Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

This week, Royal Caribbean held a WOW sale and so it makes sense to talk about what is a WOW sale, who is the sale aimed at and why you would want to take advantage of a WOW sale.  We also have more listener feedback to share this week.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Royal Caribbean's WOW Sale this week Cruising 101: WOW Sales

This week, Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast listener Michael Poole returns to share with us how his Oasis of the Seas went. Michael joined us on episode 13 when we previewed his cruise so this week we will compare his original plans with how things turned out. It’s a fun look into Michael’s cruise and I think we can all get a sense of what it was like on his cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show NotesPrevious episode where Michael previewed his Oasis of the Seas cruise

If there’s one topic that has really captured the imagination of Royal Caribbean fans lately, it has to be Royal Caribbean’s next cruise ship that is under construction, Quantum of the Seas. This brand new ship is also a brand new class of cruise ships so this week, we’re going to preview the ship and share what we know, what we think we know and what we have yet to find out.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Latest Quantum of the Seas news Top five coolest things about Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise info on Quantum of the Seas Everything we know about the virtual balcony Interview with Quantum of the Seas ship designer

I’m surprised it took this long in the life of this podcast to address this week’s topic but all this episode we are discussing why to cruise with Royal Caribbean. It’s obvious I’m a pretty big fan of Royal Caribbean cruises, so I want to share with everyone why Royal Caribbean is as popular as it is and why you should consider Royal Caribbean for your next (or first) cruise vacation.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

There’s no question booking a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is exciting and what many of us look forward to second to only going on the actual cruise.  The question of when to book your Royal Caribbean cruise is always an interesting debate so this week, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of booking a Royal Caribbean cruise well in advance versus waiting to the last minute.  There’s a lot to consider so I want to share with you which option might work best for you. We also have lots of listener feedback to share.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Cruising 101: When to book your cruise Photo of Michael Poole's photo from his Oasis of the Seas cruise Royal Caribbean Cruise Compasses

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, Michael Poole from TN, who is about to go on a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas.  We’re going to take a look at Michael’s cruise and talk about what he plans on doing on his cruise and help him with making a few decisions.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Izumi restaurant review Magens Bay review

On this week’s show, we’re explaining the different classes of ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet.  Royal Caribbean’s fleet is comprised of 21 ships and they’re not all the same.  Let’s look at the different classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships and explain the similarities and differences among them.  We will talk about what’s unique about the ships, what sort of itineraries you typically see with each class.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

On this week’s show, we’re going to discuss a topic that I’m pretty sure I get the most questions about on a regular basis at RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com and that is the unlimited alcohol packages.  This relatively new offering by Royal Caribbean has lots of people asking questions about what the plan covers, who can get it and of course, is it worth it.  Let’s explore all of this and get to more of your feedback. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages Answers to all of your unlimited alcohol package questions Should you buy the unlimited alcohol packages?

On this week’s show, I’ve recently returned from my Royal Caribbean cruise on Jewel of the Seas and want to share with all of you my experience onboard as we take an in-depth look at Jewel of the Seas and the southern Caribbean itinerary we sailed on.   We’ll explore what the ship has to offer, what we did on the islands and review my experience overall.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show NotesJewel of the Seas live blog Matt wrote

If I had to pick, I would say the most exciting day for any Royal Caribbean cruise would have to be embarkation day and on this week’s episode that’s all we’re talking about.  Let’s explore the first day of your cruise including arriving at the port, the check in process, what to do when you get onboard, exploring the ship and other fun things to do on your first day aboard.  So let’s wipe away the tears of joy and here we go…Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Cruising 101: Arrival Day Royal Caribbean Classic: Honey Stung Chicken Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages Royal Caribbean Secrets: Helipad Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog PodcastYou can subscribe to us via... iTunes Google RSS

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 beautiful Jewel of the Seas.  I want to take you on the cruise with me, virtually anyway, and preview my cruise on Jewel of the Seas and the Southern Caribbean itinerary I’m taking.  We will look at why I booked this cruise, take a closer look at Jewel of the Seas, the islands we are visiting and review some plans we have for the trip. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Jewel of the Seas live blog begins here Matt's live blog from Freedom of the Seas earlier this year Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog PodcastYou can subscribe to us via... iTunes Google RSS

Shore excursions are an integral part of any Royal Caribbean cruise, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the ports of call their ship visits.  There’s a multitude of options to choose from starting with booking a shore excursion directly through Royal Caribbean or going out on your own to book it yourself.  This week, let’s look into why or why not you might want to book your next shore excursion with Royal Caribbean or with an independent company.  We will share experiences with both and what might work best for you and your party.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes How to book Royal Caribbean's excursions How to book third party excursions Research shore excursions on Cruise Critic TripAdvisor Comidas Caseras Tonita Maya Chan Beach Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog PodcastYou can subscribe to us via... iTunes Google RSS

On this week’s show, we’re going to look at one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular ships, Freedom of the Seas.  Having sailed on Freedom a number of times, I know first hand just how great this ship is and I’ve invited my friend Mike Rahlmann to join me to talk everything Freedom of the Seas.  We’re sharing our favorite spots on board, the fun things to do onboard and discuss where she sails.  I have lots more of your listener feedback to share as well. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes Cruising 101: Everything Freedom of the Seas Matt's Freedom of the Seas Live Blog from February 2013 Freedom of the Seas Video Blogs Cruising 101: When to book your cruise Answers to all of your unlimited alcohol package questions Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog PodcastYou can subscribe to us via... iTunes Google RSS

Welcome to the Royal Caribbean Blog podcast, a weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising.  I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 4.  On this week’s show, we’re taking a trip down to the Caribbean for a trip to Royal Caribbean’s private island of Labadee.  This little piece of paradise has become an iconic Royal Caribbean port of call and is among my favorite places to go to.  Let’s talk about the beaches in Labadee, shore excursions while in Labadee and everything else there is to do while on shore.  And, we also have more of your listener feedback to share.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Show Notes First timer's guide to Labadee Cabanas at Barefoot Beach review Labadoozie review Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog PodcastYou can subscribe to us via... iTunes Google RSS

Welcome Royal Caribbean fans to our next step in this weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising. I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 3.On this week’s show, we’re going BIG! And by that, I mean we’re going to take a look at Royal Caribbean’s biggest and arguably most amazing cruise ship that they have ever built, Oasis of the Seas.    This mammoth ship is as revolutionary as it is enormous and it has single handedly transformed what we think of when it comes to a cruise ship.  Beci Mahnken of MEI Travel joins me to look at the innovations Oasis introduced, things to do and see if you’re cruising on her and its legacy as possibly the best ship ever.  I will also share with you some more listener feedback that I’ve received via email, twitter and facebook.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6 Shownotes Video of Beci appearing in a Royal Caribbean commercial Royal Caribbean Secrets: Hidden sundeck on Oasis and Allure of the Seas First timer's guide to Oasis of the Seas Check out Beci's travel agency, MEI-Travel! Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog PodcastYou can subscribe to us via... iTunes Google RSS