Cruising with Kristen

Cruising with Kristen I'm the friend who cruises all the time and tells you everything I wish someone had told me before my first Royal Caribbean Cruise!! Cruise TipsšŸš¢

Sunscreen can be so expensive when you purchase it on the cruise ship or at Port! Do yourself a favor and make sure that...
08/03/2026

Sunscreen can be so expensive when you purchase it on the cruise ship or at Port! Do yourself a favor and make sure that you pack your favorite sunscreen, bronzer, and Aftersun in your carry-on suitcase! Your skin will thank you and so are your wallet

08/03/2026

All right, hereā€™s a quick heads up for you when youā€™re at Port. Donā€™t assume your phone will work like it does at home just by turning off airplane mode! Before you get off the ship, double check with your carrier to see if you have an international plan or roaming Package. Otherwise, you might get hit with some seriously pricey charges.

08/02/2026

Yes, there are ATMs onboard, but they charge service fees. If you know youā€™ll need cash for taxis, tips, souvenirs, or small purchases in port, bring it with you before you sail and save yourself the extra ATM charges.

Have you ever had to use the shipā€™s ATM? šŸ’³

08/02/2026

ā˜•ļø Royal Promenade CafĆ© is one of my favorite grab-and-go spots on Royal Caribbean! Youā€™ll find FREE snacks like fresh fruit cups, little sandwiches, pastries, cookies, and other quick bites throughout the day.

Looking for a specialty coffee, latte, or espresso? Those arenā€™t free, but theyā€™re included if you have a Royal Caribbean beverage package that covers specialty coffee. Otherwise, youā€™ll pay Ć  la carte.

Itā€™s the perfect place to grab a quick bite without heading to the buffet!

08/02/2026

šŸšØ PSA: If you havenā€™t stopped at The Spare Tire on Deck 15, youā€™re missing out!

The mini chimisā€¦ šŸ¤¤
The raspberry-filled cheesecakeā€¦ šŸ°

Letā€™s just say my diet didnā€™t survive this cruise. šŸ˜‚

Whatā€™s your favorite thing to grab from The Spare Tire? šŸ‘‡

08/01/2026

When the drink package kicks in.

08/01/2026

Club Royale is my favorite place on Utopia of the seas! Donā€™t bother me when Iā€™m here. Iā€™m having a good time. Club Royale!!

08/01/2026

Just a few weeks away from getting back on utopia of the seas! If thereā€™s anything youā€™d like to see on the ship, I plan on getting a ton of footage. If thereā€™s anything specific, just drop me a comment and Iā€™ll make sure to cover it.

08/01/2026

šŸ–ļø Wondering where to get pool towels on Royal Caribbean?

Youā€™ll find towel stations near the main pool areas, making it easy to grab one before a swim or a day in the sun. Just donā€™t forget to return it before your cruise ends!

Royal Caribbean may charge $25 per unreturned towel, so itā€™s an easy fee to avoid. Return your towel to any pool towel station before you leave the ship.

Have you ever forgotten to return a pool towel? šŸ˜…

08/01/2026

Packing for a Royal Caribbean cruise? šŸ‘”šŸ‘— Hereā€™s what you need to know about Dress Your Best nights!

Royal Caribbean no longer calls them ā€œformal nights,ā€ and dressing up is encouragedā€”not required. I also cover how many Dress Your Best nights you can usually expect based on the length of your cruise, plus why you should check the Royal Caribbean app before you sail for theme nights like White Night, Caribbean, or 70s.

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