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17 Royal Caribbean Cruise Tips for First-time Passengers, According to Experts

Here's how to maximize your Royal Caribbean cruise, whether it's your first or fifth time on board.

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield.

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If you’re shopping for a traditional cruise, chances are you’ll consider Royal Caribbean. The household name among big-ship cruise lines is the second-largest carrier on the seas (after Carnival). It has 27 ships in its fleet, including the new Icon of the Seas , the world’s largest cruise ship, with room for 7,600 passengers. Another four mega-ships are under construction. Even Royal Caribbean’s smallest vessels hold more than 2,400 passengers, so by any definition, they’re big.

If you’ve never sailed with Royal Caribbean, it can take a while to learn the ropes — nautical reference intended. And since your vacation time is precious, we asked some cruise line experts how to make the most of your first voyage. Here are their tips and tricks for first-time Royal Caribbean guests.

Don't wait to book.

It’s a piece of advice that goes for most cruise lines. Matt Hochberg of Royal Caribbean Blog , a fan and information site that's not affiliated with the company, says to book your Royal Caribbean cruise “as early as possible — as in now. It’s not like airfare where you can wait on the chance that prices will go down. Cruise prices stay where they are and only go up, and right now, demand is as high as it’s ever been. Your best bet is to book as early as you can, like 12 to 24 months out, to lock in the lowest price.”

Make show reservations in advance, too.

“Would you show up in New York for a theater weekend and simply cross your fingers and hope you get tickets to the shows you want?” asks Rob Clabbers, a Travel + Leisure A-List advisor and founder of Q Cruise + Travel . The answer is probably not, so use the "Manage My Cruise" feature on the Royal Caribbean website and book the shows you don’t want to miss. “You’re more likely to get the reservations you want and you’ll avoid having to scramble for seats or stand in line on your first day on board,” he adds.

Study the ship layout before your cruise.

If you’re like me, the anticipation of a cruise is half the fun. Use the weeks and months before your sailing to study deck plans and hone in on your favorite amenities. The largest Royal Caribbean ships are like small cities — the Icon and Oasis class ships even have their own neighborhoods. If you already have your bearings before embarking, you’ll waste less time riding the wrong elevator or wandering the wrong deck when trying to get to your destination — or back to your stateroom.

Get a jump on online check-in.

As soon as you book, access the "Manage My Cruise" portal on the Royal Caribbean website (the Royal Caribbean app has some of the same features). Then, as soon as online check-in opens, get right on it so you can secure the earliest possible window. “It makes the cruise terminal experience way faster,” says Hochberg. “About 30 days in advance, they’ll give you a check-in window. Arrive right around that time and you’ll breeze through — you don’t even stop moving.”

Opt for a drinks package.

You won’t go thirsty on a Royal Caribbean cruise, but free drinks are limited to standard coffee and tea, tap water, hot chocolate, milk, and a few other basics. Everything else costs extra — often a lot extra. “Even if you don’t drink alcohol, it may be worth checking out the options in advance, if you’re into premium coffees, sodas, juices, or bottled waters," says Clabbers. “Royal Caribbean occasionally offers promotions on the ‘Manage My Cruise’ [portal] that may save you money on certain beverage packages.”

Pack a swimsuit in your carry-on.

“Royal Caribbean ships have so many great pools and water features,” says Hochberg. And they get really crowded. Get ahead of the other passengers by packing a swimsuit in your daypack or carry-on. You can enjoy the pools, water parks, or the popular FlowRider surf simulator while you wait — often several hours — to access your cabin. “Embarkation day is one of the best times to go to the pools,” Hochberg adds. If you’re traveling with kids, you'll be glad you stashed those suits in your bag.

Splurge on a suite.

“Royal Caribbean ships can feel large and busy, so maybe you want to upgrade to a suite,” says Clabbers. Most suites start at around 300 square feet and go up from there — both in dimensions and price. You can expect to pay about twice as much for a suite, but the additional space may offer a welcome break from all the hubbub on board. Clabbers adds, “Depending on the category and ship you choose, you may enjoy suite-only restaurants and lounges, VIP treatment and embarkation, and even Royal Genie butler service.”

Asses how much drinking you’ll really do.

Royal Caribbean’s Deluxe Beverage Package — the only one that includes alcohol — follows a dynamic pricing model between $56 and $105 per day, per person, with prices varying depending on the ship, itinerary, and other factors. Alcoholic and soft drinks are expensive on board, but you still have to indulge a lot to make the package worth the investment. If you’re not sure how much you'll drink (and don’t want to feel obligated to do so simply because you’ve paid for a package), consider going a la carte for the first few days of your cruise. You can always add a drinks package later, as long as you still have at least four days left on your sailing.

Find your place in the sun.

If you want a poolside lounge chair, you'll have to arrive by 10 a.m. at the latest on most Royal Caribbean ships, according to Hochberg. “People who sleep in and roll up at noon are not getting a chair by the pool,” he says. That said, the ships do have plenty of outdoor space, even if it’s not right by a pool. “If you just want to be outside, there are other chairs. Walk to the front or back of the ship. The further away you are from the pool, the more chairs you’ll find,” he adds, noting the promenade deck on any Royal Caribbean ship is always a great spot to read.

