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Endless ocean views from your very own in-stateroom window
Your private front-row seat to the ocean. Enjoy a private balcony with stunning ocean panoramas
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Your perfect budget-friendly retreat. Our most budget-friendly option
Endless ocean views from your very own in-stateroom window
Your private front-row seat to the ocean. Enjoy a private balcony with stunning ocean panoramas
Live the “suite” life in spacious comfort. Elevated luxury with exclusive benefits and premium amenities
Scheduled Payment Plan All payments must be completed on or before June 15, 2026.
This option provides a structured schedule for installment payments.
This option allows you to set your own payment schedule after the initial deposit.
Below are the top 26 most frequently asked questions about Royal Caribbean International cruises to the Bahamas, organized into clear categories for quick, easy reading.
Guests generally need a valid passport or a state-issued birth certificate combined with a government-issued photo ID (for U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises). Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding.
Pre-cruise testing and COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required for most sailings, but guests must be medically fit to travel and should check CDC guidelines for specific destinations.
Check-in typically opens 45 days before sailing via the Royal Caribbean app or website. You must complete check-in no later than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing time.
No. You must arrive during the specific arrival time slot you selected during check-in. Arriving too early may result in waiting outside, while arriving late could lead to denied boarding.
Each guest of drinking age can bring one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne in their carry-on on embarkation day. Beer and hard liquor are strictly prohibited and will be seized.
Yes, you can bring up to 12 cans (17 oz or less) of non-alcoholic beverages (soda, energy drinks, etc.) per stateroom in your carry-on luggage.
No. Pool towels are provided on the pool deck and can be taken off the ship for shore excursions and to CocoCay. However, you must return them to avoid a $25 replacement fee.
Standard staterooms are equipped with a "2-in-1" shampoo/body wash dispenser. If you have specific hair care needs, it is highly recommended to pack your own. Suites provide upgraded toiletries.
Daytime is "Casual" (jeans, shorts, tees). Evenings vary between "Casual," "Smart Casual" (collared shirts, dresses), and "Formal" (suits, cocktail dresses). "Formal Night" is now often called "Dress Your Best".
No. Wi-Fi is a paid service. Packages are priced per device, per day (e.g., "Surf + Stream"). You can purchase a package for one device and switch between devices by logging in and out.
Ships are "cashless." All onboard purchases are charged to your SeaPass card (room key). You cannot use Apple Pay or credit cards directly at onboard venues.
An automatic daily gratuity is charged to your account (~$18.50 per person/day for standard rooms, higher for suites). You can prepay this before sailing or adjust it at Guest Services before disembarkation.
On larger ships (Oasis and Icon class), reservations are necessary for main theater, ice, and water shows. These can be booked via the app starting ~30 days before sailing. Smaller ships often operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Complimentary venues typically include the Main Dining Room, Windjammer Marketplace (buffet), Sorrento’s Pizza, and café snacks. Specialty restaurants (e.g., Chops Grille, Izumi) cost extra.
No. Drink packages are for personal use only. If one adult in a stateroom buys the Deluxe Beverage Package (alcohol), all other adults in the same room are usually required to purchase it as well to prevent sharing.
Yes. Beverage packages purchased onboard work at Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee just like they do on the ship.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only permitted in designated outdoor areas and specific sections of the casino. Smoking in cabins or on balconies is strictly prohibited and carries a fine.
Yes. Resorts World operates a free open-air tram that picks passengers up from the end of the pier.
Where it goes: It typically makes stops at the Resorts World hotel/casino, Fisherman’s Village (shopping/marina), and the Beach Club at Bimini.
Note: While the tram ride is free, access to the specific amenities at the stops (like the Beach Club) may require a paid pass depending on your cruise line.
It depends on your cruise line:
Virgin Voyages: Yes. For Virgin sailors, access to the Beach Club and food there is included in the cruise fare.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, etc.: No. For these lines, the Beach Club is a private excursion. You must purchase a "day pass" or shore excursion to enter. If you do not have a pass, you cannot enter the club, even if you take the tram there.
How much does it cost to rent a golf cart? Golf carts are the most popular way to explore independently. Prices typically range from $60 to $100+ per day depending on the vehicle size (4-seater vs. 6-seater), the season, and your negotiation skills.
Tip: Rental stands are located just outside the port exit. You can often negotiate prices if you pay in cash.
Radio Beach is the most popular free public beach.
Technically yes, but it is a long walk (approx. 2+ miles / 45 minutes) in the heat. Most passengers prefer to take a taxi (~$5-$8 per person) or rent a golf cart to get to Alice Town, where you will find local shops, Radio Beach, and restaurants.
Yes. The Bahamian Dollar is pegged 1-to-1 with the US Dollar, and USD is accepted everywhere.
Yes, Bimini is generally considered very safe with a small-town, laid-back atmosphere.
