Is A Christmas Cruise Worth It In 2025?

I just finished celebrating my fifth Christmas on cruise ships, and show you around the ship to give you a look at what you can expect onboard!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Deck 16
01:06 Deck 15
02:24 Deck 8 - Central Park
02:56 Deck 6 - The Boardwalk
03:26 Deck 5 - Royal Promenade
03:50 Summary - Is It Worth It?
04:44 Want More?

[harnett]

So glad you are doing long form, love it !!!!

[earthling]

That's a really cool ship! My wife, daughter, and I went on a cruise for Christmas this year. But we went on Virgin Voyages. We've gone on it a few times. Very nice, and it is an adults only cruise. A bit more relaxing and still tons of fun without all the kids running around. But this ship looks perfect for a family with younger children.

[kathyownbey]

Our 1st cruise was a Christmas cruise in 2017. Coming from Indiana it never felt like Christmas to us because the warm weather was out of the ordinary. We had a great time.

[zulickj]

I'm not taking a Christmas cruise next year, but it will be a New Years cruise! 8 nights on Oasis of the Seas!! 12/27/25 to 1/4/26! This trip is our Christmas gift. As an older family...its about experiences and not "stuff". I can't wait!❤

[robbieanderson]

I love to go cruising, but honestly it’s not worth it to me to go on Christmas and pay the extra prices.. I do enjoy the Halloween cruises to Mexico, because it coincides with their holiday day of the dead. The memorials to their people are fascinating.

[SaintTaris]

Christmas on The Utopia OTS was amazing. I saw you perform in The Mason Jar. I really enjoyed the show.

[Msthriftyrose]

This was my 5th Christmas Cruise and my First Christmas cruise on Royal…DEFINITELY worth it instead of buying gifts we make memories

[benedictwallis]

P&O cruises (UK cruise line) dress the whole ship up for Christmas, top to bottom. Always feel like RCI only do half a job with decorating the ship over the holidays. Had some great Christmas cruises on RCI but I just wish they done a little more with the ship in terms of decorating 👍

[pamelavenard]

Fantastic content! Hope YOU enjoyed Christmas on Utopia! Happy New Year!

[blackbutterfly]

I was on this cruise and loved it. I think besides my party and a few other guests that people did not really get into the Christmas spirit until Christmas Day. There was an Ugly Christmas sweater event and only me and a family dressed as Christmas trees 😅 showed up. I was in a Facebook group for the cruise and participated in the Kids Gift Exchange organized by another guest. It was very nice and over 30 kids participated! Christmas is what you make it and I had a wonderful time. I would not sail on Utopia again for Christmas though because I expected more Christmas vibes in the music, decor, activities and events. I'll definitely sail on it at another time of the year. It's beautiful! The staff was great and I loved the Boardwalk and the new elevators 😅.

[jtroy]

I’m very tempted to go on this ship specifically because of your videos

[pygmy-goats-kevin]

WOW AMAZING VIDEO VERY ENTERTAINING WISH I WAS ON THE CRUISE AGAIN 👍👍

[designdoctor]

and....when in PUBLIC on a cruise or out to eat or whatever... that "person" who starts fights is less likely to do so 😊

[mikeclark]

Me and 13 of my friends will be boarding the ship this Friday, Hope to see you in the Mason Jar.

[morganclarissa]

I was on this cruise and saw you at the Mason Jar a few times

[koenigxolo]

You said it, you're going to get a ship full of people. Nope, nope, nope. You couldn't pay me.

[lydianurse]

YES! I have done 1 on another cruise line, and I loved it. The ship is decorated with the Christmas theme. Families were taking plenty of pictures in their Christmas pajamas or formal wear. Yes, it is pricey, but I say cancel the traditional gift giving and make wonderful priceless memories. I would do it again.

[charles_king]

Definitely. If you are a musician on that ship 😂

[Wiredperson]

I was on the harmony of the seas during cristmas

[laurahenderson]

Of all the ships you've worked on which had the most Christmas decorations or Christmas vibes?