Cruise Guides

Illustration of the Royal Esplanade and atrium aboard Spectrum of the Seas

What to Expect on Spectrum of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Spectrum of the Seas: the North Star, RipCord skydiving, the SkyPad, SeaPlex, Two70, and the exclusive Suite Class complex explained.

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

Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's Quantum Ultra ship based in Singapore for short Southeast Asia getaways and longer voyages.

Illustration of guests boarding Ovation of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Alaska Cruise: Ovation of the Seas Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time Alaska cruiser's guide to Ovation of the Seas: booking, the one-way Vancouver-Seward routing, packing, embarkation, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of an Alaska port and glaciers on an Ovation of the Seas cruise

Ovation of the Seas: Vancouver to Seward Alaska Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Ovation of the Seas' one-way Alaska cruise between Vancouver and Seward: the ports, glacier cruising, flights, and how to plan an open-jaw trip.

Illustration of the North Star capsule rising above Ovation of the Seas in Alaska

Ovation of the Seas: Alaska, North Star and Thrills

Alexander Sotropa

The thrills on Ovation of the Seas in Alaska: riding the North Star over glaciers and fjords, RipCord skydiving, SeaPlex, Two70, and how to book them early.

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

Ovation of the Seas Tips: Alaska Insider Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Ovation of the Seas tips for an Alaska cruise: what to book early, beating the lines on the North Star, packing for the cold, and planning port days.

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

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

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Ovation of the Seas to book and which to avoid, why a balcony pays off in Alaska, and a full deck-by-deck guide to every category.

Illustration of the Royal Esplanade and atrium aboard Ovation of the Seas

What to Expect on Ovation of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Ovation of the Seas: the North Star, RipCord skydiving, SeaPlex, Two70, the glass-roofed indoor pool, and why she's ideal for Alaska.

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

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's amplified Quantum-Class ship and one of the best ships for an Alaska cruise from Vancouver or Seward.

Illustration of guests boarding Anthem of the Seas on embarkation day

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

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Anthem of the Seas: booking, sailing from Sydney, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.