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July 4, 2021
One line says it's bringing the self-serve buffet back!
One line says it's bringing the self-serve buffet back!
The news confirms that on the cruise line's July and August sailings, guests will have access to self-serve buffets. Crew members will be on hand to remind guests to wash their hands before they enter the buffet line.
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Upper deck cabins vs. lower deck cabins: Which should I choose?
Upper deck cabins vs. lower deck cabins: Which should I choose?
Would you rather have infinite upper deck views of the ocean or the quick accessibility to the main areas of the ship a lower deck offers? Weigh these, and other pros and cons, of these two cabin locations.
Compare the two
 
NEW VIDEO: Fully vaccinated ship - what you need to know
NEW VIDEO: Fully vaccinated ship - what you need to know
Celebrity Edge's first sailing from the US felt like pre-pandemic times, and we break it all down with Eat Sleep Cruise
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Royal outlines vaxxed & unvaxxed spaces for July cruises from Florida
Royal outlines vaxxed & unvaxxed spaces for July cruises from Florida
With a mix of vaxxed and unvaxxed passengers onboard, Royal Caribbean has outlined the venues that will be off-limits to those who haven't gotten the jab.
See what's off limits
 
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Regent Seven Seas Grandeur<sup>™</sup> arrives in 2023
Regent Seven Seas Grandeur arrives in 2023
In partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises®
We have spent decades elevating and refining what true luxury cruising should be. Learn more about the newest addition to The World's Most Luxurious Fleet™ coming in 2023.
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What's it REALLY like to be back at sea? Your questions answered
What's it REALLY like to be back at sea? Your questions answered
With so few people onboard, did it feel like a regular cruise? What was the buffet like? Was debarkation a pain? We've taken questions from our readers and shared answers from a recent Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas. Read on for the nitty gritty details of what the cruise experience is really like now.
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