Royal Caribbean

Your fare includes your stateroom, entertainment (including Broadway-style shows), kids' clubs, and multiple dining venues, such as the Main Dining Room and the Windjammer buffet. Onboard activities like the FlowRider, rock climbing, and waterslides are also complimentary.

In 2026/2027, Liberty of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas will offer a variety of cruises from Southampton. These popular itineraries include the Norwegian Fjords, the Mediterranean, and short "sampler" cruises to Western Europe.

Daytime is casual (shorts and t-shirts). Evenings vary between Casual, Smart Casual (collared shirts/dresses), and Formal (suits/cocktail dresses). Most 7-night sailings feature two formal nights, though these are optional guidelines for the Main Dining Room.

Guests may bring up to two 750ml bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom in carry-on luggage on embarkation day. You can also bring up to 12 cans/bottles of non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and hard liquor are strictly prohibited.

Yes, Royal Caribbean features VOOM, powered by Starlink. Various packages are available for purchase, allowing for seamless streaming, messaging, and video calling across the fleet.

Perfect Day CocoCay is a private island in the Bahamas exclusive to Royal Caribbean guests. Most amenities, including beaches and the Splashaway Bay aqua park, are complimentary. Thrill Waterpark and private cabanas require an additional fee.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes and vapes) is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. All staterooms and private balconies are strictly non-smoking; a cleaning fee applies for violations. Smoking is permitted in the Casino Royale on most sailings, except for cruises departing from the UK or Australia, which are entirely smoke-free indoors.

Accommodation is divided into four main categories:

• Interior: Budget-friendly rooms, some featuring "Virtual Balconies."

• Ocean View: Rooms with windows or portholes overlooking the sea.

• Balcony: Private outdoor spaces, including "Neighbourhood View" balconies overlooking Central Park or the Boardwalk on Oasis-class ships.

• Suites: Luxury options ranging from Junior Suites to the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, often including Royal Suite Class perks like a personal Royal Genie.

Yes, Royal Caribbean has a free official app available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Before your cruise, the app is used to complete mobile check-in, select terminal arrival times, finish mandatory safety briefings, and access your digital SetSail Pass.

Once onboard, connect to the ship’s free Guest Wi-Fi, no paid internet package required, to view daily activity planners, reserve speciality dining and show tickets, chat with fellow guests, navigate interactive deck maps, and track onboard spending.