Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Come explore the many facets of a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. The RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast covers everything from the Royal Caribbean cruise ships to activities, excursions, planning your cruise vacation and more.

The Curious Case of Labadee

Royal Caribbean canceled another six months of visits to Labadee, so what should they do with it?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

09-10
27:28

When will Discovery Class get announced?

Once again, Royal Caribbean executives talked about the Discovery Class. So when the heck is it going to be actually announced?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

09-03
32:18

The best cruise ship private island is....

Ilana from Life Well Cruised joins Matt this week to discuss her cruise line private island rankings and why she picked CocoCay as number one.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

08-27
30:52

Matt's early thoughts on Star of the Seas

Matt previewed Star of the Seas before anyone else, and shares his initial thoughts about what stood out about the ship prior to the upcoming first sailings.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

08-13
29:24

Matt's Hot Take on Carnival's Celebration Key

Carnival opened its new private island, Celebration Key, and here's what Matt thinks so far based on the first photos and videos that have come out.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

07-23
14:21

Royal Beach Club Prices: Expensive or Justified?

With prices out for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Matt's been asked his thoughts on the pricing so far.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

07-16
27:50

Can Star of the Seas top Icon?

With Star of the Seas launching next month, one of the top questions many are asking is how can Royal Caribbean outdo itself with this new ship.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

07-09
25:57

Carnival's loyalty overhaul: Smart or scary?

Carnival Cruise Line announced it was scrapping its lifetime loyalty program and switching to one that rewards the amount spent on cruises over two years. Is this a good or bad change, and will Royal Caribbean do the same?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

07-02
26:42

Can you really trust online cruise reviews?

Fake reviews have been a problem for years, but there's still a lot of value in reading the real ones. Colleen McDaniel is the Editor-in-Chief at Cruise Critic, and shares how they the problem and why online reviews are still very useful.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

06-11
28:19

Going big in Cali: Vicki Freed talks west coast push

Royal Caribbean just deployed the biggest ship to ever sail from California, and it's just the start of their plans! Vicki Freed is Royal Caribbean's Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Support & Service, and being originally from California, she's been a vocal proponent of bringing more ships to the West Coast. She joins me this week to talk about Royal Caribbean's plans for the Southern California cruise market.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

06-05
20:02

Important Things to Know Before Visiting London Before Your Cruise

London is a gateway to a lot of European cruises each summer, and there's a good chance you're going to want to spend a few days before or after your cruise in this amazing city.Jessica runs Love and London, and is an authority on how to best enjoy everything London has to offer. She's joining me on this episode to go through the do's and don'ts before you visit!Jess is offering our listeners a special 10% off discount code for any of her London Guides! Use code Cruise10 to take advantage of it!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

05-28
46:10

3 Questions About Royal Caribbean's BIG private island reveal

Royal Caribbean made big news last week with its Perfect Day Mexico, beach club, and Lelepa news that shared everything we can expect to do there. But there are 3 questions Matt has about what it'll be like when these all open up.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

05-21
31:57

Influencer of the Seas: How social media shape cruises

Influencers have a tremendous impact on information shared about cruises today. What impact do they have and how does it work when they collaborate with cruise lines? Griff joins Matt to break down this form of advertising and what it means to cruisers.Check out Griff & Alyssa's YouTube channel for his videos and more!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

05-07
43:25

Royal Caribbean sets its sights on Disney World

Royal Caribbean has made it no secret they want to attract vacationers who would otherwise go to Walt Disney World and the other attractions in Orlando. How effective will this strategy be, and how do these vacations compare? Len Testa from TouringPlans.com joins Matt to discuss the strategy.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

04-30
43:07

NCL Aqua: The anti-big cruise ship, cruise ship?

Sheri had the chance to sail on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, but how does it compare to Royal Caribbean?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

04-23
42:40

Did MSC create an "Icon Killer" ship?

MSC World America just launched, and it's clearly an attempt to get in on the mega ship craze that Icon of the Seas has reignited. What's it like and does it live up to the hype?Don's river cruise videoShare with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

04-18
40:58

The mistake I almost made on my Europe cruise

Matt is going to Europe this summer and not not booking a single excursion with Royal CaribbeanShare with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

04-12
21:34

5 Royal Caribbean cruises you need to take

Matt lists the must-do 5 Royal Caribbean cruises everyone should try at least once.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

04-02
24:25

Back on Icon

Matt went back on Icon a year after she debuted to see if it lives up to the hypeShare with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

03-29
33:58

More short cruises on big ships has become controversial

Royal Caribbean released new 2026-2027 cruises, and there's more Oasis Class ships doing short cruises, but some long-time cruisers don't love it.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

02-28
25:03

Rayan Ahmed

amazing stuff!!!! thanks Matt for the fantastic podcasts!

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