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Last Minute Royal Caribbean Cruise Deals February 2025

1/20/2025

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Last Minute Cruise Deals Royal Caribbean

​So you're pretty much sick of winter by now, right? 

Check out these last minute Royal Caribbean Cruise Deals so you can get away and replenish. your stores of Vitamin D in February. ;) 
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Last Minute Royal Caribbean Cruise Deals From Baltimore

  •  8 night Bahamas cruise on Vision of the Seas departing February 21, 2025
    Ports of call Charleston, Port Canaveral, Grand Bahama, and Nassau
    Oceanview Stateroom - from $1144.65 per person
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​Last minute ROYAL CARIBBEAN cruise deals from florida

Last minute cruise deals from port everglades fort lauderdale

  • 4 night Bahamas cruise on Liberty of the Seas departing February 24, 2025
    Ports of call: Nassau + Perfect Day at CocoCay
    Inside from $444 
    Oceanview from $781
    Balcony from $727 
    Yes, balcony is cheaper than oceanview! ;) 

  • 6 night Western Caribbean cruise on Freedom of the Seas departing February 23, 2025
    Ports of call: Nassau, Falmouth Jamaica, Labadee Haiti
    Inside from $952 

  • 9 night Southern Caribbean cruise on Grandeur of the Seas departing February 21, 2025
    Ports of call: St. Maarten, Dominica, St. Kitts, San Juan Puerto Rico, Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
    ​Inside from $1076

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LAST MINUTE CRUISE DEALS FROM Port of Miami

  • ​3 night Bahamas cruise on Independence of the Seas departing February 21, 2025
    Ports of call: Nassau + Perfect Day at CocoCay
    Inside from $393
    Oceanview from $533
    ​Balcony from $635

  • 7 night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Symphony of the Seas departing February 16, 2025
    Ports of call: St. Maarten, San Juan Puerto Rico,  Perfect Day at CocoCay
    Inside from $1157
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  • 10 night Southern Caribbean cruise on Explorer of the Seas departing February 6, 2025
    Ports of call: Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, San Juan Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Dominica, Antigua, St. Kitts
    Inside from $1359
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LAST MINUTE CRUISE DEALS FROM PORT Canaveral Orlando 

  • 5 night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Voyager of the Seas departing February 22, 2025
    Ports of call: Nassau, Labadee
    Inside from $538
    Oceanview from $617
    Balcony from $679

  • 4 night Bahamas cruise on Utopia of the Seas *new ship* departing February 17, 2025
    Ports of call: Nassau + Perfect Day at CocoCay
    Inside from $840
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LAST MINUTE CRUISE DEALS FROM Tampa

  • ​5 night Western Caribbean cruise on Enchantment of the Seas departing February 15, 2025
    Ports of call: Costa Maya, Cozumel Mexico 
    Inside from $562
    Oceanview from $662
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Last Minute Travel Deals From Los Angeles

1/17/2025

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Need a quick getaway? Looking for travel deals from Los Angeles? 
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Current Los Angeles Travel Deals including flights!

Travel Deals

​FYI These great prices include roundtrip flights from Los Angeles - woah, right?!
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• 3 nights SAHARA Las Vegas from $296
• 3 nights Aria Resort & Casino from $707
• 3 nights Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa from $999
• 3 nights Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort from $1054

​Available through 1/23/25 or until space sells out! Book Here while you can!


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What to Expect from Celebrity Ascent’s Infinite Veranda Rooms: A Full Review

1/12/2025

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You've finally decided on the best Celebrity Ascent itinerary for your next cruise vacation and it's time to choose your stateroom, but you're scratching your head wondering "What exactly is an infinite veranda?!"

Great question. Read on for everything you need to know about the infinite veranda room on Celebrity Ascent including a photo tour of stateroom 8280. ;) 
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Royal Caribbean Ship Seen From Celebrity Ascent Infinite Verandah

In this post:

  • What is an infinite veranda?
  • Infinite Veranda Photos 8280
  • Bathrooms on Celebrity Ascent
  • Storage in Celebrity Ascent Cabins
  • Living Space Infinite Veranda Stateroom
  • Bed Cabin 8280
  • InfiniteVeranda
  • Review of the Infinite Veranda on Celebrity Ascent
  • ​Book A Celebrity Cruise
 

What is the infinite veranda on Celebrity?

