A Royal Caribbean Cruise to The Bahamas

Now, we have never been on a cruise before, so we really did not know what to expect when it came to the boat itself. Let’s just say, we were absolutely amazed! The boat was comprised of 15 decks that featured pools, theaters, game shows, musical and instrumental performances, comedy, ice skating, mini golf, arcades, and thousands of staterooms, where passengers resided. Our favorite areas of the boat were Deck 12, or the deck above the pools, and Deck 5, the Promenade. Deck 12 was the best area to sit out at nighttime and stargaze, as well as get away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds on the rest of the ship. We spent several hours sitting here in the evenings relaxing, as well as soaking up the sun during the day. The Promenade on Deck 5 was the opposite experience, featuring restaurants, shops, and interactive events. Our personal favorite stop on the Promenade was Sorrento’s, Royal Caribbean’s pizza place. Sorrento’s was open longer than every other restaurant or buffet on the ship, making it a hub for people with late night cravings. The pizza was yummy, and UNLIMITED! That can get pretty dangerous… One last area of the boat to shout out is Deck 4. If you get a chance, go out to one of the sides of Deck 4 to get a closeup view of whatever body of water you’re sailing in. Sit and relax with your loved ones, and take advantage of the quiet atmosphere this area provides. You will find that there are not many places on the ship as peaceful as this. 

When booking your cruise, you will be presented with tens of hundreds of options to upgrade your booking. We typically, never upgrade because we tend to find that most upgrades are not worth what is being charged, but we absolutely recommend upgrading to The Key for your next Royal Caribbean cruise. Here’s why – First off, it includes your VOOM Surf and Stream internet service for one device per cruiser. (The cost of internet alone is $17.99 per device, per day). If you want to use your device on the boat, you will need to purchase this anyway. If you plan to make this purchase, then definitely consider purchasing The Key instead. Next, when you first arrive at the port to board the boat, you get to skip the entire line (saving 2-3 hours!) with The Key Priority Boarding. This takes you through a special line, skipping the check in process and fast tracking your trip through security. You then get to drop any extra luggage with The Key staff, who will later deliver it right to your stateroom for you. This perk gets you on the boat in roughly 20-30 minutes, ready to enjoy your specialty lunch! Additional perks include designated times to utilize the Rock Climbing Wall and the FlowRider, designated VIP seating to shows onboard, as well as a speciality breakfast prior to departing the boat on the last day. Once again, you get priority departure, allowing you to exit the boat first and skip the line for customs! All of these perks are well worth the price of The Key, which stands between $24.99-$29.99 per cruiser per day. (Royal Caribbean offers pre-cruise discounts so keep an eye out!). For more great content, check out my other blogs or visit this post for awesome places to visit around the world!