Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

This week we’re going to take an in-depth look at Royal caribbean’s cruise compass. What is it, what’s in it and how can you best take advantage of it to plan your day. We also will feature your emails and I have a special announcement to share!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesOur collection of saved cruise compassesMore information on the Royal Caribbean Blog One Year Anniversary Live Show

You've probably heard by now all about Royal Caribbean’s brand new shows and entertainment coming to Quantum of the Seas but you know, I wanted to dive a little deeper into what we can expect. So this week I’m so excited to welcome Royal Caribbean’s Vice President of Entertainment Nick Weir onto the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast to talk all about these new shows and give everyone listening an idea of what to expect.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean Google Hangout where Quantum of the Seas shows were announcedList of the new shows announced for Quantum of the Seas

If you’re considering a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Caribbean in the summer or fall, it may sound like a great idea but you should be very aware of hurricane season and how it can or cannot impact your cruise vacation.Lots of our listeners struggle with the decision to chance a cruise this time of year so this week, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of taking a cruise during hurricane season.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesCruising 101: Cruise during hurricane seasonOur Cruising 101 sectionNavigator of the Seas live blog

This week I’m inviting on one of my very good friends, Len Testa and Laurel Stewart, who are taking their very first Royal Caribbean cruise on Allure of the Seas.Len and Laurel are veterans of another cruise line so this jump to Royal is an opportunity to discuss their previous experiences and what makes Royal Caribbean different.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesUnofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line bookDisney Cruise Line on TouringPlans.com

One big push Royal Caribbean is going with these days is providing internet access while at sea. Some people find it really useful while others prefer to stay unconnected.Regardless, more internet access is available to cruise guests all the time and this week, we’re going to look at how you can get connected while at sea and what the future may hold as well.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas get high speed internet upgradeRoyal Caribbean ship upgrade list and schedule

It’s time once again to invite one of our awesome podcast listeners to join us on the podcast, and this week we have Marie Coschigano of New Jersey, who is going on Freedom of the Seas later this summer over July 4th. We’re going to discuss her cruise plans onboard and onshore.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesMagens Bay reviewSt Thomas tour review

I get a lot of great feedback from our podcast listeners so I wanted to take some time today to read your emails, tweets and facebook messages. I also wanted to bring one of our very own listeners on with me to help answer these messages, Michael Poole.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean Beverage PackagesRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise Information

When I go on a Royal caribbean cruise to the eastern caribbean, I always look forward to a stop in St Maarten because of how much there is to see and do here. This week, I’m going to discuss things to do in St Maarten, my favorite spots and share tips for touring this island paradise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesOrient Beach reviewKid friendly beach review: Le Galion BeachRoyal Caribbean staterooms for larger families

Since episode one you have heard me talking about Royal Caribbean cruising so this week I’ve invited my friend Annette to talk about what’s appealing about Royal Caribbean cruising to women. We will discuss what Annette’s enjoyed about cruising with Royal Caribbean and explore the female side to cruising.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

What’s better than a Royal Caribbean cruise? How about two Royal Caribbean cruises? Or even three? Back-to-back cruises are popular among veteran Royal Caribbean cruisers and this week we are going to dive into this trend and discuss how it all works.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

Booking a Royal Caribbean cruise on its own can be quite rewarding but Royal Caribbean often sweetens the deal with booking incentives to make it more compelling a choice,This week we will look at all the different booking incentives Royal Caribbean offers its guests and which ones tend to be a better deal than others.  We also have lots of listener feedback to share!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

Royal Caribbean recently announced its brand new approach to dining for the Quantum­-class cruise ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas.  This week, I want to explore this brand new innovation and discuss what makes this so much different than anything else we've seen from Royal Caribbean in the past and share my experience at the Dynamic Dining revealevent in New York City the other week.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesRoyal Caribbean announced Dynamic DiningEverything we know about Dynamic DiningDynamic Dining restaurant photo galleryRoyal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

How do you figure out the best cruise for you? That’s a question everyone goes through when picking a Royal Caribbean cruise and so this week we are looking at how to tackle the prospect of comparing cruises, itineraries and ships to find the right cruise for you.Let’s go through the process and offer you some insight in helping you pick out your next Royal Caribbean cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 3 podcast with Beci (a girl!)Guest review by Marc of 150 Central Park13 things everyone should do once onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise (including special need requests)Special dietary request email address: special_needs@rccl.com

Once you cruise with Royal Caribbean and discover that you like it, then you'll likely want to sign up for Royal Caribbean's customer loyalty program, the Crown and Anchor Society.So what is this program all about, why might you want to join and what are the perks of the program? All great questions and all questions we will answer on this week's podcast episode.We also have some more great email, voicemail, facebook messages and more from our listeners to share with you this week.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesCrown and Anchor Society homepageMain dining room menusNavigator of the Seas to replace Jewel of the Seas in San Juan in 2015St Maarten excursion: Bikini beachSt. Maarten excursion: Le galion beachVideo of Maho Beach on St. Maarten and airplane landingSt. Thomas: Magens BayPort Focus: St. Thomas

The Voyager class of Royal Caribbean ships re-defined what cruise ships can offer to guests in the onboard experience.  From specialty restaurants to entertainment to sheer size, the Voyager class ships quickly became a Royal Caribbean staple.  This week, I want to share with you why the Voyager class is really quite good and what the appeal is of these giants.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesFlowRider to be added to Voyager of the Seas and Explorer of the SeasVoyager-class.com - website dedicated to the Voyager class of ships

What is the most difficult aspect of planning your Royal Caribbean cruise? This is the question I want to answer this week as we look at the challenges many of us encounter when planning a Royal Caribbean cruise.I’ll share what I find difficult and also discuss the challenges other Royal Caribbean Blog members have talked about to hopefully help you traverse some of these issues.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesJoin our message boards!Posts from Royal Caribbean Blog members what they find challenging about a Royal Caribbean cruiseRoyal Caribbean Blog group cruise on Quantum of the Seas

There’s a lot to do on any Royal Caribbean cruise so today we’re going to discuss the many activities on a Royal Caribbean cruise. From bingo to the bellyflop competition to the Wii bowling tournament, this will be a look into the fun things you and your family can do while onboard your next cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesCruise Compass archiveFree Royal Caribbean onboard outdoor activitiesTop five things for a girl to do on a Royal Caribbean cruiseGuide to Royal Caribbean's gym and exercise programsRoyalCaribbeanBlog group cruise on Quantum of the Seas

With all the fun I’ve had in the last few weeks on my Navigator of the Seas cruise, we’ve developed a bit of a backlog in our listener emails so I want to dedicate this week’s show entirely to our listeners because I really love sharing your feedback with everyone else. So this week, I’m going to read your emails, tweets and facebook messages and make you all the focus of this episode.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEngadget article about virtual balconiesOur interview with the lead developer of the virtual balconyReview of Barbados excursion Matt tookCruising 101: Crown and Anchor SocietyCruising 101: Specialty RestaurantsRoyal Caribbean Blog Podcast Episode 2: Specialty Restaurants

I’m back from my seven night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas and I wanted to share with you my experience onboard this newly refurbished ship. We will talk about what I did onboard, the ports we visited and why you might want to go on a cruise here too.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesEpisode 27 - Navigator of the Seas preview episodeMatt's Navigator of the Seas LIVE blog postsSabor Modern Mexican review

It seems like there’s always something new or changing at Royal Caribbean these days, hence the purpose of this blog, and so this week I wanted to look at a few recent changes and discuss my thoughts about it. In fact, I’ve invited my friend Michael Poole back to the podcast to talk about what we think of these changes.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6