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Royal Caribbean Makes Port Change Some Guests Aren’t Happy About. #cruise #cruisenews #cruises

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👁️ 2K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 0:55
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Caribbean · WinterFrom Miami

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean dropped an update on December the 10th and cruisers are not loving it.

Upcoming Independence of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas sailing out of Miami in February and March 2026 are ditching Cozumel in Mexico and heading to Nassau in the Bahamas instead.

The email basically says, "Hey, we want you to check out our new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island." Which sounds cool until you realize entry runs 100 to 150 dollars plus per person.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your itinerary for changes if you're booked on Independence or Freedom of the Seas in early 2026.
Consider the cost of the new beach club entry when evaluating the itinerary swap.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy is Royal Caribbean changing itineraries for some ships?
QHow does the new beach club in Nassau affect guest plans and costs?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2½ Sad BaconPort Destination3 Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel1½ Happy Bacon
Miami
Nassau3 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Royal Caribbean is changing more itineraries on multiple ships to bring guests to the new beach club in Nassau and not everyone agrees.