royal caribbean

The Caribbean remains the ultimate cruise playground, offering everything from pristine beaches to vibrant culture across dozens of stunning islands. With over 40 cruises under my belt, I've sailed virtually every Caribbean route on ships ranging from intimate vessels to massive floating cities...

The cruise industry has entered a new era of floating cities, and two ships currently dominate the conversation about sheer size and spectacle. Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas represent the pinnacle of cruise engineering, but which one deserves your hard-earned vacation...

After sailing on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas twice since her 2024 debut, I can tell you that experiencing the world's largest cruise ship is both thrilling and overwhelming. At 248,663 gross tons and stretching 1,198 feet, this floating city redefines what a cruise ship can be — but...

Let's be honest — some cruise ships are floating nightclubs, while others feel more like floating libraries. After 40+ cruises on everything from rowdy spring break sailings to buttoned-up repositioning cruises, I can tell you exactly which lines bring the party... and which ones you should...

Smart glasses are everywhere these days, from Apple Vision Pro to Meta Ray-Bans, but before you pack yours for your next Royal Caribbean cruise, you need to know the rules. After 40+ cruises and watching countless passengers get surprised by policies they didn't know existed, I'm breaking down...

I've sailed both Disney and Royal Caribbean multiple times with kids, and I'm going to give you the honest breakdown that nobody else will. Yes, Disney costs roughly 40-60% more than Royal Caribbean for comparable cabins. But is that premium justified? After spending $18,000 on Disney cruises...

Royal Caribbean dropped $2 billion on their latest floating city. Star of the Seas launched in August 2025 as the second Icon Class vessel, and the cruise world hasn't stopped talking about it since. But here's the real question , is this ship actually revolutionary, or are you paying Icon...