We have been on 24 Royal Ships and we are loyal. It smells and feels like home when we board. We love it! Glad you like the product. Enjoy your trips and I am enjoying your Asia Series! We start our own Slow Travel journey in a few years and your attitude is awesome. Very infectious🇵🇷🙏🏽💗
I am one of those that are Loyal To Royal. I am a Diamond (will be Diamond + in September) and I don’t drink a lot, but my husband enjoys my drink coupons. I LOVE the loops on the towels and my husband thought I was crazy when I showed him how excited I was about them. I will replay that part of this video for him to see I am not the only one. I’ve been on 5 other cruise lines and Royal and Celebrity are my favorites and they have a matching of status for both so that is a plus!
Great video Kevin. I love the length and format. I’m very intrigued about your plan to cruise for a year. I am 5 years out from retirement from my Government position and have booked a few cruises in the next year to see how I like it. 🇨🇦 Safe travels! 😊
Thanks for the video, I love Royal for the customer service. The staff that my family came in contact with were so great full for there jobs. They seemed appreciative of the fact that they were back to work.
I am glad that you are experiencing many of the same things that draw my wife and I to Royal. We currently prefer the smaller ships for a number of reasons such as itineraries (they can dock in locations larger ships would have to tender or skip altogether) and expressly the lack of ice rinks, roller coasters, water slides and the like. Our opinions will no doubt evolve as our grandchild(ren) get to be of cruising age but we currently fall in the "Loyal to Royal" camp. As I recall you are flipping down to FL soon, safe travels!
One of my favorite new additions to Royal is the E-muster process. Long gone are the days of standing in the hot sun with your lifejacket on, waiting for a final count of all passengers at their muster stations. I think Royal has truly mastered this process and changed the whole feel of cruise day 1 by making coming up with the E-muster drill. We cruise exclusively on Royal. Maybe other cruise lines are doing something similar? Personally, I think it's a game changer!
I used to stay away from signing up on loyalty programs. I felt like my habits were being monitored. All that security training keeping me looking over my shoulder. But now, there are so many benefits. I will use the product, might as well get some loyalty perks. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
I really want to try a Royal Caribbean cruise, but it's really hard to find a decent solo cruise price. I hope they explore solo cruise pricing changes in the future
Carnival....never again oh and iMO Royal's food taste best!!! Disney was strange IMO the food was like uuuhhh like they used the left overs from the night before to make the food of the new day by the end of the cruise it was YUCK ...just my opinion
Been home for a week and want back on a ship now lol!! You will love the oasis class! We don't need the slides etc either but love the neighbourhoods! A walk through central park in the evening is my favourite! Hope you're staying healthy!
I've never cruised with Royal Caribbean but little ring with towel is absolutely fantastic,. I have those with my Ikea best towels at home and all other cruise lines should adopt a little neat trick too.
Our family are huge Royal Caribbean fans. We’ve been on 4 cruises with them and have always been more than satisfied. We are going on 5th cruise with them on Odyssey of the Seas this Summer. We are super excited, first time on a quantum class ship, and we’re going to the Mediterranean which is also a first for us.. Glad your enjoying your cruise with them, can’t wait for you to try some of their other ships.
@@30AndAWakeUp I am sure you will love it. I’d also suggest a oasis class ship. Yes they are huge and there are a lot of people on them. But honestly, you never feel like it’s that crowded. On a sea day at the pool may be a bit crowded. But honestly other than that it’s not bad. The neighborhood concept was ingenious. Central Park is awesome, Park Cafe is a great place to have lunch..
Lol, counting the days til your free foo foo coffees I bet! I love how much fun you are having hitting the levels for each of the different cruise lines!
I'm looking forward to hearing more about the Royal Caribbean! The loops on towels(especially on cruises) make total sense, and so does Starbucks!🥤👍 See ya soon and enjoy!!!🤗🌺🛳🏖
Not sure if you saw this, but Margaritaville at Sea is offering unlimited non consecutive 2 day cruises for the rest of 2023 for $899. Could be economically useful for you to kill time between other cruises if needed.
I think Royal has a reputation (stereotype) for catering to younger families with their amusement-park-like giant ships. I haven’t been on an RCL ship yet but if/when I do it will be on a smaller one. Their huge ships don’t appeal to me: higher cost for amenities I wouldn’t use. Unfortunately, I don’t think they will be building anymore of their smaller ships, so eventually they will be gone.
Hi guys! What is interesting is a lot of the very scenic places like the Norwegian fjords are starting to restrict the size of ships. So it will be interesting if any cruise lines end up building new smaller ships that can do those types of cruises.
@@30AndAWakeUp This May be the only way lines like Royal and Carnival builds a smaller ship again. I know they make more money with the larger ships, so it may take losing a market to encourage that.
I have never sailed on a Royal Caribbean ship bigger than Voyager class. However, it seems like the Oasis class is so enclosed with everything facing inward limited sea views, even the promenade is enclosed on the Oasis class and Quantum class with lifeboats. So, for me it is not so much about the size of those two classes of ships, it is the lack of connection with the sea. I've read many reviews about it feels more like a land vacation then a cruise vacation.
