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What I Wish I Knew Before I Sailed Royal Caribbean

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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

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

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Entertainment being hokey or washed upRoyal Caribbean shows are high-quality with talent and technology, especially on newer ships
Navigating large shipsRoyal 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 Specialty1½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconKids Family4½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconDrink Package1 Sad BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

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/