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Watch this Before You Go on a Royal Caribbean Cruise – RCL Secrets

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👁️ 447K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 12:08

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide of tips, tricks, and hacks for passengers preparing for a Royal Caribbean cruise. The video begins with a critical recommendation to fly into the cruise port the day before departure to avoid missing the ship due to flight delays. Packing advice includes bringing light layers for sea breezes, non-surge protective power strips, magnetic hooks for metal cabin walls, and extra hangers. The creator emphasizes the importance of completing online check-in at least three days in advance to facilitate security manifests and dining reservations. Regarding dining, the creator notes that booking three or more specialty meals can earn a thirty percent credit and suggests using the formal dining room to experiment with new foods. Other logistical advice covers the policy of bringing two bottles of wine per stateroom, the benefits of family dining times for those with children, and the availability of a luggage transfer service to the airport. Finally, the video touches on entertainment and onboard technology, such as making reservations for the AquaTheater, participating in guided bow tours, using the RFID Wow bands, and finding free high quality coffee at the Cafe Promenade.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I strongly recommend that you fly into your cruise port the day prior to your cruise

I strongly recommend bringing a power strip now you want to make sure it's a non surge protective power strip

Royal Caribbean will allow you to bring two bottles of wine or champagne up to 750 milliliters per stateroom

The aqua theater on the Oasis class ships this is a phenomenal show and you're definitely going to want to see it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly into your cruise port the day before your cruise to avoid missing the ship
Bring a non-surge protective power strip for your cabin
Book specialty dining reservations in advance for discounts and availability
Make reservations for the aqua theater show at least three days before the cruise
Save your Wow band after your cruise to trade in for a new color on your next sailing

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise ship due to flight delaysFly in the day before and spend extra on a hotel
Not knowing what to pack for varying weatherPack for all weather, including a light jacket or sweater
Long lines on embarkation dayArrive early or in the afternoon to avoid peak times

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are essential tips for a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QHow can I avoid missing my cruise ship?
QWhat should I pack for a cruise?
QHow do I book specialty dining and get discounts?
QWhat are the policies for bringing wine on board?

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