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Going big in Cali: Vicki Freed talks west coast push

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We abandoned the west coast for a short period of time, but our intent was to always come back to the Los Angeles area and soon to be the San Diego area.

The overnight in Cabo San Lucas is very appealing to many Californians and many West Coast people.

We're not a dull or boring company. We're always thinking about what's next and we are not complacent.

I think a travel advisor brings a lot of value to the equation and a good one really does help make it a better experience for you.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book a travel advisor for complex trips or family vacations to get personalized recommendations.
✓If you know your partner will change their name after marriage, book the cruise under their future name to avoid later changes.
✓For disembarkation, try using forward elevators and get in line earlier to avoid long waits.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen will Royal Caribbean bring more ships back to the West Coast?
QHow has the West Coast cruise market changed and what dynamics justify the push?
QWhat are the best practices for tipping crew on European cruises?
QHow should I handle booking a cruise if my partner will change their name after marriage?
QWhat is the best way to line up for disembarkation to avoid long waits?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconDisembarkation1 Sad BaconService Crew3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Coco Key3 Happy Bacon
Top: Perfect Day at Coco Key
Bayon1½ Sad Bacon
Cabo San Lucas4 Happy Bacon
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Royal Caribbean just deployed the biggest ship to ever sail from California, and it's just the start of their plans!  Vicki Freed is Royal Caribbean's Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Support & Service, and being originally from California, she's been a vocal proponent of bringing more ships to the West Coast. She joins me this week to talk about Royal Caribbean's plans for the Southern California cruise market. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... • Twitter: @therclblog (http://twitter.com/therclblog) • Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog (http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog) • YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog (https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog) • Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com (mailto:matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com?subject=Podcast) • Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740) , Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast)  or RSS (https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml) .