10 NEW Tricks We Just Figured Out on Royal Caribbean

I wanted to share a batch of new tricks to help make things easier, cheaper, and a whole lot more awesome on your next cruise.
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[@jonkrispeterson6678]

I always take a screen shot of all boarding passes, especially flights.

[@DrTroop]

I had a phone get wet and wouldn't turn on on a business trip one year. I keep a set of copies in carry on and checked luggage for each passenger and was able to get back home with relative ease.

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

Casino Royale PRIME is the best! I’m going on my 3rd “Free” Cruise in 1-year next month. All I pay for is the taxes!

[@fancyshmancy1999]

How much do you spend gambling?

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

@@fancyshmancy1999 I take no more than $1000 for the entire week. I play the 75 cent slots. And then play games that win frequently. You may not win the jackpot but it builds up your points. Although last cruise I won $1900 on a 75 cent slot!

[@sparky2057]

​@@fancyshmancy1999according to the video, $3 - $5 per point * 2,500 points * 3 cruises per year = $22,500 - $37,500 spent in the casino in the past year.

[@TerraLyn]

On our Allure cruise last month, I asked guest services where Starbucks was located and she informed me, Cafe Promenade literally was the same thing. She said, "save your money, the coffee IS Starbucks". I am a coffee snob and we had the deluxe drink pkg so it was nice to get our quad Americano each day.

[@windydev]

That is so awesome to know ❤

[@remizart]

Yes, the pass error has happened to me once. You can also put your pass in your Apple wallet ahead of time I think. I too took a screenshot as an extra backup.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

My problem is I don't remember to pull up the SetSail pass until the day of the cruise. By then, that "bug" is in and it's too late

[@gaslight2024]

Great tip about Izumi! Thanks!

[@lindax911]

Fun Fact: We're booked on Jewel next November. Booked while on Voyager for 1015pp (inside GTY). Since it dropped to 985 and RCL repriced the cruise, saving us $120. It has again dropped to 955. But if they were to reprice at that, the total would *increase* by 200 bucks because they've increased the tips and taxes/fees. So a lower room rate doesn't apparently always mean savings.

[@tduck828]

Interesting and good to know!

[@DEPUTYGETSOME]

Matt doesn’t print his sign and sail card because his printer doesn’t have a printer stand to sit on.

[@richscary]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@josecrespo4161]

He hides the printer behind the chair he puts the chair to block it

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Dang...

[@iloveowls90]

😂 😂

[@marie-helenebourdeau6197]

If you have an iPhone, you can also add the set sail pass to your Wallet.

[@Utubesuperstar]

This!

[@lorenadugan6355]

We screen shot AND take paper in our carryon just in case. We do this for airplane, train, etc.

[@keyman6689]

You can get free cruise offers without tiering up in the casino. My wife got over 500 points on our first RC cruise. Nowhere near the 2500 points. On the ship, she got $100 off on our next cruise. Shortly after getting home, we got an email offering her a free stateroom on select dates and sailings. Pretty good variety of options. By the time we decided what we wanted to do, we got another free offer for March sailing options. Plus, we noticed her $100 off offer had increased to $200. Just recently, we got free offers for April. Bottom line? As long as you play a decent amount, even without tiering up, you will have some great options for discounts and offers. You may not get to choose any cruise you want, but there are enough options that you should be able to find something that interests you.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Thanks for the info, I f you don't mind me asking, how much are you playing to tier up, or was that a special offer?

[@BrandyH-eh9up]

I heard to go get another card just for the casino in just one of your names. So for example we I’ll play just under my husbands account

[@Corporal_D]

We’ve been sailing with Royal since’01, always play in the casino(her more than me) and have never been offered a free nor discounted cruise, unfortunately. But I stay loyal since I have never had a bad experience with Royal.

[@keyman6689]

@FrancisSiuChock I believe you need 2500 points to make it to the 1st tier increase. If it's $5 per point, that's a lot of play on penny slots. We took $200 for the 2 of us to play on for the week. We ended up bringing home $100 of it. We had good, consistent play. Playing off winnings a lot. Some ups and downs. My wife got about 536 points, I believe. I had like 468 or so. She's the one getting the good offers, so it seems 500 points could be a threshold. Although I was offered a $75 discount on a cruise. But, I haven't had any of the free stateroom offers. With the offer we chose, we saved roughly 60% on a 5 night cruise on Mariner vs. booking online. Yeah, it's probably not a cruise we would have chosen to book normally, but we couldn't pass up that deal. We're excited for it!