Infinite Verandas are a category of cruise balcony staterooms on Celebrity Cruises' Edge class ships. The aim is to blur the line between your luxury accommodations and incredible ocean views. 

As you can see in the photo below, rather than a heavy sliding glass door standing in the way of you and the ocean air, infinite verandas offer floor to ceiling glass for incredible views and allow you to feel the ocean breeze in your hair at the touch of a button! 
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View of Infinite Verandah Room 8280 on Celebrity Ascent
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Infinite Veranda Cabin 8280 Photos


​Let's highlight some features of infinite veranda staterooms on Celebrity Ascent and then we will share our review of this style of room on a cruise ship!
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These photos are from stateroom 8280 on Ascent during her inaugural year.
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Bathroom - Celebrity Ascent Cabin 8280

Cruise ship bathrooms are notoriously tiny and awkward to maneuver. So let me ask you this, would you believe that the photo below is a cruise ship bathroom!?
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Modern Cruise Ship Bathroom on Celebrity Ascent

The shower was spacious and body wash, shampoo, and conditioner were provided. Not all lines (or hotels for that matter) provide conditioner these days...

And no more gross shower curtains. The full glass capsule shower was luxurious and the door was "slow-close" so it never slammed shut on you, which we've experienced on other ships. 

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Spacious Shower with Glass Door on Celebrity Ascent

The modern design left the bathroom on Ascent feeling spacious, with storage for your toiletries on the counter as well as multiple shelves on either side of the large mirror. 
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Infinite Verandah Bathroom Photos Celebrity Ascent
Thoughtful, stylish design on Celebrity Ascent
The bathroom was the first door on the right immediately after entering the stateroom. Next to the door was the digital thermostat which offered a number of room controls as well. 
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Bathroom Entrance - Infinite Verandah 8280 on Celebrity Ascent

​The touch screen thermostat had additional functions including the lighting of the room.

​Rather than turning each individual light fixture on or off, you could simply tap a preset including bright, dim, or lights out as well as morning, movie, evening, and sleep! 

It is important to note that the air conditioning will not run while the window is open. 
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Storage - CELEBRITY ASCENT CABIN 8280

Ascent had so many nooks and crannies that made it one of the most well thought out cruise cabins as far as storage was concerned.

​The adorable coral display held the stateroom attendants card (shout out to Kevin!) and felt like a little museum piece on display - an elegant touch!
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Infinite Verandah Photos Celebrity Ascent
Infinite Verandah Storage Photos Celebrity Ascent
The doors above, below, and to the right of the coral opened to reveal shelves for storage and even an umbrella for those port days when you need to dodge the droplets!
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Now lets open the doors to the left of the coral display: 
Infinite Verandah Closet Photos Celebrity Ascent
Infinite Verandah Closet Photos Celebrity Ascent

​The main closet provided ample wooden hangers with clips, a set of drawers, a safe, and robes!

Not to be missed on the door to the left is a full length mirror. :) 

 
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Living Space - CELEBRITY ASCENT CABIN 8280

The main living area in the infinite veranda aboard Celebrity Ascent included a couch for relaxing and across the way a set of drawers, mini fridge, and lighted vanity with chair which could certainly function as a small desk space as well. 
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Infinite Verandah Couch Photos Celebrity Ascent
Infinite Verandah Desk Photos Celebrity Ascent
The drawers were spacious while a central divider helped to keep things tidy. The min fridge was stocked with some Coca-cola, Sprite, Heineken, small liquor bottles and some wine. These are all available for purchase as well as the bottles of water on top. 

