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Royal Caribbean Tips and Money Saving Tricks

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This video provides a comprehensive guide for travelers planning a Royal Caribbean cruise, offering practical advice on activities, dining, and cost reduction. The creators suggest using the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner early to secure discounts on drink packages, specialty dining, and activity reservations. They recommend arriving early to shows and utilizing embarkation day to visit popular attractions like the Flow Rider while crowds are smaller. For those visiting the private destination Labadee, the video highlights the popularity of the La Bad Doozi drink and the benefits of renting a cabana. Dining tips include exploring custom food stations at the Windjammer Buffet and visiting the Cafe Promenade for coffee and sandwiches. The second half of the video features expert money-saving strategies from Matt of Royal Caribbean Blog. These include booking as early as possible to lock in lower fares, utilizing travel agents to monitor promotions, and selecting cruises during off-peak months when school is in session. Additionally, the guide suggests looking for sailings from alternate ports and considering older ship classes, such as the Vision or Radiance classes, to avoid the premium pricing associated with the newest vessels.

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How This Review Compares

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean is awesome for adventured travelers of all ages families with kids and fun Seekers wanting an adrenaline rush

you could save up to $10 per day by booking early

don't book your Aqua show ticket on the first night of your cruise leaving Florida rough Seas tend to lead to cancellations

the best way to do that is to check out tens of thousands of ship port and even cabin reviews at cruiseline.com

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book drink packages early using Royal Caribbean cruise planner to save money
Bring two bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom to save on beverages
Make specialty dining and activity reservations early for potential discounts
Visit Labadee private destination and try the Laad Doozi drink
Use the Wind Jammer Buffet's custom food stations and Cafe Promenade
Ride North Star on sea days for best views

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do on first dayPack swimsuit and sunscreen in carry-on, check out Flow Rider, iFly, rock climbing, bumper cars on day one
How to choose activities with kidsUse daily Cruise Compass and involve kids in choosing activities for next day

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to save money on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QWhat are the best tips for a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QHow to get the best deals on Royal Caribbean sailings?

Topics Covered

Drink Package3 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston3½ Happy Bacon
Labadee4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cabana rental
San Juan3½ Happy Bacon
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