[@keyman6689]

@@BrandyH-eh9up Your seapass card is your casino card. We asked about joining the club to get a casino card. They said you're automatically in the club and to use the seapass card. This was our experience on Harmony.

[@THEDADDY7770]

We had the same problem with the sail pass, even when we was on the ship, spoke to the tech guy on the ship, he said all you need to do, is log out of the app then back in, and the pass comes up, and sure enough it did...

[@BrandyH-eh9up]

I agree on the screen shot for the set sail pass because sometimes i don’t get a good signal when i need it. I add it to my Apple wallet

[@carolwhitham3094]

Came here to say add your Set Sail Pass to Apple Wallet :)

[@AmandaMolly]

Thats what my mom and & did is add our setsail pass to apple wallet but I will also screenshot it as well just in case.@@carolwhitham3094

[@christinemarino5732]

Free cruse every year. Thank you, Royal Caribbean!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@peggysmith678]

I do all 3, if something happens to my phone, it breaks, you forget it or lose it you are up a creek, so I always take printed copies

[@tw9786]

I love watching your videos ❤❤❤❤

[@marcg4361]

Couple of more tips: Just got of WOS last week and found out not only you can get Starbucks Beverages from Café Promenade with the Refreshment Package, you can also get them at the Vitality Café which was in the Spa/Gym area. Also, WOS had a Smoke-Free Casino where The Attic and Studio B are located and was good to be in there without that strong smoke smell in the larger Casino. I did the Izumi Lunch and was wondering why I got half a sushi roll when it was considered a large plate for the fixed menu but now I understand. Good thing I got 40% off that fixed price when I reserved the lunch before the cruise.

[@judith09alez]

Are the Starbucks beverages actual "Starbucks drinks" or are they non brand coffee drinks?

[@911HRW]

They are Starbucks drinks. Just had one this morning from the Jammer

[@kimkelly4586]

Shhh! Vitality Spa is my secret spot. It usually takes 3 or 4 days before passengers realize they can get their coffee there.😊

[@CYCO1631]

Oasis class hack. Enter the aquatheater from the jogging track on deck 5 at showtime. Our cruise in June... wasn't blocked off.

[@windydev]

These are such helpful tips!

[@andramiller6664]

So i would say that this tool of watching an itenerary is more for the cruiseline than the customer, respectively. If alot of people watch a specific itinerary, the cruiseline can adjust prices and demand using the information. I just doubt the cruiseline would spend the extra money adding this option the website, just to save customers money, therefore lessening the companys profits. If too many people watch specific flights, the price goes up. It would be the same here, I would assume.

[@karenzaslow3808]

Almost all my RC cruises, and unlimited drinks, are free through the casino. Yes, I may lose money in the casino, but I would gamble even if I paid for the cruise, so it's totally worth it. We budget a certain amount for gambling, and stick to it. The only problem is that we used to get lots of offers for free cruises in the mail, and now we hardly get any, so it's harder to accrue those points. They seem to be catering to new cruisers now and cutting back on perks for those who are "loyal to Royal".

[@hypatia2pt095]

Any Australian cruiser will agree wholeheartedly with the sunscreen tip. Always use lotion (at least 30spf), apply before going out and reapply every two hours no matter what. Even when I’m on a cruise in NZ it’s important. 🇦🇺

[@user-qo1gk2kj3e]

I used Australian Gold 4 and got a great dark tan...savage

[@MrKiwi13605]

Haha! Aussies are softies for shure dinkum! says a redneck Kiwi! PSM: always use your sunscreen 😮

[@elijahgeise9949]

The watch list feature definitely works. It alerted me, and I just saved me 1k on my next cruise on Symphony of the Seas.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Wow cool!

[@MrBriansaunders]

Love the sunscreen tip. 40% of spray instantly bounces off your skin, even if you aren't in a windy area!

[@ilovesparky13]

Even better than sunscreen is protective clothing. No need to reapply, and no greasy feeling.

[@ModernMyths]

Here's a little fun thing I do with the Casino. Cause I hit Prime and do get the free Cruises. But first, like Matt said. Gambling is a RISK! I've honestly only been ahead 1 time in all the cruises I've been on. But at the same time, I make sure I have a limit on when I need to stop! Now what Matt didn't mention on the Free cruises people get, is that they are for free for at least 2 people. But what I do is I go by myself. Because I do, I get double the Crown and Anchor Society points. I've been on 13 cruises with Royal and I'm 2 cruise away from being Diamond Plus.

