First time cruisers often have a lot of questions about cruising. They run the gamut from “what part of the ship should I book a stateroom” to “how much I should plan to spend on beer.”… Continue Reading
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Ovation of the Seas Joins the Royal Caribbean Fleet
Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Quantum-class ship has officially joined the Royal Caribbean fleet following a handover ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. Ovation of the Seas is Royal… Continue Reading
Royal Caribbean Increases Gratuities Again
Cruise gratuities are going up at Royal Caribbean. This change follows an earlier increase in June 2015. According to the company, “Effective on cruises departing on or after May 1, 2016, Royal… Continue Reading
Royal Caribbean Drops Plans for Free Internet on Majesty
Royal Caribbean has dropped plans to offer complimentary internet for guests sailing on the soon to be refurbished Majesty of the Seas. Majesty, one of Royal Caribbean’s oldest but well-loved ships… Continue Reading
BREAKING: Carnival’s Fathom Brand Approved for Cuba
Carnival Corporation’s Fathom Travel brand has received official approval to sail to Cuba. Carnival Corporation is the first U.S. cruise company approved to sail to Cuba in more than half a century… Continue Reading
Tips for Researching and Booking a Cruise Vacation
If you’ve never cruised before, the thought of booking your first cruise can be daunting. What to pack? What to wear? Do I really have to dress up on formal night? Am I picking the right cruise… Continue Reading
A Back to Back Cruise: Twice The Fun and More
The only thing better than taking a cruise is taking two cruises! Known as a back to back (or B2B) or in industry nomenclature, consecutive cruising, taking two cruises in a row on the same ship is an… Continue Reading
Packing Tips From a Cruise Pro
OK, you’ve booked that cruise, and it’s almost time to go. Surely you will need three steamer trunks and a carry on, right?! NOT! Packing can certainly be as subjective as food, but it’s completely… Continue Reading
Harmony of the Seas: Both Brand New and Familiar
Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s newest Oasis-class vessel, is progressing towards completion at the STX France shipyards. Harmony will be just a few millimeters longer than… Continue Reading
Anthem of the Seas Preparing to Sail Again
Anthem of the Seas is safely docked in her homeport at Cape Liberty, New Jersey. Royal Caribbean’s newest ship returned early from a 7-night Bahamas cruise after sailing into a very strong Atlantic… Continue Reading