Consider a balcony cabin.

Like most cruise lines, Royal Caribbean is adding more balcony cabins and suites on its ships, and that’s, of course, due to customer demand. “Balconies are the most popular option,” says Hochberg. Though they cost more than an interior or non-balcony room, they’re still reasonably priced compared to suites. Hochberg adds, “They offer more space and fresh air, and if you do get seasick, the view and fresh air help.”

Choose an older ship.

If your vacation is more about the destination than the journey, you should consider an older, smaller Royal Caribbean ship, especially given the demand for their newer Oasis and Icon vessels. Radiance and Vision classes are among the oldest and smallest in the fleet, but still offer plenty of big-ship amenities without the “city at sea” feel. Hochberg calls these ships “much more manageable,” to the point that you probably don’t even need to make show or specialty dining reservations in advance — though you might still want to book once you’re on board.

Look for no-kid zones.

Royal Caribbean is a family-friendly cruise line — there are a slew of facilities and programs made just for kids. But if you prefer a more adult experience, Royal Caribbean offers options. “Certain areas are adults-only, such as the casino and nightclubs,” says Hochberg. While bars and lounges technically allow children to enter, he says it’s rare to see kids in these areas in the evening. Later dinner seatings also mean fewer young kids. Almost every ship in the fleet offers the Solarium, an adults-only section with a pool and whirlpool, a sundeck, and a bar. On the brand’s private Caribbean island playground, Perfect Day at CocoCay , Hideaway Beach is the adults-only pool and beach, though entrance is for a fee. Hochberg also says that “on longer sailings — those past seven nights — the amount of kids drops precipitously.”

If you can’t snag a show reservation, try walking in.

Because booked passengers scoop up show reservations as soon as they’re offered online, you may not get your first choice when it comes to the many show offerings, which include ice-skating performances, aqua theater, and Broadway-quality productions. But don’t give up, says Hochberg. “Show up at least 30 minutes before the show, even if it's sold out,” he says. “You’ll almost certainly be able to get in, as people blow off their [advance] reservations.”

Cost out The Key program.

Clabbers says Royal Caribbean cruisers should look into The Key program , the paid upgrade that’s akin to the Genie+ service at Disney theme parks. “It provides priority boarding access, a welcome lunch, high-speed internet access, fast lane access to onboard activities, private time at the FlowRider surf simulator, dedicated theater seats at shows, and other niceties.” Prices fluctuate, though, so before you purchase, compare the cost of The Key versus that of Royal Caribbean’s Voom Surf & Stream internet package. If there’s not much difference in cost (remember, it’s per user, per day), The Key benefits are worth springing on. However, if there’s a big price difference — or you want to disconnect during your cruise — you can skip The Key.

Look into third-party excursions.

Shore excursions must also be reserved in advance, and depending on when you book, you might not get your first choice of activity or time slot. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay on board or near the port all day. “Of course, Royal Caribbean offers shore excursions wherever they go,” says Clabbers. “But if you like more options and potentially smaller groups or lower fares, take a look at excursions offered by third-party providers.” Clabbers likes Shore Excursions Group and Project Expedition . “If you prefer private [excursions], Context Travel offers cultural and historical tours and activities in cities around the world.”

BYOB — to a point.

Perhaps you don’t want to buy a beverage package, but you’d like to have a glass of wine or two during your cruise. Royal Caribbean lets you bring one 750-milliliter bottle of wine per cabin guest, per cruise, and for many light drinkers, that’s plenty. Don’t try and bring more than this, and don’t put it in your checked luggage — it will be confiscated and returned at the end of your journey, as will any alcohol you buy in ports of call. You can also bring up to 12 containers (bottles, cans, or cartons) with up to 17 ounces each of soft drinks per stateroom. If you bring your bottle of wine to a restaurant or other public area, you’ll be charged a corkage fee.

Skip the transatlantic cruise if you're a first-timer.

Transatlantic repositioning cruises are not ideal for first-time Royal Caribbean passengers, according to Hochberg. “Transatlantic cruises are like a fine wine. Once you’re more acclimated and know you like the shipboard experience, they offer great value priced per night,” he says. But you don’t want to get on board and find that you don’t like the brand, or worse, don’t like cruising. “They are long cruises with lots of sea days, and are very susceptible to the weather.”

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My Tips for Using the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner

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Do you use the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner ? I’m the queen of worrying so when embarkation day finally arrives I want to grab a cocktail and find a great spot for sail-away. I want to start my vacation!  I don’t want to stand in line and read about the various drink packages and dining packages.

Please note that this post has been updated. You can find the new information here .

Welcome to the first post in the Countdown to Cruise series. I’ll share with you my tips to effectively using the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner.

I use the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner to pre-book and pre-pay for everything I can because I HATE coming back to a large credit card bill.  And, I hate to stress about it when I could be relaxing.  Oh, I also want to save a little money!

Anyone who has been on a cruise knows that as soon as you board there are information tables where you can purchase a drink package, a dining package….a spa package and more!  Well, did you know that you can take care of all of that before you board?  Enter the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner.

