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Jared Jordan of JJ Cru shares various insights and money saving tips gathered from his experience completing thirty cruises with Royal Caribbean. He highlights several amenities and features that passengers might overlook, such as the availability of 24 hour hot tubs on every ship and a free chat feature within the Royal Caribbean app that does not require a Wi-Fi purchase. To save money, he suggests pro-rating internet packages by starting them mid-cruise and rebooking cruise planner items like excursions or dining if the price drops. He also explains the status match program between Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises and discusses how casino play can lead to complimentary cruises and drinks. Regarding dining, he recommends visiting Park Cafe on disembarkation day and utilizing fresh egg stations to avoid powdered eggs. The creator advises against booking connecting cabins due to potential noise issues through thin walls, suggesting instead that families with underage children use adjacent or across the hall staterooms. Finally, he notes that booking through a travel agent can sometimes provide access to special agency rates or better refundable deposit options.

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How This Review Compares

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

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

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just got off my 30th cruise with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and there are some things that Royal Caribbean isn't telling you

Royal Caribbean has a 24hour hot tub on every one of their ships

you can message each other in the Royal Caribbean app there's a free chat feature

if you wait a few days they will PR rate your internet package

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the free chat feature in the Royal Caribbean app to message other guests
βœ“Wait a few days to get a pro-rated internet package to save money
βœ“Rebook cruise planner packages if prices drop to save on excursions and dining
βœ“Check if your loyalty status can be matched from Celebrity Cruises to Royal Caribbean
βœ“Avoid booking connecting cabins due to thin walls and noise issues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing about free chat feature in app β€” Use the free chat feature to message other guests without buying Wi-Fi
Paying full price for internet packages β€” Wait a few days for pro-rated pricing to save money
Booking connecting cabins with family β€” Consider adjacent or across-the-hall cabins for underage kids instead

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top things to know before trying Royal Caribbean Cruises?
QHow can you save money on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QWhat are some hidden tips and hacks for cruising with Royal Caribbean?

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