Royal Caribbean · Loyalty
Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Tiers: What Each One Is Worth in 2026
Six tiers, real math, and one widely repeated beverage package price that turned out to be stale. Diamond is the first tier worth planning around.
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Royal Caribbean · Drinks · Money
Is the Royal Caribbean drink package worth it in 2026?
Current Deluxe Beverage Package pricing, the fleet median, and the number of drinks a day you need to break even.
Royal Caribbean · Policy
6 Things Royal Caribbean's CEO Refuses to Change
Free Wi-Fi, all-inclusive pricing, overnight stays at CocoCay and three more requests Michael Bayley has turned down on the record.
Royal Caribbean · Ships · Value
3 MORE Royal Caribbean Ships That Made Me Question Everything
Freedom, Grandeur and Independence of the Seas, and the case for booking them over the headline ships.
Royal Caribbean · Casino · Money
4 Royal Caribbean Casino Changes That Cost You More
Club Royale changed four things, none of them announced, and every one costs you money.
Royal Caribbean · Money · Tipping
Royal Caribbean Raised Gratuities Again. Where Does the Money Go?
Automatic gratuities now run $18.50 to $21 per person per day. Over $500 for a family of four on a seven-night cruise.
Royal Caribbean · Ships · Comparison
Icon Class vs Oasis Class: Which Is Right for You?
The two biggest ship classes at sea, and the honest case for picking the older one.
Royal Caribbean · Ships · Value
3 Royal Caribbean Ships That Made Me Question Everything
Navigator, Jewel and Adventure of the Seas can beat the newest ships on value, depending on how you cruise.
Royal Caribbean · Families · Ships
Best and Worst Royal Caribbean Ships for Families in 2026
Which Royal Caribbean ships actually work for families, and which ones you should skip.