Royal Caribbean travel tips

In April 2022, I took my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas and it was bigger than I could even imagine. I felt as if I were in a small town in the middle of the ocean. At the time of my sailing, Wonder of the Seas was the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas took over the title in January 2024.  

If you're planning a cruise vacation with kids, you're likely focused on two brands: Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean.

It probably seemed like a great idea at the time: use a rare confluence of itineraries to bring three cruise ships together in the middle of the ocean, launch a drone or two, and get unique photos to highlight Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s biggest brands: Celebrity, Silversea and Royal Caribbean.

An employee working on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been arrested on suspicion of placing secret cameras inside passengers' bathrooms and filming them without their knowledge.

Cruise food and cruise fun go hand-in-hand. Gone are the days when your only food choices were a main dining room and a buffet venue. Royal Caribbean ships are loaded with options — some that are included in your cruise fare and some that cost extra. From the largest ship in the fleet to the smallest, the choices are mind-blowing — especially for new-to-Royal cruisers.

First-time cruisers may feel overwhelmed by the vacation style. It's a new form of transportation for some, and when you're traveling on a large ship with so many places to eat and so many activities and excursions, it can be hard to figure out how to spend your time.

Cruise fans on the West Coast are about to have a major new option.

It's official: Short cruises on giant ships seem to be the flavor of the month in the cruise world.

In 2026, the only flight you'll have to take to visit 39 countries in less than half a year is the one from your home to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

My family of three loves cruising, and we try going on one Royal Caribbean cruise each summer.

Amid the ongoing Houthi rebel strikes in the Red Sea, Virgin Voyages is canceling Resilient Lady’s 2024-25 winter season in Australia. Instead, the company is sending the ship to the Caribbean.

Most people don't go on airplanes just to get airplane food. Some travelers do, however, go on cruises just to get cruise food.

Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages offer completely different experiences. And I've cruised with both.

If you've been jealous of all the cruisers sailing on Royal Caribbean's new, wildly popular Icon of the Seas ship, you're not alone.

When I'm on vacation, I enjoy imbibing cocktails by the pool, sipping wine with dinner, and savoring evening nightcaps. But after sailing on more than 50 cruises, you'll never see me spend money on an unlimited drink package. 

One look at Norwegian Cruise Line's older and newer vessels will make you realize just how much bigger, bolder, and more irresistible cruise ships are becoming.

What do you get when you cross a Las Vegas pool club with a cruise ship and a private island? You get Royal Caribbean's new Hideaway Beach.

The Bahamas plans to charge cruise lines 10% on goods and services provided on the their private islands, according to reports.

One of Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming $500 million projects has the potential to become a massive money tree for the popular operator.

If you're assuming the new world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, must have giant guest cabins, I'm here to give you a reality check.

Royal Caribbean has been basking in the wild booking frenzy of its newest ship: the Icon of the Seas, officially the world's largest cruise ship.