Here are my tips for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner

Book entertainment and dining as soon as possible.  Entertainment is typically included in your cruise fare but on the largest ships, you are required to make reservations. If you selected my-time dining you will want to select your preferred time as the most popular times book up fast.

Pre-Cruise Sales in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner!

Roughly 4-5 weeks before your cruise, you will get an email from Royal Caribbean urging you to check out the sale prices in your cruise planner. But, you can access the cruise planner well before this time and check for sales.

I personally like to space out my purchases.  For example, we are sailing in March.  That means that our final cruise payment was due in early December.  I get that paid off (and recovered from Christmas) then start looking for deals in January. Our largest expense is usually our drink package.

Now, being honest, I don’t necessarily save money buying the drink package.  But, we usually have a decent amount of onboard credit and, with the sale price, it’s a wash.  And, again, I can pre-pay it, saving me from the sticker shock at the end of the cruise.  I’ll write a full post covering the drink package soon.  So be sure and subscribe if you haven’t already.

update for 2019:   Should you purchase the Royal Caribbean Deluxe Beverage package ?

Do You Have Onboard Credit?

If you receive onboard credit from Royal Caribbean as part of your cruise purchase, it will be in your Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner almost immediately.  However, we also utilize the Royal Caribbean Visa and redeem points before each cruise for the onboard credit. This credit now appears in the cruise planner (YAY!) but only about 14-30 days out from your sail date. As you can see in the image below, your onboard credit shows at the top of the page near the cart. If you have credit, it will ask you if you would like to utilize it towards any item you add to your cart.

Because I’m so eager to plan, by the time this credit hits our planner, I have already booked our entertainment (no additional fee) and purchased our drink packages.  I use this Visa credit to book a specialty dining package and our internet package.  My husband needs to be accessible because he’s a business owner, and I need to keep all of you updated!

You can also pre-book excursions, purchase photo packages, trips to the spa, etc.  You can plan almost anything in Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner…except reserve pool deck chairs.  Darn it!

Heads Up – You will need to “check-out” and pay for these purchases.  Making purchases in the Cruise Planner does not go onto your onboard account for you to pay at the end of your cruise. You will get an email confirmation of your purchase.  You can print that email and take it with you or print out your purchase history and take it with you…just in case.

Have a Question about the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner?

If something is unclear you can always call or email Royal Caribbean to get clarification.  I’m not a phone fan but over the years I’ve submitted several emails looking for clarification. In fact, I just emailed them this week looking for clarification on a particular internet package.

Here is an example question that is a bit of a hot topic.  Recently, Royal Caribbean changed its policy on the alcohol package. They now specify that if one adult in a stateroom purchase the alcohol drink packages all adults over 21 in the same stateroom must also purchase the package.  (Don’t be mad at Royal Caribbean, the other cruise lines already had this rule).

So, if your spouse drinks but you don’t, contact Royal Caribbean and ask them if there are exceptions to this new rule. By the way, yes, there are many.   Don’t be afraid to ask a question.

You can also ask me!  Connect with me on Facebook or Instagram .  

Do You Have a Special Need or Request?

Staying on the topic of contacting Royal Caribbean.  I want to quickly share a tip I learned from listening to Matt on the RoyalCaribbeanblog podcast.  Thanks, Matt!

If you have a special need during your cruise.  If you have a health issue or severe allergy, send a note to Royal Caribbean.  For example, if you utilize a breathing machine and let Royal Caribbean know, they will provide you with an extension cord and distilled water at no charge.

Email   [email protected] – include your reservation number, cabin number, ship name sailing dates and, of course, your need.  You will receive an automated response and then a complete response within 2 days (in my experience). If your special need is in regards to a food allergy be sure and discuss it with the dining staff as well.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner – My Calendar

Once you’ve finished planning you can view My Calendar . This is a great way to double check the plans you made in the Cruise Planner. You can modify your selections in My Calendar. Your port times are also listed here which I think is very handy.

Have a question about the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner?

Comment below or join our community on your favorite social.  I would love to help.  Be sure to check out my other cruise related posts here .

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I just booked a cruise for my son and his family for January 9, 2022. When I went online I cannot find any shows available. Does this mean they are all taking up? I wish I would have know this, because I would have spent all that money on their cruise, not being able to see a show.

Hi Cheryl. I assume you booked one of the Oasis-class ships with the amazing shows? Let me know! Yes, there will be shows. They just aren’t available for reservations pre-cruise right now. I am hoping that it gets closer to the cruise things will start becoming available pre-cruise again. Baby steps to getting back to all of the fun things we love. Keep me posted and I hope you will invite them to join my Facebook group.

I use cruiseplanner a lot. So does the misses ..’. Do you know if I can book something (spa stuff. eg. ) without having it visible in the cruiseplanner afterwards? #surprises

It’s so sweet that you want to surprise your wife! I am unaware of a way that you could hide it in the planner. Typically spa services don’t sell out so you may want to book onboard and give her a special card or something. 🙂 Jill

Where in the cruise planner can you see if you have early, late, or my time dining? As well as the bed preferences (king or 2 twins)? I feel like the cruise planner has changed.. and not for the better 🙁

Hi Brittany, Yes, it has changed a bit. It’s on my to-do list to update this post. Dining preference, if you selected early or late, is set at the time of booking. If you booked through a travel agent, they can change that if you’d like to switch or you can call RC. Only “my-time” dining and specialty dining can be reserved within the planner.

