Carnival is the only major cruise line whose drink package doesn’t work at their private destinations. Royal Caribbean passengers can use their drink packages at the cruise line’s Perfect Day at CocoCay private island, as well as its Labadee private resort, which is in the nation of Haiti.

But one passenger's time on the open seas with Royal Caribbean got significantly worse for their bank account after making a huge faux pas that left them an extra $1,300 (£1,058) out of pocket. The passenger, whose identity remains undisclosed, had bought in to Royal Caribbean's Wi-Fi package.

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It turns out that a large number of pet parents want the opportunity to cruise with their dog. Cruise Tails, the organization chartering the cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander, says it’s seeing vast interest from dog owners all across the globe.

Booking a room on a cruise can be a difficult choice for passengers. Typically, customers can choose between a few options, including an exterior room with a balcony, an exterior room with a window and ocean view but no balcony or an interior cabin.