10 MUST KNOW Royal Caribbean Tips Before you Sail in 2023

[@InsideCruise]

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[@jessicatate4602]

Our room happened to go down in price after we booked with RC. I called them to see what they could do for us and they gave us the difference ($300.00) as an on board credit. Don't be afraid to ask if this happens to you.

[@yvonnetemple3579]

That happened to me, I took a chance and called. They gave us the difference. Great customer service

[@mariangomz7919]

How long after? I know their policy is 48 hrs

[@melodyhightower2347]

Our price dropped $500 on our room. When I called they said they couldn't do anything for us because we used a travel agent. Our TA called for us and they gave us a slightly larger balcony. I felt like we lost our ability to advocate for ourselves when we used a travel agent.

[@sarahphillips295]

This is for any cruise line not just Royal but ships operate on their own time. Depending on where you are in the world and the time of year you're sailing, ship time may or may not be the same as the time on shore. I wear and old "dumb" watch and keep it set according to ship time. This eliminates the chance of time confusion that can happen with electronic smart devices. Remember cruise ships will leave you if you're not back on time.

[@luluballoon]

To get the true lowest price book very early then bookmark the cruise and check it regularly. Any time the price comes down you can call and get the price adjusted up until final payment date.

[@lindagilgren898]

If you book an independent shore excursion, be sure it is refundable in case your ship has an itinerary change!

[@InsideCruise]

Great tip!

[@sariel8406]

But sure that its operated by a licensed operator too. Insurance won't cover mishaps relating to excursions conducted by unlicensed entities. In many 3rd world countries, the majority of tour operators have glitzy websites but no licence. In Malaysia not long ago, a landslide buried a glamping site killing many. The glamping site operator only has a license for a farm...

[@tiffanysanchez9184]

My first ever cruise is in April 2024 on Wonder Of The Seas and I’ve chosen to get an ocean view balcony as it will be my birthday sailing… So I’m very excited!

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

We did a guarantee cabin on Freedom of the Seas and got a great cabin in the middle of the ship which we love.

[@davidm8623]

Ben often these top ten videos are clip bait, however even excellent doesn't do this video justice, we haven't been on as many cruises as you and David, but these but are our deal breaking principles that we have learned are essential for good experience. Thank you so much for the thoughtful way you put this together, too many people have bad experiences because they don't do research.

[@vrod7124]

I absolutely love Royal Caribbean and can’t help but always come back to them or compare other cruises to them. They just are a all around great cruise line. Thanks for the great content!

[@crystalBcruisin]

I'm new to Royal and loving it. I've only cruised on Odyssey, but have Wonder booked for July & Icon booked for the inaugural sailing in January 2024. These are great tips, thank you!

[@Stjohn1210]

Wow!! I'm booked for Wonder in July as well lol Enjoy 😁

[@seesightsgrabbites]

Going on Oasis of the Seas in July from NJ. These tips came in just in time and super helpful! Thanks! Love the new channel =)

[@InsideCruise]

Thanks!

[@loftlegacy]

We’ve just back from a family cruise (7 night W Med) on Symphony. It was excellent and the first time we’ve sailed since 2017. Good video, but I’d like to add something about the rooms. A chap we met had an interior boardwalk room above Boleros and said it was noisy. Our booking was a mess as we’d booked an ocean view and selected the room, but RC “upgraded” us to a Central Park balcony. It was lovely, BUT I’d booked a sea view which I didn’t get. A huge improvement was the kind of mandatory hand washing before entering self service restaurants. The best find was the Solarium Bistro, it was excellent but you have to book for dinner. The level of service onboard was amazing and as always the great crew made the holiday. 👑⚓️

[@taleahaowens13]

OUR FAMILY LOVES U AND DAVID😊

[@vickyburton2434]

I am going on the Allure of the Seas in 9 days! I am so excited.

[@mirabellnsofor5219]

Thank you so much. This is the best cruise video i have listened to, simple, clear, practical and to the point. Thank you. We cruise in August...

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

Thank you for your new channel, I love it as much as we love Royal. We are booked on 5 Royal ships this year, including the inaugural of the Icon.

