7 things we wish we knew before sailing with Royal Caribbean

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The creators share seven essential tips for travelers planning to sail with Royal Caribbean. They begin by explaining drink policies, noting that passengers can bring up to two bottles of wine or champagne per cabin and certain amounts of soft drinks, provided these items are kept in hand luggage. The video highlights the utility of the cruise planner, suggesting that booking shore excursions, dining, and entertainment in advance is often cheaper and allows for better planning. Regarding expenses, the creators advise budgeting for extra charges such as gratuities, specialty dining, and spa treatments, while noting that many free dining and activity options exist. They discuss the wide variety of dining available, ranging from included buffet options like Sorrento's pizza to various specialty restaurants. The creators also emphasize the importance of booking cruises as early as possible to secure better prices and cabin choices. Finally, they clarify that the onboard dress code is generally casual, even on formal nights, and that passengers can avoid formal attire by choosing buffet dining. The creators conclude by expressing their enthusiasm for the brand and how addictive cruising can be.
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we love Royal Caribbean we've had the most fantastic holidays with them we've had three different holidays now and we really loved being on a Royal Caribbean ship
it just saves you a lot of money even if you're on the drinks package it's still quite nice to do
it's usually a lot cheaper to book things onto the cruise planner before you even get under the cruise
you are going to be spoiled for choice there are so many different dining options on Royal Caribbean ships
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