Latest Royal Caribbean News: Cabin cleaning change, Crown & Anchor changes, next Icon class ship
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The creator provides an update on several significant changes occurring within Royal Caribbean. A primary focus is the shift in cabin housekeeping policies, where guests in standard staterooms are reportedly receiving service once per day instead of twice. While the cruise line has not officially announced a fleetwide policy, the creator notes this trend is appearing on several ships and suggests it may be driven by cost-cutting or sustainability efforts. The video also details updates to the Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program, including changes to welcome amenities, water bottle provisions, and laundry benefits for high-tier members. Additionally, the creator highlights the addition of new racer water slides to Explorer of the Seas following its dry dock in Spain. Finally, the report covers developments regarding the Icon class ships, noting the announcement of Captain Henrik Loy for the Icon of the Seas and the formal commencement of construction for the second Icon class vessel via a steel cutting ceremony in Finland.
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Royal Caribbean cutting cabin housekeeping from twice to once per day service
the change to once a day housekeeping has already occurred on Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has also said in their daily Cruise Compass on ships that this has changed already
Royal Caribbean has begun construction formally on its second icon class cruise ship
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