Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean, one of the world's largest cruise lines, has an impressive array of ships to meet a wide range of cruisers' needs. With the introduction of the Icon of the Seas, the cruise line now has seven classes and 27 ships. It can be a lot to consider when picking a cruise, with so many great choices.

Royal Caribbean, one of the largest cruise lines in the world, has become synonymous with picture perfect cruise vacations for guests of all ages.

The cruise line continues to grow, hosting millions of passengers every year while gaining many accolades over the years. Recently Royal Caribbean won a number of awards, including Best Cruise Line for the 16th time by Travel Weekly Readers.

While I love cruising in general, there’s something extra special about cruising in Europe. Perhaps it’s the rich history you can see, the ultimate convenience of visiting multiple countries without repacking your suitcases, or having a comfortable home base onboard to return to each night.

With the introduction of the new Icon of the Seas this week, the cruise industry saw a record breaking capacity of 9,950 passengers and crew, a number few people could have imagined a few years ago.

This also begs the question - how much bigger can cruise ships get? How many more people could a ship possibly hold, and how will it float?

Once you book your cruise vacation, you’ll probably begin to daydream about poolside piña coladas or sipping a latte on your balcony every morning. Both new and frequent cruisers alike often stumble upon the same question in the planning process: are Royal Caribbean drink packages worth it?

Whether you choose to splurge on a package in advance or pay a la carte during your vacation, both options have their own set of pros and cons.

It is a very exciting day in the cruise industry with the introduction of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship - Icon of the Seas.

I recently cruised with Carnival Cruise Line for the first time in a decade. As someone who loves cruising with Royal Caribbean, it was fun to experience something that felt totally different than what I am used to. 

Every cruise line adds their own special flair to cruising and each cruise ship has their own personality. While Royal Caribbean’s mega-ships are packed with onboard thrills and stunning entertainment, Carnival Cruise Line focuses on having a party-like atmosphere on its ships.

If you’re cruising in the Caribbean onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s or select Celebrity ships cruise ships, there is a good chance you will be stopping at the cruise line’s private island in CocoCay, Bahamas. 

Michael Bayley doesn't think the cruise industry was treated fairly at all during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic because of how they were unjustifiably associated with the virus spread.

During a question and answer session with cruise fans on Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley reflected on the pandemic and talked about how the cruise industry was treated.

"At the beginning of the pandemic...the cruise industry was generally regarded as the bad actor, which I have to tell you was totally unreasonable and unfair."