Part of Royal Caribbean’s allure is its cruise loyalty program, designed to reward its most frequent cruisers, called the Crown and Anchor Society. It is available to anyone, and earning points helps cruisers move up in the loyalty tiers. Being a part of Royal Caribbean’s loyalty program means getting exclusive access to discounts, benefits, and …
All-inclusive cruises are the epitome of luxury at sea. Not only do they cover most meals and drinks (alcoholic beverages included), a double-occupancy stateroom, laundry service, taxes, gratuities, and other fees in the cruise fare, but they also tend to include flights, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, enrichment programs, and shore excursions. Plus, you’re spared the shock …
Perhaps the two most famous cruise lines in the U.S. cruise industry are Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Both draw millions of cruise guests every year and are equally popular among their passengers. For this reason, first-time cruisers often mistake one cruise line for the other. However, while there are many similarities between Carnival and Royal …
Like hotels, cruise ships have different kinds of rooms, known as cabins or staterooms. These are sometimes difficult to distinguish, especially for the first-time cruiser. Cruise ship cabins also vary considerably, from compact and utilitarian to large and lavish. There are rooms designed for entire families, and rooms designed for solo travelers. To complicate matters …
If you’re fond of charity work or enjoy giving back to your community, you may consider doing the same while on vacation. Many cruise lines have programs for guests to join, which support conservation efforts, people, or animals at ports of call. Volunteering in the tourist industry (also known as voluntourism) has become increasingly popular, …
If you’re planning a cruise vacation, it can be helpful to know which cruise lines and cruise ships are available. Many people opt for mainstream cruises and luxury lines, but there are more budget-friendly options like expedition cruises, small ships, and river cruises. There is a wide variety of options to choose from, with cruise …
Port Canaveral is a popular cruise port in Brevard County, Florida. It’s also one of the world’s busiest, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for passengers to get to the cruise ships. In fact, Port Canaveral is around a 45-minute commute from Orlando International Airport. This means that cruise passengers flying in will have to …
Atlantic crossings have always been a hot topic, and you may be asking the same questions concerning a transatlantic crossing as so many others. How long does it take to sail across the Atlantic Ocean? Can a small boat complete an ocean crossing like this safely? Does a transatlantic crossing get affected by weather conditions? …
Labadee, Haiti, is a private island owned by Royal Caribbean International, boasting beautiful beach attractions, exciting activities for all ages, and so much more to look forward to. Although there are many private island ports of call in the Caribbean, Labadee, Haiti, truly stands out. The port at Labadee, Haiti, is extremely advantageous in that …
When embarking on a cruise vacation, it’s often a good idea to drive or fly a day or two early and stay overnight at a hotel or bed and breakfast, especially if you live far away from the cruise port. This allows you to do some sightseeing pre-cruise and can make traveling to the cruise …