Bedding preference is the same way and is typically set during your time of booking. However, I will say that some times when we get to our room, it’s the opposite. The room steward is always willing to switch this for you. It’s never an issue.

They appear to be making regular changes to not only the cruise planner but the online check-in and Crown & Anchor Society section. I love Royal Caribbean…but their site is known for being a little cranky.

Thanks for reading! Jillian

Hi Jillian, My family and I have booked a cruise for November from Sydney Australia. On the top of our cruise planner it states that we are unable to add anything to our cart due to payment not being paid. We have paid our deposit for the trip. Do you know if you have to have paid in full before these services become available because we were planning on paying the trip off over the course of the next few months Thank you and kind regards Alanna

Hi Alanna, Are you trying to make purchases such as dining or excursions or are you trying to book entertainment? In my experience, within the cruise planner, you can “purchase” items well in advance of your cruise without having made your final cruise payment. However, if you are on an Oasis Class or Quantum Class ship and you are trying to reserve/schedule shows, etc. those usually become available closer to 90-120 days prior to sailing. The message at the top regarding payment is odd to me though. Did you book directly with the cruise line or through a travel agent? Also, do you live in Australia or just sailing from Australia? Sorry for all of the follow-up questions but we will get it figured out! – Jillian

On the cruise planner how do you watch for price changes on cruise and other items like drink package? Thanks Tammy

Hi Tammy! That is a great question. If you are signed up for their email notifications you will likely get an email whenever they have a “sale”. However, most of the time it’s a lot of marketing speak. The drink package can be especially confusing. I have seen it listed at $47 per day, then the next day a banner will appear that it’s 25% off…yet, still somehow $47 per day. They also like to say, buy one get one-half off…which really equates to 25% off each. I typically buy the drink package whenever I feel like I’m getting a decent price and I make a note of the cost per day. Not the sale percentage. Then, I check back regularly to see the posted price. Again, ignore the percentage, just focus on the day rate. If you notice it at a lower price, buy it again and then cancel your previous purchase. Excursions aren’t usually as confusing but I have the same process. I make note of the actual price, ignoring the sale percentage. I hope that helps. Please reach out if you have any other questions and thank you so much for reading my blog. – Jill

I am so glad to have stumbled on your page! Already found great info for my friend who is traveling with a breathing device. Had no idea they would provide the distilled water for her. How do you sign up for their email alerts?

Hi Susan, I’m so glad that you stumbled upon my site as well. I hope you will consider subscribing.

If your friend would like to email [email protected] that will do the trick. She will need to tell them her need, her sailing dates, ship, and cabin number. When she arrives in her cabin/stateroom, she should mention to her room steward that she put in the request. They will get it all set up likely while she is at dinner.

Hi! We are sailing next Jan 6th (84 days away!!) and we still can’t book any entertainment or activities!! We will be on the Oasis of the Seas. Do you know when we will able to do so? Thanks and greetings from Chile!

Hi Claudio! Typically activities hit the cruise planner around 90 days out. RC is a little known for not being 100% reliable to those timelines though. Try logging out and logging in using a different web browser if possible. Sometimes that works! If not give it a week or so then feel free to email RC direct using the link at the bottom of their web page. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for reading. – Jill

Oh no! I hope you weren’t one of the ones who got sick! A girlfriend and I sailed at that same time, but we were on Enchantment. Heard the passengers got a pretty “good deal” for being inconvenienced, so hope that was really the case for you. And greetings from Merritt Island…15 minutes from Port Canaveral! 🙂

We are going on the Allure in July 2019, how do I book the DreamWorks character breakfast

Hi Melissa, The character breakfast will be available in the Entertainment & Activities tab of the cruise planner. That will be available closer to your sailing. I usually book our dining about 90 days out. However, I find that RC doesn’t follow a strict schedule regarding their cruise planner. You may want to start looking about 120 days out. Thank you for reading my post! I hope you and your family have a great time! I just posted about the Allure this week if you’d like to check it out.

My cruise is 7 months away, I can book all my shore excursions and drink packages, but none of the Entertainment & Activities are available to reserve this far in advance. When do those usually become available ?

Hi Jeff, I am in the same situation. I will be on the Allure in March 2019 and Entertainment is not available to reserve yet. Which ship are you sailing? (Not all ships offer entertainment pre-booking.) The cruise planner has a bit of a mind of its own regarding timing. Keep in mind that they are a business so it’s in their best interest to sell you things as early as possible. The entertainment is typically included so there isn’t as much pressure on them to release it as early. At 7 months out, I would just check back every few weeks and it will magically become available. 😉 Don’t worry! You are ahead of the game and will be in great shape. I usually check for reservation opportunities about 90 days out. Thank you for reading my post. If you go to the printable section, you can create a cruise schedule to use on board.

My cruise planner and calendar show just fine on my computer but I am unable to print it. What can I do? I also thought of using my tablet to show it but that won’t work. As I have already said, what can I do?

