Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

After months and months of anticipation, Matt finally had the chance to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay and check out many of the new activities and offerings that Royal Caribbean recently added. On this week's episode, Matt is sharing what he thought about this private island makeover and what I loved the most. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Fac...

I’m back from a 3-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas and having returned from this weekend jaunt on my favorite ship, I wanted to share everything I did onboard and what I thought of cruising on Harmony once more.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Periscope:  @therclblog Email:&nb...

In celebration of reaching 300 episodes on this podcast, this week we are flipping the tables and I get to be interviewed to talk about myself and how this podcast and Royal Caribbean Blog got started.  I hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtains of what I do.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Per...

Thinking of booking a Royal Caribbean cruise but you have run across negative online reviews about a particular ship? Are you having second thoughts about the cruise you booked because of someone else's horror story? Stop. On this episode, Matt explains why online reviews are not the way to figure out the right cruise for you. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:&nbs...

This episode is all about answering your cruise questions, as Matt digs into the inbox to answer cruise questions about all aspects of a cruise vacation! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Periscope:  @therclblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscrib...

Have you ever thought about making the jump up to a suite stateroom for your next Royal Caribbean cruise? Suites do come with a higher price tag, but they also have their own set of perks and benefits that may factor into that decision. I’m sharing a few things on this episode that you should know when you start to consider if the increased price is "worth it" Share with me your thoughts, question...

It’s cruise review time, as we have one of our podcast listeners joining me this week to review her recent sailing on Allure of the Seas.  This was her first time on an Oasis Class ship, so we will share everything Lauren and her family did while onboard, including her plans on shore.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /...

Perhaps you’re going through some great family vacation ideas and the notion of bringing your family, friends, or both on a cruise so everyone can enjoy one giant vacation together sounds like a fantastic idea.  Certainly cruising with friends is a mantra I’ve repeated quite a few times here.  But with a great vacation comes great trip planning responsibilities and this week I wanted to...

I’ve always said that cruising with friends is the best kind of Royal Caribbean cruise, and this week I think we have a podcast episode to prove it.  We’re back from the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise aboard Mariner of the Seas. We completed a back-to-back 3- and 4-night sailing, which included stops at CocoCay and Nassau.  On this episode, we’re sharing stories and thoughts on everyt...

First time cruisers are always wondering what pitfalls they can avoid and what “secrets” they should be aware of to enhance their first cruise. After all, we all want our first cruise to not only be free of issues, but also a fantastic experience overall.  To that point, I wanted to share five of my favorite tips and advice for someone new to Royal Caribbean that they should be aware of for t...

If you have ever gone on a cruise and thought at the end of the cruise, “I really wish I didn’t have to get off the ship” then my next Royal Caribbean cruise should be music to your ears.  I’m about to head out on Mariner of the Seas for not one, not two, but three sailings in a row!  On this week’s episode, I’m previewing our next Royal Caribbean Blog.com adventure with our Double Dip t...

New water slides, dining venues, a redesigned pool deck, blow dry bar are just a few of the major changes Royal Caribbean recently completed to Navigator of the Seas. We had a chance to check out the big changes Royal Caribbean made to Navigator, and this week we walk through with all of you a look at what stood about Royal Caribbean’s $115 million investment. Share with me your thoughts, question...

This week's podcast episode is all about  you , as Matt is dedicating this episode to answering your cruise questions!  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Periscope:  @therclblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean...

Matt is back from his first Royal Caribbean cruise of 2019 and this week he is sharing what he did onboard and reviewed a number of experience from his cruise vacation Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Periscope:  @therclblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Yo...

When your cruise countdown hits single digits, here is what you ought to be doing in those last few days before you get onboard. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Periscope:  @therclblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean...

These days so much of the attention in the cruise world is aimed at the latest, and biggest, cruise ships in the world. Big cruise ships certainly offer a lot, but the smaller ships are not without their charm.  In fact, we want to share some of the really cool things that only a smaller Royal Caribbean ship can offer.  It’s a countdown of the top five features only found on smaller Roya...

We love to share others cruising experiences on the podcast and this week we head over to the newly refurbished Independence of the Seas and a cruise review from some good friends who got a chance to cruise on her for their first big Royal Caribbean cruise. Rafael and Allana talk about what they did onboard, what they liked best and share some tips for cruising on Indy.  Show Notes Alanna and...

Australia is regularly voted one of the world's top cruise destinations and if you have ever seen photos of the country, you would quickly understand why. The endless summer weather, incredible beaches along with Sydney's scenic, natural harbor and iconic landmarks, make cruising down under an incredible experience.  And while it is downright bitter cold in North America and Europe, Australia...

The allure of visiting Cuba for so many has resulted in Royal Caribbean offering even more sailings to the island, along with expanded itineraries. This week, we are talking with a podcast listener who took a Royal Caribbean cruise that visited three different ports in Cuba and is here to share his recommendations for anyone looking to visit Cuba on a cruise soon.  Share with me your thoughts...

Many first time cruisers have concerns about what a Royal Caribbean cruise is all about, and what it entails.  In fact, some even will avoid going on a cruise all together because they are worried about one of these issues.  This week, we’re here to tell any of those doubts they are just plain wrong and why avoiding a cruise is not the way to go.  Share with me your thoughts, questi...

It goes without saying that if you are listening to a podcast about Royal Caribbean cruises, you probably are very interested in going on a cruise. As much as we all dream about all the different itinerary and cabin combinations out there, the reality is we all have to adhere to what our vacation budget can spare.  Sometimes, that budget gets really tight and so this week, we are sharing our...

With 2018 coming to a close, I can’t help but look back on my busiest and most exciting year of cruising on Royal Caribbean yet.  Across eight sailings, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to take a variety of sailings to many different locations across North America, although primarily I ended up in Cozumel.  On this week’s episode, I’m sharing my top five cruise memories of 2018...

With the New Year right around the corner, it makes sense to take some time this week and wish for the sort of changes to Royal Caribbean we want to see in the coming year. From policy changes, to new ideas, or just self-serving improvements, this week we are sharing what kind of changes we would hope to see in 2019. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @thercl...

As Royal Caribbean fans, it does not take much for us to start talking up our favorite cruise line and sharing what we love about cruising.  From time to time, the cruise industry takes notice of what makes Royal Caribbean so great as well. This week, we are discussing Royal Caribbean’s recent accolades in the Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards and why Royal Caribbean stood out from the rest...

Royal Caribbean’s brand new Terminal A in PortMiami is not just another cruise terminal. The so-called Crown of Miami has been engineered from top to bottom to revolutionize the cruise check-in and debarkation process. On this week’s episode, let’s talk about what you need to know about cruising from Terminal A, as well as walk through the entire process. Share with me your thoughts, questions and...