[@Jzx1103]

I found out about Club Royal's comp'd cruises system in 2017. Haven't paid regular fare for a Royal Caribbean cruise since. Now 20 comp'd cruises later. I think I have enough long term data to say that the amount of money I've lost in the casino to get my 20 comp'd cruises in the last 6 years is only about 40% of what the cost would've been had I booked the same cruises on my own. With that said you need to really understand the comp system and how to take full advantage of it.

[@daniellejordan4551]

I also only sail on comped cruises. It's very much like all of the free rooms I get in Vegas. It pays to be a degenerate!

[@connie_360]

If we're gonna gamble, we might as well do it for "free" 😀

[@garyknight4783]

Teach me sensei! My wife and I would love to get into the groove of getting comped cruises.

[@nikkiboyd2055]

Thank you for discussing sunscreen application! I've found I burn if I start off with the spray sunscreen, but don't burn if I start off with the lotion sunscreen. I believe most of the spray sunscreen gets blown away so you don't end up with as much on your skin. I still pack the spray to reapply sunscreen to the tops of my feet and legs if they have sand on them, because trying to use sunscreen lotion on sandy skin only seems to work as an exfoliant skin scrub.

[@soshiangel90]

I am never going to fully use the casino benefits, but thanks to playing free app games I technically am in the club (though only prime - aka the first level). And the additional $100 OBC I can get per cruise via said free app is WAY better on my wallet than gambling a bunch for an eventual free cruise that I'd still have to pay to upgrade

[@craigsavage1279]

Could I get some feedback on transatlantic cruises. We are looking at 2026. Have always thought about taking one. Just would like some more pros and cons before booking. Thanks.

[@andrewsmith1168]

I’ve made prime for the last two years for £800 each time. Plus this year I’ve done 6 cruises for the cost of the port fees and taxes I could have done a lot more if I lived in Florida. I get new offers every week.

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

I agree it’s totally worth it!

[@MB3DPRINTSGB]

How I would love to know

[@andrewsmith1168]

@@MB3DPRINTSGB by playing the right machines that’s how. It’s easy but you need to keep changing machines if you’re not winning. It’s all about circulating winning through the machine. You need to play low volatile machine.

[@craigjhart]

Having your set sail pass on your printer that is on the floor lol!

[@connie_360]

On newer ships, the desk can be pulled over to the sofa and used as a table 🙂

[@JayCAlan]

UP NEXT! WOO HOO HE SAID IT

[@magsn2829]

I’m hoping to go back on oddessy

[@rigobertobautistaperez3245]

Excelencia

[@shamas.7823]

Just did the Symphony of the Seas cruise - nobody told me the elevators sit on 17 waiting for suite guests - great feature if you are staying at a crown loft suite. BTW, don't use sunscreen - it's so bad for you - just wear a tshirt when you think you've had enough sun. We never wore sunscreen- got a lot of natural vitamin D.

[@GH56789]

One day I'll get on a Royal Caribbean Cruise! For now I just enjoy these videos 😁❤

[@bobhowe2234]

Add your Set and Sail pass to YOUR Wallet!

[@helciobmello]

I have done considerable research on Royal Caribbean casinos and Club Royale. At firstt I was pretty excited, but then I found many people complaining that they got much fewer points that they expected for what they gambled. It appears that Royal Caribbean does not track guest's points accurately on table games, as it depends on the average bet value and time spent playing, specially at the most crowded times. I think I will stay away of the casino until they fix that.

[@kosttoomuch]

It will most likely always be an issue because table games have a considerably lower house edge. Because of that, they will always reward slot play more than table play. The same is true in Vegas

[@stephanieatkins66]

Set sale pass can also be downloaded to your Apple or Google wallet

[@sabriniiih3475]

About the Starbucks drinks at Cafe Promenade: Do you know if they sell cold brew at either Starbucks or Cafe Promenade?

[@user-ng7kr1xd5n]

you can save the set sail pass to your apple wallet if you have an iPhone so its ready to go when you get there

[@williamoday573]

I'm old school - I ALWAYS print a copy of my SetSail pass and bring it along. That way if the app malfunctions OR my battery dies, I can still board quickly and easily. I also laminate my luggage tags and use rubber loops to attach them to my suitcases. Popup showers are common in Florida, and I've seen those folded paper tags get quite soggy as they're being loaded onto the baggage carts. How long will they stay attached once they're sopping wet and they start jostling with all the other suitcases? It's anyone's guess, but I don't want to be that guest whose bag ends up misdirected because the staff couldn't find or couldn't read my luggage tag!

