Royal Caribbean International features 25 ocean liners. Each ship is full of numerous amenities and activities for guests to enjoy while sailing the open seas. Thrill-seekers will enjoying cruising the newer ships known as Allure of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, and Quantum of the Seas. These ocean liners feature zip lines, zero- gravity machines, and bumper cars. Other ships showcase rock climbing, ice rinks, and wave pools. Royal Caribbean International offers 15 destinations worldwide.
For those interested in educational pursuits, there are plenty of enrichment classes to choose from. You can learn a foreign language, become a wine connoisseur, or create your own jewelry. Young kids will love the DreamWorks Experience, where they can mingle with well-known characters from Shrek and Madagascar. You can also watch your favorite films poolside.
Cruise rates cover all meals served in the main dining room. Guests may select from one of two set dining times or reserve a table in advance. Guests will find numerous food choices, from doughnuts to pizza to Asian cuisine. There are standard amenities found on all Royal Caribbean ships, but there are also some unique features that vary based on what cruise is booked. These typical amenities include:
Specialty restaurants feature more upscale choices such as steak and Italian cuisine. Additional fees may apply and you will need to schedule a reservation in advance if you want to eat in one of the specialty restaurants. Some cruises also feature Mystery Theater Dinners. Beverages are not included in the price of meals. Beverage packages are available for purchase.
Where the Royal Caribbean cruise ships travel to is also another key selling point of their vacation package. While destinations may vary year to year depending on weather restrictions and other regulations, there are common destinations Royal Caribbean typically cruises to. These cruises last anywhere from three to nineteen days and are offered year round. Destinations on these excursions include:
You will also need to adhere to three separate dress codes while onboard the ship. Polo shirts, slacks, and sundresses are appropriate choices for casual wear. On casual evenings, a jacket and tie is required for men and dresses or pantsuits are acceptable for women to wear. On formal evenings, tuxedos and evening gowns are required attire.
Royal Caribbean International has closed-circuit television cameras located in hundreds of strategic, public locations throughout the ship but not in private staterooms, public restrooms, or private spa areas. These systems are upgraded as new and beneficial technologies are developed. Recordings from these cameras are routinely utilized by our security teams and made available to investigative authorities as requested.
Despite that there are no major service fees. Royal Caribbean does charge extra for luggage valet, full service laundry, and internet service. The Vacation Protection package offered by Royal Caribbean is also not as comprehensive as other cruise lines. The protection package includes:
Some alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages may also incur extra charges on your cruise bill. Beverage packages are available to purchase in your options. Ships can feel crowded and cramped, especially around holiday vacations. Not all amenities are covered. Also, transfers are available for pre-purchase from the arrival airport to the pier on day of sailing and from the pier to the departure airport on debarkation day only.
Royal Caribbean International Cruises have entertainment and amenity options that guests of all ages will enjoy. The destination cruises are affordable for families and those on a budget or seeking a deal on their next vacation package. Older adults will also enjoy their travels on these cruises as well.
Activities that are both relaxing and energetic provide fun and excitement for both children and adults. The only downside to cruises offered by Royal Caribbean International is the extra charges for offshore activities and some of the onboard amenities.
Overall, Royal Caribbean is a recommended cruise line for customers enjoyment.
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Bob Muench
RC has great cruises. We were spoiled for a week in the Caribbean. Hardly had to worry about a thing, and the servers were nothing but wonderful. They make you feel special, no matter who you are. Placing origami towels on the bed, doing special favors for fun. It was great. Oh--and the food was fantastic. It took months to lose what we gained. Maybe pace ourselves better next time. But we loved it!!!
Annie Robbins
Harmony of the Seas was an perfect vacation for our family of 6. The customer service was above and beyond. Will definitely be sailing with them again.
Katie Carver
We have been on 3 cruises with Royal Caribbean and we love it! There is so much to do and the food is excellent! The service is outstanding and crew members go out of their way to help.
Lindsey Newman
I would go on a cruise every single year if I could and it would be Royal Caribbean every single time! We have cruised with them three times now and it's been an incredible experience every single time. We took our kids with us on our last cruise and it was a trip that every one of us will remember. The ships are spacious and full of fun activities and the ports of call are well chosen and beautiful. Seamless and relaxing!
Kilee Wagner
Have only ever been on 3 cruises and all on Royal Caribbean. Excellent food, activities, and very family friendly!
David T
The Royal Caribbean ships are so nice. I was impressed with their food quality and the comfort of the beds. Super relaxing.
Nicole Sohm
I have only been on one Royal Caribbean cruise and I was by far the most impressed with their cruise line. Great food, great entertainment, and a very clean well kept ship!
Ryan Zimmerman
The best part for me is the food food food! Incredible food and the staff caters to your every need going beyond what you would expect!