I have to admit that I hadn't considered Royal because of the enormous ships, crowds and too many kids. But seeing that there are smaller ships and that you seem it at the same level as Princess, I may have as another look. I'd prefer alternative ports that don't have thousands of cruisers jamming in all at once. By the way, I ran across your video that mentioned Malta. I looked on Airbnb and I am very intrigued. We may just do a hybrid vacation that includes a few days on Malta, wine country in Tuscany and an Italy /Adriatic cruise that includes Montenegro. Enjoying the channel!
I would say only rcl stereotype is they have alot of kids on there ships but they are a good relaxed time on longer itineraries. I will look for u on caribbean princess this week.
The whiz bang water slide looks super fun! I'd go on that ship to try it. I don't know why all towels don't have loops! I got some for the camper van, another place a loop is much appreciated. My coffee selection is usually sedate, but the other day I went wild and got Starbuck's Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew - recommended. That Coco Island looks super touristy. You'll hit the 100k soon!!!!
Loyal to Royal here. I've been on one Celebrity cruise in 2018 but the service and food was poor. I'm weary to try other lines when I have never had a bad experience on my Royal cruises. I'm sure I'll branch out at some point now that I've reached Diamond. But looking to enjoy my 4 free drinks a day first on Icon of the Seas next year!
I think RC is best well rounded line and probably best for first timers. Then you can branch out if you have specific interest. They keep their rewards program interesting, man now I’m thinking of cruising
I want to know your thoughts on coco cay. I went there in 2017 before it was so built up. It was just a private island then with picnic areas and restrooms haha.
Chris.... right. I was there before most of the build-up. I think the last thing I was there for was the addition of a questionable looking zipline to the beachfront. When they started the whole "perfect day" thingie, I thought, "Well, there goes the neighborhood!"
I'm mostly loyal to Royal. 😃 We'll do weekend cruises on other lines like Carnival/MSC as many times they are dirt cheap compared to Royal but for longer cruises it's Royal.
@@30AndAWakeUp I think I heard you say you're on Enchantment? We have her booked for next May and she'll be the smallest Royal ship we've been on. Most of our RCL cruises have been on Oasis class ships.(and Indy) I don't know what you think of Coco Cay but personally in my opinion it's cool the 1st couple of times but unless you're willing to put down some major cash for a cabana or the beach club it's overrated as a repeat stop. The last two times we went there we actually stayed on the ship and enjoyed the extra space and fewer chair hogs. :) I actually prefer Labadee as it's more relaxed. I live in Florida and have plenty of waterparks near me. I don't need Coco Cay's but understand why it would appeal to families.
@@30AndAWakeUp you're lucky the Norovirus that's listed 2x in the CDC roster in the Enchantment hasn't bothered you (nor the spewing of chemicals taking place, which totally poisoned me (with Asthma)... it's taken a week off the ship to feel "normal" again, I don't know what I would have done if the trip would have been longer than the 12 days on this ship.
We do like RC quite a bit. It’s great when we cruise with our daughter. Other lines have also been great, but we’ve cruised with Royal most. Also, love the backdrop of your video. The two royal ships on the pier…perfection.
I am loyal to royal in that I've been on one of their cruises and am going on another in a month. Both are transatlantic on Quantum class ships. Loved the sea days, ports were ok. Coco Cay and the like would not be interesting to me. Pickle Ball and bumper cars are fun, and the entertainment and dining first rate.
I’ve been contemplating the destination part, Mostly! I think I’ve narrowed it down to Alaska or Norway? I’ve always been fascinated by the Northern Lights! I’m wondering how the Pacific will be in the summer months 🧐 Of course you can’t answer that question lol I’m planning on taking a solo cruise for my 50th Birthday in 2024. Royal Caribbean was one of my favorites that I’ve been contemplating. That was long winded 😂
Unfortunately, my wife and I had a horrible customer service experience on RC. My wife refuses to step foot on another RC ship. The incident happened 25 years ago, I am barely getting her to consider RC again. Other than the one bad experience, the rest of the crew were wonderful.
One bad experience? I'd be cruising solo on RCCL without her. As a former retail cashier, waiter, and cook, basing your opinion of a company off 1 experience invalidates your opinion.
Just curious if there's any reason you're staying in the same part of the world while exploring living on cruise ships.. I'm guessing it's price points and back to back in season; but do you have plans to explore more of the world via cruise?
This video is a home run! Great scenery, great video quality. Also know how strongly you are loyal to another cruiseline and still are open-minded in your yearlong cruise journey! So....what's the deal with CocoCay?
haha...it's too much of an amusement park to me....even though Im not a huge fan of MSC...their private island is amazing and CoCo Cay just wasn't as good in my opinion.
@@30AndAWakeUp with Coco Cay, I just mentally delete the "amusement park paying area" and concentrate on the freebies (such as great beaches and food) always keeping in mind that those cruisers who do spend their money on "features" are actually inderectl paying part of my journey.
Love your video! Definitely loyal to Royal, but only because it works for the hubs and me. No one line is right for everyone. We have our frufru coffee and the solarium. When the inner child busts out, we hit the water slides and rock climbing walls. Schooner bar at night, early mornings at the windjammer and gym. Ahhhh, love Royal. hahaha We are young 40's and joke that we may some day graduate to Celebrity. We do get the investor obc. We have never gotten military discounts or benefits yet. If you ever get back to Coco Cay, try the tallest slide. It's so stupid fun- hubby screamed like a little girl going down it. All that said, our kids are like, meh, to cruising. LOL Cheers mate!
I have been on Royal and Carnival, and I am now loyal to Royal. I really like the layouts of their ships and the overall vibe. Fun, but still relaxing. I am curious about you full opinion on CocoCay.
Thank you for another informative video. I sail on RC mid May. I had to replace some of my merino shirts that at 3 years old are worn. I am trying Unbound Merino for a few. As a woman cut makes a huge difference, so we will see how they compare to REI, Six Moons Design and Smartwool. I read that CoCo Cay is really over used and the ecosystem is not real healthy. If you love snorkeling and diving that would be a bummer. I also heard it is just tourist fufu. I looks like you could walk laps around it... Thank you again for creating this video. Safe travels.
Which ship are you on? Yeah, I much prefer MSCs Ocean Cay which has been designated a Marine Sanctuary so they can't build all the amusement park stuff. I like that.
@@30AndAWakeUp Jewel of the Sea, 12 nights Iceland and Scotland out of Amsterdam. It is a bit early season for those ports, but I can dress for the cold, damp, wind and rain. It should be fun and I will get to spend time with my aunt and a cousin.
I am not a "cruiser" but I think after I see your year of cruising vids I might turn into one. I especially like the fact that you are trying multiple cruise lines and look forward to both positive and negative comments about each of the lines.
I'll be a RC Pinnacle by Oct 2023... and "over my dead body" will I ever do a ship that has a "central park", GAG. Since the current Enchantment is 45 min. from my door, there is a natural draw to this port.
@@30AndAWakeUp you do know that shortly Enchantment will be leaving Baltimore cruise port being replaced by Vision of the Seas.... AND NCL will be "testing the Baltimore market" come Fall of 2023.
I'm cruising solo on Rhapsody of the Seas right now (based in Barbados) and it's ideal size... small enough that you can bump into the same passengers again, not too claustrophobic. Agree about the customer service. They are so courteous throughout the ship. Your channel is so much fun! Glad to be following along on your journeys. Do you have e a map of all the ports you've visited?
Starbucks' best: Brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso, cinnamon dolcé latte. Mmmmm! I was on Harmony of the Seas not long ago. I bought the same t shirts you showed, the green and the orange one, but instead of "Enchantment" mine said "Harmony." Enjoy your travels, Kevin.
Every Norwegian ship has a Starbucks onboard and I just bought an unlimited Starbucks package ($12/day) for my 19 day transatlantic. I wished I had it on my last two NCL transatlantics so I’ll let you know if it’s great! Pats for itself in two drinks a day and I think I can handle that. 😂
The 4 free drinks per day and free day of internet I get as a diamond member makes it so hard for me to cruise other lines so I tend to stick with Royal. But im over here laughing because I never noticed the rings on the towels before. Well actually, i noticed a circle and thought the towel was ripped 😂. So on my cruise in May im going to be looking for them!
I noticed in the news they have just announced a 3 year, 135 country cruise trip by Life at Sea Cruises (interesting name). I thought of you when I saw the article. Is that something you would be interested in? Apparently they are aiming it not just at retirees but also wealthier remote workers.
I’ve only cruised twice and both were RC. I agree with everything you mentioned. I like the variety of people also. I really want to solo cruise but as an introvert not sure I would enjoy it
As a Diamond, I like the one day of free internet. I take quite a few weekend cruises and all I need is one day since the other day is in Mexico. I love being able to switch devices so me and cabin mate can share. Their website is easy to navigate and helpful.
I was expecting to see a mention of earning free cruises through casino play. It's the #1 reason I'm considering jumping ship to Royal. Gorgeous video, btw.
We were on Enchantment a long time ago when they cut it in half & made it larger. We usually now do the newer ships( luv the shows) but just came off the Jewel today, after being on Harmony several times since Nov. The best thing about Coco Cay is the food at the Snack Shack. Great chicken sandwiches, burgers 2x the size of those in the WJ buffet, the mozzarella sticks, & funnel cakes!! (all at no charge) Trying Wonder in May.
Did you like Jewel? We are sailing on her in October for the Canada/New England Fall foliage cruise. I am looking forward to the smaller ship for this one.
@@deanawagner-w5z yes, had a great time on the Jewel. Very easy to get around, you can get from the back buffet to the front Solarium in less than 5 minutes, unlike the larger ships. The adult solarium is really nice on this ship, with an indoor pool, & even has a park cafe there (no Central Park here) with the same great sandwiches, salads, etc. Centrum was where most of the fun nitely entertainment was, like the disco nite, etc. Luv the movie theatre - showed every movie about 3x each day. The crew was so helpful & friendly. The Wi-Fi was much better in the common lounges & areas than in our cabin or balcony, where it was on & off. And dinners were good in the MDR, same menus as the others, but very short lines to get in & fast service.Have a great time !! ~Ellyn~
I disagree, there is a particular type of cruiser who sail on Royal. They have great Pizza, but limited fun unless you are sailing with a group or family it is just Okay. Nice ships,
First of all, I am so happy for you, that you will achieve 100,000 subscribers soon! I started watching you when you got your van, and started watching RUclips during lockdown. Since, I couldn’t travel, I loved watching your adventures. Now, I am a baby Pinnacle (didn’t get my pin in the mail yet, but get the perks), and I love the loyalty program, going on new ships, and the amazing staff. ❤🎉
Lol, got quadruple points offer (double points and solo). I went from gold to pinnacle in 13 months. You can do it fast being solo. When you get to around 350 points, you pay 150% instead of double for solo, which you probably know.