Hi Jeff, thanks for reaching out. I am a Royal Caribbean fan but I admit that their site is far from perfect. I was able to print our calendar but it didn’t print out as I saw it on the screen. It printed oddly with an ad in the middle. This is one of the reasons I created my own customizable schedule. It requires that you enter the information again but it prints well! It’s available in the Travel Printable section of this site.

Alternatively, you can try a screenshot of the calendar and then print or you can use the RC mobile app. When we sailed on the Allure in March the app worked fairly well. The entire cruise planner should be accessible on your tablet when you are logged in and have internet. Good luck. I understand that it can be frustrating.

Where do I find the entertainment programs and reservation page?

Hi Debra! Along the top of the web page for the cruise planner, you should see a link that has Entertainment & Activities.

Hi, can I chek out cart for many times? I want to reserve entertainment now, but I don’t want tu pay for the drink yet. Thank you!!

Absolutely! Go ahead and reserve the entertainment. You can go back and make purchases.

How do I obtain a non-alcoholic drink menu before the cruise? I was never offered one during my last cruise. Thanks

Cynthia, thank you for reading my post. Here is a link to the beverage packages offered on Royal Caribbean cruises – https://www.royalcaribbean.com/experience/beverage-packages However, I understand that this doesn’t answer your specific question regarding a menu. In my experience, Royal Caribbean is pretty general about their brand offerings, especially in the liquor category. They instead note “top shelf” or items up to a $13 value, etc. You will find that different venues on board specialize in different drinks as well so they each have a slightly varied menu. Regarding non-alcoholic beverages, I know that they carry the Coca-Cola brand soft drink line. If you would like specialty coffees, non-alcoholic cocktails, etc. you would need to purchase the Refreshment Package or pay a la carte.

I think there website is HORRIBLE!!! I’ve wasted more time and energy and it has even soured me on wanting to go on the cruise. I’m going to call that web assist tomorrow. I am soooo burnt out on this.

Janet, I certainly understand your opinion. I have had my share of frustration at times as well. Oddly enough, for me, it seems to be during the cruise search. I know that they are in the process of “updates” so we will see what happens. In general, I believe the online check-in and cruise planner areas have gotten better. If you are looking to research or book a cruise, I highly recommend going through a travel agent. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try and help!

Thank you so much for answering my question. They were very helpful.

My husband and are are taking our very first cruise. We are going on an Alaskan cruise on June 22,2018. I have a few questions. 1. How do I know what shows will be on this. Cruise and who do I contact for reservations? 2. We will need transportation from our hotel in Seward to the pier. Do I need to arrange this myself? If I am at the airport and need transportation does Royal Caribbean provide this and what is the cost? 3. What restaurants are included in the price of the cruise? 4. We are scheduled for the late dining. Is this at a specific restaurant or all of them? What would I need to do if I wanted to change to an earlier time? 5. What would I need to do if I wanted to upgrade to a balcony and what would the cost be? We are on an outside with a window.

Thank you very much. I am sure I will have more questions closer to departure.

Hi Debra, thanks so much for reading my blog post. You have a lot of great questions. I will try and help you out here with a few of them. I’m not sure what boat you are sailing on so shows will be specific to your boat. Typically the Oasis and Quantum class ships are the only ones you need to reserve shows for with the exception of the ice skating show on some boats. If reservations are required, you will be able to reserve those in the cruise planner located on the Royal Caribbean website. 2. Transportation – yes, you will need to set up your transportation from the airport and hotel. Are you flying in the day before your departure? Royal Caribbean, will likely have a transportation/shuttle option but you will need to reserve. Your hotel will likely offer a shuttle service as well, just ask. There will likely be a fee. 3. Dining – Main Dining and the Wind Jammer buffet are included in the price of your cruise. And, yes, you will be assigned to a specific dining room. If you would like to switch to the earlier dining, go see the head waiter who will have open hours the first day of your cruise. If you would like to upgrade to a balcony room, you should contact your travel agency or Royal Caribbean right away. Balcony rooms go fast. I hope this helps. Most of this information will be in your cruise planner on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the website, just give them a call. They will be happy to help you. (866) 562-7625 just let them know that you already have a cruise booked and have your reservation handy. But, if you used a travel agency, start with them first. I hope this helps! – Jillian

And Debra you will LOVE Alaska! I’m excited for you!

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner will help you removes any guesswork when planning a cruise vacation.

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My Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner  is the perfect planner printable to organize your next cruise vacation with ease!  Not only is it a great fun-filled vacation at sea, but it is also relaxing to just get on the ship and have everything taken care of ahead of time —– so travel like a VIP!

Planning a cruise vacation  takes a good amount of time to research –  this cruise planner is your RESCUE!

In this post, we’ll talk about:

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Reasons Why a Royal Caribbean Cruise Will Always be my Favorite Vacation

Before my first-time experience cruising, I’d like to say I was a complete cruise novice. The Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas was the first cruise line to captivate my aspiration for cruising because when it comes to onboard activities the Royal Caribbean Line offers a wide range of activities, especially for my daughter. 

