Royal Caribbean

Cruisers have a range of options to start their day, from the buffet to the main dining room and other grab-and-go options. However, one complimentary option that frequently gets overlooked is room service. 

Room service is one of my favorite ways to treat myself to a relaxing morning on any cruise vacation, whether leisurely sipping coffee on a sea day or avoiding the buffet on a busy port day. 

I fell in love with Perfect Day at CocoCay seconds after stepping ashore in January 2023. Since then, I've returned 8 times, exploring the new adults-only beach, waterpark, upscale beach club, and complimentary beaches. 

I didn't think Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day experience could get better — until they revealed details about their upcoming Perfect Day Mexico project set to welcome passengers in 2027. 

For many passengers, the buffet is the first stop to start their morning aboard a cruise ship. However, did you know you can get free room service delivered to your cabin?

Food is readily available on all cruise ships, from the buffet to the Main Dining Room and quick service grab-and-go options. 

While the buffet has endless breakfast options and the MDR's quality is higher with freshly plated meals, one of my favorite ways to kickstart my day on a ship is with room service.

Even after 9 visits, Royal Caribbean's private island remains one of my favorite places to visit on a cruise — and it keeps getting better. 

In 2019, the cruise giant spent millions of dollars renovating CocoCay, transforming it into “Perfect Day at CocoCay,” a resort-style destination packed with new attractions, an upscale beach club, and other upgraded amenities. 

Whether lounging on one of the complimentary beaches or paying for admission to the exclusive waterpark, there's something for everyone. 

Icon of the Seas is one of the most expensive mainstream cruise ships at sea, and during her inaugural year, it wasn't uncommon to see rates as high as $2,000 per person for an interior cabin. 

My partner and I couldn't justify paying those prices for a windowless cabin, so we booked a weeklong cruise over a year in advance for July 2025. However, due to scheduling conflicts, we changed our sail date twice and ended up on a 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean in April. 

Royal Caribbean is offering guests aboard an upcoming cruise on Allure of the Seas some amazing compensation if they downgrade their stateroom or change sailings. 

Passengers booked on the May 15, 2025, sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, received an email asking if anyone had flexible travel plans.

While they didn't explicitly state that the cruise is overbooked, they're looking for passengers to either move to a "cozy interior stateroom" or Odyssey of the Seas' May 18 sailing from Civitavecchia. 

Cruising has never been pricier, as the soaring demand has driven up fares across the industry. In addition to higher fares, onboard add-ons, including drink packages, specialty restaurants, and shore excursions, have also been subject to price hikes.

Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries in size, amenities, and price. When she launched in January 2024, it wasn't uncommon to find windowless inside cabins advertised for $2,000 per person!

I recently returned from a 7-night cruise aboard the world's largest ship, Icon of the Seas. I had been looking forward to this particular vacation for nearly a year and a half, and though hours of planning helped ensure a memorable experience, there's one mistake I wouldn't make again. 

When I started cruising, I never knew there were ships as big as Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class.

I began cruising on smaller vessels such as Freedom of the Seas, Carnival Elation, and Disney Magic. Though I enjoyed every cruise, the smaller ships did not have as much entertainment, and I would sometimes get bored or tired of relaxing by the pool deck.