Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

There is a very good chance that if you are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise from the United States that one of your port stops will be at Nassau, Bahamas. It is among the most common ports Royal Caribbean cruise ships visit and that begs the question of what are some good shore excursion ideas for Nassau. This week, I am joined by guide book author Erin Foster to discuss what some of the better choices are for shore excursions in Nassau and what the port offers visitors.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBuy the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2016Port schedule siteBites of Nassau Food Tasting & Cultural Walking TourExcursion review: Junkanoo BeachResortforaday.com offerings in NassauBecome a Royal Caribbean Blog Insider!

I’ve always felt reviewing past Royal Caribbean cruises helps to share learned experiences with others so that we can all apply these lessons to our upcoming cruises and this week, Brian joins me on the podcast to share his experience aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. We get to hear from Brian about how his Allure of the Seas cruise went, what aspects of the cruise he and his family really enjoyed and what he would do differently for his next cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

On a Royal Caribbean ship, dining is as much a part of the cruise experience as the pools, activities, and entertainment. It’s also something that affords you and your family wonderful opportunities to sample, share, learn from and enjoy flavors from literally around the world. And not every dining opportunity has to be enjoyed during breakfast, lunch or dinner. So this week, we’re going to countdown my top 5 Royal Caribbean desserts. I also have some favorite desserts that some of you helped me with, and that will not only introduce you to some desserts you may not have considered before, but will almost surely leave you hungry as well.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Join the Royal Caribbean Blog INSIDERS and help support the show!

I love having friends on the podcast and this week, because everything is more fun with friends, we have two for you.First up, we have Brian White who is going on Allure of the Seas with 14 other people and we will be previewing everything Brian has planned, including why he is making the change from Disney Cruise Line to Royal Caribbean. I will also be dipping into the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast email inbox this week, where Michael Poole is joining me to answer your questions.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesWebsite showing ships that will be in port on any day

This week, I want to share with you 20, yes twenty, tips for a better Royal Caribbean cruise. These are an array of tips, tricks, overlooked experiences and secrets to get the most out of your Royal Caribbean cruise. It’s all about enhancing your Royal Caribbean cruise with a few ways that I hope everyone can benefit from on their next Royal Caribbean cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show Notes2016 group cruise on Allure of the Seas2017 group cruise on Navigator of the SeasMatt's live blog from Navigator of the SeasEpisode 29: Navigator of the Seas cruise review

Matt is back from his Brilliance of the Seas cruise, and this week's podcast episode is all about sharing his experiences onboard.Matt discusses what he thinks of the ship, what his opinion of the unlimited alcohol packages are, reviews of dining, shore excursions and a lot more!.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Join the Royal Caribbean Blog INSIDERS and help support the show!

There is something so wonderful and exciting about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise that brings a real sense of euphoria to everyone when their cruise countdown is almost at an end, and this week, I am lucky enough to be the benefactor of a nearly complete countdown clock, as I am boarding Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas for a 4-night cruise.  In this week’s episode, I will preview my cruise, and discuss why I booked this particular sailing, my plans for onboard the ship and what I am most looking forward to doing.  And no Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast episode is complete without sharing your feedback, and so, we have plenty of great emails to read.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMatt's Brilliance of the Seas live blogWhich ships are in portJoin the Royal Caribbean Blog INSIDERS and help sup

I firmly believe there is no such thing as a booking a bad Royal Caribbean cruise, especially if your cruise happens to be free. That’s right, free! How do you get a free Royal Caribbean cruise without emailing a Nigerian “prince”?This week, Royal Caribbean Blog listener Marc joins us to tell us how he managed to get a free 5-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas and shares with us what he loved about his Bermuda adventure. I’ll also be answering your listener emails, where we help everyone have a better Royal Caribbean cruise experience.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesOur group cruise on Allure of the Seas Join the Royal Caribbean Blog INSIDERS and help support the show!

Perhaps no cruise ship other than Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has garnered as much attention this year, and this week, I have returned from my 2-night adventure on Anthem of the Seas to share with you my entire experience.It was a terrific experience and it changed the way I look at the Quantum class ships. Let’s talk about the many experiences, dining, entertainment and everything else inbetween on this week’s episode.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesAnthem of the Seas Live Blog

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has gotten a lot of attention since she debuted earlier this year and she has arrived in the New York City area this week, where she will find her new home at Cape Liberty.I have the pleasure of taking a quick 2-night cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas this weekend, and on this week’s podcast, we will preview my plans for Anthem of the Seas and discuss what I have planned onboard and discuss why Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship is so darn exciting.I also have a very important announcement to make in this episode and we have some great listener feedback to share.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 66: Quantum of the Seas 2-night cruise previewEpisode 68: Quantum of the Seas 2-night roundtable cruise reviewEpisode 92: Anthem of the Seas roundtable reviewWatch Matt's live vid

For many of us, Royal Caribbean is the cruise line of choice that we have come to love and go back to time and time again. But there may be times you wonder about how the competition stacks up and I know it is tempting to take a peek over that proverbial fence to see how green the grass really is.So this week, we have a great comparison between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line with one of our listeners who just tried her first Royal Caribbean cruise. I think it’s a great view of how the lines differ and what each does quite well.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show Notes

Something I have always loved about a Royal Caribbean cruise, even going back to my very first cruise, is the entertainment onboard. Each ship I have been on has offered different kinds of shows, games and entertainment that I just can’t get enough of.I believe my interest and passion for taking a Royal Caribbean cruise grew tremendously from the great times onboard. Royal Caribbean does a lot of things really well and entertainment onboard its ships is among the very best in the cruise industry.So this week, I want to look at the shows Royal Caribbean offers and talk about what makes them so enjoyable. Whether you have seen them all or they are all brand new to you, there are sure to be one….or 7, shows you will definitely want to see on your next cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesBroadway shows on Royal Cari

The only feeling that can come close to the pure enjoyment of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is probably booking another Royal Caribbean cruise.  Royal Caribbean offers guests a great program known as NextCruise to book future Royal Caribbean cruises while onboard a cruise yourself.  In terms of benefits, it is one of the best deals guests can enjoy and this week, we will go over the details of the NextCruise program and why you should consider booking another cruise while onboard a cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesOpen Booking booking bonus detailsSpecific booking bonusFollow Matt on Periscope

Where our Royal Caribbean cruises take us is a pretty important aspect of any cruise and this week, we are looking at what to do in St. Thomas. This island in the US Virgin Islands has become a very popular port stop and this week, we look at what there is to do, see and experience at St Thomas and which shore excursions might be something you want to try on your next visit.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesScott's blog: Disney Cruise Line BlogSt Thomas shore excursionsSkyride to Paradise PointMagens BayNew Royal Suite Class detailsEverything about the FlowRider on Royal Caribbean ships

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