Is Royal Caribbean charging towel deposits now?

A recent Freedom of the Seas cruiser reports that Royal Caribbean placed a refundable towel deposit on her onboard account. Royal Caribbean has not confirmed this as a fleetwide change, but its current policy already allows a $25 charge for every towel not properly checked back in. Here’s how to avoid an expensive surprise. #RoyalCaribbean #FreedomOfTheSeas #cruisecost #CruiseTips #CruisePlanning