Royal Caribbean News Round-up: November 17, 2024

Happy Sunday! Temperatures may be dropping, but there is plenty of Royal Caribbean news to share. This is your weekly summary of all the Royal Caribbean news from this past week, perfectly fitted for your consumption.How can you prepare for the worst on your sailing? Matt has cruised at least once a month for the entirety of 2024, so he’s learned the most common mishaps that can ruin a cruise.From seasickness to airplane delays, here’s how Matt solves in advance for key cruising problems.Royal Caribbean NewsNew Video: Things I Cut Since I Started CruisingHave you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video—Things I Cut Since I Started Cruising—and don’t forget to subscribe here.Royal Caribbean won’t cancel Haiti stops even after FAA ban on flightsRoyal Caribbean isn’t deterred from visiting its private beach in a remote area of Haiti.Three airliners were shot at this week at Haiti’s capital, and that compelled the Federal Aviation Administration to ban flights to the country for 30 days. Nonetheless, cruise ships visits will continue as scheduled.Royal Caribbean made the dining package easier againRoyal Caribbean has made another functional update to its Unlimited Dining Package, allowing cruisers to change or add reservations after booking online.Last month, the cruise line finally added a change that allows guests to book Unlimited Dining Package reservations online before the cruise, instead of waiting until they get onboard.However, the online feature only gave the chance to pre-book restaurants at the time of purchasing the dining package. Now, cruisers can also add or change reservations after booking.Going home: How disembarkation day works on a Royal Caribbean cruise (and how to beat everyone else home)Disembarking from a cruise ship can be a confusing process, as it’s more complicated than checking out of a hotel room or exiting a plane.There are regimented steps to ensure that guests exit quickly, so it’s important to prepare for your last morning aboard.Here’s what you need to know—and how to disembark the quickest. I saved money by buying the coffee package. I liked the drink selections, but the coffee was mediocreIs the coffee card worth it? Calista likes excellent coffee, so she saved money on specialty drinks by buying the coffee package. The $31 card allows guests to purchase 15 special coffee drinks over the length of a sailing. While she liked the ability to try different beverages, Calista thought the beans tasted mediocre.Family of 5? Best Royal Caribbean Cruises for Families of FiveTravel groups of 5, or families with three kids, may find it difficult to book proper activities, cabins, and sailings that suit everyone’s needs. The cruise industry is built for 2, and families have additional conflicts to handle when it comes to cruising—from different schedules to activities.So what are the best ships, itineraries, and staterooms for a family of five?
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