6 things you should buy before Royal Caribbean raises the price

Editorial Summary

Matt from the Royal Caribbean blog provides several strategies to avoid price increases on various cruise expenses. He explains that drink packages, shore excursions, and internet packages are generally cheaper when purchased before the cruise rather than onboard. For shore excursions, he suggests researching options early to compare Royal Caribbean offerings with third party providers and notes that private island activities at destinations like CocoCay often have limited capacity. The creator also highlights that daily gratuities can be prepaid to lock in current rates before the cruise line raises suggested amounts. Regarding the cruise fare itself, the video advises booking as early as possible, typically eight to fifteen months in advance, to secure better pricing as ships fill up. He notes that residents of the United States, Canada, and Australia can reprice their cruises if fares drop before the final payment date, though this strategy is not available to United Kingdom residents. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to take advantage of promotions and to book early to maximize savings.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.