Royal Caribbean was the first cruise line to offer a 30-foot  rock climbing wall , ice skating rink, flow rider surf simulator , and a lot more.

I normally do a lot of research before a trip, and this is our third time to go cruising. Our second time was with Norwegian Cruise Line, and our third time was again with the Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas.

Also, one of the things that I love about the Royal Caribbean Cruise is the majority of the cruise ship staff are Filipinos. They are so warm,  friendly, hard-working, and so nice to even accommodate to cook us our Filipino traditional breakfast “tap-si-log” (beef tapa and egg) with garlic rice.

So What Royal Caribbean Cruise differs from other cruise lines?

If you are looking for onboard activity, Royal Caribbean Cruise offers is perfect for you.  The  FlowRider  surf simulator, bumper cars, rock climbing, broadway shows,  and the promenade onboard shopping are all Royal Caribbean signature offerings.

Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships are among the largest in the world.  The Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas holds the title as the world’s largest cruise ship and it is about five times the size of the Titanic.  SOURCE: Royal Caribbean  

They built their ships bigger and bigger to offer a fascinating cruise experience to their guests. And what I love most about Royal Caribbean cruises,  they are designed to be family-oriented experiences where your kids, parents, and friends can share great unforgettable cruising experiences that are competitive and affordable. 

This is why Royal Caribbean Cruise will always be my favorite cruising vacation.

My Best 10 Tips How to Plan a Perfect Cruise

1. choose the right destination.

Not all ships are created equal! And it’s important that you choose the destination you want.  If your purpose is to explore new places, then select your destination first followed by the cruise ship of your choice.

Go to the cruise  website . You can sort by destination, departure ports, special interests, travel dates, and more. 

But if your purpose is to relax and enjoy onboard activities, each ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet offers different adventures so check the onboard activities that suit you and your kid’s adrenaline. 

2. Pick a cabin

Once you decide on the destination and ship that’s right for you, look into room options that best accommodate your family and your guest(s) to make yourself at home on the sea.

Cabin options are either inside cabin (no windows), outside cabin (with windows) to the outside, cabin with balcony, and suite (a larger cabin).

3. Compare prices

To get the best deal on cruises you may want to call your cruise line directly, a cruise planner, or go to different travel sites like Priceline , Expedia , or Kayak allows you to compare prices within one particular cruise line or multiple lines.

It is always better to know and have an idea of your travel cost. 

4. Don't overpack

Pack as lightly as possible. On most major cruise lines, the size of a standard inside cabin about 150 to 185 square feet, about half the size of the average hotel room, a standard outside 160 to 200 square feet, and a standard balcony 175 to 220 square feet.

5. Anticipate the extra cost

Cruising is still an excellent value, but most cruises are not all-inclusive, so you need to factor in additional costs —such as the shore excursion, beverages (alcoholic or not), specialty restaurants, spa treatments,  laundry, dry cleaning, Internet use, and tips—can add up. 

6. Amazing deals on last-minute booking

If you are flexible to book a last-minute cruise vacation, then you may want to check some better last-minute deals.  Cruise lines will often try to sell their available space by reducing their cruise rates. If your cruise is already booked, this is also a good time to call your cruise planner to check for cabin upgrades.

7. Consider the ship's dress code

Normally on a big cruise ship, there will be a formal night dinner and formal photo shoots.  The dress code was not strict nor strictly enforced, as long as men are wearing a smart polo shirt and women are wearing a decent dress or trousers then you will be fine. 

I saw some people who had really made an effort which was nice to see. 

8. Explore your ship

Enjoy and make the most of it! You are on VACATION! There are tons of onboard amenities you can take advantage of when you are out at sea.  Walk around and familiarize yourself with the ship and its amenities. You will receive in your room the daily activities newsletter so join and participate. 

9. Choose excursion wisely

Normally excursions from the cruise liners are more costly than if you booked off the ship. Use due diligence to compare prices and see the pros and cons. Make sure when you decide to do an independent excursion know the time required and when you will be back on the ship. 

This is important because you will be responsible for arranging transportation and paying all related expenses to catch up with the ship at its next port if you miss a sailing. 

10. Research ports of call ahead of time

Take the time to find out a little about the port of call you will be visiting to find out what you might like to do or see while you are there. 

When my family joined the 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise  from Royal Caribbean, we flew to Venice (our departing port) 3 days earlier and we visited the neighboring towns such as  Florence ,  Pisa , and the colorful and charming villages of Cinque Terre.  

The ports of call are those countries that your cruise ship halts to embark or disembark passengers. 

The Benefits of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner

Vacation should be stress-free. The Royal Caribbean Cruise planner will make the task of planning your cruising vacation so much easier!

This will help you plan ahead and keep all of your vacation details together in one place.

I know that every mom wants to have the best vacation experience for their families.

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Finding a Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner is totally dependent on your travel criteria and needs.

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Section Includes:

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• On-Ship Dining
• Cruise Bucket List
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• Cruise Budget Planner
• Overall Experience
• Cruise Notepad

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Roughly 4-5 weeks before your cruise, you will get an email from your cruise agent. 

You will receive your onboard credit from Royal Caribbean immediately. 

This is what my daughter loves about cruising when she can use her onboard credits on the Royal Caribbean video arcade center. 

