Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

One of the things Royal Caribbean really does well is it offers cruises to destinations around the world, with sailings that visit so many different ports of call. One of the more popular cruising destinations Royal Caribbean visits is Alaska, and this week, we are going to look at the ins and outs of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska. This is such a big topic, that we are beginning a series of podcast episodes focusing on cruises to the Last Frontier, as we consider this week the length of cruises to Alaska, the pros and cons of the ports you sail out of and consider the times of year that you can cruise to Alaska.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 94: Alaska Cruises

In order to get the most out of your next, or first, Royal Caribbean cruise, there are many pieces to a very fun puzzle that you need to put together. And while we can spend hours upon hours researching our cruise prior to the cruise, there are still some common mistakes that guests should avoid. So this week, we’re going to discuss our Top Ten Mistakes Made by Royal Caribbean guests. Whether you are brand new to Royal Caribbean or have Pinnacle status in Crown and Anchor Society, these are some best practices to help you truly have a wonderful and memorable time.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesAnnouncing our new Harmony of the Seas group cruise!

I just wrapped up an amazing 8-night adventure on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas and this week, I am sharing with you my thoughts and review from my time aboard. We will discuss every aspect of the cruise, including my stateroom, dining, ports we visited and a lot more.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMy apologies for the audio clipping in the email segment.  The program I used to record it this week is at fault, but I am aware of the issue.  I promise it will be fixed for next episode

New cruise ships are always a very intriguing event, and with Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, there is so much to be excited about.  This new ship debuts later this month and she has so many Royal Caribbean fans talking about what she has to offer.This week, we join in the conversation and preview what Harmony of the Seas will offer and what makes Harmony of the Seas a very different Oasis-class cruise ship.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

Taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is something everyone listening looks forward to and I am lucky enough to be embarking on my next Royal Caribbean adventure this week, as I prepare to return to a ship I call home, Navigator of the Seas. I will be previewing my upcoming Navigator of the Seas cruise and talk about why I picked this ship, the stateroom I reserved and what my plans are onboard and onshore.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's Navigator of the Seas live blog begins hereEpisode 27: Navigator of the Seas cruise previewEpisode 29: Navigator of the Seas cruise reviewRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise informationRoyal Caribbean drink pricesBecome a Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders!

There’s a colloquial saying, and even a song, that says, “go big or go home” and when it comes to taking a Royal Caribbean cruise, there is no bigger option than the Oasis-class ships. Royal Caribbean built these ships not only to be the largest cruise ships at sea, but to offer guests the widest range of entertainment, dining and accommodations available on a single ship.If you are new to the Oasis-class or have not been to them in a while, this week’s episode is all about talking about what you need to know about Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBecome a Royal Caribbean Blog Insider!Marian taxi in St ThomasTop 10 Allure of the Seas secrets

I’m always dreaming about taking another Royal Caribbean cruise and even when I am onboard my cruise, I always lament it is not longer. Back to back cruises are a solution to both “problems” and this week, Michael Poole is joining us to talk about his recent back to back cruise on Brilliance of the Seas. We will talk about why he chose to do a back to back cruise in the first place, as well as review everything Brilliance of the Seas has to offer.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBrilliance of the Seas Live BlogNachi Cocom review

It’s time, once again, to dive into our virtual bag of emails and answer your questions, comments and thoughts on this week’s episode.We will touch on a number of aspects of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise and it is my hope that this episode helps everyone with having a better Royal Caribbean cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 77: Top 5 Enchantment of the SeasEverything Enchantment of the SeasThe total Royal Caribbean cruise planning timelineAllure of the Seas hidden secretsPhotos of Splashaway BayRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruises!Parrot Tree Beach Resort in Roatan

On this week's episode, we discuss a variety of Royal Caribbean topics!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesApril Fools!The eBay item

From time to time, we get a chance on the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast to meet the Royal Caribbean crew members that are largely responsible for making these amazing ships function as well as they do. Getting the “inside view” of the operations of these Royal Caribbean ships is an unique opportunity and this week, I am pleased to welcome to the show Allure of the Seas’ Hotel Manager, Joao Mendonça. I recently spoke with Mr. Mendonça while onboard Allure of the Seas to talk about how he keeps the largest cruise ship in the world running as well as it does.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

The goal of Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast has been to help everyone have a better Royal Caribbean cruise and it seems one aspect of the Royal Caribbean cruise vacation we get a lot of questions about is dinner. Dinner is a big part of your day onboard a Royal Caribbean ship, and this week, we will explore the various dinner options available to guests to choose from and discuss each option to help you understand exactly what to expect.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMore info about Royal Caribbean dining packagesCruise Compass

