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When you're at sea, it's nice to be able to disconnect and reconnect whenever you wish, and enjoy some of the comforts of home while also having access to the luxuries of a 5-star resort. Fortunately, our wide array of services detailed below can help make your time onboard as enjoyable as possible.
Available On All Ships

Wash & Fold Laundry
Save yourself the work of doing laundry once you get home. We'll take care of it for you with our Wash & Fold laundry special. This is an additional service offered beyond our regular laundry service. Guests can now send smaller clothing items to be washed and folded for the fixed amount of $25 per bag. Fit as much as you can into the bag provided for you and we'll take care of the rest. Please ask your stateroom attendant for more information. Availability may vary.


Royal Caribbean OnlineSM
Access the Internet, check e-mail and stocks, chat online, or create e-cards to send to family and friends via workstations in Royal Caribbean OnlineSM. Prepaid packages are available.

Club Café
Now Teens ages 12 to 17 can surf the Web, e-mail, instant message and send e-cards to their friends for a nominal per minute fee. Club Café, located in Fuel or The Living Room, is available exclusively for Teens.

Royal Connect Phone*

Keep in touch anytime, anywhere onboard with the new Royal Connect Phone. Call, text and view onboard activities quickly with Royal Connect. Plus, find family and friends with the easy-to-use Royal Connect Phone finder feature. The cost is only $30.00 USD per phone for the entire length of the cruise vacation. Rent as many phones as you like, while supplies last. Please check the ship?s daily Cruise Compass for times and location of the Royal Connect Desk. Staying in touch onboard has now been made easier with Royal Connect. Don?t miss a moment of the action!
*Royal Connect is currently available on Oasis of the Seas.

Cell Phone Service
Stay connected to friends and family from all over the world with Royal Caribbean International's fleetwide roaming network and Royal Caribbean Online fleetwide onboard workstations and Wi-Fi service.

Royal Caribbean International has an advanced roaming network onboard all ships, allowing you to make and receive calls, voice mail, text messages and GPRS data using your own mobile phone and telephone number.

FAQs:

What are the mobile phone rates while onboard?

  • Rates for usage of your mobile phone are determined by your home carrier.
  • For more information, please contact your home carrier customer service.


  • How will I be billed for the usage time on my mobile phone?
  • You will be billed by your home carrier for your international roaming usage on your regular mobile phone bill.
  • It can take up to 60 days for charges to appear on your phone bill.


  • Can I access GPRS data service (e.g. check e-mail, surf the Net, etc.)?
  • If your home carrier supports GPRS data service, you can use mobile phone service with compatible GPRS data capable devices to check email, surf the web, and share photos while onboard just as you would at home.


  • How do I call to the USA, Canada and the Caribbean when onboard?
  • Dial 1 + area code and number just as you would at home.


  • How do I call to other countries when onboard?
  • Dial "+," the country code and the full number.
  • Verizon Wireless/Sprint users, dial "011," the country code and the full number.



  • Tuxedo Rentals

    The tuxedo-rental service offers a convenient way to have the most appropriate attire for formal nights.

    Prices are subject to change without notice. Availability may vary from port to port. Please click here to order your tuxedo or call one of our Onboard Amenities Representatives at 800-590-6193 for, questions or concerns.

    Package A&B are available for sailings 6 nights and longer.
    Package C&D are available for sailings 3, 4 and 5 nights.

    Tuxedo Orders for Weddings
    You will be able to keep the tuxedo for the duration of your cruise vacation. All wedding tuxedos will be delivered to your stateroom. Royal Romance strongly recommends the groom and his party visit a local tuxedo store and have measurements taken to ensure a good fit. A Tuxedo Reservation/Measurement form must be completed for each tuxedo. This form will be sent to you as soon as your wedding day is reserved. Please submit your completed form no later than forty-five (45) days prior to your sail date.

    Package - A: Designer Combination Package $99 (Best Value!)

    This package offers our guests two completely different looks for both formal evenings; all for the price you would normally pay for one Tuxedo Package!

    Package includes:

    1 Designer Tuxedo with 2 button Notch satin lapel jacket and pant
    2 Designer ¼ Pleat Dress Shirts with French cuffs
    1 Black Satin Cummerbund
    1 Black Satin Bow Tie
    1 Designer Vest in choice of 4 colors: Black/Silver/Antique Gold/ Red
    1 Long Tie in 4 colors: Black solid satin/ Silver stripe/ Antique Gold stripe/ Red      stripe
    1 Pocket square in 4 colors: White-(with black tie and black vest)/Silver/Antique Gold/Red
    1 Cufflink set
    1 Stud set

    Package - B: Designer Traditional Tuxedo Package $89

    This package offers the traditional look for one evening and a modern look for another evening.

    This package includes:
    1 Designer Tuxedo with 2 button Notch collar jacket and adjustable pant
    2 Designer ¼ Pleat Dress Shirts with French cuffs
    1 Black Satin Cummerbund
    1 Black Satin Bow Tie
    1 Cufflink set
    1 Stud set

    Package - C: Designer Combination Package $59 3/4/5 Nights

    Package includes:
    1 Designer Tuxedo with 2 button Notch satin lapel jacket and pant
    1 Designer ¼ Pleat Dress Shirts with French cuffs
    1 Black Satin Cummerbund
    1 Black Satin Bow Tie
    1 Designer Vest in choice of 4 colors: Black/Silver/Antique Gold/ Red
    1 Pocket square in 4 colors: White-(with black tie and black vest)/Silver/Antique Gold/Red
    1 Cufflink set
    1 Stud set

    Package - D: Designer Traditional Tuxedo Package $49 3/4/5 Nights

    Package includes:
    1 Designer Tuxedo with 2 button Notch collar jacket and adjustable pant
    1 Designer ¼ Pleat Dress Shirts with French cuffs
    1 Black Satin Cummerbund
    1 Black Satin Bow Tie
    1 Cufflink set
    1 Stud set




    Other Items
  • Black Shoes - After Five formal tuxedo shoes in black patent leather. Shoes will require entering size - $12
  • Vest - Choice of 4 colors: Black/Silver/Antique Gold/ Red - $20
  • Suspenders - $5
  • Solid Black Long Tie - Perry Ellis long solid black tie - $5
  • Dress Socks - Black Nylon Dress Socks (yours to keep) - $6


  • Floral Cart
    Fresh flowers are available for purchase on all of our ships. Surprise a loved one with a beautiful bunch for a special occasion or just because.

    Future Cruise Consultant Services
    Meet with a member of our onboard Crown & Anchor Society staff to reserve a future Royal Caribbean cruise or cruisetour vacation. You'll receive an onboard credit of up to $300 USD to be used on the sailing you reserve. Your travel agent even gets credit for the booking!

    Luggage Valet
    Take advantage of our convenient luggage valet service, which streamlines the seaport-to-airport process. You simply pay a fee to check your luggage and receive your airline boarding passes and baggage claim checks before leaving the ship. When you arrive at the airport, you can avoid check-in lines and proceed directly to the security checkpoint.
    Hours
    Hours of operation vary by service. Check your Cruise Compass and Daily Planner for details.
    Did You Know?
    All of our ships are equipped to allow you to make and receive calls, check voice mail, send text messages and receive GPRS data using your own mobile phone and telephone number.