Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

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.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show Notes100th Episode Live Show detailsRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise on Allure of the Seas

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, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 77: Top 5 Enchantment of the Seas

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 thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesSeattle Times article about Oasis of the Seas

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 Seas.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

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 your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesDon's Dynamic Dining reviewSpecial dietary needs email: special_needs@rccl.com

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: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise on Allure of the Seas

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: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's Quantum of the Seas live blog postsRoyal Caribbean Blog 2016 group cruise on Allure of the SeasEpisode 57: Old San Juan

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

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 your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's live blog begins here

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@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesTotal Royal Caribbean cruise planning timeline

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: (408) 6ROYAL6

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 with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesJoe Tolley's site CruiseHangoutFirst time cruisers: Dinner on Royal CaribbeanEpisode 3: Oasis of the SeasFirst timer's guide to Oasis of the SeasRoyal Caribbean selects ElevenOS for onboard internet access on all ships in the fleetRipple Cruise Communicator

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 your listener emails.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 59: Interview with Tim Magill about his work on Quantum of the SeasWhat you need to know about taking a solo cruise on Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean Going, Going, Gone sale weekly sale information

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: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesGetting to your port: Port CanaveralBarbados group tour reviewEpisode 40: St Maarten podcast

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@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesFreedom of the Seas post-drydock photosDeck-by-deck changes of what's new on Freedom of the Seas

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 episode with Kris

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

Family cruising is at the heart of what a Royal Caribbean is all about and that includes with even the youngest ones. Traveling with very young children on a cruise can be a very exciting vacation, and so this week, we have tips, tricks and secrets to taking a Royal Caribbean cruise with preschoolers.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6​​Show NotesReview of Royal Babies & Tots NurseryHotels in Fort LauderdaleEmbassy SuitesHoliday InnPodcast episode about Old San Juan touring

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 Victor's cruise preview episode

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