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.Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a one-of-a-kind suite that costs as much as a used car?The Ultimate Family Suite on Utopia of the Seas is not cheap, but it is an incredible cruise ship cabin. Matt took his family on a 3-night cruise to see if the experience lives up to the hype.Between the in-room slide, Royal Genie service, private hot tub, and movie room included in the cabin, it’s a tremendous place to stay.Royal Caribbean NewsNew RCB Video: Royal Caribbean’s SECRET new SMALLER cruise ship[embedded content]Have 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 — Royal Caribbean’s SECRET new SMALLER cruise ship — and don’t forget to subscribe here.New Europe 2026 cruises, including an epic solar eclipse sailingRoyal Caribbean released the first half of its 2026 European cruises, which are now available to book.There are cruises that visit Northern Europe, Norway, the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and even one voyage that will put passengers right in the path of a total solar eclipse.More European sailings will be released in early 2025.What to expect for Royal Caribbean’s Black Friday salesWe’re just weeks away from the pinnacle of shopping, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner.Royal Caribbean is expected to offer its own Black Friday sales, which in years’ past have included discounts on cruise add-ons and hundreds of dollars off cruise fares.While cruise deals differ from retail Black Friday offers, there’s still potential to save a lot of money off a cruise.I spent 5 nights onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise shipsAfter spending 5 nights onboard Vision of the Seas, Elizabeth discovered a level of intimacy that the larger ships lack. Vision Class ships don’t have as much to do as the newer, bigger ships, but they offer some of the lowest prices you’ll find on a cruise today.The charm of Vision of the Seas is reminiscent of a different era of cruising, where the focus was connecting with the sea and fellow passengers, rather than flashy attractions.Utopia of the Seas vs. Wonder of the SeasWhat’s the difference between Royal Caribbean’s newest Oasis Class ships: Utopia of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas?Admittedly, these two ships share more similarities than differences. But Royal Caribbean never “copies and pastes” its ships, so you’ll find a few notable changes between the two.Varying itineraries, entertainment, and even a few dining choices are the most notable differences you’ll find onboard.
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