Cruises with Friends Blog
Expert insights cruising
Book your future cruise later
Most if not all cruise ships have a future or next cruise desk where you can book your future sailings. The cruise lines use discounts and onboard credit to get you to commit to a future sailing. The major cruise lines now offer a book later option.
Do I get Crown & Anchor points for a complimentary casino cruise?
Yes, you get Crown & Anchor points when you go on complimentary casino cruises with Royal Caribbean
Upgrading your Royal Caribbean cabin
There are several ways you can upgrade your cabin on your Royal Caribbean cruise, and it may not even cost you anything.
Do I need a visa to cruise to or from the USA?
Citizens from 40 countries can travel to the United States for business or tourism without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program.
Making voice calls on cruise ships
Making phone calls on cruise ships or ferries is eye wateringly expensive. There are ways to make voice calls cheaply or for free.
Royal Caribbean single supplement discount
Crown and Anchor members with 340+ points are eligible for a single supplement discount
Book Royal Caribbean cruises through the USA
When booking cruises with Royal Caribbean, book through the US website or through a US based travel agent
Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor society
The Crown & Anchor society is Royal Caribbeans loyalty program. This blog and 6 other blogs go through the program, its tiers and it's benefits.
New Feature - Book Cruises
Users can now book Cruises on Cruise with Friends through the web portal and smartphone apps.