Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The only feeling that can come close to the pure enjoyment of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is probably booking another Royal Caribbean cruise.  Royal Caribbean offers guests a great program known as NextCruise to book future Royal Caribbean cruises while onboard a cruise yourself.  In terms of benefits, it is one of the best deals guests can enjoy and this week, we will go over the details of the NextCruise program and why you should consider booking another cruise while onboard a c

Where our Royal Caribbean cruises take us is a pretty important aspect of any cruise and this week, we are looking at what to do in St. Thomas. This island in the US Virgin Islands has become a very popular port stop and this week, we look at what there is to do, see and experience at St Thomas and which shore excursions might be something you want to try on your next visit.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail:

Our good friend Susan is back to tell us all about her recent back to back cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. I love having one of you on the podcast with me to talk about cruising and we have a great review of Susan’s experience on Independence of the Seas, as she shares what she loved about the ship, her experience changing staterooms and how her high school reunion onboard went.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook:&

What makes Royal Caribbean cruise ships so beautiful and unique are the exquisite art collections guests can find onboard. Each ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet has its own array of art that spans many eras and styles. This week, we get the chance to talk to one artist that has contributed art across so many of Royal Caribbean’s mega-ships, American designer Larry Kirkland. Oasis of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and many more ships all have contributions by Mr Kirkland on

Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class ships are truly a great class of mega ship to enjoy and they have become a fan favorite. Adventure of the Seas is the “middle child” of the Voyager class and this week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at Adventure, as we discuss what Adventure of the Seas offers in terms of dining, activities, amenities and more.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalca

No matter which Royal Caribbean cruise you book, you will be visiting a port of call, each with their own fun and adventurous things to do. Of course, finding the perfect shore excursion for you means researching the ports ahead of time and this week, we will begin a semi-regular look at some of the more popular ports Royal Caribbean ships visit and discuss what there is to do there. We will look at getting off and back on the ship, local attractions, popular choices and what you need to know ab

Back to back cruises are something many of us dream about doing and this week, one of our podcast listeners is here to share with us her upcoming plans for a back to back cruise on Independence of the Seas. Susan will discuss why she booked a back to back cruise, her plans onboard Independence of the Seas and what she is really looking forward to doing.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribb

I love talking Royal Caribbean and this week, I want to talk Royal Caribbean with all of you, as we dive into the emails many of you have sent me and we answer as many as we can on this week’s episode. We will talk about dining, which ship to choose, shore excursions and a lot more.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribb

Have you considered a Royal Caribbean cruise to Iceland, Norway and the Faroe Islands? A podcast listener joins me this week to discuss a recent 12-night cruise to Northern Europe on Brilliance of the Seas. We are discussing the appeal of this particular itinerary, what is fun and special to do on Brilliance of the Seas and looking at the beautiful ports you will visit.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail:&nbsp

There are so many aspects of a Royal Caribbean cruise that come together to give guests that fun and unique experience that we crave cruise after cruise. One of my favorite’s is the live music you will hear on a Royal Caribbean cruise and so this week, I am continuing our Top 5 series, where I list my top 5 experiences on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Let’s look at why Royal Caribbean does live music so well and list my must-listen to live music.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comment

This week, let’s talk about my just finished cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. So much happened on my 7-night eastern Caribbean adventure and I want to talk about my experiences onboard, exploring the new changes, what I did on the islands, two weddings and more!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 103

For Royal Caribbean fans, one of the most exciting moments of your cruise vacation is when you pull up to the pier on embarkation day and start the cruise vacation that you may have been counting down to for years.  This week, let’s discuss what to expect from curb side at the pier to that magical moment when you step foot onboard your Royal Caribbean cruise and everything inbetween.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcar

It doesn’t get much better than this week because I’m previewing my upcoming cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas next week. Let’s discuss why I selected this cruise, my plans for onboard and onshore, as well as what I’m really looking forward to on this cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's Freedom

These days, a big part of the cruise experience, both before the cruise and during the cruise, is sharing your cruise vacation with friends and family. Social media has become a really big way that we get to bring others along virtually and show off how much fun we’re having. This week, I’m happy to have Joe Tolley on the podcast to talk about how folks can use social media to enhance their cruise as well as the ways in which Royal Caribbean is looking to get more and more guests using it to

Talking about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is always a fun topic, and this week, I’m happy to welcome back Rob who just took a 9-night cruise on Liberty of the Seas. We will talk about Rob’s experience onboard and what he thought of the onboard experience, the ports he visited and a whole lot more.We also have your voicemails to play and emails to read.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@roya