless inside cabin. Or should you splurge for a balcony cabin instead?

To make your decision, you can weigh several categories—such as port stops and ideal sleeping conditions—and consider the pros and cons of each.