Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

I’m really excited for this week’s podcast episode because at the end of this week, I will be taking my next Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on the brand new Quantum of the Seas.I want to take you on the cruise with me, virtually anyway, and preview my cruise on Quantum of the Seas and the Caribbean itinerary I’m taking. We will look at why I booked this cruise, take a closer look at Quantum of the Seas, the ports we are visiting and review some plans we have for the trip.Share with me you

If you were to ask me what is the coolest new tech innovation Royal Caribbean has rolled out recently, I think it has to be the WOWbands. WOWbands are Royal Caribbean’s forward thinking way of making our life as guests simpler onboard and this week, I want to take a deep dive into what WOWbands are, how they work, and what we can expect from them in the future.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@r

This week let’s sample the very best food of Italy as we take a virtual visit to Giovanni’s Table. We will discuss the restaurant’s background, talk about what the menu offers and why you might want to book a reservation here on your next cruise. I’ll then jump back into the email bag to answer more of your emails.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail:&n

Going on a Royal Caribbean cruise means you’ll be taken to some of the most beautiful and exciting ports of call around the world but sometimes, it can be just as fun to stay onboard your ship while everyone else leaves.Royal Caribbean ships offer so much to do onboard and staying onboard while in port can be a good option to consider when making your ship plans. I’ll discuss why you might want to to stay behind on your next port of call and why many cruise veterans choose to do this.Share w

I’m fascinated by how a cruise ship is built and with Royal Caribbean’s next cruise ship Anthem of the Seas set to debut quite soon, there’s a lot of excitement surrounding her. This week, I’m joined by one of the designers who worked on many of the venues aboard Anthem of the Seas. We will discuss how designing a sister ship differs from the first ship in a class, what we can expect to find on Anthem of the Seas and more. I'm also going to open up the inbox this week and answer more of

One of Royal Caribbean’s most popular ports to cruise from is Port Canaveral and it’s been home to many Royal Caribbean ships. This week, let’s discuss the basics of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral and what you need to know about getting to the port, what’s around the area and other helpful tips.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail:&

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 comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanb

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: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesOur preview epi

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 emails that I love to read.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter:&n

Episode 76 - Cruising with young children

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: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesListen to Victo

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 hopefully introduce you to a few things you have not ever thought or known about before.Share

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: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpis

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: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

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: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail:&nb