Nikki Zimmerman
We have went on this cruise line a few times and absolutely love it!! The service and food and entertainment are amazing!
Audrey Mitchell
Royal Caribbean was an incredible time. we went in a group of 30, and the cruise line was very accommodating and everyone enjoyed the food, entertainment, and activities
kylie bodell
We have been on serval Royal Caribbean Cruises and it is our favorite cruise line. The costumer service is always fantastic and are always so helpful and understanding. Will definitely cruise on Royal again soon!
A’lea Richardson
Love this cruise line. Great food, and I appreciate their age limit only being 21. Would definitely cruise with them at any time
Lacey Horne
Good food, clean ship, and good entertainment. Older crowd (30’s up)so if you want a party ship, I would look more at Carnival.
BMF Smith
Our first cruise was aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship, the Freedom of the Seas. We have since traveled aboard that ship again and neither the cruise line or the ship has disappointed us.
Jin The Eomma
The boat was beautiful and the service was actually amazing I have no complaints!
Toni Baker
I have been on 2 cruise, Panama canal was the best so many memories made on that cruise, so many things to see, would do if we could, next one Alaska.
PessoaJ
We loved our experience on royal Caribbean. The food was amazing as well as the staff!
Reckholdt
We had an amazing time on our cruise with Royal. The food was AMAZING and so was the entertainment. We got a great deal and will definitely be Cruising with them again.
Cam McClellan
Royal Carribean puts together great cruises. The ship was nice and we had a great time with great entertainment.
Aunt Cathy
well, it's been 23 years since our first cruise and they are who we used. I was in awe the entire time. I loved that you could sit on deck and get free coffee.. I would sit up there and drink and read. But thankfully there were alot of things to do for someone who DOESN'T like the water! haha.. loved tea time. new experience.
Wendy Liu
Their cruise ships are luxurious and huge! Definitely worth your money and worthwhile. They have so many things to do on the cruise, I went on Symphony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's largest ship and it was breathtaking. There were waterslides, rock climbing, casinos, huge theaters, etc. I couldn't have asked for a better cruise line for vacation.
Louis pierocich
Cruised the Oasis of the Seas!! The ship is amazing and so big you don’t even feel like you are on a ship. Only minor issues to me seemed to be having to work to find things to do around the ship. Overall I still highly recommend it.
Debbie Fish
We had a fantastic time on our Royal Caribbean cruise. There was plenty to do for all of us, from our 70+ year old moms down to our teenaged children.
Dayjah
Amazing cruise line. I had a great time and the workers were very respectful and tried to help me as best as they could with any and all issues.
Maya Smith
The food on the royal Caribbean is amazing. Always have a wonderful time on this cruise.
Nazjah Yates
I used Royal Carribean for my first cruise. The trip was fun, the ship was very nice and clean, and the staff was very nice. The ship is aimed more towards older individuals but the food was good and I enjoyed my time.
Kassandra
I took a trip to Labdee, Haiti in December 2018. One of the best trip I took out of the country. Royal Caribbean international cruise line was so fun! Not only did I have a great experience on the island itself but some of the activities in the cruise was fun as well. We had fun ice skating, the game room, and some of the performances they had. Not to mention the food!! Highly recommend.
Jacob
Royal Caribbean is a wonderful cruise line. With top notch facilities and great partnerships, you are bound to have a great experience. The customer service is amazing as well. You truly get to relax.
BJ Tenney
I love ice cream! And apparently Royal Caribbean does too because they let me eat it whenever I wanted for my 5 night Western Caribbean cruise! :P I went on this cruise with my wife and the room was perfect. We loved the options of pools and food and especially liked the dinner experience with people we didn't know. We're looking at taking our kids with us on our next cruise, but this is definitely a good choice if you have kids.
Sara Smith
I have loved cruising and where else can you see an ice skating performance in the middle of the ocean. Royal has so much to do on their ships it is non stop fun every time we go.
Courtney carlson
We have been On several RC cruises and have loved staying in the family suites. The food is good and the service excellent.
BeauCarl
Took the family on a cruise with Royal Caribbean I have three kids two of which are teenagers we rented a family room suite it worked great the fold out couch provided enough room and the bunkbeds were a hit with my kids, for a cruise line where rooms are usually very cramped the family room was a great option and we enjoyed the cruise. The downfall of most of these cruises is they over book the shore excursions and cram as many passengers as possible into these excursions, plus they charge more money through the cruise line it’s always best to book direct with the shore excursion company.
Cooper Thompson
My dad took me and my family on a Royal cruise like 2 years ago and it was awesome the food was good and the staff was awesome
Daphne Brown
I like the ship and activities so it made the cruise pretty fun. I wish you had more classes and fun activities like cooking, photos and other activities. It was a little pricier that made it hard but we had a great time.
