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Has Royal Caribbean gone too far with their casino change?

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👁️ 24K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 22:32
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've really started thinking about this after last week's news about the fact that Radiance of the Seas, a Radiance class ship, had its pub removed in order to be replaced with a non-smoking casino.

I'm kind of in favor of it. The thing is that the expansions have gone from that makes total sense to head scratching.

I think it's a mistake. I get that they want to be profitable. They're for-profit company.

On the flip side, not having a pub entertainer is a major issue.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider a seven-night cruise for a first-time experience rather than a three or four-night cruise.
Work with a travel agent for advice and potential compensation if a pricing mistake occurs.
Purchase travel insurance to cover flights and other bookings in case of cruise cancellation.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Short itineraries may not represent full cruising experienceOpt for a seven-night cruise for a better first experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHas Royal Caribbean gone too far with their casino change?
QWhat is a good first cruise itinerary for a new cruiser?
QHow should a cruiser handle a potential pricing mistake on a booking?

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