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Going big in Cali: Vicki Freed talks west coast push

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We abandoned the west coast for a short period of time, but our intent was to always come back to the Los Angeles area and soon to be the San Diego area.

When we come back, we come back in a big way.

The overnight in Cabo San Lucas is very appealing to many Californians and many West Coast people.

We're not a dull or boring company. We're always thinking about what's next and we are not complacent.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use a travel advisor for complicated trips or multi-gen family vacations.
✓Book under the name that will match the ID at the time of sailing, not the current name.
✓Bring US dollars for tipping on European cruises; euros are also acceptable.
✓Get in line early for disembarkation, preferably before 7:30 a.m., and consider using forward elevators.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has the West Coast cruise market changed and what dynamics are driving Royal Caribbean's push?
QWhat is the best way to handle name changes for cruise bookings?
QWhat currency should be used for tipping on European cruises?
QWhy do disembarkation times vary and how can passengers minimize wait times?

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West Coast Expansion3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconDisembarkation1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Coco Key3 Happy Bacon
Top: Perfect Day at Coco Key
Los Angeles3 Happy Bacon
San Diego3½ Happy Bacon
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Royal Caribbean just deployed the biggest ship to ever sail from California, and it's just the start of their plans!  Vicki Freed is Royal Caribbean's Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Support & Service, and being originally from California, she's been a vocal proponent of bringing more ships to the West Coast. She joins me this week to talk about Royal Caribbean's plans for the Southern California cruise market. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... • Twitter: @therclblog (http://twitter.com/therclblog) • Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog (http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog) • YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog (https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog) • Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com (mailto:matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com?subject=Podcast) • Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740) , Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast)  or RSS (https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml) .