Inside the white box were some international outlets - 220v, 110v, and 2 USB plugs. It's nice that the international adapter was built in so cruisers from all over would be set even if they forgot theirs! The lid closes to keep cords in order and they can be fed out of the grooves on the front of the box. All in all, this was a nice concept but irl it felt a bit clunky imo and at times we did wish we could move the box out of the way.
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Infinite Verandah Drawers Photos Celebrity Ascent
Infinite Verandah Fridge Photos Celebrity Ascent
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Bed Area - CELEBRITY ASCENT CABIN 8280


We opted for the beds to be together and we chose a cabin where the bed was closest to the veranda. The bed was very comfortable and well appointed with pillows both functional and decorative. The TV was right across from the bed and we did enjoy a few movies (for free) on this cruise. 

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Infinite Verandah Cabin Bed Photos Celebrity Ascent
 
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Veranda - Celebrity Ascent Cabin 8280

The infinite veranda is currently one of the most controversial cabin types on a cruise ship (see also boardwalk balcony) because it has people asking the question "Is this really a balcony/verandah?" 

​As you can see there is effectively a floor to ceiling window instead of a balcony you can step out onto. In front of the window you have two chairs and a small table.  
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Stunning views sailing away from Ft Lauderdale in an Infinite Verandah on Celebrity Ascent

As shown below you can leave the entire room open to the beautiful outdoor views, or you can close the shoji-reminiscent dividers for filtered light and privacy. This is a nice feature when one person is resting but the other would like to enjoy the "balcony" area. 
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Infinite Verandah Photos Celebrity Ascent
Infinite Verandah Pictures Celebrity Ascent
 
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Is the Infinite Veranda on Celebrity Ascent the Best Stateroom at Sea?


​After sailing in an infinite veranda for 7 nights (Labadee & Cayman Cruise) we can definitely see the pros and cons of this cabin style. 

The stateroom definitely feels more spacious! This style also offers more privacy from the cabins beside you than a traditional balcony. Oceanview balcony doors can be heavy and may be difficult for some passengers to open and close, so the ability to enjoy the fresh air at the touch of a button is going to be a game-changer for some. 

The ability to enjoy natural light and stunning views and fresh air from anywhere in your cabin (except maybe the bathroom) without physically going outside on your balcony was awesome! 
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As mentioned earlier, the air conditioning will automatically shut off when you open the window, so depending on what time of year you are sailing and in what region of the world, this may be really impactful. You may rarely open the window because of the amount of hot air or humidity it quickly lets in and that may leave you wishing you had a more traditional balcony that you could step out on and close the door behind you so the room temperature stays to your preference. 

Sailing the Caribbean in December we did not find this to be a major issue, but it is something to bear in mind.
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So is the Celebrity Ascent Infinite Veranda the best stateroom at sea?
Well.. I have a few more staterooms to try before I can answer that ;) But I will say that I absolutely loved the Infinite Verandah on Celebrity Ascent. It's definitely not for everyone, but for me - I would not hesitate to book this cabin category at any time in the future! 
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In fact, I hope to sail on Ascent again soon as it's one of my personal favorite ships!

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  • Day 5 - Falmouth Jamaica Cruise Port
  • Day 6 - Georgetown Grand Cayman Cruise Port
  • Day 7 - Sea Day on Celebrity Ascent
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  • The Bazaar on Xcel Ship Review
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4 Night Utopia of the Seas Cruise Deal

10/14/2024

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Utopia of the Seas Cruise Deal

Sailing Royal Caribbean's newest ships can come with a heft price tag these days thanks to such high demand. But don't worry :) 
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​This 4 night Utopia of the Seas Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida is a great deal! 
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​Ports of Call:
  • Nassau, Bahamas
  • Perfect Day CocoaCay, Bahamas
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Sail from just $606 per person!
​December 1-5, 2025
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​If you're looking for a short cruise on an exciting new ship that allows you to get away to some beautiful beaches for a few days - this is the sailing for you!

Book Here While Space Remains!

Prices valid through November 7, 2024. Missed the deal but love the itinerary?