[@CruiseDude1]

0:13: UP NEXT!

[@annewallace3474]

I can’t find the “watchlist” feature on the website. Is it only a feature on the US website? I am in the UK and automatically go to the UK website.

[@shauncoyne4949]

Has the chat feature always been free? I remember being annoyed that they wanted 2$ or something, but I might be misremembering

[@Brandis13]

I just save the setsail pass in the Wallet, much nicer than a screenshot

[@rmpa5727]

Where's this watchlist? I don't see it, is it only for Canada and the United States?

[@mariacifuentesmarrero8938]

the wathchlist will also email you when it goes up and encourages you to book

[@james-rd4dq]

I did several watchlist and the DAM price goes up because the cruise line knows your watching this cruise. Its Like Expedia. If you see a cruise and the price and you don't book it then and you come back to Expedia the next day the price goes up. Because I've have other people login and see the same cruise on their computer and it'd was lower. Even on RC website. So the cruise line is tracking you.

[@cruisingwiththomas8154]

They actually do have a math formula for points. For slots is 1 point for $5 coin in. Video Poker is 1 point for $10 coin it, and tables they just put down random numbers(if you make friends with the pit bosses, you get more points)

[@Matt18001]

Yup, I used to do this on another cruise line, making friends with dealers/pit bosses is your best bet. Personally I dislike spending a significant amount of time in the casino while on vacation and my financial situation has changed so I prefer just paying out of pocket. For the other cruise line it was around 10k passing through the casino per free 7 day cruise offered, which playing blackjack you barely lose anything.

[@MarkSibthorpe-yg8zu]

So, (I know I might be stating the obvious but just double checking as seems a lot) but to get to 2,500 points you have to gamble $12,500?

[@helciobmello]

@@MarkSibthorpe-yg8zuIf you play on slot machines only, yes. But since you do not always lose, you can bet the money you win to get more points per initial buck. But I guess that would hardly pay off.

[@cruisingwiththomas8154]

i sail about 1 time a month all on casino comps. i generally get 2500 points and end up loosing a few hundred normally@@MarkSibthorpe-yg8zu

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

@@MarkSibthorpe-yg8zuYes! But if your up and down on the slots your getting points off the casinos money too!

[@galaxycatboy]

Sunscreen tip I never see: Do it inside about 30 minutes before leaving so it can absorb and such. People always apply in the sun I see.

[@andyl9920]

Starbucks at cafe promenade is including with a drink package? Would a Refreshment package work for this?

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Yes

[@andyl9920]

@RoyalCaribbeanBlog is this something new? I went in 2022, had the refreshment package and didnt know about this. Edit: was actually told my package wouldnt work for it. Thanks for responding 🙂

[@ToddWaters_tw]

Screen Boarding Pass and Plane Boarding Passes.

[@planningto]

0:52 Is that Alfred Hitchcock?

[@Jj_86]

How do I check my status for the casino? I gamble $100 a day on the cruise

[@dennymac94]

If you have an iPhone, your Set Sail Pass can be added to your Apple Wallet, which doesn’t need an active connection once added.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Just did that for my cruise this weekend!

[@garciah28]

When are you sailing in Icon?

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Inaugural!

[@sun4kat]

We live Izumi desserts

[@CrissyMyers828]

You can also save your set sail pass to your wallet if you have an iPhone 😊

[@Sh4dow682]

Watchlist doesnt work here in Australia

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

Royal hasn't added the excursion I want @ Belize yet. I saw it was offered on other cruises. There are only like 4 excursions I could get now and don't like any of them. Do you think they'll offer more? My sailing is in 3 months.

[@jenniferenae]

you can also add your set sail pass to your wallet if you have an iphone!!!

[@n1neshot]

you can add the set sail pass to your phones wallet.. doesnt rely on the app then

[@MrKiwi13605]

ah... yeah, no signal no wallet! always use a sreenshot saved as a file on the device and a print out buried in your backpack or purse (all tickets & ID) did ya ever lose your phone? or drop it in the pool? Go ahead, say never.... you need a new phone anyway!

[@n1neshot]

@@MrKiwi13605 the wallet on your phone is not online... its stored in a secure enclave on the phone... The fact i can turn off all network access and still use, and see everything in my phones wallet, proves how wrong you are...

