Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Royal Caribbean offers onboard experiences for everyone to enjoy, and for those lucky enough to be able to afford it, there is a whole new set of offerings aimed at guests who want a taste of luxury along with their cruise. The Royal Suite Class is a completely new offering on select Royal Caribbean ships, and this week, we have a first-hand look at what the Royal Suite Class is all about on Anthe...

One of the first considerations when booking a Royal Caribbean cruise is the stateroom you will select that will be your home for the duration of the cruise. On any given Royal Caribbean cruise, there are plenty of cabins to consider across a number of stateroom categories. There are many considerations to take into account, but choosing the right cabin for you should not be a daunting task. State...

If there is one Royal Caribbean ship that has gotten a lot of people re-thinking their plans, it is Liberty of the Seas. Her recent refurbishment added a number of Royal Caribbean firsts to an already impressive ship and this week, I want to countdown with you some of my favorite parts of this ship. In our continuing Top 5 series of episodes, let’s look at the features, activities and of course fo...

Royal Caribbean is at it again, with a complete overhaul of its unlimited drink packages and this week, we will discuss what the changes are and if it makes sense for you to purchase a drink package for your next cruise. Unlimited drink packages have never been more popular, and if you are wondering if it would be a good choice for your upcoming sailing, or if you are just curious about what the c...

I have been lucky enough to go on many different Royal Caribbean cruises on a variety of ships, but one ship I find myself on the most is Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Maybe it is her size, dazzling array of entertainment, impressive specialty dining options or fabulous ports of call she visits, but I think Freedom of the Seas is without a shadow of a doubt, at the top of the list when it...

Royal Caribbean offers cruises around the world, which means guests have the opportunity to visit fascinating cities in Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America. For those that want a great mix of culture, history and scenery, a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Baltic nations is perfect for you. This week, we have a cruise review to share with you from Serenade of the Seas that took place recently...

The excitement in the days leading up to a Royal Caribbean cruise is one of the best feelings, next to embarkation day. Knowing your cruise vacation is right around the corner gives all of us such a sense of euphoria and a warm feeling, to know it is our turn to go on a Royal Caribbean cruise next. This week, I am one of those lucky people, and I will be previewing my upcoming cruise on Royal Cari...

When Royal Caribbean builds a cruise ship as impressive as Harmony of the Seas, it gets a lot of attention not just from cruise fans, but from lots of different people. It makes sense, considering the amount of new innovations, incredible venues and “I can’t believe they did that” features found onboard. Harmony of the Seas has made headlines literally around the world, and has caught the attentio...

When you talk about favorite cruise ships, inevitably the one that is almost always near the top of any list is Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. The massive ship is as large in size as it is impressive in amenities. This week, we get a review of Allure of the Seas from a podcast listener who returned from a fun week-long trip. We will talk about his experiences onboard and discuss what makes...

Royal Caribbean’s fleet of 25 ships means there are lots of great choices to choose from, and the newest ship to join the fleet is actually its oldest. Empress of the Seas is back in Royal Caribbean, and this week, we’re sharing a first-hand review of what Empress of the Seas offers. What Empress may lack in size, she makes up for in unique experiences to some great destinations. Share with me you...

There are many important roles in Royal Caribbean, but perhaps no position is as highly coveted or admired as a ship’s Godmother. Every Royal Caribbean ship follows in the maritime tradition of naming someone to the role of ship’s Godmother and this week, we have the honor of having the Godmother of Anthem of the Seas to talk about her experience. Emma Wilby, through a contest, was named Anthem’s...

Royal Caribbean cruise vacations offer fantastic escapes, across a fleet of amazing ships, but one of the most common questions I get asked is, “when is the best to take a Royal Caribbean cruise?”. It is a simple question, but has major ramifications. We all want to take the perfect cruise vacation for our family, but we can also be limited in our options. If you have also been wondering the answe...

