Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Freedom of the Seas, one of the most popular Royal Caribbean ships in the fleet has just finished a ship-wide refurbishment and offers guests new spaces, restaurants and some exciting additions throughout the ship. We’ve got an in-depth discussion of everything new on the ship, the decor, staterooms, dining options, other activities and much more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comment...

How about a Royal Caribbean cruise to the southern Caribbean on Jewel of the Seas? This week podcast listener Kris Leppien-Christensen joins me to review his family’s recent experience out of San Juan and what he liked and didn’t like about his 7-night Jewel of the Seas cruise. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog...

There’s so much to do on a Royal Caribbean cruise, whether it’s a favorite spot to sit and relax or a restaurant that is unlike any other in the fleet. Maybe it’s somewhere the kids can spend hours at or it’s just somewhere you and your family love to go again and again. This week we are listing the top 5 things to do on Enchantment of the Seas. And then stay tuned for your Royal Caribbean em...

Family cruising is at the heart of what a Royal Caribbean is all about and that includes with even the youngest ones. Traveling with very young children on a cruise can be a very exciting vacation, and so this week, we have tips, tricks and secrets to taking a Royal Caribbean cruise with preschoolers. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:&n...

Back in episode 72 we previewed listener Victor Sacal’s cruise on the brand new Quantum of the Seas. Victor is returning to the podcast this week to discuss how his cruise went and to share some great tips about this brand new ship. We’ve also got lots of great emails to share. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog...

I think it’s time for a little relaxation this week, as we look at one of the best ways to reward yourself on a Royal Caribbean cruise: the Spa! Royal Caribbean’s Vitality Spa is available on all ships in the fleet and it’s a wonderful way to reduce stress and pamper yourself with some great treatments. This week, let’s explore what the Vitality Spa can offer you and share our favorites, we’ll hop...

Labadee or CocoCay? That is the question we’re debating on this week’s episode of the podcast as I invite a few of my friends to discuss what we like about each destination. It’s a friendly debate about two beautiful corners of paradise that I invite you to decide which you like better. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcari...

It’s time to welcome a podcast listener onto the show to preview his upcoming cruise on Quantum of the Seas. Victor Sacal and his family are just days away from their Royal Caribbean cruise on Quantum of the Seas and we will discuss what Victor’s plans are as well as why he chose this brand new ship. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:&nb...

Since most of us are not independently wealthy, we’re usually looking for the best possible deal on our Royal Caribbean cruise so we can save money to use on the actual cruise itself. This week, let’s look at ways to get the best possible price for your cruise so you can get the most affordable cruise vacation option. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therc...

New York: if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, including a cruise vacation! With Quantum of the Seas and soon Anthem of the Seas arrivals in the Big Apple, there’s new interest in cruising out of the New York area. This week, let’s discuss the many things to do in New York, where to stay, where to eat and more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:&nbsp...

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas has become a huge hit with cruisers, critics and everyone inbetween. And one of the people who has been at the forefront of what Royal Caribbean has been doing is Bill Martin, Royal Caribbean Chief Information Officer. Bill is back on the podcast again this week to discuss how technology on this new ship has been working and what’s next for Royal Caribbean. Sh...

I’m back from Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, and there’s so much to talk about this week that I’ve invited a few friends who joined me on the cruise to come on the podcast this week to discuss our thoughts on everything we experienced on this amazing new ship. It’s our first-hand review of Quantum of the Seas and what parts of the ship are not to be missed. Share with m...

Let’s go back to Europe this week as we welcome back our friend Donal, who returned from his Liberty of the Seas western Mediterranean cruise. We will discuss what Donal and his family did on Liberty of the Seas, what they liked and how their port adventures went. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email: ...

Going on a Royal Caribbean cruise is always exciting but this week I get to preview my upcoming cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand new Quantum of the Seas. This pre-inaugural 2-night event is a glimpse at everything this new ship has to offer and it’s my opportunity to get a first-hand look at the ship and report back to all of you all of the experiences onboard. Let’s preview what my plans are...

Royal Caribbean has been a market leader in how it has implemented technology aboard its cruise ships and with Quantum of the Seas already nicknamed the technology ship, I wanted to look back at Royal Caribbean’s history of tech innovation and who better than Royal Caribbean’s Chief Information Officer, Bill Martin. Bill has been working at Royal Caribbean for over 30 years and has had his hand in...

A common question I get on this podcast is what’s the difference between Royal Caribbean and sister company Celebrity Cruises. I’ve enlisted the help of one of our podcast listeners to dive into what Royal Caribbean has in common with Celebrity and how they differ to help you figure out which cruise line you might be interested in going on next. It’s a great discussion into what each cruise line o...

You’ve asked for it and so this week, we’re looking at how a European cruise compares to cruises from North America. One of our listeners is joining me to discuss his upcoming European cruise as well as compare other European cruises to cruises across the pond and what the differences are. It’s a very interesting look at what to expect if you take a cruise out of the old world. Share with me your...

With over 40 restaurants across Royal Caribbean’s fleet, there are choices for every palate and budget, with some of the best options being at specialty restaurants. For just a few dollars extra, you can have a great dining experience, so this week, we share our Top Five Specialty Restaurants on Royal Caribbean. Hopefully we'll introduce you to some new options you might not have thought of before...

When we take a Royal Caribbean cruise, we take a great deal of time planning for our vacation. Which ship we sail on, which restaurants to eat at, and what we will do and see. And while we are there, whether it be alone, or with family and friends, we try to capture the moments, memories, details and stories that we want to save and share but unfortunately most of us are not professional photograp...

These days everyone is more connected than ever online and Royal Caribbean is included too. I’ve invited my good friend Joe Tolley to talk about Royal Caribbean’s social media presence and how my favorite cruise line ranks among others in the cruise industry. We’ll look at Twitter, Facebook, InstaGram and other ways Royal Caribbean is using social media to connect with cruisers. Share with me your...

I’m honored this week to have on the podcast one of the designers that helped create the Two70 space on Quantum of the Seas, Tim Magill. Tim and his team worked very hard at making Two70 into a truly innovative space that will WOW guests. Tim sat down with me to discuss how he and his team took up this challenge and take us behind the scenes of how Two70 is created. Share with me your thoughts, qu...

Back in episode 54 we previewed listener Danielle Perry’s first cruise on Royal Caribbean and this week, Danielle has returned to share how her family cruise was and if she has become a Royal Caribbean fan. We’ve also got lots of great emails to share. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalca...

This week we get to explore a great Caribbean port that many Royal Caribbean ships sail to and even depart from, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Let’s discuss the many things to do in San Juan, where to stay, where to eat and why this is such a great port to visit. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@roy...

We’re discussing the BIG news from Royal Caribbean this week all about the technology aboard Quantum of the Seas. It’s an impressive array of innovations and it’s kind of thing that could revolutionize how we cruise going forward. I want to talk about each new piece of tech coming onboard the ship and share how amazing Quantum of the Seas looks to be. Share with me your thoughts, questions and com...

There’s so much to do on a Royal Caribbean cruise, whether it’s a favorite spot to sit and relax or a restaurant that is unlike any other in the fleet.  Maybe it’s somewhere the kids can spend hours at or it’s just somewhere you and your family love to go again and again. Well this week, we are going to start a new series listing the top 5 things to do on a Royal Caribbean destination and ask...