[@connie_360]

I see Johnny Rocket for free in our future!

[@jbob1548]

How so?

[@randombird3264]

So the casino trick assuming $4 per point, if you were to loose every game, it comes out to $10,000. 7 day cruises with inside cabins are what around the $2,000 range? Seems like gambling for the free cruise is a high risk move.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Correct, but I think the chances of losing every single bet is low. That isn't to say you'll make money, but I think you'll lose less than $10k

[@JeremyKGover-cc3qz]

OUCH!!! #Elizabeth

[@james-rd4dq]

I thought the RC chat feature there was a $1 charge per chat that's what it was last Dec 2023

[@richardstrick]

It was free in August and November.

[@carlasadventures-travelbes8168]

Set sail pass download to your iPhone wallet

[@brobinson767]

There is option to save set sail pass to mobile wallet…

[@mikekoenning]

It’s not a price drop feature. It only tells you that the price is going up, so you better book now.

[@striker0103]

I add my set sail pass to my Apple Wallet. Surely droids can do same thing.

[@Northstar2000]

Im a pinnacle princess

[@carolnichols1900]

Ovation of the seas cafe promenade does not serve those Starbucks drinks, you are forced to go to La Patisserie and pay for them. Bummer.

[@TaroOnYouTube]

What the heck is powder sunscreen!?!?

[@robyates136]

Fixed price Izumi menu was actually WAY too much food and a complete waste of money for us (despite the half-size sushi rolls). Definitely a la carte next time.

[@sircharlesmormont9300]

I cannot imagine having enough time off work to take 3-4 cruises per year!

[@melvinjacobs2328]

I don't trust my phone. I print everything.

[@Parkhopper1985]

Like #499

[@randypoisson8823]

…or you can drop your Set Sail Pass into your Apple Wallet if you have an iPhone

[@unvaccinated6301]

So if I gamble $7500-$12000 I can get a free cruise and free drinks? Sounds like a deal

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Assuming you lost every single bet, yes. Thats not likely

[@stevenm.2597]

$3.00 = 1 point and you need 2,500 points. That's a lot of money.

[@craigjhart]

$5 per point in slots. I have 10,457 points so $52285 through machine but have only lost or spent out of pocket $387. In return I have 3 cruise booked included a Sky Class suite and receive 1-2 monthly free sailing offers where I only have to pay tax. Plus the free annual cruise coming up. So it is a risk but can pay off.

[@stevenm.2597]

@@craigjhart That's great. You won a lot of money and got the cruises.

[@deepshotone]

I disagree with having your sign and sail card on your phone. I'd much rather print it out and put it with my other documents. I never use my phone for my airline boarding pass either. Ive seen a couple of situation where the persons phone went dead and one guy dropped is phone and shattered it right in the airport. I know its convenient, but I refuse to rely on technology for important documents...

[@lindax911]

@10:00 So, to get a free cruise, I'd need to spend (at $3-5 per point) somewhere between $7500 and $12,500 to qualify? Don't see the margin there. Even with the "free" drinks in the casino, paying the couple hundred for the cabin and the drink package would be a better investment. Unless, of course, you're going to be gambling in the casino anyway, which we're _not._

[@christinaarmstrong4482]

Not exactly. We spent about $2500 total in September on Allure in the casino and both my husband and I reached Prime status. You just keep playing what you win back into the machine. It's not necessarily all out of pocket. If you put in $100 and win $1200, put that $1200 in winnings back in the machine. Keep doing that and, as long as your luck holds out, you'll earn Prime status with free cruises and free drinks without spending much out of pocket. We have taken 2 RC cruises already and have 3 more booked. All have been comped casino cruises earned with our $2500 out of pocket investment. These cruises include a Junior Suite and a Sky Class Aqua Theater Suite. Not bad for our small investment! You just have to hope your luck holds out in the casino!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Your scenario assumes a total loss. You're probably going to win money along the way, which means you have extra money to gamble. Remember, it's based on the money you're wagering, regardless of if it's your cash or money you won.

[@kelpy_0]

Your math isn’t right. We only spent about $500 and recycled our money (as in we never cashed out) so say we got $700 spent and we get cruise offers constantly and last year we went on 3 cruises just off the status we gained on our first cruise.

[@lindax911]

@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog If I did it, it would be a total loss.

[@lindax911]

@@christinaarmstrong4482 You're assuming luck.

[@simpleyvic]

title says 10 tricks.. only 7 tricks given.. get it together Matt!!!