Depending on your cruise ship, you may be able to use the Royal Caribbean app. It’s a great idea to download it to your family members’ cell phones and set it up in advance, if possible.

“Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on delivering the best of every vacation with revolutionary ships and top-rated exclusive destinations,” says Jay Schneider, chief product innovation ...

On any large cruise ship, peak times for meals, entertainment, and the pool deck can lead to overcrowding. But even the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ships have some hidden spaces that offer respite.