When the scene behind you is so gorgeous it looks like green screen.
it was definitely a nice backdrop for this vid
We have been on 24 Royal Ships and we are loyal. It smells and feels like home when we board. We love it! Glad you like the product. Enjoy your trips and I am enjoying your Asia Series! We start our own Slow Travel journey in a few years and your attitude is awesome. Very infectious🇵🇷🙏🏽💗
Awww thank you guys!
@@30AndAWakeUp one more thing… your Teeth LOOK awesome. Worth every penny and more!
I am one of those that are Loyal To Royal. I am a Diamond (will be Diamond + in September) and I don’t drink a lot, but my husband enjoys my drink coupons. I LOVE the loops on the towels and my husband thought I was crazy when I showed him how excited I was about them. I will replay that part of this video for him to see I am not the only one. I’ve been on 5 other cruise lines and Royal and Celebrity are my favorites and they have a matching of status for both so that is a plus!
I need to get back on Royal…..Im 14 days from Diamond!
Definitely worth the hype of Diamond!
Great video Kevin. I love the length and format. I’m very intrigued about your plan to cruise for a year. I am 5 years out from retirement from my Government position and have booked a few cruises in the next year to see how I like it. 🇨🇦 Safe travels! 😊
Im really enjoying it so far. I might do it longer....I have some bucket list cruises I can't fit in!
Thanks for the video, I love Royal for the customer service. The staff that my family came in contact with were so great full for there jobs. They seemed appreciative of the fact that they were back to work.
When I was on MSC...many of the people that worked there were trying to move over to Royal. That says a lot.
I am glad that you are experiencing many of the same things that draw my wife and I to Royal. We currently prefer the smaller ships for a number of reasons such as itineraries (they can dock in locations larger ships would have to tender or skip altogether) and expressly the lack of ice rinks, roller coasters, water slides and the like. Our opinions will no doubt evolve as our grandchild(ren) get to be of cruising age but we currently fall in the "Loyal to Royal" camp. As I recall you are flipping down to FL soon, safe travels!
I’m loving the smaller ships as well! Thanks, Jon! I’ll be in Florida soon!
One of my favorite new additions to Royal is the E-muster process. Long gone are the days of standing in the hot sun with your lifejacket on, waiting for a final count of all passengers at their muster stations. I think Royal has truly mastered this process and changed the whole feel of cruise day 1 by making coming up with the E-muster drill. We cruise exclusively on Royal. Maybe other cruise lines are doing something similar? Personally, I think it's a game changer!
Yeah, the emuster is way better! I hope they keep it.
Royal Caribbean is my jam. Just booked 2 more RCI cruises.
Sweet! 👍
Oh wow cool about there towels :)
Yeah...I love that :)
Princess is My favorite
Me too
Totally agree. Towel loops, coffee, and service.
Yes!
Little things add up and can make a big difference in your total experience. Great video, thanks
Agree! Thanks, Peggy!
It's the little things...love the towel ring idea!! Brilliant!! Looks like I need to book a cruise on a Royal Caribbean ship!!
I know it’s silly but I love those towel rings.
I'm still impressed with those built in towel rings, wow. What a great idea!!
haha..me too!
I love that you made such a positive video. I don’t care what people dislike/hate. And I really like the spotlight you gave my hometown ship!
It's a great ship!
@@30AndAWakeUp if you end up in B’more and need to do laundry or a ride to the airport hit me up. We’ll get you sorted.
I enjoy your videos very much as they are incredibly informative. As a fellow Missourian, everything must be “Show Me”!
haha...I love it! Thanks for watching, Diana.
I used to stay away from signing up on loyalty programs. I felt like my habits were being monitored. All that security training keeping me looking over my shoulder. But now, there are so many benefits. I will use the product, might as well get some loyalty perks. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
yeah, they good thing about most cruise ship loyalty programs is they are life long...no expiring points or anything like that
I really want to try a Royal Caribbean cruise, but it's really hard to find a decent solo cruise price. I hope they explore solo cruise pricing changes in the future
yeah for sure but you can find some deals
Some of the ships do have solo cabins, I know the Quantum class does but sometimes its cheaper to book a regular cabin. I cruise them solo frequently.
Please do a video about Coco Cay.. looking to bring my kids! 😊
ok
this is my fav of all your uploads so far. we have cruised Disney, Princess, Carnival and Royal...A TINY Royal is our fav. Grandure of the Sea
I definitely want to check out that ship. I like their small ships! :)
Carnival....never again
oh and iMO Royal's food taste best!!!
Disney was strange IMO the food was like uuuhhh like they used the left overs from the night before to make the food of the new day by the end of the cruise it was YUCK ...just my opinion
@designdoctor247 I felt the food on Celebrity was a bit better than Royal Caribbean, but that Royal had them beat in most of the other areas.
Thanks for all the great information. Glad you are enjoying your year at sea and learning all the in's and out"s. Take Care and have fun.
