Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

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: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesWebsite shows which ships are in port on which dayInside tips on getting from Houston to Galveston

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 onboard and. It is a unique, first-hand look at the creation of these signature designs that guests have photographed time and time again.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

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@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesDon's photo tour of Adventure of the Seas

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 about each stop.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesCozumel excursionsParadise BeachPlaya PalancarBelizeGoff's CayeAllure of the Seas group cruise

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@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesWhat you need to know about My Time DiningEpisode 40: What to do in St MaartenmyVegas game: iOS | Google PlayPhotos by Brandon in Dallas from St Thomas

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 Caribbean Blog group cruise on Allure of the SeasBack to the Future cruise to benefit Parkinson's Disease research

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: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesCruise Compass from Kris' Brilliance of the Seas cruiseThings to do in Old San JuanEpisode 57: Old San Juan

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 comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6ShownotesPhotos of Rita's Crab Shack from Radiance of the SeasListener email musicIntro music

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: Freedom of the Seas cruise preview

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: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 50: Royal Caribbean vs Disney Cruise Line

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 of the Seas live blog begins hereMatt's plans for St Thomas

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 too.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

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@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesCruise Compass from Rob's cruiseAlan's video from Oasis of the Seas cruise

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 Royal Caribbean ship is picked, played and organized. It’s a fascinating look at how music makes your cruise that much more fun.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMood MediaRoyal Caribbean Blog 100th episode LIVE show detailsRoyal Caribbean tuxedo rental service

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: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean beverage packagesCruise Compass archiveThe total Royal Caribbean cruise planning timelineOur 100th episode live show details: July 1, 2015Group cruise information aboard Allure of the Seas

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...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show Notes100th Episode live show detailsGroup cruise on Allure of the SeasAndreas' photo of the crowd

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) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 88: Beth's cruise previewRoyal Caribbean Blog group cruise information

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@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 57: Old San Juan podcast episodeEpisode 70: New York City podcast episodeOur 100th episode podcast LIVE show!

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: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise on Allure of the Seas