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You don't need to sail on the world's biggest cruise ship: here's why

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👁️ 5K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:36
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Summer · 2 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am someone who has sailed on all of Royal Caribbean's oldest and smallest ships

older ships are more affordable with all the hype around newer cruise ships Royal Caribbean can charge a premium

the smaller ships Sail on more interesting itineraries

you'll find less crowds on board these older ships

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose older ships for cost savings
Consider itinerary over ship age
Book vision or radiance class ships for interesting itineraries
Expect less crowds on older ships
Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of older ships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

older ships being outdated or rust bucketsRoyal Caribbean takes good care of their older ships; condition is generally good
lack of amenities on older shipsFocus on relaxation and enjoying the views instead

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs bigger always better when it comes to cruise ships?
QWhy consider sailing on older cruise ships?
QWhat are the perks of sailing on older cruise ships?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Canary Islands2½ Happy Bacon
Cozumel2½ Happy Bacon
Croatia2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Royal Caribbean’s fleet is home to the biggest and most advanced cruise ships in the world. The cruise line is best known for pushing the limits when it comes to ship design and innovation; as such, many people prefer to sail onboard Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ships. But, is bigger always better when it comes to cruise ships? Some will say yes without hesitation, but there are actually many perks to sailing on older cruise ship. Here are 7 reasons why I often prefer cruising on Royal Caribbean's oldest and smallest ships over new ships like Icon of the Seas. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog