Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

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: (408) 6ROYAL6

New York: if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, including a cruise vacation! With Quantum of the Seas and soon Anthem of the Seas arrivals in the Big Apple, there’s new interest in cruising out of the New York area. This week, let’s discuss the many things to do in New York, where to stay, where to eat and more.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 57: Old San JuanEpisode 40: St MaartenHotel Tonight appRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas has become a huge hit with cruisers, critics and everyone inbetween. And one of the people who has been at the forefront of what Royal Caribbean has been doing is Bill Martin, Royal Caribbean Chief Information Officer. Bill is back on the podcast again this week to discuss how technology on this new ship has been working and what’s next for Royal Caribbean.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBill Martin's first episode on the podcast

I’m back from Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, and there’s so much to talk about this week that I’ve invited a few friends who joined me on the cruise to come on the podcast this week to discuss our thoughts on everything we experienced on this amazing new ship. It’s our first-hand review of Quantum of the Seas and what parts of the ship are not to be missed.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesNine things Matt loves, hates and was surprised by on Quantum of the SeasIn the Loop Travel: Seven things you'll enjoy on Quantum of the SeasFrom the Deck Chair: Quantum of the Seas Live Voyage RecapCruise Critic: Quantum of the Seas review

Let’s go back to Europe this week as we welcome back our friend Donal, who returned from his Liberty of the Seas western Mediterranean cruise. We will discuss what Donal and his family did on Liberty of the Seas, what they liked and how their port adventures went.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesDonal's first appearance on Episode 63Donal's photo review from his Liberty of the Seas cruiseRoyal Caribbean cruise ships on order

Going on a Royal Caribbean cruise is always exciting but this week I get to preview my upcoming cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand new Quantum of the Seas.This pre-inaugural 2-night event is a glimpse at everything this new ship has to offer and it’s my opportunity to get a first-hand look at the ship and report back to all of you all of the experiences onboard. Let’s preview what my plans are for this cruise and discuss the changes that Quantum of the Seas brings.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 Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has been a market leader in how it has implemented technology aboard its cruise ships and with Quantum of the Seas already nicknamed the technology ship, I wanted to look back at Royal Caribbean’s history of tech innovation and who better than Royal Caribbean’s Chief Information Officer, Bill Martin. Bill has been working at Royal Caribbean for over 30 years and has had his hand in the direction of the company’s tech initiatives and shares with us an insightful look into tech on Royal Caribbean.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesResort for a DayMatt's review of Hilton Rose Hall in Falmouth

A common question I get on this podcast is what’s the difference between Royal Caribbean and sister company Celebrity Cruises. I’ve enlisted the help of one of our podcast listeners to dive into what Royal Caribbean has in common with Celebrity and how they differ to help you figure out which cruise line you might be interested in going on next. It’s a great discussion into what each cruise line offersShare with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBrian's Oasis of the Seas restaurant reviewEpisode 62: Top 5 Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants

You’ve asked for it and so this week, we’re looking at how a European cruise compares to cruises from North America. One of our listeners is joining me to discuss his upcoming European cruise as well as compare other European cruises to cruises across the pond and what the differences are. It’s a very interesting look at what to expect if you take a cruise out of the old world.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

With over 40 restaurants across Royal Caribbean’s fleet, there are choices for every palate and budget, with some of the best options being at specialty restaurants.For just a few dollars extra, you can have a great dining experience, so this week, we share our Top Five Specialty Restaurants on Royal Caribbean. Hopefully we'll introduce you to some new options you might not have thought of before.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesJohnny Rocket reviews: Freedom of the Seas | Navigator of the SeasIzumi reviews: Navigator of the Seas | Oasis of the SeasGiovanni's Table reviews: Navigator of the Seas | Oasis of the SeasSabor reviewChops Grille reviews: Navigator of the Seas | Jewel of the Seas | Freedom of the SeasCruising 101: Avoiding the post cruise depressionRadio MargaritavilleThird Quantum-class cruise ship

When we take a Royal Caribbean cruise, we take a great deal of time planning for our vacation. Which ship we sail on, which restaurants to eat at, and what we will do and see. And while we are there, whether it be alone, or with family and friends, we try to capture the moments, memories, details and stories that we want to save and share but unfortunately most of us are not professional photographers. So this week, I'm joined by someone who will help us all learn how to take better photographs on our Royal Caribbean cruises. We'll discuss how to take better photos so when you get home, your shots will come out great.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRyan's websiteEpisode 6 - Shore excursionsHow to book Royal Caribbean's excursionsHow to book third-party excursions

These days everyone is more connected than ever online and Royal Caribbean is included too. I’ve invited my good friend Joe Tolley to talk about Royal Caribbean’s social media presence and how my favorite cruise line ranks among others in the cruise industry.We’ll look at Twitter, Facebook, InstaGram and other ways Royal Caribbean is using social media to connect with cruisers.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesFollow Joe on TwitterJoe's web siteArticle how Royal Caribbean used social media blitz to benefit from Princess Cruise tv show

I’m honored this week to have on the podcast one of the designers that helped create the Two70 space on Quantum of the Seas, Tim Magill. Tim and his team worked very hard at making Two70 into a truly innovative space that will WOW guests. Tim sat down with me to discuss how he and his team took up this challenge and take us behind the scenes of how Two70 is created.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show Notes5+designs work summary on Quantum of the SeasCrown and Anchor Society benefits

Back in episode 54 we previewed listener Danielle Perry’s first cruise on Royal Caribbean and this week, Danielle has returned to share how her family cruise was and if she has become a Royal Caribbean fan. 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 NotesDanielle's preview of her cruise

This week we get to explore a great Caribbean port that many Royal Caribbean ships sail to and even depart from, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Let’s discuss the many things to do in San Juan, where to stay, where to eat and why this is such a great port to visit.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's Jewel of the Seas live blog from San Juan

We’re discussing the BIG news from Royal Caribbean this week all about the technology aboard Quantum of the Seas. It’s an impressive array of innovations and it’s kind of thing that could revolutionize how we cruise going forward. I want to talk about each new piece of tech coming onboard the ship and share how amazing Quantum of the Seas looks to be.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesQuantum of the Seas technology reveal detailsRFID WOWbands infoVideo of Quantum of the Seas tech revealQuantum of the Seas tech photosMain dining room menu

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. Well this week, we are going to start a new series listing the top 5 things to do on a Royal Caribbean destination and ask you to share your favorite as well. 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 NotesCruising 101: Everything Freedom of the SeasMatt's Freedom of the Seas Live BlogRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise on Quantum of the SeasSpecial Needs at SeaAccessible Island Tours - St Thomas

Cruising on your first Royal Caribbean cruise is always a challenge and this week we have first time Royal Caribbean cruiser Danielle Perry with us to preview her upcoming cruise on Allure of the Seas. We will talk about what brought her to Royal Caribbean and what her plans are for her and her family.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

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, Dr. Kris Leppien-Christensen , who is taking a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas. We’re going to preview Kris’ cruise as well as discuss the adventure of taking kids on a Royal Caribbean cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's Jewel of the Seas live blogEpisode 9 - Jewel of the Seas review

Our one year anniversary podcast episode was a LIVE broadcast where our listeners called in to discuss the "debate" of interior versus balcony staterooms.Is it worth it to spend the money for a balcony stateroom or save the cash and get an inside cabin or ocean view?  Does the extra space a balcony stateroom affords make it worth it?  Matt and our listeners debate.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesWhy you should book an interior stateroomWhy you should book a balcony stateroomRoyal Caribbean Blog group cruise information