Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

<p>On this week’s show, I’ve recently returned from my Royal Caribbean cruise on Jewel of the Seas and want to share with all of you my experience onboard as we take an in-depth look at Jewel of the Seas and the southern Caribbean itinerary we sailed on.   We’ll explore what the ship has to offer, what we did on the islands and review my experience overall.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/jewel-of-the-seas-live-blog">Jewel of the Seas live blog Matt wrote</a></li></ul>

<p>If I had to pick, I would say the most exciting day for any Royal Caribbean cruise would have to be embarkation day and on this week’s episode that’s all we’re talking about.  Let’s explore the first day of your cruise including arriving at the port, the check in process, what to do when you get onboard, exploring the ship and other fun things to do on your first day aboard.  So let’s wipe away the tears of joy and here we go…</p> <p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p> <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li> </ul> <h2>Show Notes</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2010/06/25/cruising-101-arrival-day">Cruising 101: Arrival Day</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/07/30/royal-caribbean-classic-honey-stung-chicken">Royal Caribbean Classic: Honey Stung Chicken</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/royal-caribbean-beverage-package-costs-info-tips">Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/09/03/royal-caribbean-secrets-helipad-freedom-of-the-seas">Royal Caribbean Secrets: Helipad</a></li> </ul> <h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2> <p>You can subscribe to us via...</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">Google</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a></li> </ul>

<p>I’m really excited for this week’s podcast episode because at the end of this week, I will be taking my next Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on the beautiful Jewel of the Seas.  I want to take you on the cruise with me, virtually anyway, and preview my cruise on Jewel of the Seas and the Southern Caribbean itinerary I’m taking.  We will look at why I booked this cruise, take a closer look at Jewel of the Seas, the islands we are visiting and review some plans we have for the trip. </p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/09/16/live-blogging-jewel-of-the-seas-preamble">Jewel of the Seas live blog begins here</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/freedom-seas-live-blog">Matt's live blog from Freedom of the Seas earlier this year</a></li></ul><iframe width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zSLunXKj2Ac?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><iframe width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SCIJ0F62og4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">Google</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a></li></ul>

<p>Shore excursions are an integral part of any Royal Caribbean cruise, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the ports of call their ship visits.  There’s a multitude of options to choose from starting with booking a shore excursion directly through Royal Caribbean or going out on your own to book it yourself.  This week, let’s look into why or why not you might want to book your next shore excursion with Royal Caribbean or with an independent company.  We will share experiences with both and what might work best for you and your party.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/07/10/cruising-101-how-book-royal-caribbeans-excursions">How to book Royal Caribbean's excursions</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/07/16/cruising-101-how-book-third-party-excursions">How to book third party excursions</a></li><li>Research shore excursions on<ul><li><a href="http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5">Cruise Critic</a></li><li><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/">TripAdvisor</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2011/09/21/restaurant-review-comidas-caseras-tonita">Comidas Caseras Tonita</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2010/08/02/excursion-focus-maya-chan-beach">Maya Chan Beach</a></li></ul><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">Google</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a></li></ul>

<p>On this week’s show, we’re going to look at one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular ships, Freedom of the Seas.  Having sailed on Freedom a number of times, I know first hand just how great this ship is and I’ve invited my friend <a href="http://www.beourguestpodcast.com">Mike Rahlmann</a> to join me to talk everything Freedom of the Seas.  </p><p>We’re sharing our favorite spots on board, the fun things to do onboard and discuss where she sails.  I have <em>lots</em> more of your listener feedback to share as well. </p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2012/12/27/cruising-101-everything-freedom-seas">Cruising 101: Everything Freedom of the Seas</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/freedom-seas-live-blog">Matt's Freedom of the Seas Live Blog from February 2013</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/video-blog">Freedom of the Seas Video Blogs</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2011/05/10/cruising-101-when-book-your-cruise">Cruising 101: When to book your cruise</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/07/08/answers-all-your-unlimited-alcohol-package-questions">Answers to all of your unlimited alcohol package questions</a></li></ul><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">Google</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a></li></ul>

