Loyal to Royal' cruisers have thoughts and worries about what Carnival’s new loyalty program means for the cruise industry.

That became clear recently when one first-time Royal Caribbean cruiser took to the cruise line's fan community on Reddit with an opinion that got a lot of attention.

Others noted that it’s a valid opinion, even though it’s not the popular one among Royal Caribbean cruisers. “It’s unpopular, but it’s a 100% valid way to feel.

Royal Caribbean’s 5,600-guest Icon of the Seas, which shares the title of world’s largest cruise ship with sister ship Star of the Seas, earned the top score of 100 in its June 4, 2025, inspection by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are two of the most well-known, well-loved cruise brands, so you won't have a bad time on either line. Still, they cater to different types of ...

Royal Caribbean cruisers recently made this clear in a Reddit thread discussing unpopular cruise opinions. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first ...