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Why Weekend and Short Cruises (3 & 4-night cruises) are a HUGE focus for Royal Caribbean!

The Weekend Cruiser
The Weekend Cruiser
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πŸ‘οΈ 5K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 14:48
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Creator's Key Takeaways

so the internet is a blaze the weekend cruise is winning the Oasis class ship battle if you will

I started out not being a fan of Oasis class ships either when they started putting them here on the weekend Market

Royal Caribbean has made the decision to place many of it's Oasis Class ships on it's weekend cruise and short cruise itineraries

the net income that they are getting off here let's talk about the expenses and the incomes for weekend ships

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider weekend cruises for a taste of cruising without a full-week commitment
βœ“Be aware that per-night costs are higher on short cruises
βœ“Plan group trips around weekend sailings for easier scheduling

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

fear of longer cruises β€” Try a short cruise to get a taste without committing to a full week

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy is Royal Caribbean focusing on short and weekend cruises?
QWhat are the benefits and drawbacks of weekend cruises?
QHow do weekend cruises impact Royal Caribbean's business model?

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Royal Caribbean has made the decision to place many of it's Oasis Class ships on it's weekend cruise and short cruise itineraries (3-night and 4-night cruises) for their 2026/2027 deployment. Oasis class ships are some of the newest and larges ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet and this decision has many Oasis Class fans disappointed they are not sailing as many traditional 7-night and longer sailings. Let's talk about why Royal Caribbean is focused on short and weekend cruises even if it means to the determinate of long-term cruisers. Join the Conversation! Group Cruise Newsletter: https://www.theweekendcruiser.com/group-cruise-sign-up Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theweekendcruiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweekendcruiser/ Buy Me a Coffee and get a personal video reply from Brandon - The Weekend Cruiser! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theweekendcruiser