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It’s very exciting to start planning your cruise!

Final Thoughts:

The more I traveled, I learned that my time spent with my loved ones is the most precious jewels on earth!

So having a well-planned & fun vacation with families is the B-E-S-T thing ever! — so treasure it!

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I think it would be a great idea for you to update your app. When I click on my cruise, there should be an area for me to click on to pay on that particular cruise without me having to re-enter my name and reservation number since it’s already displayed in the cruise information portion that’s safe for me on your app. As with Norwegian , I click on that particular cruise and a drop-down screen or ask if I would like to make a payment or view my cruise reservation. If I click on make payment there is an additional screen that populates without me having to re-enter my cruise information. Isn’t that genius? It saves time and cuts out a step of someone having to click out of that screen and having to back write down a reservation number (that should already be there in the pop-up screen, considering it’s from that reservation that you’re making the payment from that brought you that next second screen. ) and have to enter it when it can already be there through the genius of technology. Please help us to work smarter not harder. Thank you for your time and consideration on this review. Tyrone M

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Web Tool for Accessing Cruise Planner for Any Royal Caribbean Cruise (Whether You're Booked or Not)

By NorthStarStateCruiser , May 9, 2023 in Royal Caribbean International

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NorthStarStateCruiser

Hi everyone,

I've made reference to this trick before on other topics, but I figured I'd put this in it's own topic post so people can identify it easier.

Basically, you are able to view any upcoming cruise planner page without actually being booked on that cruise.  Accessing the cruise planner before booking the cruise is especially helpful in identifying available excursions or the current prices for dining or beverage packages.  This is more helpful for Royal Caribbean cruises because the pricing is more dynamic and can vary widely from sailing to sailing.  All that needs to be done is some modification to parameters in the URL. 

Here's the base URL for the beverage package page (you can navigate to any other cruise planner page from there as you normally would):

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/account/cruise-planner/category/beverage?bookingId=0000000&shipCode= {ShipCode} &sailDate= {YYYYMMDD}

1. Simply replace the {ShipCode} portion of the URL with the ship code you're looking for. You can find the ship code by doing a search with on the main "Find A Cruise" page and filter down to the ship you're looking for. The 2 letter ship code will then be shown within the URL for that filtered page.

2. Also replace the {YYYYMMDD} with the sail date of the cruise you want to look at. 4 digit year, 2 digit month and day.

3.   Sign out from the Royal Caribbean website before navigating to the url.   It blocks you from viewing if you're logged in.

To make this process easier, I made a tool on a Google Sheet where you can select cruise line, ship, and sail date and the URL is generated for you.  Here's the link to the Google Sheet tool:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ukT6gOPcu7coL92LuDcyDaWXQfO88u5kN9FEdHRj5bM/edit?usp=sharing

Note that this is a shared sheet, so there may be more than 1 person in it at the same time.  You can use any of the rows 9 thru 13 if someone is currently editing one of the rows.

Hope this is helpful for some of you!

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Pretty cool.

6 hours ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said: Hi everyone,   I've made reference to this trick before on other topics, but I figured I'd put this in it's own topic post so people can identify it easier.   Basically, you are able to view any upcoming cruise planner page without actually being booked on that cruise.  Accessing the cruise planner before booking the cruise is especially helpful in identifying available excursions or the current prices for dining or beverage packages.  This is more helpful for Royal Caribbean cruises because the pricing is more dynamic and can vary widely from sailing to sailing.  All that needs to be done is some modification to parameters in the URL.    Here's the base URL for the beverage package page (you can navigate to any other cruise planner page from there as you normally would): https://www.royalcaribbean.com/account/cruise-planner/category/beverage?bookingId=0000000&shipCode= {ShipCode} &sailDate= {YYYYMMDD}   1. Simply replace the {ShipCode} portion of the URL with the ship code you're looking for. You can find the ship code by doing a search with on the main "Find A Cruise" page and filter down to the ship you're looking for. The 2 letter ship code will then be shown within the URL for that filtered page. 2. Also replace the {YYYYMMDD} with the sail date of the cruise you want to look at. 4 digit year, 2 digit month and day. 3.   Sign out from the Royal Caribbean website before navigating to the url.   It blocks you from viewing if you're logged in.   To make this process easier, I made a tool on a Google Sheet where you can select cruise line, ship, and sail date and the URL is generated for you.  Here's the link to the Google Sheet tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ukT6gOPcu7coL92LuDcyDaWXQfO88u5kN9FEdHRj5bM/edit?usp=sharing   Note that this is a shared sheet, so there may be more than 1 person in it at the same time.  You can use any of the rows 9 thru 13 if someone is currently editing one of the rows.   Hope this is helpful for some of you!

That is awesome, thank you.

HappyTexan44

This is totally awesome!   I am trying to figure out what official shore excursions are offered in a port where we don't arrive until 11 am.  They keep adding stuff to my cruise.  With this I now I have what is likely a complete list. 

Update: I added some backend stuff so that a dropdown list of sailing dates is now available in the Sail Date column after selecting the cruise line and ship.  This makes it easier to identify dates without having to reference a list on another website.  I thought it would be super helpful for myself, so I went ahead and built it in.  Enjoy!

edit: I should mention that the sailing date list is referenced from a cruise related website that gets updated regularly, so there's nothing to maintain there.

