Royal Caribbean Blog

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

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Come explore the many facets of a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. The RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast covers everything from the Royal Caribbean cruise ships to activities, excursions, planning your cruise vacation and more.

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This cruise myth is totally wrong (because I tried it) 08.04.2026 26:19

One of the often repeated cruise myths is you can't be immersed in a city when visiting on a cruise ship, but Matt thinks it's an overblown concern. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to t...

They Built a Treehouse on a Cruise Ship. Now Let’s Take It Further 01.04.2026 26:38

The new Ultimate Family Treehouse is amazing (and expensive), but what if they expanded this idea to other staterooms? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcas...

I don't understand why Royal Caribbean still does this 25.03.2026 18:17

Royal Caribbean does many things well, but their scheduling of port times sometimes is very frustrating. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes ,...

How to not be "that guy" in the Main Dining Room 11.03.2026 24:49

There are certain unwritten rules you should know about before you eat in Royal Caribbean's Main Dining Room. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTu...

Matt's thoughts on Royal Caribbean removing soda cups from drink packages 04.03.2026 23:35

Royal Caribbean announced it will remove the souvenir Coca-Cola Freestyle Cups and access to the Freestyle machines for those that booked a Deluxe or Refreshment drink package. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6R...

Has Royal Caribbean gone too far with their casino change? 25.02.2026 22:32

Radiance of the Seas has a new non-smoking casino, and it's an escalation in a growing trend. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Google Pla...

NCL has a new CEO and it's not we expected 18.02.2026 25:39

There's a big shakeup happening at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it's surprising, to say the least. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes ,...

Is an old cruise ship going to be disappointing? 12.02.2026 25:11

One of the top questions I get is if an old ship will be disappointing, and the answer is no....and yes. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes ,...

Royal Caribbean Confirms Discovery Class. Let’s Talk About What’s Missing 04.02.2026 23:03

Royal Caribbean finally confirmed the Discovery Class, but it leaves more questions than answers. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Google...

The annoying things people do on cruises 28.01.2026 24:34

Among the cruise ship etiquette topics, a few really bother Matt more than the rest  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Google Play ,...

Points Choice Is Here. I Have Thoughts. 21.01.2026 21:45

Now that we have all the details regarding Points Choice and how it will work, Matt shares what he thinks of the new program and what stands out about it. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscrib...

Is Royal Caribbean working on two new ship classes? 14.01.2026 23:33

A new rumor claims Royal Caribbean will soon announce the Discovery Class ships will be built at a shipyard in France, which means there are potentially two different new ship classes in development. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a v...

I Don’t Understand Why Cruisers Worry About These Things 07.01.2026 23:18

While there are things cruisers should think about, some concerns just aren't worth worrying about. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Goog...

Gone But Not Forgotten: Royal Caribbean features Matt misses the most 31.12.2025 21:50

  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher  or RSS .

What wishes would we make for Royal Caribbean in the new year? 24.12.2025 41:42

Billy joins Matt to share the wishes they have that Royal Caribbean would make in the coming year. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Googl...

Matt on the 2025 Cruise Critic Awards 19.12.2025 31:47

Cruise Critic announced the award winners for its 2025 Best In Cruise Awards, but did they hit the mark with the winners that were selected? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal...

Things Matt has been the kiss of death for on Royal Caribbean 11.12.2025 20:36

Some things Royal Caribbean developed seemed so cool, but inevitably they didn't succeed and they just so happened to be things Matt loved. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal...

Sneaky things & slip-ups Matt saw on his cruise 03.12.2025 29:00

Mistakes Matt saw other cruisers make while I was on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas this past week. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes ,...

The Architects Who Helped Design Royal Caribbean as We Know It 26.11.2025 28:00

This week I have three members of Wilson Butler Architects, who have spent almost 30 years helping design Royal Caribbean cruise ships and they shared stories behind how the ships we know today got built! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leav...

3 Things on Royal Caribbean Matt Always Rants About 19.11.2025 23:02

Of all the opinions about cruising, there are 3 opinions Matt can't help but rant about every single time. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes...

Surprises from newly announced 2027-2028 cruises 14.11.2025 29:23

Royal Caribbean has released all new sailings for 2027-2028, including Icon of the Seas sailing from Texas. Matt shares the big surprises and what stands out about the deployment so far. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail:&nbs...

New loyalty points and beach club: What it really means for cruisers 05.11.2025 41:50

Why Royal Caribbean’s latest announcements feel like an early gift to loyal fans. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher...

Matt on Royal Caribbean prices higher than last year 29.10.2025 24:43

Royal Caribbean talked about higher prices for a cruise this year versus last year, and Matt breaks down what executives said about cruise prices and what we should expect. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL...

After 100 cruises, has Matt learned anything? 22.10.2025 29:55

Matt is about to take this 100th cruise with Royal Caribbean, so what's the most important thing he's learned after taking all of those cruises? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the R...

Matt reviews Oasis of the Seas 15.10.2025 31:33

While onboard Oasis of the Seas, Matt and Beci Mahnken talk about what it's like on Oasis of the Seas when comparing it to newer ships. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 You can subscribe to the Royal Cari...