Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Believe it or not, there’s a lot of people out there that love cruising so much that it has changed their lives.  I certainly fall into this category, having started Royal Caribbean Blog as a result of falling in love with a cruise vacation and this week, we get to chat with someone that literally wrote the book on how a cruise can change your life.  Author Paul Thornton recently wrote a book that looks at bloggers, influencers, godmothers and everyone inbetween that has had part or all of their lives shaped by cruising.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesPurchase The Joy of Cruising on Amazon

Royal Caribbean has once again changed the landscape of what a cruise vacation can offer with its $250 million transformation of Perfect Day at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean sought to offer its guests a combination of “thrill” and “chill” and over the course of many months, created an entirely new private island experience. But how did we get from CocoCay to Perfect Day at CocoCay, and what kind of work went into the entire project? I’m honored to have joining me this week Claudia Diaz-Gonzalez, who spear-headed this project for Royal Caribbean, and took some time to share the stories behind making Perfect Day at CocoCay a reality.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

A cruise to the Southern Caribbean offers a getaway to some of the most beautiful islands in all the of the Caribbean, and luckily, Royal Caribbean has year-round sailings to these fantastic islands. On this episode, we talk with a podcast listener who recently took a cruise on Freedom of the Seas and shares his experience heading down south.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

After months and months of anticipation, Matt finally had the chance to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay and check out many of the new activities and offerings that Royal Caribbean recently added. On this week's episode, Matt is sharing what he thought about this private island makeover and what I loved the most.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesMatt's Perfect Day at CocoCay live blogEverything you need to know about Perfect Day at CocoCayList of what is included and what costs extra at Perfect Day at CocoCay

I’m back from a 3-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas and having returned from this weekend jaunt on my favorite ship, I wanted to share everything I did onboard and what I thought of cruising on Harmony once more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesMatt's Harmony of the Seas live blog

In celebration of reaching 300 episodes on this podcast, this week we are flipping the tables and I get to be interviewed to talk about myself and how this podcast and Royal Caribbean Blog got started.  I hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtains of what I do. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

Thinking of booking a Royal Caribbean cruise but you have run across negative online reviews about a particular ship? Are you having second thoughts about the cruise you booked because of someone else's horror story?Stop.On this episode, Matt explains why online reviews are not the way to figure out the right cruise for you.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

This episode is all about answering your cruise questions, as Matt digs into the inbox to answer cruise questions about all aspects of a cruise vacation!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show Notes38 Royal Caribbean drink recipes perfect for any partyRoyal Caribbean Dining facebook group

Have you ever thought about making the jump up to a suite stateroom for your next Royal Caribbean cruise? Suites do come with a higher price tag, but they also have their own set of perks and benefits that may factor into that decision. I’m sharing a few things on this episode that you should know when you start to consider if the increased price is "worth it"Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

It’s cruise review time, as we have one of our podcast listeners joining me this week to review her recent sailing on Allure of the Seas.  This was her first time on an Oasis Class ship, so we will share everything Lauren and her family did while onboard, including her plans on shore. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

Perhaps you’re going through some great family vacation ideas and the notion of bringing your family, friends, or both on a cruise so everyone can enjoy one giant vacation together sounds like a fantastic idea.  Certainly cruising with friends is a mantra I’ve repeated quite a few times here.  But with a great vacation comes great trip planning responsibilities and this week I wanted to talk about how to best plan a group sailing, as one of our podcast listeners did just that and we have some tips and tricks to share this week. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

I’ve always said that cruising with friends is the best kind of Royal Caribbean cruise, and this week I think we have a podcast episode to prove it.  We’re back from the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise aboard Mariner of the Seas. We completed a back-to-back 3- and 4-night sailing, which included stops at CocoCay and Nassau.  On this episode, we’re sharing stories and thoughts on everything we did throughout our incredible group adventure.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show notesRoyal Caribbean Blog group cruise informationMatt's live blog from Mariner of the Seas

First time cruisers are always wondering what pitfalls they can avoid and what “secrets” they should be aware of to enhance their first cruise. After all, we all want our first cruise to not only be free of issues, but also a fantastic experience overall.  To that point, I wanted to share five of my favorite tips and advice for someone new to Royal Caribbean that they should be aware of for their sailing. These are the tips and tricks I use on every sailing I go on, and I think you should too. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

If you have ever gone on a cruise and thought at the end of the cruise, “I really wish I didn’t have to get off the ship” then my next Royal Caribbean cruise should be music to your ears.  I’m about to head out on Mariner of the Seas for not one, not two, but three sailings in a row!  On this week’s episode, I’m previewing our next Royal Caribbean Blog.com adventure with our Double Dip to CocoCay group cruise.  I’ve got a look at what we have planned onboard, some of the activities lined up for the group cruise, and what I’m really looking forward to seeing and doing across three sailings.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesMatt's live blog begins here

New water slides, dining venues, a redesigned pool deck, blow dry bar are just a few of the major changes Royal Caribbean recently completed to Navigator of the Seas. We had a chance to check out the big changes Royal Caribbean made to Navigator, and this week we walk through with all of you a look at what stood about Royal Caribbean’s $115 million investment.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter:@therclblogFacebook:/royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesGina's Navigator recapMatt's photos of the changes to Navigator of the Seas

This week's podcast episode is all about you, as Matt is dedicating this episode to answering your cruise questions! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

Matt is back from his first Royal Caribbean cruise of 2019 and this week he is sharing what he did onboard and reviewed a number of experience from his cruise vacationShare with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesMatt's Brilliance live blog

When your cruise countdown hits single digits, here is what you ought to be doing in those last few days before you get onboard.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

These days so much of the attention in the cruise world is aimed at the latest, and biggest, cruise ships in the world. Big cruise ships certainly offer a lot, but the smaller ships are not without their charm.  In fact, we want to share some of the really cool things that only a smaller Royal Caribbean ship can offer.  It’s a countdown of the top five features only found on smaller Royal Caribbean ships.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

We love to share others cruising experiences on the podcast and this week we head over to the newly refurbished Independence of the Seas and a cruise review from some good friends who got a chance to cruise on her for their first big Royal Caribbean cruise. Rafael and Allana talk about what they did onboard, what they liked best and share some tips for cruising on Indy. Show NotesAlanna and Rafael's YouTube channelShare with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.