Thanks 👍
Been home for a week and want back on a ship now lol!! You will love the oasis class! We don't need the slides etc either but love the neighbourhoods! A walk through central park in the evening is my favourite!
Hope you're staying healthy!
I’m excited about that Central Park area
I've never cruised with Royal Caribbean but little ring with towel is absolutely fantastic,. I have those with my Ikea best towels at home and all other cruise lines should adopt a little neat trick too.
Yeah, I really like them
Our family are huge Royal Caribbean fans. We’ve been on 4 cruises with them and have always been more than satisfied. We are going on 5th cruise with them on Odyssey of the Seas this Summer. We are super excited, first time on a quantum class ship, and we’re going to the Mediterranean which is also a first for us..
Glad your enjoying your cruise with them, can’t wait for you to try some of their other ships.
The med cruise will be great! I want to try a quantum class ship as well.
@@30AndAWakeUp I am sure you will love it. I’d also suggest a oasis class ship. Yes they are huge and there are a lot of people on them. But honestly, you never feel like it’s that crowded. On a sea day at the pool may be a bit crowded. But honestly other than that it’s not bad. The neighborhood concept was ingenious. Central Park is awesome, Park Cafe is a great place to have lunch..
Lol, counting the days til your free foo foo coffees I bet! I love how much fun you are having hitting the levels for each of the different cruise lines!
It is kinda fun! :)
Sounds like the best place for a first timer to try.
It really is!
I'm looking forward to hearing more about the Royal Caribbean! The loops on towels(especially on cruises) make total sense, and so does Starbucks!🥤👍 See ya soon and enjoy!!!🤗🌺🛳🏖
Thanks, Maxine.
Not sure if you saw this, but Margaritaville at Sea is offering unlimited non consecutive 2 day cruises for the rest of 2023 for $899. Could be economically useful for you to kill time between other cruises if needed.
Thanks for the info
I think Royal has a reputation (stereotype) for catering to younger families with their amusement-park-like giant ships. I haven’t been on an RCL ship yet but if/when I do it will be on a smaller one. Their huge ships don’t appeal to me: higher cost for amenities I wouldn’t use. Unfortunately, I don’t think they will be building anymore of their smaller ships, so eventually they will be gone.
Hi guys! What is interesting is a lot of the very scenic places like the Norwegian fjords are starting to restrict the size of ships. So it will be interesting if any cruise lines end up building new smaller ships that can do those types of cruises.
@@30AndAWakeUp This May be the only way lines like Royal and Carnival builds a smaller ship again. I know they make more money with the larger ships, so it may take losing a market to encourage that.
@@cruisingfromtheozarks Yeah, that makes sense.
I am on Caribbean princess now on the next cruise there 500 children on board due to spring break have fun
Oh boy!!!!
Loyal to royal for personal travel! As a TA I am trying other lines so that I can help my clients better.
Loyal to Royal folks are rabid! 🤣
I have never sailed on a Royal Caribbean ship bigger than Voyager class. However, it seems like the Oasis class is so enclosed with everything facing inward limited sea views, even the promenade is enclosed on the Oasis class and Quantum class with lifeboats. So, for me it is not so much about the size of those two classes of ships, it is the lack of connection with the sea. I've read many reviews about it feels more like a land vacation then a cruise vacation.
Yeah, I don't like ships that arent connected to the sea...so like you, Im not sure I'd like that.
I have to admit that I hadn't considered Royal because of the enormous ships, crowds and too many kids. But seeing that there are smaller ships and that you seem it at the same level as Princess, I may have as another look. I'd prefer alternative ports that don't have thousands of cruisers jamming in all at once. By the way, I ran across your video that mentioned Malta. I looked on Airbnb and I am very intrigued. We may just do a hybrid vacation that includes a few days on Malta, wine country in Tuscany and an Italy /Adriatic cruise that includes Montenegro. Enjoying the channel!
Malta is still one of my most favorite places on Earth. I love it there.
I would say only rcl stereotype is they have alot of kids on there ships but they are a good relaxed time on longer itineraries. I will look for u on caribbean princess this week.
See you there!
The whiz bang water slide looks super fun! I'd go on that ship to try it. I don't know why all towels don't have loops! I got some for the camper van, another place a loop is much appreciated. My coffee selection is usually sedate, but the other day I went wild and got Starbuck's Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew - recommended. That Coco Island looks super touristy. You'll hit the 100k soon!!!!
When I move back into a van...definitely getting towels with a loop!
I respect your research skills, no doubt, they served you well in both your military and legal careers. Thanks.
Thanks!
Loyal to Royal here. I've been on one Celebrity cruise in 2018 but the service and food was poor. I'm weary to try other lines when I have never had a bad experience on my Royal cruises. I'm sure I'll branch out at some point now that I've reached Diamond. But looking to enjoy my 4 free drinks a day first on Icon of the Seas next year!
Icon looks amazing!
I cant imagine that! Every Celebrity cruise I've been on were amazing in service and food...far above RCL and I love them too
Another great piece Kevin Mostly, I agree with you on Royal but you totally stumped on one item. I sense another chat coming my friend..
Yes sir! Thanks, Chillie!