​Message your  Royal Caribbean Travel Agent for prices on current inventory! :) ​
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SUGGESTED EXCURSIONS FOR THIS CRUISE:

The world's best amusement parks in Orlando + Sea Turtles, Swim with Cute Pigs on Bahamas, Rum Tastings and more: 
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  • Port Canaveral Transfers & Activities 
  • Top Things To Do In Nassau

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7 night Royal Caribbean alaska cruise Deal balcony from $204

10/14/2024

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Alaska cruise deals out of Seattle are great for Americans as you don't need to fly internationally for your cruise!
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2025 ROYAL CARIBBEAN Alaska CRUISE DEALS From Seattle

​This 7 night Alaska cruise from Seattle on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas is sure to be unforgettable with stops in: 
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  • Juneau, Alaska
  • Skagway, Alaska 
  • Sitka, Alaska 
  • Victoria, British Colombia

    Sail in a balcony stateroom from just $204 per person per night!
    September 19 - 26, 2025​
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​If glaciers, whales and huskies sound like an incredible combination to you - this Alaska cruise may be the perfect itinerary for your next cruise vacation!

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7 night Greek Isles Cruise From $145 | 2025 Royal Caribbean Cruise Deals

10/14/2024

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Spring is one of the best times to sail the Mediterranean and enjoy pleasant temperatures with fewer crowds. 
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2025 Greek Isles Cruise Deals 


​This 7 night Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey Cruise from Athens, Greece on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas is heading to some bucket list ports: 
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  • Santorini, Greece
  • Rhodes, Greece
  • Limassol, Cyprus
  • Bodrum, Turkey
  • Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey

    Sail from just $145 per person per night!
    May 23-30, 2025
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This cruise affords the opportunity to participate in unique and faith strengthening tours for those who love Bible history!
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Book Here While Space Remains!
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  • Top Shore Excursions Santorini, Greece
  • Top Shore Excursions Rhodes, Greece
  • Top Shore Excursions Limassol, Cyprus
  • Top Shore Excursions Bodrum, Turkey
  • Top Shore Excursions Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey
  • Top Shore Excursions Athens (Piraeus), Greece
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Virgin Voyages Labor Day Sale 2024

8/30/2024

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Summer is a state of mind that should go way past Labor Day and the Virgin Voyages Labor Day Sale is making that possible for you, my friend!

Now through September 3, 2024 take advantage of an end of season offer to sail as low as $149 per sailor per night on 6-11 night Long Caribbean Escapes & more.  

​I'm spotlighting a few sailings and providing a full list of discounted virgin cruises below, no coupon code needed! ;)  

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Post by: Virgin Voyages Travel Agent Marissa Books Travel
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​2025 Virgin Voyages Deals - western caribbean charm


Start 2025 off right by sailing on Scarlet Lady for 6 nights on the Western Caribbean Charm cruise from Miami stopping in Roatan, Costa Maya, and Beach Club at Bimini from $169. I'm happy to help or if you prefer you can book it yourself!
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Western Caribbean Charm Cruise on Scarlet Lady | Virgin Voyages Labor Day Sale 2024
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​Virgin Voyages Last Minute Deals - eastern caribbean antilles

Looking for a last minute deal on a virgin cruise for 2024?

How about the Eastern Caribbean Antilles Itinerary heading to Puerto Plata, San Juan, Frederiksted, St. Croix, and Beach Club at Bimini?

This last minute deal for a luxurious 8 night cruise in December 2024 would make a perfect winter getaway and  is also on sale for dates in early 2025 if you prefer! 
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Your Virgin Voyages Travel Advisor can answer any questions you have. If you're a pro you can book this itinerary here! 
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​Valiant Caribbean Holiday 

Do you have extra time off work or uni in December? Here's a rare opportunity to sail from $169 on Valiant Lady for 6 nights from December 20 - 26, 2024. You'll soak up the sun in Nassau, Puerto Plata, and Beach Club at Bimini before returning to Miami. 
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​Full List of discounted virgin voyages cruises included in the labor day sale:

Rates start from $169 per Sailor per night for Insider cabins — Sea Terrace upgrades start at $208 per Sailor per night:
 
