The Downsides of Royal Caribbean - A look at some of the not so good aspects of the cruise line

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Royal Caribbean Group

Star of the Seas

Harmony of the Seas

What This Creator Said

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you don't want that monstrous ship experience with a whole lot of people, then you may not want to consider that.

The upkeep doesn't seem to be as good as it is on some cruise lines.

For a really advanced cruise line with probably the most advanced ships at sea, their tech is lagging a little bit behind.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book a regular cabin instead of a guaranteed cabin to avoid being bumped due to overbooking.

✓Look at older hardware if you want better deals, as the newest ships command a significant premium.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds and Ship Size — Consider if you want a 'monstrous ship experience' or if you prefer smaller, more intimate vessels.

Overbooking — Avoid booking 'guaranteed' cabins if you want peace of mind that you won't be bumped.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the downsides of Royal Caribbean?

QIs Royal Caribbean a good cruise line?

QAre Royal Caribbean ships too crowded?

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YouTube Video Description↓

This video provides an overview of some of the not so good aspects of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. They can be a great option for many family vacations but may not be for everyone. There are some reasons you may want to consider a different line. #royalcaribbeancruise #cruisetips #cruiselife Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Very Large Ships with Many People 03:09 - Upkeep can be lacking 05:33 - Trending to shorter sailings 07:10 - More Frequent Over-bookings 08:36 - Check out towel system 09:40- Newer ships can be pricey 10:19 - Tech lacking competitors The Whent There Cruising Channel is dedicated to cruising content. We provide cruise news, cruise reviews, cruise ship and excursion tours and general cruise commentary.