The End of Last-Minute Cruises? Royal Caribbean Just Changed Everything
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Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, Jason Liberty, just announced they are no longer going to be doing any lastminute deals.
They're going to charge you more the closer you get to the sailing date.
86% of their 2025 sailings are already booked out with a big chunk of that being from Crown and Anchor members.
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🚨 The End of Last-Minute Cruise Deals? Royal Caribbean's BIG Price Shift Explained! Thinking about booking a Royal Caribbean cruise and wondering when to pull the trigger? You might want to book sooner than you think! In this video, Steve from Amy’s Turnkey Travel breaks down Royal Caribbean’s latest pricing strategy — and why last-minute cruise deals may soon be a thing of the past. According to CEO Jason Liberty, “As we get closer in, we're seeing more and more strength in our bookings. As a result, we are taking up price.” That means if you wait too long to book, you could pay more — and have fewer cabin options to choose from. With over 86% of 2025 inventory already booked, this is one of the biggest changes we've seen in how Royal Caribbean handles pricing. Whether you’re sailing on Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, or any Royal Caribbean ship — this episode gives you the insider info you need to make the smartest move for your cruise budget. MID-VIDEO QUESTION: Are you the type to book early or do you usually wait for a last-minute deal? Drop a comment below — we want to hear your cruise style! In This Video You’ll Learn: • Why Royal Caribbean is raising cruise prices • How loyalty cruisers are changing the game • What “price integrity” means for your wallet • Why booking early is now more important than ever • Insider tips for locking in the best deal Let's Connect: 👉 Facebook: https://facebook.com/Amyturnkey 👉 Book with Amy: https://amysmith.lightning-travel.com 👉 Website: https://amysturnkeytravel.com 📧 Email: Amy.Smith@cruiseplanners.com 📱 Phone: (813) 591-3823 👍 Like this video if you love cruise news! 🛎️ Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an update. 📤 Share with a friend who’s thinking about cruising soon! #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseTips #LastMinuteCruises #CruiseDeals #CruiseNews #AmysTurnkeyTravel #IconOfTheSeas #UtopiaOfTheSeas #CruiseVlog #CruisePriceIncrease #RoyalCaribbean2025 #CruisePlanning #CruiseAdvice #travelagent #cruiseprices