  • English Sights & European Delights • Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2024 • 6 nights from Portsmouth
  • Mayan Sol • Sep 8 - 13, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
  • Mayan Sol • Oct 6 - 11, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
  • Dominican Daze • Oct 11 - 16, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
  • Riviera Maya • Oct 20 - 25, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
  • Dominican Daze • Oct 25 - 30, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
  • Riviera Maya • Nov 17 - 22, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
  • Eastern Caribbean Antilles • Dec 14 - 22, 2024 • 8 nights from Miami
  • Valiant Caribbean Holiday • Dec 20 - 26, 2024 • 6 nights from Miami
  • Resilient Caribbean Holidays • Dec 21 - 28, 2024 • 7 nights from Miami
  • Eastern Caribbean Antilles • Jan 25 - Feb 2, 2025 • 8 nights from Miami
  • Western Caribbean Charm •  Feb 2 - 8, 2025 • 6 nights from Miami


Rates start from $149 per Sailor per night for Insider cabins — Sea Terrace upgrades start at $203 per Sailor per night:
 
  • A Scarlet Fright Voyage • Oct 24 - Nov 3, 2024 • 10 nights from Athens
  • Barcelona to Civitavecchia • Nov 3 - 14, 2024 • 11 nights from Barcelona
  • Idyllic Isles of the Caribbean & Colombia • Jan 21 - Feb 3, 2025 • 11 nights from San Juan
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Since Virgin Voyages is a newer cruise line, we have a lot to dive into and share with you soon, including: 
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  • Virgin Voyages Marvelous Collection
  • Virgin Voyages 2025 Cruises
  • Virgin Voyages 2026 Cruises
  • Virgin Voyages Caribbean Cruises
  • Virgin Voyages Transatlantic Cruises
  • Virgin Voyages Europe Cruises
  • ​Virgin Voyages North American Cruises
    ​Virgin Voyages Eclipse Voyages
  • Virgin Voyages Spa Prices
  • Virgin Voyages Sailor Loot
  • Virgin Voyages Status Match
  • Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace
  • Virgin Voyages Shore Things
  • Virgin Voyages Drink Prices
  • Virgin Voyages Excursion Prices
  • Virgin Voyages Laundry Prices
  • Virgin Voyages Lingo 
  • Everything You Need To Know About Virgin Voyages Cruises
  • Is Virgin Voyages Worth The Money?
  • What is Included on a Virgin Voyages Cruise?
  • Virgin Voyages Black Friday Deals
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Symphony of the Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Room tour with Photos

8/27/2024

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Let's tour an oceanview stateroom on Symphony of the Seas - a cabin tour with photos! 
​This tour will help if you are trying to decide between an inside, oceanview or balcony on your Symphony of the Seas
Post by: Royal Caribbean Cruises Travel Agent Marissa Books Travel


We recently sailed Royal Caribbean for the first time after many cruises on Celebrity, Princess, and Holland America.

On our previous cruises we have booked interior rooms as well as balcony staterooms and for this 8 night Southern Caribbean Cruise we opted to try an oceanview cabin on this Oasis class ship. 

Oceanview cabin 3198 photos - Symphony of the seas

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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Pictures

​Our Oceanview Cabin was on the third deck. 
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First impressions of oceanview cruise cabin

I was soo impressed by how light and bright our oceanview cabin was on Symphony! The window was so much larger than I expected! To the left you can see the wall-mounted TV and some drawers.

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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Room Tour
In stateroom 3198 the bed is by the window and the couch is nearer to the door as seen below. 

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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Sofa

Beside the couch is a cupboard with shelves and a small safe. There are also two small drawers at the bottom of this cupboard. 

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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 In-room Safe

We opted to have the bed pushed together and as you can see there was a small space on either side of the bed that act as a nightstand. 
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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Bed Pictures

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The window in our oceanview room 3198 on Symphony of the Seas was a round window, divided in the center. The window is so large that an adult person can actually sit in there like a little hamster on its wheel. :) 
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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Window Picture

Turning around and going back toward the entrance you can see on the right side of the couch is a closet with hangers. There were a combination of regular wooden hangers as well as wooden hangers with the clips attached for pants or skirts. 