When people think about Royal Caribbean, quite often their thoughts go to relaxing by the pool, impressive cruise ships sailing around the world or even one of the many wonderful activities onboard. And while each of these is an important part of any Royal Caribbean cruise vacation, one thing that is often missing from that list is the food, because as I’ve said for years, Royal Caribbean cruises are not just about burgers, fries and whatever is in the main dining room, but actually offers some of the most incredible, unique dining experiences anywhere in the world. And whether you are on a Royal Caribbean cruise with your family, as a couple or even solo, there are a wide variety of wonderful restaurants to choose from. And if you think you’ve, “been there, done that”, there might be just a few locations that surprise and delight you.Royal Caribbean has been adding one restaurant in particular that is worth adding to your list of must visits, Izumi. And today, I am pleased to be joined by none other than Izu

Everything is better with friends, including cruising, and this week, I had the pleasure of cruising on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas with my Royal Caribbean Blog friends as part of our 2016 group cruise. As part of the fun activities we planned onboard, I had a chance to record this week’s podcast episode with the folks in attendance, live from Vintages. We discuss what we liked about Allure of the Seas, how our experiences lined up with expectations and share some stories from our adventure together.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMaya Chan shore excursion reviewHere is the Sabor guacamole recipe:1/2 cup red onion chopped2 TBSP jalapeno chopped1/4 TSP ground cumin2 avocados mashed1 TSP salt1/2 lime squeezed1/2 lemon squeezed3/4 cup cilantro chopped1/3 cup tomatoes chopped--combine all ingredients and enjoy

When it comes to planning a Royal Caribbean cruise, nearly all of us have a budget in mind. Being independently wealthy is more elusive than ever, so saving money on our cruises means we have more money to spend onboard or for another Royal Caribbean cruise.This week, I am sharing with you some tips and strategies for saving money on common cruise expenditures, such as alcoholic drinks, specialty dining, internet and more. I hope many of you will be able to spend less on your next cruise, so you can have more money to book another.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

I first went on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas a couple of years ago and I really loved what I saw there with all the great changes the 2014 refurbishment brought her. This week, podcast listener Ethan is joining me to talk about his recent cruise aboard Navigator of the Seas and what he liked about his experience. We discuss everything about his 8-night adventure and share his thoughts on what makes Navigator of the Seas a great ship.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 111 - Adventure of the Seas

There are certain aspects of a Royal Caribbean ship that guests associate with being truly a Royal Caribbean feature. Over the years, Royal Caribbean has added a lot to its ships but one particular feature stands out as something unequivocally Royal Caribbean and that is the Royal Promenade. This cavernous hub of shopping, dining and entertainment is an area of many Royal Caribbean ships were it seems guests are always going to spend time. This week, I want to look at what the Royal Promenade offers, some of my favorite things about the Royal Promenade and why you will very likely be spending a lot of time there too.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

If Royal Caribbean does something really well, it is offering its guests the opportunity for an amazing family vacation and family is the key word. Whether you are going with your spouse, children, grandparents, cousins or people you met through your favorite cruise website and consider them family, a Royal Caribbean cruise offer so much for everyone and it is no surprise to hear Royal Caribbean is a great choice for families.To that point, Royal Caribbean was recently named the top cruise line for families and we invited the author of the 2016 Family Friendly Cruise Travel Planner to join me on this week’s episode to discuss what Royal Caribbean does to be such a great family cruise line and why they picked it as their top choice.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show Notes2016 Family Friendly Cruise Travel PlannerAllure of t

I’ll open up the inbox this week and answer more of your questions about your Royal Caribbean vacation plans, tips, advice and more.Some of the topics we’ll cover this week include: Crown and Anchor benefits, Brilliance of the Seas reviews, the best way to give Royal Caribbean your feedback, NextCruise booking bonuses and a whole lot more.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMore information on all the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruises!How Royal Caribbean provides medical care at seaRoyal Crush YouTube series"Royal Reunion" short film starring Dean Cain and James BrolinNextCruise policy informationFollow us on PeriscopeFind all the Cruise Compass' we haveWhat you need to know about My Time Dining

Now and then we see a really unique Royal Caribbean cruise out there that is not something regularly available. On this week’s show, we have a look at a rare 3-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas as one of our listeners joins us to tell us all about it. We get a chance to look at what it’s like on a short Oasis of the Seas sailing through the eyes of someone brand new to Royal Caribbean.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBryon's websiteNew September 2016 group cruise on Freedom of the Seas informationEpisode 40: St MaartenLe Galion beach excursion review

This episode was recorded live, where Matt and Annette Jackson previewed the plans for the 2016 Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise on Allure of the Seas.  In this episode, Matt and Annette look at the idea behind a group cruise, what special events we have planned for the group cruise and take listener's calls live on the air!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesAllure of the Seas Group Cruise information2017 Group Cruise information