I think RC is best well rounded line and probably best for first timers. Then you can branch out if you have specific interest. They keep their rewards program interesting, man now I’m thinking of cruising
Yeah, I agree with that
I want to know your thoughts on coco cay. I went there in 2017 before it was so built up. It was just a private island then with picnic areas and restrooms haha.
I think I'd like that better for sure. I'll definitely do a vid about it.
Chris.... right. I was there before most of the build-up. I think the last thing I was there for was the addition of a questionable looking zipline to the beachfront. When they started the whole "perfect day" thingie, I thought, "Well, there goes the neighborhood!"
Not necessarily Loyal but Love Royal
Same! Thanks for watching, Joan.
I'm mostly loyal to Royal. 😃 We'll do weekend cruises on other lines like Carnival/MSC as many times they are dirt cheap compared to Royal but for longer cruises it's Royal.
That makes sense for sure. I’ve been onboard for almost a month now and it’s been great
@@30AndAWakeUp I think I heard you say you're on Enchantment? We have her booked for next May and she'll be the smallest Royal ship we've been on. Most of our RCL cruises have been on Oasis class ships.(and Indy) I don't know what you think of Coco Cay but personally in my opinion it's cool the 1st couple of times but unless you're willing to put down some major cash for a cabana or the beach club it's overrated as a repeat stop. The last two times we went there we actually stayed on the ship and enjoyed the extra space and fewer chair hogs. :) I actually prefer Labadee as it's more relaxed. I live in Florida and have plenty of waterparks near me. I don't need Coco Cay's but understand why it would appeal to families.
@@TheSimpleTravelers I am excited to check out Labadee in the future for sure. I like Enchantment, it's older but has a nice vibe onboard..
@@30AndAWakeUp you're lucky the Norovirus that's listed 2x in the CDC roster in the Enchantment hasn't bothered you (nor the spewing of chemicals taking place, which totally poisoned me (with Asthma)... it's taken a week off the ship to feel "normal" again, I don't know what I would have done if the trip would have been longer than the 12 days on this ship.
❤That one of their boats is named The Enchantment of the Seas so one can say it is named after them😅
haha! Yes!
So please do give us your review of CocoCay!
Will do! :)
that's actually a dry slide on the back of wonder of the seas 7:15
Oh cool! That’d be interesting.
@@30AndAWakeUp yes it’s all dark pretty much haha then some lights at the end it drops 10 decks!
We do like RC quite a bit. It’s great when we cruise with our daughter. Other lines have also been great, but we’ve cruised with Royal most. Also, love the backdrop of your video. The two royal ships on the pier…perfection.
It was a really great spot to film for sure!!!
Looking even crisper. What did you use for this video?
iPhone 12 pro
I am loyal to royal in that I've been on one of their cruises and am going on another in a month. Both are transatlantic on Quantum class ships. Loved the sea days, ports were ok. Coco Cay and the like would not be interesting to me. Pickle Ball and bumper cars are fun, and the entertainment and dining first rate.
Very cool. Im excited to try the Quantum class as well.
I don’t even get off the ship anymore at Coco Caye as it is a “Expensive day at Coco Caye” not a Perfect one.
Yeah, I know people don't want to hear it and some love it..but I wasn't impressed. MSC's Ocean Cay is sooo much better and Im not a fan of MSC.
Wow, great content but I have to just acknowledge how amazing the video looked camera wise. All with your iPhone! Amazing 👏
Appreciate that bro! Those iPhones are getting pretty good!
Great quality on your videos. What camera are you using to record the latest videos?
Iphone 12 Pro
I’ve been contemplating the destination part, Mostly! I think I’ve narrowed it down to Alaska or Norway? I’ve always been fascinated by the Northern Lights! I’m wondering how the Pacific will be in the summer months 🧐 Of course you can’t answer that question lol I’m planning on taking a solo cruise for my 50th Birthday in 2024. Royal Caribbean was one of my favorites that I’ve been contemplating. That was long winded 😂
That's a tough one....you can't go wrong with Alaska or Norway.
@@30AndAWakeUp now I’m wondering if you can even see the Northern lights in either place during summer. Guess a google search is a must 🧐
This is off topic, but what brand of merino wool t shirts?
Unbound Merino...link in the video description
@@30AndAWakeUp thanks for responding
Can’t you hot spot off your phone for other devices?
not iphone...ive heard android users can though
#LoyalToRoyal
It's like a cult! Haha!
coco cay...meh...I stand with you...
Yeah, it's not bad..just not my thing
Tell us about coco cay
Will do!!!
I hated Coco Cay...I felt like I was at Disney World. I loved MSC's Ocean Cay which is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Yeah, same!
My Google phone lets me connect to wi-fi and it then acts as a hotspot for all my devices. No need to switch devices.
Yeah, Ive heard android users dont have an issue. I should probably get an android phone!
Unfortunately, my wife and I had a horrible customer service experience on RC. My wife refuses to step foot on another RC ship. The incident happened 25 years ago, I am barely getting her to consider RC again. Other than the one bad experience, the rest of the crew were wonderful.
Awwww...that sucks but I understand for sure. You only get one chance at a first impression.
One bad experience? I'd be cruising solo on RCCL without her. As a former retail cashier, waiter, and cook, basing your opinion of a company off 1 experience invalidates your opinion.