To the right of that closet is the bathroom door. 
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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Closet
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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Inside Closet
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The bathroom on Symphony of the Seas is a really spacious and modern cruise ship bathroom. There is no shower curtain, but instead a full glass shower! A dispenser in the shower supplies body wash/shampoo combo. 
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Symphony of The Seas Oceanview Cabin 3198 Bathroom Pictures

This cruise ship bathroom is spacious and bright. There is a large window and three shelves to the right along with a shelf underneath the sink. 
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​It was nice to find in our stateroom a rundown of all the shows scheduled during our cruise consolidated to one sheet on embarkation day. 

Royal Caribbean Tip: Use the Royal Caribbean App to reserve your space at each show you are interested in. This was the first time we experienced needing to reserve our showtimes on a cruise.  

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Royal Theater Shows 
  •  Flight...Dare to Dream
  •  Red Carpet Movie Night,
  • Headliner Showtime The Great Dubois
  • Love & Marriage Game Show
  • Hairspray! The Broadway Musical
  • Royal Comedy starring Don Grey and Louis Johnson
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Studio B
  • 1977: A Thrilling Adventure on Ice
  • Open Ice Skating
  • Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z!
  • iSkate 2.0
Aqua Theater, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade 
  • The Big Balloon Street Party
  • Midnight Balloon Drop
  • Outdoor Movie
  • Anchors Aweigh Parade
  • Ugly Sweater Silent Party
  • HIRO
  • Latin Fiesta!
  • Caribbean Street Party
  • The Greatest 80s Party Ever!
  • 70s Disco Inferno Street Party

View from oceanview room 3198 & Review

Here's a view of Celebrity Apex from our Oceanview room window at the port in Florida.

​What do you think of the view?

I was so impressed with our oceanview stateroom. As mentioned at the outset, this was our first time booking an oceanview cabin and I absolutely loved it. 
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We saved a good bit booking an oceanview instead of a balcony, but having this window made a huge difference to me compared to an inside cabin. I would definitely recommend keeping an eye out for an oceanview if you like natural light in your room, but are on a tighter budget! ​
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Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free + 60% off Second Guest

8/27/2024

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If you're looking for Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free Cruises 2025, you're in the right place! 

Post by: Royal Caribbean Cruises Travel Agent Marissa Books Travel
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Kids Sail Free FAQs

ROYAL CARIBBEAN DEAL RIGHT NOW: ​

Right now you can take advantage of a Royal Caribbean sale where the second guest sails for 60% off and kids sail free!! 
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​Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free Promotion
​Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the age limit for kids sail free sale on royal?

Royal Caribbean considers anyone aged 12 or younger to be a child. During the Kids Sail Free promotion, as long as you are not booking one of the excluded dates, your kids 12 and under will sail free! 

Kids sail free is not working - why?!

If the Kids Sail Free promotion doesn't seem to be working, it could be that the child's age at the time of sailing is above 12. Also, you may be trying to book a sailing that is excluded. The kids sail free promotion may have ended (don't worry, it will come back!)

Also important to note, the kids sail free promotion is limited to triple, quad, and family occupancy bookings. This means that in a double occupancy stateroom of 2 people consisting of one parent and one child under 12, the child will not sail free. There need to be 2 paying passengers before a child sails free. Very often the kids sail free promotion is coupled with one like you see here "Second passenger 60% off" so if there is 1 parent and 1 child then the child would be 60% off in that case. 
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Kids Sail Free Cabin Occupancy Sample Scenarios:


Double occupancy - 1 adult, 1 child under 12 - child will not sail free. 
Triple occupancy - 1 adult, 2 children under 12 - one child will sail free
Triple occupancy - 2 adults, 1 child under 12 -  child will sail free
Quad occupancy - 2 adults, 2 children under 12 - 2 children will sail free
Quad occupancy - 1 adult, 3 children under 12 - 2 children will sail free 

Your Royal Caribbean Travel Agent can ensure you're getting the best rate for your family cruise! 
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Is 'kids sail free' not really free?

