7 Things Royal Caribbean’s CEO Admitted to His Superfans
CocoCay PortSint Maarten CountryRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineMiami PortSt Thomas (US Virgin Islands) PortIcon of the Seas Cruise ShipOdyssey of the Seas Cruise Ship
At the 2026 President's Cruise, Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley spent seven nights on Icon of the Seas answering unscripted questions from the line's most loyal Crown & Anchor members. Some of his answers were jokes. Others will shape what you can book for years, from loyalty perks to private destinations to the next class of ship. I wasn't on this sailing. Every answer in this video comes from people who were in the room, and I name each source as I go. One of Bayley's answers was five words long, and it said more than a press release would. Quick answers: What is the Royal Caribbean President's Cruise? An annual sailing hosted by Royal Caribbean International's President and CEO, Michael Bayley, with other Royal Caribbean executives. It's open to anyone and popular with Crown & Anchor Society members. The centerpiece is "Common Ground," a Q&A where guests ask Bayley questions with no pre-screening. When was the 2026 President's Cruise? October 3 to 10, 2026, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean round trip from Miami on Icon of the Seas, calling at St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Where is the 2027 President's Cruise? Odyssey of the Seas, on the September 19, 2027 sailing. Watch next: 6 Things Royal Caribbean's CEO Refuses to Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21bQ4f4ehuE