Just curious if there's any reason you're staying in the same part of the world while exploring living on cruise ships.. I'm guessing it's price points and back to back in season; but do you have plans to explore more of the world via cruise?
Im doing 3 months in the caribbean, 3 months in Europe, 3 months in Asia and 3 months in South America/Antartica
@@30AndAWakeUp oooh, exciting!
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Dang you were quick!
STILL no tour!!!
soon
Come to the darkside. We have cookies......😜
Haha!!!😜😜😜
If the Dark Side has cookies, I'd be there faster than Anakin.
@@30AndAWakeUp And YES to a Coco Cay video!
This video is a home run! Great scenery, great video quality. Also know how strongly you are loyal to another cruiseline and still are open-minded in your yearlong cruise journey!
So....what's the deal with CocoCay?
haha...it's too much of an amusement park to me....even though Im not a huge fan of MSC...their private island is amazing and CoCo Cay just wasn't as good in my opinion.
@@30AndAWakeUp with Coco Cay, I just mentally delete the "amusement park paying area" and concentrate on the freebies (such as great beaches and food) always keeping in mind that those cruisers who do spend their money on "features" are actually inderectl paying part of my journey.
Love your video! Definitely loyal to Royal, but only because it works for the hubs and me. No one line is right for everyone. We have our frufru coffee and the solarium. When the inner child busts out, we hit the water slides and rock climbing walls. Schooner bar at night, early mornings at the windjammer and gym. Ahhhh, love Royal. hahaha We are young 40's and joke that we may some day graduate to Celebrity. We do get the investor obc. We have never gotten military discounts or benefits yet. If you ever get back to Coco Cay, try the tallest slide. It's so stupid fun- hubby screamed like a little girl going down it. All that said, our kids are like, meh, to cruising. LOL Cheers mate!
I definitely need to try that slide next time….
Nice video! You make great review content. Will you do an honest review of Coco Cay? Looks like an overpriced amusement park to me. Am I right?
I will for sure!
👍🤩💝Fantastic. I want to know your thoughts about Coco Cay. 💝
I will for sure
I would trust your evaluation any day of the week! Safe and blessed travels 🙏! LUCRETIA 🎉
Thanks, Lucretia.
I have been on Royal and Carnival, and I am now loyal to Royal. I really like the layouts of their ships and the overall vibe. Fun, but still relaxing. I am curious about you full opinion on CocoCay.
Thanks for watching, Bret. I’ll definitely talk about CoCo Cay in future vids.
I am loyal to no one but myself. Loyal to keep on cruising with whatever ship meets my budget and where I want to cruise.
Same!
Hey Kevin royal Caribbean is a good cruise line tell us about that island though you look really happy 😅😅
Will do!
Thank you for another informative video. I sail on RC mid May. I had to replace some of my merino shirts that at 3 years old are worn. I am trying Unbound Merino for a few. As a woman cut makes a huge difference, so we will see how they compare to REI, Six Moons Design and Smartwool. I read that CoCo Cay is really over used and the ecosystem is not real healthy. If you love snorkeling and diving that would be a bummer. I also heard it is just tourist fufu. I looks like you could walk laps around it... Thank you again for creating this video. Safe travels.
Which ship are you on? Yeah, I much prefer MSCs Ocean Cay which has been designated a Marine Sanctuary so they can't build all the amusement park stuff. I like that.
@@30AndAWakeUp Jewel of the Sea, 12 nights Iceland and Scotland out of Amsterdam. It is a bit early season for those ports, but I can dress for the cold, damp, wind and rain. It should be fun and I will get to spend time with my aunt and a cousin.
I am not a "cruiser" but I think after I see your year of cruising vids I might turn into one. I especially like the fact that you are trying multiple cruise lines and look forward to both positive and negative comments about each of the lines.
Thanks, Patrick. So far I am loving it.
Royal Caribbean does have a great loyalty program. I’ve enjoyed Diamond Plus. I’m also not a fan of Coco Cay
Can't wait to get to Diamond!
I'll be a RC Pinnacle by Oct 2023... and "over my dead body" will I ever do a ship that has a "central park", GAG. Since the current Enchantment is 45 min. from my door, there is a natural draw to this port.
I love Enchantment
@@30AndAWakeUp you do know that shortly Enchantment will be leaving Baltimore cruise port being replaced by Vision of the Seas.... AND NCL will be "testing the Baltimore market" come Fall of 2023.
Aren't you getting bored yet?
Not at all
Royal and Celebrity have always been my two favorite cruise lines, but Princess is high up on my list too. Thanks for another great cruise vlog!
I need to try Celebrity....everyone seems to love it as well.
@@30AndAWakeUp I'm Elite Plus with Celebrity and it's a "notch" above it's sister section, nowadays, I enjoy
"diversity" in all cruising.
My favorite Royal cruises are the Oasis class ships. I’m looking forward to you doing a review on one of the newer Oasis class ships.
I am excited to try one!
I'm cruising solo on Rhapsody of the Seas right now (based in Barbados) and it's ideal size... small enough that you can bump into the same passengers again, not too claustrophobic. Agree about the customer service. They are so courteous throughout the ship. Your channel is so much fun! Glad to be following along on your journeys. Do you have e a map of all the ports you've visited?
