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Royal Caribbean Q&A Recap! December 12, 2022

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Royal Caribbean Blog
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πŸ‘οΈ 45K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 10:37

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive recap of various Royal Caribbean updates and answers frequent passenger questions. The discussion begins with news regarding new menus set to roll out across the fleet by early February. The creator addresses specific policy changes, such as the removal of Concierge Lounge access for Diamond Plus members, noting that this applies only to specific ships and that the Diamond Lounge remains unchanged. Other topics include beverage package advice for children, boarding procedures, and recommendations for family excursions in Alaska and at Blue Lagoon. The creator also offers practical travel advice, such as the utility of carrying a passport during shore excursions, the convenience of using US dollars in certain Mexican ports, and what items to pack for excursions. Finally, the video covers the availability of free activities on Quantum class ships and provides guidance on whether the unlimited dining package is a worthwhile investment for different types of cruisers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I would not get the unlimited dining package what I would do is plan on doing dinner in the dining room and then either book a restaurant or two on your own or maybe get a three-night dining package

I carry my passport every time I go to Party except for lobbying CoCo Key I think you're there's no point you're not getting left behind over there

the actual boarding time depends on a lot of factors that no one knows in advance because number one they have to get every single passenger from the last sailing off the first sailing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Carry your passport on shore excursions for personal responsibility
βœ“Bring cash in small denominations for shore excursions
βœ“Look at a past Cruise Compass to see which activities are free

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Boarding time uncertainty β€” Check-in time is set, but boarding time depends on factors like passenger disembarkation and Coast Guard clearance

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo we have to make gratuities on our drink vouchers?
QCan we buy our boys through six nine a beverage package?
QWhat national excursions you recommend for a seven-year-old who isn't into water parks?
QWhat's the earliest time I can board the ship?
QWhat change did they make to Diamond Plus?

Topics Covered

Loyalty ProgramMehDining Specialty1 Happy BaconEmbarkationΒ½ Happy BaconDrink PackageΒ½ Sad BaconExcursions1Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy BaconService CrewΒ½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Blue Lagoon1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Blue Lagoon
Costa Maya1 Happy Bacon
Cozumel1 Happy Bacon
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