Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Since cruises shutdown, many people have been critical of how cruise lines are being treated by the CDC in terms of being able to resume cruises.This week, Billy and Matt talk about what has happened, and if they believe if the CDC has been fair in their approach to cruise lines.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6

This week's Cruise Story is about how Steve and his group of friends spent the day in St. Maarten on an Oasis of the Seas cruise.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 week's cruise story is about how Steve won big three times in the casino on one Royal Caribbean cruise!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.

Donal shares on this week's podcast one of the best byproduct of a cruise: making new friends!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 always a good idea to try to "roll with the punches", but sometimes that can be difficult when you run into a few problems. This week's cruise story is about how Kelly turned a few disappointments into a great cruise!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

Every parent's conundrum and eternal debate: should we take kids out of school for a family cruise vacation?Going on a cruise during the school year can net significant savings, as well as take advantage of unique itineraries.  But it comes at an academic cost, as well as potentially putting you at odds with the school administration.This week, a school administrator joins me to talk about what to consider before yanking the kids out, and what strategies to employ if you do it!Share with me

This week's cruise story is about how Ryan proposed to his girlfriend on Oasis of the Seas!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.

The first time Pippa cruised with kids, followed years of working on cruise ships and even cruising as a guest with husband. She shares her cruise story of what it was like making the adjustment to a family cruise.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,

Going on a cruise means you can vacation anyway you see fit. Some like to take it easy and sleep in, some like to burn the candles at both ends, and that’s still not accounting for so many other cruise styles. This week, Donna shares how she and her family decided to try a “family olympics” competition onboard on Radiance of the Seas.  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail:&

If you’re anything like me, you look for any opportunity to go on a cruise. So when choosing to get away from it all with your brother, a cruise vacation sounds like a great idea. This week’s Cruise Story is about how Joe started a cruise tradition of vacationing with his brother.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6R

We're back with another cruise story this week! Bryan took his family on an Allure of the Seas cruise that instantly became not just a great family vacation, but the new standard for family fun.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, Stitche

As cruise fans that found the internet as an outlet to share our passion for cruising, this week's cruise story should hit close to home. Vania shares how finding other cruise fans online helped fuel her love of going on a cruise, and shares how it compelled her to book an Anthem of the Seas sailing.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemai

First cruises are always memorable, especially if you are trying out a new cruise line. Brent took his family on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas after sailing on sister brand Celebrity Cruises for a while. This week’s Cruise Story focuses on Brent’s first Royal Caribbean cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408

We all do things for family, including changing plans in order to be there for the birth of a grandchild! Ron Lodowski joins me this week to talk about a great Western Caribbean cruise he had to change, that ended up being a really fun sailing.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 Carib

Michael shares how a cruise for a good cause has turned into his family's annual tradition that he looks forward to each and every year!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.

Cruising is about the memories we make onboard, and the stories that live on for years after we step off the ship. It’s these fond memories that compel me to cruise time and time again, well, that and the sushi at Izumi, and so this week’s Cruise Story centers on a fun cruise with a couple of sorority sisters and their teenage kids. What could possibly go wrong?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: 

This week's cruise story is certain to bring a smile to your face as we share a memorable day in St. Thomas from a Freedom of the Seas cruise.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 week's cruise story focuses on paying tribute to a shore excursion in Bermuda with John's mom.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.

The world has changed, and so has this podcast. Given the state of affairs, we have a new concept for the podcast to share that provides a glimpse into our listener's past cruises and highlight memorable sailings.This week, Kat joins Matt to talk about an Allure of the Seas cruise that changed her life!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voice

Prior to the cruise shutdown, Freedom of the Seas completed a major upgrade that added a bunch of new features and enhancements.  Don from EatSleepCruise went on the Freedom's first sailing back, and shares with us a look at the differences.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 Car