Royal Caribbean 2026 Changes You NEED to Know Before Booking
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The creator outlines several significant updates and upcoming changes for Royal Caribbean cruisers scheduled for 2026. A major highlight is the debut of the Icon class ship, Legend of the Seas, which will feature new dining experiences like the Hollywood Lands Supper Club and the Royal Railway Legend Station. The video also details the introduction of a new loyalty point choice program that allows passengers to earn and apply points across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. For budget-conscious travelers, the creator mentions a new one-hour internet pass being tested and updates to the VIP Key program, which now includes increased spa credits and sports activity discounts. Additionally, the expansion of the brand's beach club concept is discussed, with new locations planned for Cozumel, Mexico, and Santorini, Greece, following the opening in Nassau. The creator also covers ship amplification projects for Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas, as well as new port developments in San Diego and potential projects near Rome. Finally, the video notes a temporary departure from Baltimore, Maryland, as Vision of the Seas repositions to Fort Lauderdale.
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We are already booked on Legend of the Seas. We'll be on the very first long sailing out of Port Canaveral
I'm Diamond Plus on Royal Caribbean, and I can tell you honestly, we've been hesitant over the years to cruise on Celebrity
We were there on the third day was open, and let me tell you, it is stunning.
If you're thinking about booking Legend of the Seas, I'd say do it sooner than later because the longer you wait, so far demand is going up and prices are only increasing.
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