<p>Welcome to the Royal Caribbean Blog podcast, a weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising.  I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 4.  </p><p>On this week’s show, we’re taking a trip down to the Caribbean for a trip to Royal Caribbean’s private island of Labadee.  This little piece of paradise has become an iconic Royal Caribbean port of call and is among my favorite places to go to.  Let’s talk about the beaches in Labadee, shore excursions while in Labadee and everything else there is to do while on shore.  And, we also have more of your listener feedback to share.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Show Notes</h2><script src="http://player.ooyala.com/player.js?width=500&video_pcode=g1eTQ6bWC45uOcULC3zKz5-mqFji&height=310&deepLinkEmbedCode=lhYmFxNTr6NyOw5gQKJVRYILsDkr0MM0&embedCode=lhYmFxNTr6NyOw5gQKJVRYILsDkr0MM0"></script><ul><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/08/20/first-timers-guide-labadee">First timer's guide to Labadee</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2011/09/13/excursion-focus-barefoot-beach-cabanas-labadee">Cabanas at Barefoot Beach review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/07/15/royal-caribbean-classic-labadoozie">Labadoozie review</a></li></ul><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740" rel="nofollow" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);">Google</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);">RSS</a></li></ul>

<p>Welcome Royal Caribbean fans to our next step in this weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising. I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 3.</p><p>On this week’s show, we’re going BIG! And by that, I mean we’re going to take a look at Royal Caribbean’s biggest and arguably most amazing cruise ship that they have ever built, Oasis of the Seas.    This mammoth ship is as revolutionary as it is enormous and it has single handedly transformed what we think of when it comes to a cruise ship.  </p><p>Beci Mahnken of <a href="http://www.mei-travel.com/mei/index.php?apid=RCL">MEI Travel</a> joins me to look at the innovations Oasis introduced, things to do and see if you’re cruising on her and its legacy as possibly the best ship ever.  I will also share with you some more listener feedback that I’ve received via email, twitter and facebook.  </p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Shownotes</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DEwibU8ijA">Video of Beci appearing in a Royal Caribbean commercial</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/08/07/royal-caribbean-secrets-hidden-sundeck-allure-of-the-seas">Royal Caribbean Secrets: Hidden sundeck on Oasis and Allure of the Seas</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/06/14/first-timers-guide-oasis-seas">First timer's guide to Oasis of the Seas</a></li><li>Check out Beci's travel agency, <a href="http://www.mei-travel.com/mei/index.php?apid=RCL">MEI-Travel</a>!</li></ul><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740" rel="nofollow" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);">Google</a></li><li><a href="http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);">RSS</a></li></ul>

<p>Welcome to the Royal Caribbean Blog podcast, a weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising.  I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 2.  </p><p>This week, let’s take a look at one of the biggest areas of change across Royal Caribbean’s fleet of ships: the specialty restaurants. In my opinion, the dining aspect for the Royal Caribbean passenger has changed the most over the last ten years or so and it continues to become more and more of a focal point when going on a cruise.  Let’s look at the role specialty restaurants offer guests now, the various options to choose from and where dining aboard Royal Caribbean is going in the future.  Of course, we’re going to have talk about our favorite places to eat as well.  And before this episode is over, I’m going to share with all of you some of the amazing feedback I’ve received from all of you. </p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">Google</a></li><li><a href="/showfeed.xml">RSS</a></li></ul>

<p>Welcome to the RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast with your host, Matt Hochberg! This is the first in what will be a weekly series exploring what’s new and exciting at Royal Caribbean, helping you plan your Royal Caribbean vacation,  and sharing our passion for cruising with all of you.</p><p>On this episode, I will introduce myself and talk about the vision I have for this podcast, including the sorts of shows you can expect as well as how YOU are invited to be a part of the fun every week.</p><p>Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/therclblog">@therclblog</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog">/royalcaribbeanblog</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast">[email protected]</a></li><li>Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6</li></ul><h2>Subscribe to RoyalCaribbeanBlog Podcast</h2><p>You can subscribe to us via...</p><ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rcl-blog-podcast/id685427740">iTunes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com/ig/add?feedurl=http%3A//royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">Google</a></li><li><a href="/showfeed.xml">RSS</a></li></ul>