[@thiggs333]

Sir Ben, I think I have to politely say I think you missed an important point on the RC Dress Code topic. I think it is a real important point to potential first time cruisers. You explained the dress code for Formal Night. But you made it sound like people dress up in ties, suites, gowns, tuxs, etc. and if you are not interested, skip the MDR and can eat in the Windjammer and other eating venues. All sounds pretty accurate except that one not dressed formally can eat in the MDR. They won't be turned away. I think this is so important. Even though I love dressing up, I always see people who are not in the MDR on formal night. I think it is well accepted. That's the point. All's good and thanks for the great summary of RCL.

[@Ambykind]

Thank you so much for this video. My cousin & I will be on the Serenade of the Seas for 14 nights over Thanksgiving (November 2023) & I will definitely be bringing those 2 bottles of wine you mentioned. We have been on the Serenade before (12 night Meditterian) a few years ago, so we know this ship & love it. Cheers!

[@khronick3596]

We are going on our first cruise on Alure of the Seas on April 9th. Cannot wait!!! Great video.

[@cruisevod]

You’re one week before us!! Out of Galveston, right? Have fun!!

[@khronick3596]

@@cruisevod yup we will be embarking out of Galveston!!! We cannot wait.

[@99999myk]

Going on my 4th cruise this October (God willing). It is a 9 day cruise of New England and Canada. I'm riding on the Liberty of the Seas which I never was on. I can't wait. I love the food esp Chops Grill.

[@sitchad]

This is superb information and so true for Royal Caribbean. Ben we are with you on the balcony with a beautiful sea view, plus we love fresh air.

[@traceyhouston3560]

Didn't know you could take your own water and juice on the ships. Thanks guys

[@user-bc3lz7zc3o]

I like that the Royal Caribbean app does not need to buy a wifi package. Most important it is free to chat with other people on the ship

[@KS-kr4ok]

Do not get an inside cabin. they can not be aired out. If there is a problem a balcony room offers a second way out. I was on a ship in 1998 which was on fire. I learned not to get an inside room. If the fire comes down your hall, you will be trapped.

[@user-bc3lz7zc3o]

Thank you for your very informative video. Booked on Odyssey of the Seas to the Mediterranean July 28 2024 with our family 10 people 7 adults 3 children

[@lebutzki]

Currently looking at a Caribbean Cruise in December so thanks for the tips.

[@joanoconnor3896]

Thank you for sharing your tips. We're also fans of Royal too.

[@michelletogher4058]

It’s like you read my mind! Just booked our July cruise on the Wonder !

[@InsideCruise]

Awesome!

[@nataliavega9036]

Great video thank you for all the information

[@richardalers8276]

Thanks Ben, I'm Loyal to Royal so I really enjoyed your content

[@InsideCruise]

Thanks so much!

[@joannahayes2009]

Great vid! I’m going on my first RC cruise in January but my partner has been on heaps - which means he’s a Diamond member. One way we’ve decided to save some cash is to only get the soda beverage package because he already gets four free drinks per day with his Club level and I’m not a huge drinker. I’ll still have some cocktails, but with the four free drinks, it’ll be cheaper than the beverage package for both of us. We’ve each got a coffee card though because while coke does it for me most of the day I NEED MY COFFEE. We’ll do the sums again at the end, but I think we’ve made the right decision.

[@MR3DDev]

I am not sure about the book early advise. I keep seeing cruises leaving in like 2 weeks that are much cheaper than anything I can find for let's say December.

[@InsideCruise]

We mention that in our video, if you are flexible and can leave it last minute go for it!

[@shavonmontes5869]

Very Informative,thanks for sharing🌞👍🏽. I've never been on a cruise. Thank you again!!

[@Sh4dow682]

Going on Ovation in Feb next year from Sydney around New Zealand.. Done this back in 2018 and have to do it again... Love NZ

[@kathybrem880]

Yay! I’m going on Harmony this spring!

[@exploringwithcindyanddan]

Great information ..we haven’t cruises with RC in a few years…we love Princess but we will try RC once again. Thank you

[@radiola3454]

Thank you

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Thanks for this vlog. Happy weekend. Travel safe. Ciao. Cheers.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Ten years ago I scored a AUD$700+ mobile phone bill from a visit to the Uk! It was a shock!

