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What I Wish I Knew Before I Sailed Royal Caribbean

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πŸ‘οΈ 84K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 11:08
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean is a monster Cruise Line and I've sailed it time and time again in fact it's at the top of my favorites

I consider Royal hands down the best cruise line for those traveling with older kids or teenagers

you don't have to spend money to have a great time here the island it's pretty large and there's a massive pool and tons of beach space

I didn't realize just how good the shows on board are when I first first started sailing there's a ton of talent but also a lot of Technology

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Focus on ships built in the past 10 years for your first Royal Caribbean cruise
βœ“Take advantage of port-day pricing for spa and activities
βœ“Appreciate the artwork around the ship to enhance the experience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Entertainment being hokey or washed up β€” Royal Caribbean shows are high-quality with talent and technology, especially on newer ships
Navigating large ships β€” Royal Caribbean ships are designed with simple layouts, maps, and door markers to help navigation

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do I wish I knew before sailing Royal Caribbean?
QHow can I have a better trip on Royal Caribbean?
QWhat should first-time cruisers know about Royal Caribbean?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty1Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconKids Family4Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconDrink Package1 Sad BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3Β½ Happy Bacon
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Today Royal Caribbean is a monster cruise line, and I've sailed it time and time again. In fact, it's at the top of my favorites. But I'll be honest, there was a learning curve with everything from how things work onboard to CocoCay to pricing and more. So what do I wish I knew before sailing that would help you have a better trip? I dive into a dozen things that I now know that you'll wish you knew before you cruise. Want more on CocoCay? Check out the sister video, "What I Wish I Knew Before I Visited CocoCay" here: https://youtu.be/kNcJpfFDJ2s For more on Royal Caribbean, check out these articles on Cruzely.com: 🚒 Complete Guide to Royal Caribbean’s Drink Package (Is It Worth It?) https://cruzely.com/complete-guide-to-royal-caribbean-drink-package-is-it-worth-it/ 🚒 41 Must-Do Activities Aboard Royal Caribbean Ships https://cruzely.com/must-do-activities-aboard-royal-caribbean-ships/ 🚒 12 Major Differences Between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line https://www.cruzely.com/11-major-differences-between-royal-caribbean-and-carnival/