Royal Caribbean

Utopia of the Seas and Disney Wish are two cruise ships geared toward offering great family vacations. 

Utopia of the Seas, part of Royal Caribbean's massive Oasis Class, is a floating city for all ages, offering water slides, zip lines, immersive dining experiences, and more. On the other hand, Disney Wish offers a more magical experience, combining Disney’s iconic storytelling with the convenience and fun of a cruise.

Both ships promise an unforgettable family adventure to The Bahamas, but which one is the perfect fit for your next vacation?

Royal Caribbean has a wide range of ships in its fleet, comprising 29 vessels. With the variety of features on each of their ships, Royal Caribbean has a space for your child, regardless of age.

From being a young child who just enjoys playing and having fun, to the teenagers who just want to get away and be around others their age, there are designated areas for certain age groups.

I finally tried a cruise ship that had been on my radar for years, but it wasn’t as different as I thought. 

My first-ever vacation on an Oasis Class ship was over a decade ago on Oasis of the Seas. From the addition of the Ultimate Abyss to the expansion of dining options and upgraded cabins, I've watched the evolution of these massive vessels. 

Royal Caribbean is pushing the boundaries when it comes to weekend getaway cruises, offering more short Caribbean sailings on its newest and biggest ships.

I just cruised on Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Star of the Seas, and there were some things I liked more than others during my time onboard.

Star of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship in the world, and she truly lives up to her name. The number of things to do onboard is astronomical, with more restaurants, bars, activities, and entertainment options than I ever thought possible.

Welcome, Guest Writer John Edwards! Edwards is a Florida resident who, until recently, hadn't given Margaritaville at Sea much thought, as he's a loyal Royal Caribbean cruiser. When a casino offer popped up that let him sail for next to nothing, he decided to finally try Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship, the Islander, out of Tampa, Florida. 

Although both MSC and Royal Caribbean’s biggest cruise ships offer unique experiences and a variety of different activities onboard, one is definitely a better bang for your buck. 

Last year, I cruised on both MSC World America and Icon of the Seas, but I felt one of those ships gave me more for the price I paid.

Although Royal Caribbean is known for its jaw-dropping ships filled with water slides, zip lines, ice skating rinks, surfing simulators, and more, its fleet also consists of smaller vessels that are more bare-boned. 

Royal Caribbean has apparently closed the Frightening Bolt water slide on the brand-new Star of the Seas after a passenger was injured on the same slide on another ship. 

Guests aboard the preview sailing from Puerto Rico reported that the Frightening Bolt hasn't been in operation on Friday, Aug. 8. According to one of the crew members, it will remain closed until they can conduct a thorough inspection. Matt Hochberg of Royal Caribbean Blog confirmed the closure.