Royal Caribbean International

On Royal Caribbean ships, all onboard prices are listed in US dollars. Guests use the Royal Caribbean SeaPass® account as a cashless payment system throughout the ship. Every purchase — including drinks, specialty dining, spa treatments, and shopping — is automatically charged to your SeaPass account and settled at the end of your Royal Caribbean cruise using a credit or debit card. Some onboard services may also include automatic service charges or gratuities.

Royal Caribbean is known for its wide range of included entertainment. Guests can enjoy Broadway-style productions, live music, comedy shows, magic acts, ice skating performances, AquaTheater shows, interactive game shows, and outdoor cinema screenings. Throughout the day on Royal Caribbean ships, there are also included activities such as sports clubs, arts and crafts, quizzes, and games. While most entertainment is included in your Royal Caribbean fare, some popular shows and experiences may require pre-booking due to high demand.

On Royal Caribbean cruises, the dress code varies depending on time of day and venue. During the day, casual clothing is accepted, although swimwear must be limited to pool areas. In the evenings, most Royal Caribbean dining venues follow a casual or smart-casual dress code depending on the restaurant. On longer Royal Caribbean sailings, formal nights are usually held (often on day two and again later in the voyage), where guests are invited to wear black-tie or formal attire. Participation is optional, but many Royal Caribbean guests choose to dress up for these evenings.

On Royal Caribbean, gratuities are applied per guest, per day, and automatically added to your SeaPass account. These Royal Caribbean service charges also extend to onboard purchases such as drinks, specialty dining, spa treatments, and packages. Cruise documents for Royal Caribbean sailings are issued before departure via the Cruise Planner or Royal Caribbean app after online check-in, with luggage tags provided digitally or at the terminal. Royal Caribbean ships are also fitted with US and European-style plug sockets, though guests may still prefer to bring an adapter depending on their devices.

Royal Caribbean ships are equipped with full onboard services including a medical centre staffed by qualified doctors and nurses, Wi-Fi packages available for purchase, and extensive guest support services. Royal Caribbean also offers accessible staterooms for guests with reduced mobility, which should be requested in advance. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available for an additional charge, and some ships also offer self-service launderettes. Smoking on Royal Caribbean ships is only permitted in designated outdoor areas and specific onboard zones.