Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast - Exploring and celebrating everything Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Blog · Matt Hochberg
Show overview
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast has been publishing since 2013, and across the 13 years since has built a catalogue of 609 episodes. That works out to roughly 360 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 42 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Matt Hochberg.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 609 episodesI Took 4 Royal Caribbean Cruises in 4 Months. Here’s What Surprised Me Most
4,300 Passengers?! My Thoughts on Royal Caribbean's Discovery Class
This new $30 cruise fee has people divided
3 things Matt wants on Discovery Class (and 3 he doesn't)
Matt on MSC's new beach club announcement
This cruise myth is totally wrong (because I tried it)
They Built a Treehouse on a Cruise Ship. Now Let’s Take It Further
<p>The new Ultimate Family Treehouse is amazing (and expensive), but what if they expanded this idea to other staterooms?</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
I don't understand why Royal Caribbean still does this
<p>Royal Caribbean does many things well, but their scheduling of port times sometimes is very frustrating.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
How to not be "that guy" in the Main Dining Room
<p>There are certain unwritten rules you should know about before you eat in Royal Caribbean's Main Dining Room.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Matt's thoughts on Royal Caribbean removing soda cups from drink packages
<p>Royal Caribbean announced it will remove the souvenir Coca-Cola Freestyle Cups and access to the Freestyle machines for those that booked a Deluxe or Refreshment drink package.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Has Royal Caribbean gone too far with their casino change?
<p>Radiance of the Seas has a new non-smoking casino, and it's an escalation in a growing trend.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
NCL has a new CEO and it's not we expected
<p>There's a big shakeup happening at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it's surprising, to say the least.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Is an old cruise ship going to be disappointing?
<p>One of the top questions I get is if an old ship will be disappointing, and the answer is no....and yes.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Royal Caribbean Confirms Discovery Class. Let’s Talk About What’s Missing
<p>Royal Caribbean finally confirmed the Discovery Class, but it leaves more questions than answers.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
The annoying things people do on cruises
<p>Among the cruise ship etiquette topics, a few really bother Matt more than the rest&nbsp;</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Points Choice Is Here. I Have Thoughts.
<p>Now that we have all the details regarding Points Choice and how it will work, Matt shares what he thinks of the new program and what stands out about it.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Is Royal Caribbean working on two new ship classes?
<p>A new rumor claims Royal Caribbean will soon announce the Discovery Class ships will be built at a shipyard in France, which means there are potentially two different new ship classes in development.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
I Don’t Understand Why Cruisers Worry About These Things
<p>While there are things cruisers should think about, some concerns just aren't worth worrying about.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
Gone But Not Forgotten: Royal Caribbean features Matt misses the most
<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li> <li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li> <li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li> </ul> <p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>
What wishes would we make for Royal Caribbean in the new year?
<p>Billy joins Matt to share the wishes they have that Royal Caribbean would make in the coming year.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog">royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail:&nbsp;(408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><p>You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivzhqk4apf244bja3v54p2pzpaa?t=Royal_Caribbean_Blog_Podcast">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wdw-today/royal-caribbean-blog-podcast">Stitcher</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>