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. Royal Caribbean designed that move to enable it to put its best foot forward with new passengers.

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

Many Royal Caribbean passengers face the question of whether to buy the cruise line's Deluxe Beverage Package. That's not always a simple question to answer because the cruise line uses dynamic pricing,

Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay offers something for everyone. You can have a wonderful time at its multiple included beaches, swimming at the free pool, and dining at the Snack Shacks, or enjoying the included barbecue lunch.

Cruise vacations have long been the crown jewel of impulsive, sunburnt decisions made by young adults ready to conquer the high seas. But alas, the party may be over (or, at least, it’s RSVP-only now) for travelers aged 18 to 20.