You wont be able to bring flammable liquids and explosives on board a Royal Caribbean boat. Lighter fluid and fireworks are banned as a result of this. Hookahs, otherwise known as a shisha pipe, are banned. Water hookah pipes are also prohibited.

On Royal Caribbean cruises, you can earn free or discounted trips based on your play in the cruise line’s onboard casinos, called Casino Royale. But the way you earn free cruises depends on how much you play, and what you play.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in Brisbane on late Friday or early Saturday, causing several ships from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and others to stay far from the area until the storm passes.

Royal Caribbean hears from its loyal passengers when the cruise line makes a move they don't like. Many "Loyal to Royal" cruisers, for example, have expressed their displeasure with the cruise line's recent decision to move most of its Oasis-Class ships to shorter 3- and 4-day sailings.

Some passengers have been surprised that they like one of the cruise line’s private destinations much more than the other.