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5 WORST things about cruising with Royal Caribbean: should it stop you from booking?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean is not perfect I am the first to admit that while I'm a big Royal Caribbean Fanboy always admitted that from the start they're not perfect not everything is exactly the best out there but overall I definitely prefer a Royal Caribbean cruise

number one other lines are gonna have lines and crowds number two more importantly I would also argue that you could still have a great time and there's not going to be as crowded as you might think

the bottom line is these are your choices to make and there are ways to help mitigate those costs you could pre-purchase things before the cruise that is still one of my best tips for saving money on a Royal Caribbean cruise

the standby line usually works out but it's frustrating when you're booking a cruise and you're excited to see these shows and by the time you go to make a reservation it's not available

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book longer sailings (past seven nights) to reduce the number of families and kids on board.
✓Use the standby line for shows by arriving 30 minutes early to increase chances of getting in.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds on large ships — Understand that while ships are big, design features like neighborhoods help distribute people, and smaller ships are available with fewer passengers.
Extra costs adding up — Pre-book extras to save money, and remember that these costs are optional; you can choose not to purchase them.
Getting tickets for shows — Book show tickets early pre-cruise or use the standby line by arriving 30 minutes ahead of time.
Inflexible change policies — Consider booking refundable fares or book well in advance to get better prices and reduce the risk of change fees.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould the worst things about cruising with Royal Caribbean stop you from booking?
QWhat are the common reasons people avoid Royal Caribbean cruises?
QHow can you mitigate extra costs on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QHow can you get tickets to shows on Royal Caribbean ships?
QHow can you find more adult-focused sailings on Royal Caribbean?

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