Cruise Guides

Illustration of Liberty of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Liberty of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Liberty of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's amplified Freedom-Class ship sailing the Norwegian Fjords and Northern Europe from Southampton.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas Tips: FlowRider and More

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Freedom of the Seas tips: mastering the FlowRider, what to book early, beating the lines, planning short-cruise port days, and smart spending aboard.

Illustration of guests boarding Freedom of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Short Cruise: Freedom of the Seas Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-timer's guide to a short cruise on Freedom of the Seas: booking, sailing from Miami, packing for 3 to 5 nights, embarkation, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of Perfect Day at CocoCay with beaches and waterslides from Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas: Perfect Day at CocoCay Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A Perfect Day at CocoCay guide for Freedom of the Seas cruisers: what's included, the Thrill Waterpark, Coco Beach Club, cabanas, and what to book early.

Illustration of a Bahamas beach scene on a Freedom of the Seas cruise from Miami

Freedom of the Seas: Bahamas Cruise from Miami

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Freedom of the Seas' short Bahamas cruises from Miami: Perfect Day at CocoCay, Nassau, sailing from PortMiami, and how to plan each port day.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Freedom of the Seas

Best Cabins on Freedom of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Freedom of the Seas to book and which to avoid, including value interiors and Promenade-view rooms, with a full deck-by-deck guide.

Illustration of the Royal Promenade aboard Freedom of the Seas

What to Expect on Freedom of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Freedom of the Seas: the FlowRider surf simulator, the Perfect Storm waterslides, the rock wall, the Royal Promenade, and pools and dining.

Illustration of Freedom of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Freedom of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's amplified Freedom-Class ship sailing short Bahamas and Caribbean getaways from Miami to CocoCay.

Illustration of guests boarding Quantum of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Quantum of the Seas: A Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Quantum of the Seas: booking, flying into Los Angeles, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of Puerto Vallarta's Malecon and beaches seen from Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas: Mexican Riviera Cruise Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A Mexican Riviera guide for Quantum of the Seas: Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, what to do in each port, and how to plan your excursions.