19 Things You MUST Do After Booking a Royal Caribbean Cruise
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The challenge is that without knowing the exact windows and timing, it's really easy for things to sell out, end up with the reservation times that don't work too well
Don't risk the airlines cancelling their flight or delaying the flight and not making to your dream vacation on time.
If you're not familiar with a specific ship class that you're going on and you're not sure what you want to book, the number one thing I'll tell you, don't call the Royal Caribbean 1800 number
The best one we ever had was we had a $50 upgrade from a balcony to a junior suite per person and that was amazing.
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Planning a Royal Caribbean cruise is much easier when you know exactly what to do—and when to do it. 🚢 Ready to plan your perfect Royal Caribbean cruise? ➡️ Contact us here: https://cruiseandtravelnetwork.com/ ⭐ THE SHORE EXCURSION COMPANIES I CURRENTLY RECOMMEND ARE LISTED HERE: ⭐ ➡️ https://cruiseandtravelnetwork.com/shore-excursions/ In this video, I walk through the Royal Caribbean planning timeline I use from the day the cruise is booked through embarkation day. We’ll cover dining times, travel insurance, excursions, flights, Cruise Planner purchases, entertainment reservations, online check-in, RoyalUp, final preparation, and the first things to handle once you board. This is especially helpful for Icon, Oasis, and Quantum Class cruises, where popular dining, shows, activities, and arrival times can fill quickly. WATCH THESE VIDEOS NEXT: ▶️ 9 Costly Cruise Insurance Traps To Avoid: https://youtu.be/Bacxoz9QAbg ▶️ Should You Book Cruise Excursions Through the Ship?: https://youtu.be/w9R0LmEZtxI ▶️ Save Money on Royal Caribbean Specialty Dining: https://youtu.be/vAMRPVBrTsQ ▶️ Save Money on Royal Caribbean Drink Package: https://youtu.be/8T_lSPOADAI =========================== ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 00:00 - Things to Do For A Royal Caribbean Cruise 00:42 - At Booking 01:37 - Right After Booking 02:58 - Soon After Booking 04:38 - 9-12 Months 06:11 - 6-9 months 07:08 - 3-6 Months 08:34 - 30-60 days before sailing 12:39 - After the final payment date 14:12 - 1-2 weeks before sailing 14:42 - Embarkation Day ===========================