Solo travelers
7/10Good on the right ship, especially newer solo-equipped classes.
PROHuge activity calendars and some studio cabins make it easy to stay busy and meet people.
CONLarge ships can feel anonymous, and solo pricing varies wildly.
CRUISE LINE OVERVIEW
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean is for travelers who want the ship itself to be a major part of the vacation, with big entertainment, family attractions, and plenty to do.
TRAVELER FIT
Is Royal Caribbean right for you?
Families
10/10The industry benchmark for activity-driven family cruising.
PROWater parks, kids programs, shows, sports, and flexible food cover a very wide age range.
CONHeadline attractions require planning, and the total price climbs quickly with packages and extras.
Couples
8/10Excellent for couples who want options and energy.
PROStrong entertainment, specialty dining, adult spaces, and varied neighborhoods let couples build different days.
CONRomance can get lost in crowds, reservations, and family-heavy peak periods.
THE COMPANY
About Royal Caribbean
OWNED BYRoyal Caribbean Group
KNOWN FORCaribbean and Bahamas cruises, with substantial Alaska, Europe, and seasonal worldwide programs.
Brand and ownership
- Royal Caribbean is the big, family-friendly brand in Royal Caribbean Group
- Celebrity Cruises and Silversea are its more premium sister lines
What it feels like onboard
- Newer ships feel like full-scale resorts, with neighborhoods, waterparks, shows, and a long activity list
- Smaller ships trade some spectacle for easier layouts and more itinerary-focused trips
Fares and inclusions
- The fare covers your cabin, main dining, buffet, shows, pools, kids clubs, and many activities
- Drinks, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, excursions, gratuities, and some attractions cost extra
Where the line sails
- Royal is strongest in the Caribbean and Bahamas, including many visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay
- It also sails Alaska, Europe, Asia, Australia, and other seasonal routes
CRUISE LOYALTY
Crown & Anchor Society
Royal Caribbean’s repeat-guest program is cumulative: Cruise Points do not expire and earned status remains unless the program changes. Royal Caribbean Group also supplies reciprocal status recognition across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea, while Points Choice can direct eligible points from a new sailing to one of those three programs.
How you earn
- Earn 1 Cruise Point per eligible night in a standard stateroom and generally 2 per night in a qualifying suite.
- Eligible solo travelers paying the single-occupancy fare can earn an additional point per night; a qualifying solo suite can therefore earn at the accelerated rate specified in Royal’s terms.
- Cruise Points are cumulative and are separate from Club Royale Tier Credits and credit-card rewards.
Status levels and benefits
Gold
3–29 points- Member-only fares and an entry set of onboard beverage, retail, photo, spa, and activity offers.
- Member-only booking offers and an onboard coupon set for beverages, shopping, photos, and activities.
Platinum
30–54- Adds robes by request, a signature pin, and improved onboard discounts and recognition.
- Adds robes on request, a signature lapel pin, and improved onboard discounts.
Emerald
55–79- Adds a welcome amenity and stronger repeat-guest recognition while retaining the lower-tier offers.
- Adds a welcome water/snack amenity and stronger member recognition.
Diamond
80–174- Four daily beverage vouchers, Crown Lounge or designated-member access where offered, a complimentary internet day, and enhanced discounts and priority benefits under current rules.
- Four daily drink vouchers, Diamond Lounge or designated event access where offered, one day of internet, and priority benefits under current rules.
Diamond Plus
175–699- Five daily beverage vouchers, additional internet, an eligible-sailing laundry benefit, specialty-dining offers, priority benefits, and milestone amenities.
- Five daily drink vouchers, additional internet, laundry on eligible sailings, specialty-dining and milestone amenities.
Pinnacle Club
700+- Six daily beverage vouchers, Royal’s highest published recognition and priority, Coastal Kitchen access where available, a Pinnacle cruise certificate, and further complimentary-cruise milestones.
- Six daily drink vouchers, top embarkation and recognition, Coastal Kitchen access where available, a cruise certificate, and milestone cruise awards.
Important distinctionStatus Match recognizes a comparable tier across Royal Caribbean Group brands; it does not merge balances. Points Choice applies only to eligible new sailings and must be selected under the published rules.
CASINO REWARDS
Club Royale
- Earn 1 Reward Point and Tier Credit for every $5 wagered on reel slots or $15 wagered on video poker. Table credit depends on game, average wager, and length of play.
- Reward Points are earned and redeemed during the sailing for FreePlay or eligible onboard rewards; annual Tier Credits determine Choice, Prime, Signature, or Masters.
- The annual casino year runs April 1–March 31. Status earned in that window is recognized through the next evaluation period.
How recognition works
Choice
1–2,499 Tier Credits- Entry access to casino offers and point redemption.
- Redeem points for onboard rewards and receive casino offers, events, and promotions.
Prime
2,500–24,999- Casino drinks while playing, an annual cruise benefit, offers, and reduced cash-advance fees under current terms.
- Complimentary beverages while actively gaming, an annual interior-cabin cruise benefit, and reduced cash-advance fees under current terms.
Signature
25,000–99,999- Stronger annual cruise, internet, priority, and casino-host benefits.
- Upgrades the annual cruise benefit to a balcony category and adds internet, host, and priority privileges.
Masters
100,000+- Top annual-cruise, dining, internet, beverage, and VIP recognition benefits.
- Top annual Grand Suite cruise benefit, welcome lunch, Coastal Kitchen access where offered, onboard credit, and the strongest published casino privileges.
THE FLEET