Kaydence Bonino
The only cruise I've been on is through Royal Caribbean. We had a great time! The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly! The one thing I didn't like was that the entertainment was catered around older people.
Kimmi
Experienced a wonderful relaxing cruise. The staff was always helpful. The food was everywhere-there was something for everyone's tastes. They were easy to work with to find some great excursions. Some places seemed packed while others were less busy. We learned to avoid the more populated areas, there were so many places to go it wasn't too hard.
Tom Gourley
A big name cruise line noted for larger ships with a variety of on board entertainment for customers
Summer Morris (Logan)
Always been happy with RC - we love cruising and have always been happy with RC. Activities, service and excursions are fantastic
Amy Fulmer
My son and i went on our first cruise with Royal. it was the best vacation i have ever had. Employees are super friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely use them again for the next cruise i go on.
Todd Homitz
Huge huge fan! Booking a cruise is simple. Their employees are first class. They turn a vacation into a memorable experience.
Megan A McEvoy
I went on a Royal Carribean cruise my senior year of high school and it was my favorite vacation I've ever taken. It was my first cruise, and I absolutely loved all of the amenities and fun things you could do on the ship during sailing days. My family was with me and we all won a raffle to get massages. We also were able to go rock climbing, use the gym, and had so much amazing food! The pools and concerts on board were a blast and I will definitely be using this cruise line again in my future!
Katherine Whyte
Royal Carribbean is great for older guests and families that want a nice and relaxing vacation with beautiful Carribbean stops. The quality of the food and resturants on board are amazing and make the price completely worth it.
Eric Smith
We have been on a couple of different ships in the fleet, one newer and one older. The newer ship was so much for fun with more activities, more shopping, and a much better showroom. We will continue to be cruising.
Amy Lim
This was our 3rd cruise on Royal Caribbean. We had similar issues on our 2nd cruise in July of 2017 but thought we would give it another try. We were again disappointed. The singer/performer (her name was Sherry) made a rude remark when she could not sing 'Sometimes' by Britney Spears. I requested for this song upon her invitation for a song request. This song came out in 2009 but she claimed she was still a baby at that time! It was then almost 12 midnight and all the guests were way over 50 years old. She could have apologized for not knowing the song instead of making us feel 'old'. She could sing 'Unforgettable' by Natalie Cole, though! The Head Waiter (his name was Rushon) was pretty rude to me and my daughter who was a vegan. When my daughter requested for vegan spring rolls on the 3rd dinner, we would shocked to see that the same spring rolls were served EVERYDAY after that! When we asked, Rushon claimed that they had many vegan appetizers!! Why couldn't they serve those?? My poor daughter also had to eat the same dark chocolates for dessert for 5 consecutive days! My daughter had requested few times for Falafels but Rushon always declined saying they were unable to make them. We tried asking another Head Waiter (his name was Ricky C) for Falafels and guess what? Ricky brought the Chef to our table and my daughter showed him a picture of the Falafels and the ingredients/recipe. My daughter was so happy when she was served the appetizing Falafels the next day! I had requested for Stir Fried Vermicelli a couple of times but Rushon always provided the same answer, 'have to ask the chef, cannot promise, cannot make for only 4 people'. Rushon had a very bad attitude and very assertive, he was unwilling to accommodate to the guests' requests, unlike Ricky C, who went all out to make the guests happy.
Hannah Francis
My husband and I went on our honeymoon on this cruise and it was amazing! I highly recommend. It was a lot of fun.
Laurie
The worst customer service I have ever dealt with . Over priced and will nickel and dime you. Instead of making something better, they (including a supervisor) will not help and make NO effort to be accommodating. I will tell you to save your money, go on Norwegian. Amazing food, service and drink package is FREE! They have new ships that will rival RC too.
Matthew Driggs
I have been on Royal several times. I have been with my just myself and my wife as well as with my family of 5 children. overall, I thought the ship was decent but the activities are lacking. not much to do on board. I wish they would put more effort into on board entertainment and activities.
Aaron Paxman
My experience with Royal Caribbean International was a great one. The trip for my wife and I was very affordable and it was better than expected. The food was outstanding and I had 2-3 entrees every evening.
Amber
I've been on several cruises with Royal. They have a clean ship with great food. The kid activities are the best compared to other cruise lines. My kids had the best time. They took them on treasure hunts around the boat, took them swimming, played all kinds of games with them, got them ice cream, and had all kinds of fun activities planned.
Shari Evers
The best cruise line I’ve been on! So many amenities there was never a moment we could say we were bored. Ice skating, rock climbing, wake boarding just to name a few.