[@kimgelinskey6745]

This is one of your best videos, Thank you!

[@bonniekae]

I LOVE watching your videos. You guys are great. thank you so much for your great reviews

[@toritvchannel4456]

very nice

[@synsational1]

Thank you so much this helps me out so much

[@cathyharris1599]

Can't wait to get on board again!!!

[@caitlynnichols147]

I have just found your channel and omg thank you so much! I'm planning a Royal Caribbean Cruise for 2025 and you have been so damn helpful! I have never cruised before and I'm thinking/ planning on visiting the Bahamas (Including Coco Cay, Im such a big kid lol)... I have been looking at the different ships from one of your other videos where you explained the different types of ships and that was also very very helpful! As a first timer, I never knew all these different ships and just thought they were all pretty much the same but omg they are all soo different in many ways! Thank you soo much!!!! ps, you have a new sub :)

[@babithaviji]

Thanks, we are traveling this month by Spectrum is Seas

[@christine7196]

Thank you so much for all of the great content!

[@andrewc7674]

We booked a GTY balcony stateroom for our Alaska cruise later this year. 🤞🏽

[@user-ll7jm2re8w]

Do you have cabin access as soon as you board? or do you have to wait until your luggage arrives? Do you get notification when your luggage arrives?

[@terrifromm5085]

Great tips! Love your channels.

[@InsideCruise]

Thanks so much!

[@angelap9142]

I enjoy watching your channels very much. We are going on the Harmony of the seas in April (2people) and July ( 6 adults and 5 children)What is the difference for Azumi hibachi menu for lunch or dinner? Keep up the good work👍🏻🇨🇦

[@lisafieber3569]

It is now 1 bottle of wine per person of legal drinking age.

[@amandagaetz9038]

I spotted a Princess Ship at 1:50 ;)

[@cruisevod]

Ben, why the new channel?? Just curious 🙂 thanks for the consistent content!!!

[@acmedata]

93 days until Symphony Mediterranean cruise!

[@peggyellenday3096]

I love the big ships

[@daftcattravel]

I don't understand why bringing a bottle of wine onboard is allowed but not a bottle of beer. Most ships have a pretty dire selection of high end craft beer, so being able to bring one or two bottles along would represent a far smaller loss of potential onboard spend to the line than allowing a bottle or two of wine when ships normally carry a far larger selection of wine they could sell you instead of the ones you bring with you.

[@johnnyboy163]

Your comment is not helpful what if the banned everything now 😂😂😂.. just kidding

[@Sh4dow682]

Liked and subbed! great content :)

[@kingk2405]

Is their ships with an open air sisha café with sofas where at night you can lie down and watch the stars while smoking and eating little patisseries ?

[@acslater017]

Dat 2010 iPad tho! 😊

[@adelinechurch318]

First time cruiser question about bringing the wine onboard please. I was under the impression that you can only bring 1 bottle of wine per person but only for those over the age of 21. On our cruise it will be me and my 14 year old daughter, does that mean I can still bring 2 bottles on board?

[@user-xh9ei4lw1j]

Hi. Just did my second RCC cruise on Ovation. Could you please warn people against buying Art. Total scam. Don't know how this is still going on. Took me a week to get a valid email address. Read the fine print before you sign to purchase. Also take US dollars . Thanks

[@tiernyt2051]

Hey, any ideas on the best RC ship to get married on with a family of maybe 30 people.

[@jordanjohnson6472]

Two weeks until our cruise, Wonder of the sea. Any more tips?

[@MollyVSmurl]

If I purchase the water package of 24 /1 liter bottles and need to order another case, is that possible? It’s the only beverage my spouse and I drink

[@darrellamy166]

Going on Jewel of the Sea in April. We are in ours 70's and want to avoid lots of kids. Thinking of Alaska next year, but was told to go Princes of Holland America. What your advice?

[@lizbif0315]

Can u avoid formal night and do what u want and stay informal

[@travelwithdebandnick]

hi ben i was stocked to find this channel :) is this just your personal channel? by the way, great video :)

[@InsideCruise]

It is thanks! David has a job so not as much free time as me!

