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5 Ways to UPGRADE Your Royal Caribbean Cruise (on a small-ish budget)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I had a great time on the Utopia there's a lot of things about the ship I love but I wanted to go go through a list of things from a very small budget to a still sort of smallish budget that you can use to make your cruise a little bit more special

for just about $10 you can purchase a wow band on Royal Caribbean which is very similar to this they're waterproof you can wear them for your whole cruise and they do have a certain advantage over your key card

going for lunch is so much cheaper in fact there are specialty restaurants on Royal Caribbean that start at around $21 and you know honestly that's not bad

a semi-private Flow Rider session is only around $69 so that means you won't be waiting in a possibly very long line of people to get your turn

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Purchase a wow band for about $10 for convenience and waterproof wear
βœ“Book a specialty restaurant for lunch to save money and enjoy a different atmosphere
βœ“Consider a beach daybed on CocoCay for a more comfortable beach experience
βœ“Bid on a cabin upgrade through Royal Up or ask for an upgrade at check-in

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I upgrade my Royal Caribbean cruise on a small budget?
QWhat are some affordable ways to make a cruise more special?
QHow can I avoid crowds on popular ship activities?
QWhat are the benefits of booking a specialty restaurant for lunch?
QHow does the Royal Up cabin upgrade bidding work?

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Cruising can be a great way to get a lot of bang for your vacation buck. Lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, and Disney offer a large variety of dining and entertainment options for the original price of the cruise, but sometimes you just want a little something extra! This video gives you 5 ways you can upgrade your Royal Caribbean cruise, even if you have a small-ish budget. #cruise #royalcaribbean #budgetfriendly Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qb5AAbSI9kcjptctjWs1g/join Get my NEW BOOK! "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.