Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Now and then we see a really unique Royal Caribbean cruise out there that is not something regularly available. On this week’s show, we have a look at a rare 3-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas as one of our listeners joins us to tell us all about it. We get a chance to look at what it’s like on a short Oasis of the Seas sailing through the eyes of someone brand new to Royal Cari...

This episode was recorded live, where Matt and Annette Jackson previewed the plans for the 2016 Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise on Allure of the Seas.   In this episode, Matt and Annette look at the idea behind a group cruise, what special events we have planned for the group cruise and take listener's calls live on the air! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter...

There is a very good chance that if you are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise from the United States that one of your port stops will be at Nassau, Bahamas. It is among the most common ports Royal Caribbean cruise ships visit and that begs the question of what are some good shore excursion ideas for Nassau. This week, I am joined by guide book author Erin Foster to discuss what some of the better ch...

I’ve always felt reviewing past Royal Caribbean cruises helps to share learned experiences with others so that we can all apply these lessons to our upcoming cruises and this week, Brian joins me on the podcast to share his experience aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. We get to hear from Brian about how his Allure of the Seas cruise went, what aspects of the cruise he and his family rea...

On a Royal Caribbean ship, dining is as much a part of the cruise experience as the pools, activities, and entertainment. It’s also something that affords you and your family wonderful opportunities to sample, share, learn from and enjoy flavors from literally around the world. And not every dining opportunity has to be enjoyed during breakfast, lunch or dinner. So this week, we’re going to countd...

I love having friends on the podcast and this week, because everything is more fun with friends, we have two for you. First up, we have Brian White who is going on Allure of the Seas with 14 other people and we will be previewing everything Brian has planned, including why he is making the change from Disney Cruise Line to Royal Caribbean. I will also be dipping into the Royal Caribbean Blog Podca...

This week, I want to share with you 20, yes twenty, tips for a better Royal Caribbean cruise. These are an array of tips, tricks, overlooked experiences and secrets to get the most out of your Royal Caribbean cruise. It’s all about enhancing your Royal Caribbean cruise with a few ways that I hope everyone can benefit from on their next Royal Caribbean cruise. Share with me your thoughts, questions...

Matt is back from his Brilliance of the Seas cruise, and this week's podcast episode is all about sharing his experiences onboard. Matt discusses what he thinks of the ship, what his opinion of the unlimited alcohol packages are, reviews of dining, shore excursions and a lot more!. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbean...

There is something so wonderful and exciting about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise that brings a real sense of euphoria to everyone when their cruise countdown is almost at an end, and this week, I am lucky enough to be the benefactor of a nearly complete countdown clock, as I am boarding Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas for a 4-night cruise.  In this week’s episode, I will preview my...

I firmly believe there is no such thing as a booking a bad Royal Caribbean cruise, especially if your cruise happens to be free. That’s right, free! How do you get a free Royal Caribbean cruise without emailing a Nigerian “prince”? This week, Royal Caribbean Blog listener Marc joins us to tell us how he managed to get a free 5-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas and shares with u...

Perhaps no cruise ship other than Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has garnered as much attention this year, and this week, I have returned from my 2-night adventure on Anthem of the Seas to share with you my entire experience. It was a terrific experience and it changed the way I look at the Quantum class ships. Let’s talk about the many experiences, dining, entertainment and everything else...

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has gotten a lot of attention since she debuted earlier this year and she has arrived in the New York City area this week, where she will find her new home at Cape Liberty. I have the pleasure of taking a quick 2-night cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas this weekend, and on this week’s podcast, we will preview my plans for Anthem of the Seas and discuss what I ha...

For many of us, Royal Caribbean is the cruise line of choice that we have come to love and go back to time and time again. But there may be times you wonder about how the competition stacks up and I know it is tempting to take a peek over that proverbial fence to see how green the grass really is. So this week, we have a great comparison between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line with one of...

Something I have always loved about a Royal Caribbean cruise, even going back to my very first cruise, is the entertainment onboard. Each ship I have been on has offered different kinds of shows, games and entertainment that I just can’t get enough of. I believe my interest and passion for taking a Royal Caribbean cruise grew tremendously from the great times onboard. Royal Caribbean does a l...

The only feeling that can come close to the pure enjoyment of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is probably booking another Royal Caribbean cruise.  Royal Caribbean offers guests a great program known as NextCruise to book future Royal Caribbean cruises while onboard a cruise yourself.  In terms of benefits, it is one of the best deals guests can enjoy and this week, we will go over the de...

Where our Royal Caribbean cruises take us is a pretty important aspect of any cruise and this week, we are looking at what to do in St. Thomas. This island in the US Virgin Islands has become a very popular port stop and this week, we look at what there is to do, see and experience at St Thomas and which shore excursions might be something you want to try on your next visit. Share with me your tho...

Our good friend Susan is back to tell us all about her recent back to back cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. I love having one of you on the podcast with me to talk about cruising and we have a great review of Susan’s experience on Independence of the Seas, as she shares what she loved about the ship, her experience changing staterooms and how her high school reunion onboard we...

What makes Royal Caribbean cruise ships so beautiful and unique are the exquisite art collections guests can find onboard. Each ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet has its own array of art that spans many eras and styles. This week, we get the chance to talk to one artist that has contributed art across so many of Royal Caribbean’s mega-ships, American designer Larry Kirkland. Oasis of the Seas, Freed...

Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class ships are truly a great class of mega ship to enjoy and they have become a fan favorite. Adventure of the Seas is the “middle child” of the Voyager class and this week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at Adventure, as we discuss what Adventure of the Seas offers in terms of dining, activities, amenities and more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comme...

No matter which Royal Caribbean cruise you book, you will be visiting a port of call, each with their own fun and adventurous things to do. Of course, finding the perfect shore excursion for you means researching the ports ahead of time and this week, we will begin a semi-regular look at some of the more popular ports Royal Caribbean ships visit and discuss what there is to do there. We will look...

Back to back cruises are something many of us dream about doing and this week, one of our podcast listeners is here to share with us her upcoming plans for a back to back cruise on Independence of the Seas. Susan will discuss why she booked a back to back cruise, her plans onboard Independence of the Seas and what she is really looking forward to doing. Share with me your thoughts, questions and c...

I love talking Royal Caribbean and this week, I want to talk Royal Caribbean with all of you, as we dive into the emails many of you have sent me and we answer as many as we can on this week’s episode. We will talk about dining, which ship to choose, shore excursions and a lot more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbea...

Have you considered a Royal Caribbean cruise to Iceland, Norway and the Faroe Islands? A podcast listener joins me this week to discuss a recent 12-night cruise to Northern Europe on Brilliance of the Seas. We are discussing the appeal of this particular itinerary, what is fun and special to do on Brilliance of the Seas and looking at the beautiful ports you will visit. Share with me your thoughts...

There are so many aspects of a Royal Caribbean cruise that come together to give guests that fun and unique experience that we crave cruise after cruise. One of my favorite’s is the live music you will hear on a Royal Caribbean cruise and so this week, I am continuing our Top 5 series, where I list my top 5 experiences on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Let’s look at why Royal Caribbean does live music...

This week, let’s talk about my just finished cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. So much happened on my 7-night eastern Caribbean adventure and I want to talk about my experiences onboard, exploring the new changes, what I did on the islands, two weddings and more! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbean...