Things You Can Go Ahead and Skip on Royal Caribbean!

Editorial Summary

Matt from the Royal Caribbean blog provides several recommendations for passengers looking to save time and money during their cruises. He suggests skipping shore excursions that are primarily beach breaks, noting that travelers can often find cheaper transportation like cabs or walking to reach public beaches. He also advises against attending art auctions due to high sales pressure and lack of transparency regarding pricing and details. Regarding shopping, the creator recommends avoiding expensive shipboard souvenirs in favor of purchasing more authentic local items while in port. He further suggests skipping the Key VIP program, arguing that passengers can achieve similar results through other strategies like arriving early to board. Finally, he advises against using the Royal Up stateroom bidding program. He explains that the process is often misleading and leaves passengers in a holding pattern without knowing if an actual upgrade opportunity exists. By avoiding these specific services, travelers can reallocate their budget toward dining, shore excursions, or other onboard activities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.