I recently booked a family with a child under 12 on Symphony of the Seas during a Kids Sail Free deal and their daughter paid $0 in cruise fare. Taxes and port fees are required for every passenger, so that still needs paid for each child under 12, but as far as the actual "cruise fare" is concerned, it is free.


​Do babies sail free on royal caribbean?

Infants and children are paying passengers on Royal Caribbean. Your best bet is to wait for a great sale like the kids sail free promo. 

The minimum age for a passenger on Royal Caribbean is 6 months old. You cannot sail with a baby under 6 months old. On embarkation day your child must be at least 6 months old. 
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what are the 2025 kids sail free cruise dates?

There are tons of cruise dates in 2025 that qualify for the Kids Sale Free promotion! It's probably easier to check the section below which notes the dates which are excluded from the kids sail free deal. 

How can i get extra royal caribbean onboard credit?

  • Travel With Your Group - up to $100 bonus onboard credit​
  • Shareholder - up to $250 bonus onboard credit ($1000 for world cruises!)
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Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free Excluded dates:

Thanksgiving Sailings (Departing between November 22, 2024 – November 29, 2024); (Departing between November 20 - November 28, 2025), Holiday Sailings (Departing December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025); (Departing between December 18, 2025 – January 1, 2026), Spring Break Sailings (Departing between March 7, 2025 – March 28, 2025); (Departing between March 6, 2026 – April 9, 2026), Holy Week/Easter sailings (Departing between April 12, 2025 – April 24, 2025), Radiance Alaska Cruise Tour Sailings (Departing May 17, 2024 – September 13, 2024); (Departing May 16, 2025 – September 12, 2025); Summer sailings (Departing May 22, 2024 – August 30, 2024); (Departing between May 22, 2025 – August 29, 2025); Anthem of the Seas sailings (Departing November 21 – December 28, 2024) and Chinese New Year sailing on Anthem of the Seas (Departing January 27, 2025)
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Royal Caribbean $100 Onboard Credit Promotion

8/19/2024

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If you're wondering how to get free onboard credit for your next Royal Caribbean cruise, you're in the right place! 
Post by: Royal Caribbean Cruises Travel Agent Marissa Books Travel


​Royal caribbean deal right now: 


​Right now you can take advantage of a Royal Caribbean deal that lands you $100 bonus onboard credit on 2025 Caribbean Cruises! 
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​Royal Caribbean Group Deals


Maybe you have heard about group deals before and you can definitely get great group rates with Royal Caribbean. Your Royal Caribbean Travel Agent will help you find the best deal and sailing for your group.

On top of the discounted group cruise rates, for each cabin with a qualifying deposit made by August 31, 2024 you will enjoy $50 onboard credit for short cruises of 5 nights or less and $100 onboard credit for 6-8 night cruises!! 

• How many people make up a group?
Typically you need 8 cabins to benefit from a group rate on Royal Caribbean. If you have family and friends who love to cruise or clients, this is no trouble. 

• But I only need one or two cabins?
Don't worry! Send me a message. and I'll see what I can do! Perks of working with a Travel Agent ;) 

• Do I need a Royal Caribbean Discount Code?
Nope! As your dedicated Royal Caribbean Travel Agent, Marissa Books Travel will take care of everything for you so that you can enjoy your cruise and free onboard credit! yay! 
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How to get More royal caribbean ONBOARD credit?

A lot of people do not know this, but if you own 100 shares of Royal Caribbean stock, you are entitled to a Shareholder Benefit of free onboard credit in the amount of $50, $100, $250, or $1000 depending on the length of your cruise. This is not a one time benefit. You can get your extra OBC every time you sail Royal Caribbean! 

100 shares is nothing to sneeze at, but hey if you have the cash free snag those shares in one go and get a $75 M1 bonus while you're at it! ;-)
 
Your Royal Caribbean Travel Agent can help you if you're wondering how to redeem your Royal Caribbean Shareholder Benefit! 

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