I don't but I should make one of those!
Loyal to royal. Love how quickly I am moving to diamond as a solo traveler with b2b cruises
Yeah you move quick for sure
LOVE ROYAL CARIBBEAN
I’m digging it for sure. I’m loving seeing that some of my longtime subs enjoy cruising as well
Starbucks' best: Brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso, cinnamon dolcé latte. Mmmmm! I was on Harmony of the Seas not long ago. I bought the same t shirts you showed, the green and the orange one, but instead of "Enchantment" mine said "Harmony." Enjoy your travels, Kevin.
that does sound really good! hope you like the shirts !
Every Norwegian ship has a Starbucks onboard and I just bought an unlimited Starbucks package ($12/day) for my 19 day transatlantic. I wished I had it on my last two NCL transatlantics so I’ll let you know if it’s great! Pats for itself in two drinks a day and I think I can handle that. 😂
Oh wow....I would definitely do that unlimited Starbucks package!
My family and I are going in July on rcl Enchantment of the seas back to back to back 21 days out form Italy🎉
Sweet...that will be awesome!!!!
The 4 free drinks per day and free day of internet I get as a diamond member makes it so hard for me to cruise other lines so I tend to stick with Royal. But im over here laughing because I never noticed the rings on the towels before. Well actually, i noticed a circle and thought the towel was ripped 😂. So on my cruise in May im going to be looking for them!
Haha those rings are the best!!!
I noticed in the news they have just announced a 3 year, 135 country cruise trip by Life at Sea Cruises (interesting name). I thought of you when I saw the article. Is that something you would be interested in? Apparently they are aiming it not just at retirees but also wealthier remote workers.
nah, I like trying new ships and cruise lines..i don't think I'd like being on the same ship so long
That view where you panned round at the start looked amazing. Happy Cruising. Jonathan 🇬🇧
It is pretty for sure :)
Are you pronouncing “Cay” correctly 🔑? Love the content!
yes...CoCo Cay is branded Perfect Day at CoCo Cay by Royal Caribbean..it rhymes with day.
I’ve only cruised twice and both were RC. I agree with everything you mentioned. I like the variety of people also. I really want to solo cruise but as an introvert not sure I would enjoy it
I’m going to do a vid about cruising as an introvert
As a Diamond, I like the one day of free internet. I take quite a few weekend cruises and all I need is one day since the other day is in Mexico. I love being able to switch devices so me and cabin mate can share. Their website is easy to navigate and helpful.
Yeah, I agree. Im excited to get to Diamond soon!!!!! :)
That other ship was super huge!
Yep!
This video made me shake my head in disbelief multiple times.
Yeah? Do tell!
Man that view is awesome!
It really is!
Great pointed video with clear headline, brother.
Thanks bro! Life at sea is much more fun this time around!
I was expecting to see a mention of earning free cruises through casino play. It's the #1 reason I'm considering jumping ship to Royal. Gorgeous video, btw.
While I do think Royal has a good program, Princess and Carnival are soo much better. That I couldn't say I love it, but I do really like it.
@@30AndAWakeUp That's fair, and good to know.
We were on Enchantment a long time ago when they cut it in half & made it larger. We usually now do the newer ships( luv the shows) but just came off the Jewel today, after being on Harmony several times since Nov.
The best thing about Coco Cay is the food at the Snack Shack. Great chicken sandwiches, burgers 2x the size of those in the WJ buffet, the mozzarella sticks, & funnel cakes!! (all at no charge) Trying Wonder in May.
The chicken sandwiches were pretty good.
@@30AndAWakeUp But Shaq’s chicken is the best on Mardi Gras, Celebration, & Radiance!!
Did you like Jewel? We are sailing on her in October for the Canada/New England Fall foliage cruise. I am looking forward to the smaller ship for this one.
@@deanawagner-w5z yes, had a great time on the Jewel. Very easy to get around, you can get from the back buffet to the front Solarium in less than 5 minutes, unlike the larger ships. The adult solarium is really nice on this ship, with an indoor pool, & even has a park cafe there (no Central Park here) with the same great sandwiches, salads, etc. Centrum was where most of the fun nitely entertainment was, like the disco nite, etc. Luv the movie theatre - showed every movie about 3x each day. The crew was so helpful & friendly. The Wi-Fi was much better in the common lounges & areas than in our cabin or balcony, where it was on & off. And dinners were good in the MDR, same menus as the others, but very short lines to get in & fast service.Have a great time !!
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I disagree, there is a particular type of cruiser who sail on Royal. They have great Pizza, but limited fun unless you are sailing with a group or family it is just Okay. Nice ships,
appreciate the feedback
First of all, I am so happy for you, that you will achieve 100,000 subscribers soon! I started watching you when you got your van, and started watching RUclips during lockdown. Since, I couldn’t travel, I loved watching your adventures.
Now, I am a baby Pinnacle (didn’t get my pin in the mail yet, but get the perks), and I love the loyalty program, going on new ships, and the amazing staff. ❤🎉
Pinnacle!!!! Woot woot! You fancy!!!! I’m jealous ☺️
Lol, got quadruple points offer (double points and solo). I went from gold to pinnacle in 13 months. You can do it fast being solo. When you get to around 350 points, you pay 150% instead of double for solo, which you probably know.