[@Jdonaldson901]

Are there any RC sales people. For instance I have a Carnival Cruise person who I work with and gets me deals on my Carnival cruises just wondering if RC works the same?

[@InsideCruise]

Not that we know of. You have a couple of options when it comes to booking a Royal Caribbean cruise and getting in touch with a sales representative: Royal Caribbean's Website: You can visit the official Royal Caribbean website and explore their available cruises. The website also provides a search feature to find local travel agents who specialize in Royal Caribbean cruises. You can contact them directly for assistance and to inquire about any ongoing promotions or deals. Local Travel Agencies: Many travel agencies have dedicated agents who are well-versed in Royal Caribbean cruises. These agents can help you navigate the various options, provide personalized recommendations, and assist in securing the best deals for your honeymoon cruise.

[@Jdonaldson901]

@@InsideCruise thanks! Very helpful info here!

[@shyleearabit6654]

I can help you book with RC. I am a travel agent.

[@latoshamcgaffee936]

Have you ever sailed oasis of the seas

[@Ivonnegarcia14]

Is the drink package worth it? No the deluxe the next one

[@tamarar4387]

Hey Ben is this a pirate channel of cruising with Ben and David? 🤔

[@angier2980]

which is the best ship for alaska royal caribbean ship, for teenagers and adults?

[@samquinn6427]

IF one is allowed to bring on 12 bottles of water or soda and 2 bottle of wine, why must they be in a carry on bag? Who in the world would want to carry all the weight of a 12 pack of soft drinks and 2 wine bottles in a carry on? You should be able to check this it it is allowed.

[@lorrainelarsen9646]

Yea but I think if you have those items in your check in luggage and they throw the luggage around something is sure to possibly break or explode

[@chenghowkiat7619]

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[@sherrydavis8029]

Does anyone know what drinks are included with basic bookings

[@mariangomz7919]

12 bottles per room or per person?

[@michellemartinez6587]

Did I miss something, where is david?

[@Sh4dow682]

What camera gear do you use?

[@InsideCruise]

Sony A7iv

[@noname-JS]

I'll pass. Just looking at that ship gives me crazy anxiety 👎🏻

[@InvisibleVisible793]

I started watching both of your channels, I think I've seen them all now. I've NEVER had an interest in cruising and just addictively kept watching because of you and David. So much FUN! But, who has the higher Mariah notes? Couldn't say, each of you have your own unique high notes. NOW MY PROBLEM: Do tell.....how does someone that will not take the jab or wear a mask but has official documentation of natural immunity smack dab during the original and Delta viruses. My question was then, how do I know what virus I have? ANSWER: CDC takes samples of positive tests to determine what virus is surging - So CDC will tell me? NO. Isn't that a Winnie the Pooh CROCK? INSIDE CRUISE, Do Tell......What's the latest on this topic for those that have natural immunity and have decided they want to cruise? Where is this acceptable and where is it not?

[@chickentenders3018]

I just took a trip to the Bahamas. No test or jab required. Fairly certain the only places that require a vaccine are itinerary’s that sail to Australia.

[@InvisibleVisible793]

@@chickentenders3018 Thank you, so nice of you to reply. I should have stated, I do not have a vaccine card. I'm interested in the European river cruises that stop in many ports. Hate to book if I can't get off the cruise. Thank you!

[@chickentenders3018]

@@InvisibleVisible793 ah, going to Europe, you’re almost certainly going to need the vaccine. Good luck pal.

[@InvisibleVisible793]

@@chickentenders3018 That's what I thought. I've lost interest in Europe since I wrote - they aren't prosecuting THUGS in England, if it's that way in Europe altogether....no longer interested. But thank you.

[@bodegaboys7475]

Dude started with the most obvious tip or lack there of

[@Zionist_Eternal]

Ripoff. Unable to travel due to Covid. Can we get a refund of down-payment? No. But you can use it later or transfer to a friend who is taking a cruise. Excellent! Later: I have a friend taking a cruise on Royal Caribbean and would like to transfer my credit to him. Sorry. You're too late.

[@stevevirag8282]

Here's 1 tip don't goon a cruise. You couldn't pay me to go on a cruise full of drunks.

[@usernameisusername]

Taking your kids on these floating Walmarts is child abuse.

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