With everything Royal Caribbean is doing these days, there are a lot of people considering trying a Royal Caribbean cruise and this week, we have a podcast listener who was so intrigued, he decided to give it a try. In this episode, we talk with someone who just took their first Royal Caribbean cruise after cruising with another cruise line many times, and he shares what it was like cruising with...

This week’s show is all about you, as I will answer more of your listener email. Questions include where to be romantic on a cruise, where the best steak is, Cozumel excursion ideas, how to book a cruise that is not available yet and so much more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Periscope:  @therclblog E...

One of the biggest surprises Royal Caribbean has announced over the years was the fact that Explorer of the Seas would offer cruises to Alaska, beginning in 2016. The prospect of a Voyager-class ship heading to the Last Frontier got a lot of us intrigued and excited and this week, we have a first-hand review of what it is like to take a Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska. We will discuss what Explor...

When you start listing some of the things we all love doing on a Royal Caribbean cruise, often you will hear stories about great experiences onboard and for the adults, those memories tend to happen in the bars and lounges on Royal Caribbean ships. Royal Caribbean’s bars and lounges are wonderful spots to hang out, have a drink and enjoy music, entertainment or even a place to get up and dance. Th...

Among the many stateroom choices available on a Royal Caribbean cruise are the Junior Suite category, which is a blend of the standard balcony staterooms and some of the added perks that a full suite guest can enjoy. Often, it is difficult to know if booking a junior suite is the right choice and this week, let’s look at these special staterooms that offer more space than most balcony staterooms....

Royal Caribbean has been actively working to revitalize many of its cruise ships over the last few years and each multi-million dollar project has resulted in new and improved experiences for guests across the ship. Perhaps among the most impressive updates any Royal Caribbean ship has received is Liberty of the Seas, which had a lot of work done to her earlier this year. Someone who just on Liber...

What is the meaning of life? How big is space? How much does a Royal Caribbean cruise cost? These are the questions that humanity has pondered and I can at least help with one out of those three questions. Figuring out just how much a Royal Caribbean will cost, or thereabouts, can be challenging to figure out but this week, we will look at what goes into the total cost of a cruise to help you get...

Glaciers, Bald Eagles, panning for gold, and totem poles are just a few of the amazing wonders to see in Alaska while on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Cruises to Alaska continue to entice and intrigue guests who want to see what this outdoor playground offers. On this week’s podcast episode, we will continue our series of episodes focusing on an Alaska cruise, as we discuss the ships that visit Alaska...

One of the things Royal Caribbean really does well is it offers cruises to destinations around the world, with sailings that visit so many different ports of call. One of the more popular cruising destinations Royal Caribbean visits is Alaska, and this week, we are going to look at the ins and outs of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska. This is such a big topic, that we are beginning a seri...

In order to get the most out of your next, or first, Royal Caribbean cruise, there are many pieces to a very fun puzzle that you need to put together. And while we can spend hours upon hours researching our cruise prior to the cruise, there are still some common mistakes that guests should avoid. So this week, we’re going to discuss our Top Ten Mistakes Made by Royal Caribbean guests. Whether you...

I just wrapped up an amazing 8-night adventure on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas and this week, I am sharing with you my thoughts and review from my time aboard. We will discuss every aspect of the cruise, including my stateroom, dining, ports we visited and a lot more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblo...

New cruise ships are always a very intriguing event, and with Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, there is so much to be excited about.  This new ship debuts later this month and she has so many Royal Caribbean fans talking about what she has to offer. This week, we join in the conversation and preview what Harmony of the Seas will offer and what makes Harmony of the Seas a very diffe...

Taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is something everyone listening looks forward to and I am lucky enough to be embarking on my next Royal Caribbean adventure this week, as I prepare to return to a ship I call home, Navigator of the Seas. I will be previewing my upcoming Navigator of the Seas cruise and talk about why I picked this ship, the stateroom I reserved and what my plans are onboard and onsh...