Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Which do you prefer: big or small Royal Caribbean ships? That is the topic we debated on our 100th episode.  We broadcasted this episode live on July 1, 2015 and invited our listeners to call in and talk live.  We discussed big vs small as well as wealth of other Royal Caribbean topics.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships set the scene for a great vacation from the moment you step onboard, with their beautiful design, art work and sound. All over the ship, you can hear music that helps set the mood for the area you’re in and it’s a subtle yet important aspect of what makes Royal Caribbean’s ships so much fun.This week, I’m joined by the people that have worked on Royal Caribbean’s onboard sound since 2007, as we take an inside look at how the music you hear all over your

Taking your first Royal Caribbean cruise is very exciting but there’s a lot to know before you ever step foot onboard. From the best way to book your cruise, to being prepared for what’s waiting onboard, to where to eat and so much more, there’s quite a bit to cover. This week, I will share what first time Royal Caribbean cruisers need to know so your first Royal Caribbean cruise is a huge success.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook:&

A fan favorite of Royal Caribbean has to be the Radiance class of ships, which offer a lot in a small package. The four Radiance-class ships can travel to nearly any cruise port around the world and what they lack in size, they make up for in range and experience. This week, I want to share why the Radiance class is such a fun bunch of ships to cruise on and why size isn’t everything when it having an incredible Royal Caribbean cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...T

This week one of our friends, Beth, is back from her transatlantic European cruise on Serenade of the Seas and we’re talking all about her experience. From the many sea days, to what she did onboard to the ports she visited, we’re discussing her experience and what she loved about her Royal Caribbean vacation.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408)

Planning a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is always a fun experience because planning a cruise is probably the next best thing to taking a cruise. This week, we’re previewing one of our listener’s upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise aboard Liberty of the Seas. It’s a 9-night sailing and we will discuss the why’s, hows and yum’s of this cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbean

Royal Caribbean cruises to Alaska are a cornerstone of what Royal Caribbean has been offering for years and this week, we will discuss what you need to know about taking a cruise to Alaska, including the ports you will visit, how to pack for this kind of a cruise and helpful tips for exploring the Land of the Midnight Sun.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail:&n

It seems like nothing strikes fear into Royal Caribbean cruises quite like these two words: formal night. Confusion and anxiety are the typical responses I read about in emails and message board posts so this week, I wanted to talk all about formal night and explain what you need to know about this tradition and what it really means today.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog

The newest addition to Royal Caribbean’s fleet, Anthem of the Seas, has taken her maiden voyage and is welcoming thousands of passengers aboard this truly impressive vessel that blends technology, entertainment, dining and elegance into one. I’ve invited two of my friends that just sailed on Anthem of the Seas back to the podcast to bring you our roundtable discussion all about Anthem of the Seas, where we review everything the ship has to offer from stem to stern.Share with me your thoughts

There’s so much entertainment that is offered on Royal Caribbean cruises, from shows to dining to pools, ice skating, DreamWorks characters and more. And for many adults, a Royal Caribbean cruise is not complete without a stop at the Casino Royale. This little taste of Vegas at sea offers a lot of options to choose from, so this week, let’s explore what is available at Royal Caribbean’s casinos and discuss what you can expect both in terms of gaming and experience.Share with me your though

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is the second largest cruise ship in the world and is an amazing destination that offers so much for guests to enjoy. The ship is packed with entertainment, activities, dining and places to relax. Oasis of the Seas raised the bar in terms of what a cruise ship can be given just how much there is to see and do onboard.This week, I will continue our Top 5 series with the Top 5: Oasis of the Seas, where we list my top 5 picks of things to do on Oasis of the Sea

Perhaps no change in recent Royal Caribbean history has had as much of an impact on the guest experience like Dynamic Dining has. This brand new way of enjoying dinner onboard your Royal Caribbean cruise promises to bring more choices and flexibility to all guests. This week, I’m going to review what Dynamic Dining is and discuss how well it works. It’s an in-depth discussion of everything Dynamic Dining and we will seek to answer the question if Dynamic Dining is right for you.Share with me

How about a transatlantic cruise with another week touring Northern Europe? That’s exactly what podcast listener Beth is doing very soon and this week, we’re previewing her upcoming 15-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas. We will discuss why she chose this sailing as well as what her plans are and how planning this kind of cruise is different than what she is used to.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /ro

This week I want to share with you our live show recording from our Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas last week. We discussed everything from what we thought about this brand new ship's dining, entertainment, fun experiences we all had and more. It was a fun chat among friends about our cruise experience and I'll also have reveal what will be the next Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter:&

If you’re like me, then you probably love taking Royal Caribbean cruises for the wonderful memories and experiences that come with each cruise. And many Royal Caribbean veteran cruises have cruise traditions they have because it’s what makes a Royal Caribbean cruise the kind of vacation experience we just can’t get enough of. This week,we’re sharing our cruise traditions and talking about the fun things onboard we just can’t get enough of.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comm