Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Cruising on your first Royal Caribbean cruise is always a challenge and this week we have first time Royal Caribbean cruiser Danielle Perry with us to preview her upcoming cruise on Allure of the Seas. We will talk about what brought her to Royal Caribbean and what her plans are for her and her family. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:&...

I love to have our listeners be a part of this podcast so on this week’s show, we’re talking with one of our podcast listeners, Dr. Kris Leppien-Christensen , who is taking a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas. We’re going to preview Kris’ cruise as well as discuss the adventure of taking kids on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitte...

Our one year anniversary podcast episode was a LIVE broadcast where our listeners called in to discuss the "debate" of interior versus balcony staterooms. Is it worth it to spend the money for a balcony stateroom or save the cash and get an inside cabin or ocean view?  Does the extra space a balcony stateroom affords make it worth it?  Matt and our listeners debate. Share with me your th...

When it comes to tipping and gratuity, there’s a lot of questions out there so this week we’re going to talk all about tipping on your Royal Caribbean cruise. Who gets it, how much, why and more helpful tips for figuring out this way to reward the excellent service you will encounter both onboard and on shore. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Fa...

Authors Len Testa and Laurel Stewart are back from their first Royal Caribbean cruise and this week we are comparing experiences on Royal Caribbean to Disney Cruise Line and which aspects of the cruise experience each company does better at. I think you will find the results surprising for how Royal Caribbean stacked up. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @th...

I really love eating on Royal Caribbean cruises and one of my newly discovered favorite Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants deserves its own show as I take time this week to review and explore everything about Sabor Modern Mexican. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Lea...

One of the major reasons to take a Royal Caribbean cruise is to relax and aboard all the ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, there are plenty of places to do just that. This week, I will share my favorite spots for a little peace and quiet if you’re looking for good places to take a break. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcar...

This week we’re going to take an in-depth look at Royal caribbean’s cruise compass. What is it, what’s in it and how can you best take advantage of it to plan your day. We also will feature your emails and I have a special announcement to share! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcaribbean...

You've probably heard by now all about Royal Caribbean’s brand new shows and entertainment coming to Quantum of the Seas but you know, I wanted to dive a little deeper into what we can expect. So this week I’m so excited to welcome Royal Caribbean’s Vice President of Entertainment Nick Weir onto the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast to talk all about these new shows and give everyone listening an idea...

If you’re considering a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Caribbean in the summer or fall, it may sound like a great idea but you should be very aware of hurricane season and how it can or cannot impact your cruise vacation. Lots of our listeners struggle with the decision to chance a cruise this time of year so this week, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of taking a cruise during hurricane se...

This week I’m inviting on one of my very good friends, Len Testa and Laurel Stewart, who are taking their very first Royal Caribbean cruise on Allure of the Seas. Len and Laurel are veterans of another cruise line so this jump to Royal is an opportunity to discuss their previous experiences and what makes Royal Caribbean different. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter...

One big push Royal Caribbean is going with these days is providing internet access while at sea. Some people find it really useful while others prefer to stay unconnected. Regardless, more internet access is available to cruise guests all the time and this week, we’re going to look at how you can get connected while at sea and what the future may hold as well. Share with me your thoughts, question...

It’s time once again to invite one of our awesome podcast listeners to join us on the podcast, and this week we have Marie Coschigano of New Jersey, who is going on Freedom of the Seas later this summer over July 4th. We’re going to discuss her cruise plans onboard and onshore. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog...

I get a lot of great feedback from our podcast listeners so I wanted to take some time today to read your emails, tweets and facebook messages. I also wanted to bring one of our very own listeners on with me to help answer these messages, Michael Poole. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalc...

When I go on a Royal caribbean cruise to the eastern caribbean, I always look forward to a stop in St Maarten because of how much there is to see and do here. This week, I’m going to discuss things to do in St Maarten, my favorite spots and share tips for touring this island paradise. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribb...

Since episode one you have heard me talking about Royal Caribbean cruising so this week I’ve invited my friend Annette to talk about what’s appealing about Royal Caribbean cruising to women. We will discuss what Annette’s enjoyed about cruising with Royal Caribbean and explore the female side to cruising. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Faceboo...

What’s better than a Royal Caribbean cruise? How about two Royal Caribbean cruises? Or even three? Back-to-back cruises are popular among veteran Royal Caribbean cruisers and this week we are going to dive into this trend and discuss how it all works. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:  /royalcaribbeanblog Email:  matt@royalcar...

Booking a Royal Caribbean cruise on its own can be quite rewarding but Royal Caribbean often sweetens the deal with booking incentives to make it more compelling a choice, This week we will look at all the different booking incentives Royal Caribbean offers its guests and which ones tend to be a better deal than others.  We also have lots of listener feedback to share! Share with me your thou...

Royal Caribbean recently announced its brand new approach to dining for the Quantum­-class cruise ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas.   This week, I want to explore this brand new innovation and discuss what makes this so much different than anything else we've seen from Royal Caribbean in the past and share my experience at the Dynamic Dining revealevent in New...

How do you figure out the best cruise for you? That’s a question everyone goes through when picking a Royal Caribbean cruise and so this week we are looking at how to tackle the prospect of comparing cruises, itineraries and ships to find the right cruise for you. Let’s go through the process and offer you some insight in helping you pick out your next Royal Caribbean cruise. Share with me your th...

Once you cruise with Royal Caribbean and discover that you like it, then you'll likely want to sign up for Royal Caribbean's customer loyalty program, the Crown and Anchor Society. So what is this program all about, why might you want to join and what are the perks of the program? All great questions and all questions we will answer on this week's podcast episode. We also have some more great emai...

The Voyager class of Royal Caribbean ships re-defined what cruise ships can offer to guests in the onboard experience.  From specialty restaurants to entertainment to sheer size, the Voyager class ships quickly became a Royal Caribbean staple.  This week, I want to share with you why the Voyager class is really quite good and what the appeal is of these giants.   Share with me...

What is the most difficult aspect of planning your Royal Caribbean cruise? This is the question I want to answer this week as we look at the challenges many of us encounter when planning a Royal Caribbean cruise. I’ll share what I find difficult and also discuss the challenges other Royal Caribbean Blog members have talked about to hopefully help you traverse some of these issues. Share with me yo...

There’s a lot to do on any Royal Caribbean cruise so today we’re going to discuss the many activities on a Royal Caribbean cruise. From bingo to the bellyflop competition to the Wii bowling tournament, this will be a look into the fun things you and your family can do while onboard your next cruise. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter:  @therclblog Facebook:&nbs...

With all the fun I’ve had in the last few weeks on my Navigator of the Seas cruise, we’ve developed a bit of a backlog in our listener emails so I want to dedicate this week’s show entirely to our listeners because I really love sharing your feedback with everyone else. So this week, I’m going to read your emails, tweets and facebook messages and make you all the focus of this episode. Share with...