00:00Royal Caribbean just scrapped a rule that's frustrated cruisers for years, and non-drinkers
00:05are celebrating. The cruise line introduced a new policy exempting couples from having to buy
00:10matching drink packages when one traveler can't or doesn't want alcohol, covering situations like
00:16pregnancy, disability, or medical conditions. Until now, both guests sharing a stateroom had
00:22to buy the same beverage package, even if only one planned on drinking, forcing travelers to pay
00:28for alcohol they'd never touch. The change came alongside two other announcements. Construction
00:33began on the line's fifth Icon-class ship, and its first 2028 sailing dates, including new Alaska,
00:40Europe, and Caribbean routes, were released. Cruisers online are calling the change long
00:45overdue, saying it finally fixes a common stateroom booking complaint. And industry watchers say it
00:50could save couples real money on every future cruise they book. Disclosure. This video contains
00:56stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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