You can also add a currency on the end of the URL

&currencyCode=USD US Dollars

&currencyCode=AUD Australian

&currencyCode=CAD Canadian

&currencyCode=GBP Pound Sterling

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/account/cruise-planner/category/beverage?bookingId=0000000&shipCode= {ShipCode} &sailDate= {YYYYMMDD} &currencyCode= (XYZ)

On 5/12/2023 at 9:57 PM, twangster said: You can also add a currency on the end of the URL   &currencyCode=USD US Dollars &currencyCode=AUD Australian &currencyCode=CAD Canadian &currencyCode=GBP Pound Sterling   etc.   https://www.royalcaribbean.com/account/cruise-planner/category/beverage?bookingId=0000000&shipCode= {ShipCode} &sailDate= {YYYYMMDD} &currencyCode= (XYZ)    

Is this how you went about finding those Utopia listings? 🙂

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing!

3 hours ago, NightOne said:   Is this how you went about finding those Utopia listings? 🙂

As I stated in the other thread Royal makes these web pages available on the internet for everyone in the world to see.  You just have to know to go looking for them.  

Thanks, very helpful

topanga49er

Thank you for this.  Either I am doing something wrong, or do you think Royal read this and is blocking that ability to check dates?  Bc I have been trying all morning with no luck re UT...  

1 hour ago, topanga49er said: Either I am doing something wrong, or do you think Royal read this and is blocking that ability to check dates?  Bc I have been trying all morning with no luck re UT...  

Not sure this hack is meant to work all the time for all ships - this is RCI IT we're talking about here.

2 hours ago, topanga49er said: Thank you for this.  Either I am doing something wrong, or do you think Royal read this and is blocking that ability to check dates?  Bc I have been trying all morning with no luck re UT...  

Maybe they are redeploying her.    🤔

If you call it that when she hasn't been deployed yet.  

Maybe it was a diversion, preliminary, placeholder or outdated information rendered obsolete.   

Maybe she will assume the Allure cruises from Miami like Wonder and Harmony.   

Maybe... time will tell.  

Ourusualbeach

32 minutes ago, twangster said:   Maybe they are redeploying her.    🤔   If you call it that when she hasn't been deployed yet.     Maybe it was a diversion, preliminary, placeholder or outdated information rendered obsolete.      Maybe she will assume the Allure cruises from Miami like Wonder and Harmony.      Maybe... time will tell.  

Or maybe they saw all the posts on social media about how to see them and they just removed her listings from the cruise planner and will blame the intern...again

2 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Or maybe they saw all the posts on social media about how to see them and they just removed her listings from the cruise planner and will blame the intern...again

That is what I am thinking. For some reason they want to be secretive as all get out with Utopia. 🙂

1 minute ago, NightOne said:   That is what I am thinking. For some reason they want to be secretive as all get out with Utopia. 🙂

They pretty much are with all new ships, they want to make the announcement and not have it leaked by someone else

27 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: They pretty much are with all new ships, they want to make the announcement and not have it leaked by someone else

Maybe the rollout for it to go on sale is imminent 

• 3 weeks later...

Momof3gurlz

On 5/12/2023 at 5:05 PM, NorthStarStateCruiser said: Update: I added some backend stuff so that a dropdown list of sailing dates is now available in the Sail Date column after selecting the cruise line and ship.  This makes it easier to identify dates without having to reference a list on another website.  I thought it would be super helpful for myself, so I went ahead and built it in.  Enjoy!   edit: I should mention that the sailing date list is referenced from a cruise related website that gets updated regularly, so there's nothing to maintain there.

Not sure what I’m doing wrong but this isn’t working for me.  The link just takes me to the Celebrity sign in page. The Google doc won’t let me type info for the cruise I’m looking at.  Any help you can offer is much appreciated!

2 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said: Not sure what I’m doing wrong but this isn’t working for me.  The link just takes me to the Celebrity sign in page. The Google doc won’t let me type info for the cruise I’m looking at.  Any help you can offer is much appreciated!

What's the ship and sail date you're looking at? Also, did you make sure to sign out of the Royal caribbean website before clicking on the link?

39 minutes ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said: What's the ship and sail date you're looking at? Also, did you make sure to sign out of the Royal caribbean website before clicking on the link?

Thanks for the quick reply! I’m looking at Adventure of the Seas, 10/21/23 sail date.  I wasn’t signed in at all. 

The spreadheet works for me, it took me to this page:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/account/cruise-planner/category/beverage?bookingId=000000&shipCode=AD&sailDate=20231021

See if that works for you.

8 minutes ago, derorim said: The spreadheet works for me, it took me to this page:   https://www.royalcaribbean.com/account/cruise-planner/category/beverage?bookingId=000000&shipCode=AD&sailDate=20231021   See if that works for you.

Yes, that worked!! Thank you so much Joy and @NorthStarStateCruiser !

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I need to save this!

• 4 weeks later...

Update: I added Utopia to she list of ships to select from in the lookup sheet.

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