The controversial new Royal Caribbean cruises loyal customers hate

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses Royal Caribbean's decision to deploy more Oasis class ships on short three and four night cruises for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. This strategy involves ships like Oasis of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas performing shorter sailings from Florida ports to the Bahamas. While this move is controversial among loyal cruisers who feel these massive ships are better suited for longer itineraries, the creator explains that the decision is driven by business logic. Short cruises serve as a test drive for new customers, allowing them to experience high quality ships without a significant time or financial commitment. The creator notes that while frequent cruisers may feel frustrated by the lack of variety and higher costs for longer sailings on newer classes, the company is targeting a younger demographic and maximizing profitability through high demand for short trips. Ultimately, the creator suggests that while this trend affects the upper echelon of loyalists, the cruise line is following a natural business cycle and passengers still have various other ship classes and itineraries to choose from.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.