Cruise Tips and Tricks | Cruising Guides | Royal Caribbean UK (2024)

FAQs

What is the 3 1 1 rule on Royal Caribbean? ›

You are allowed to bring a quart-size, zip-lock bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes though the checkpoint in carryon luggage. These combined items need to be less than 3 ounces. More information from the TSA. So the 3-1-1 rule is the TSA's quick reminder: 3 ounces, 1 quart bag and 1 bag per traveler.

By prepaying, you're locking in the current rate -- if the cruise line's gratuities increase before you sail and you didn't prepay, you may have to pay a higher rate.

In general, it's important to be mindful of noise levels, be punctual when it comes to excursions and bookings, follow deck guidelines, keep to the dress code and show respect towards crew members.

Any carry-on luggage must be able to fit through the x-ray screening machines. These machines vary in size from port to port, however generally they are similar to those found at airport security check points.

Gratuities may be modified in the guest's sole discretion by visiting the Guest Relations desk onboard at any time prior to the morning of disembarkation. Guests sailing in group reservations should check with their group leader or travel agent for additional details.

However, most cruise lines are based in the U.S., where the crew members' pay structure is based on tips. If you refuse to tip on principle, you are impacting the salaries of the people who have served you well onboard.

If you do not prepay cruise gratuities before sailing, the cruise line will add them to your onboard bill.

Many river cruise lines include the gratuities, but for those that don't, the suggested range is usually between $10 and $20 per passenger, per day.

Standard tips

The amounts, starting around $11.50 to $16, are generally paid per passenger, per day, and vary among cruise lines and stateroom categories (larger staterooms and suites are generally a couple dollars per day more than standard accommodations).

Midship cabins

The big allure of a midship cabin is its stability. You won't feel the rocking of the sea in a midship cabin nearly as much as you will in a cabin toward the front or back of a vessel. This is because ships are like teeter-totters. They pitch forward and back around a central axis that barely moves.

What time is breakfast on Royal Caribbean? ›

Served from 6:00 am - 11:00 am. Continental breakfast is complimentary. American breakfast has a service fee of $7.95¹ per room delivery. ROOM SERVICE MENU Craving convenience?

Everything at Sorrento's Pizza is included in your cruise fare, and the eatery is open late, too.

Unlike traditional dining — where a dining time is assigned to you — guests who opt for My Time Dining can eat in the Main Dining Room anytime they like during dinner hours, according to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended. My Time Dining uses the same menu as traditional seating.

On a 2 or 3-night cruise, guests must purchase on the first day. Is there a daily limit for drinks with the Deluxe Beverage Package? No, there is not a daily limit for drinks with the Deluxe Beverage Packages.

If one adult purchases a drink package, Royal Caribbean requires all adults staying in the same stateroom to buy one. “All packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people,” their website states.

Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer, or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will be returned at the end of the voyage provided that they are in the original sealed package. Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage, etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol.

The cruise line allows its guests to carry non-alcoholic beverages like soda and other soft drinks. The passengers can bring up to 12 soda cans per stateroom. You can also bring non-alcoholic beverages that are packed in sealed plastic bottles and cartons.