Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">With prices out for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Matt's been asked his thoughts on the pricing so far.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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?</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Royal Caribbean just deployed the biggest ship to ever sail from California, and it's just the start of their plans! </p><p>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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Jessica runs <a href="https://shop.loveandlondon.com/?sca_ref=8809443.7Q7IFN6ZQ14U4ATT">Love and London</a>, 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!</p><p>Jess is offering our listeners a <strong>special 10% off discount code</strong> for any of her <a href="https://shop.loveandlondon.com/?sca_ref=8809443.7Q7IFN6ZQ14U4ATT">London Guides</a>! Use code <strong>Cruise10</strong> to take advantage of it!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/griffalyssa">Griff & Alyssa's YouTube channel</a> for his videos and more!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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 <a href="https://touringplans.com/">TouringPlans.com</a> joins Matt to discuss the strategy.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Sheri had the chance to sail on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, but how does it compare to Royal Caribbean?</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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?</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFgUN6IRN68">Don's river cruise video</a></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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is going to Europe this summer and not not booking a single excursion with Royal Caribbean</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt lists the must-do 5 Royal Caribbean cruises everyone should try at least once.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Matt went back on Icon a year after she debuted to see if it lives up to the hype</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>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.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Legend of the Seas has been announced and we have the first look at the new sailings that just dropped.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt went on Enchantment of the Seas for the first time, and he was surprised by the ship in a few ways.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>There are some people that have never cruised before, yet they hold onto incorrect ideas of what a cruise is all about.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Billy and Matt are back to make 3 wishes for Royal Caribbean in the coming year!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Thinking about trying Star Class? Or maybe you booked already? Here's what to expect from it!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>If you're taking a family on their first cruise, is it a good or bad idea to take them on a small ship?</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>New 2026-2027 cruises are out, and it's a good reminder the importance of booking early. Matt explains his strategy for planning and booking cruises so far in advance.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt tried the <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/10/28/ultimate-family-suite-on-royal-caribbean-utopia-of-the-seas-cruise">$12,000 Ultimate Family Suite</a> and it was expensive, but was it crazy to try?</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Should you tell your waiter if you won't be there tomorrow? Is a Bluetooth speaker a good idea? Do toddlers need to pay gratuities?</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt answers as many emails as he can in this week's episode</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Royal Caribbean announced plans for Perfect Day Mexico and it looks epic!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt went back on Celebrity to give it another try. This time, he took a 3-night cruise on Celebrity Reflection that visited Perfect Day at CocoCay.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is back from his 7-night cruise to Europe on Anthem of the Seas and has his cruise review 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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is about to head to Europe for a 7-night cruise to Spain and France, and shares how he's planned this cruise.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt breaks down what changes are coming to Allure of the Seas</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt sits down with two Royal Caribbean Blog writers to talk about their most recent cruises, and what it's like to work on a cruise ship.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>After more than a week on Utopia of the Seas, Matt is back from Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Recorded on the Icon of the Seas group cruise, Matt reviews how Icon of the Seas holds up months after her debut</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>It's time to answer listener emails on this week's episode!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is back from a 5-night Bermuda cruise on Liberty of the Seas from Cape Liberty, NJ and shares what he did and how his cruise experience was.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt shares how his 4-night Freedom of the Seas cruise went, and what he did differently on this sailing.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>I got a chance to preview the new Royal Railway Utopia Station restaurant coming to Utopia of the Seas and wanted to share with you my early thoughts!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Calista is back from her first sailing on Icon of the Seas and gives her review of this brand new ship.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Emma joins me on this week's episode to talk about how to approach planning your very first European cruise</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/emmacruises">Emma's YouTube channel</a> for more helpful advice!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Royal Caribbean has plans for two Royal Beach Clubs (Nassau and Cozumel). What are they and what can you expect?</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt explains how to get free cruises from gambling on a Royal Caribbean cruises, and what risks and benefits you can expect to see if it's a good decision for 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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>This week's episode answers as many emails Matt can squeeze in!</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>A list of 6 mistakes I saw other cruisers making during my recent cruise on Wonder of the Seas</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is back from Wonder of the Seas for Spring Break.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>How I approach planning a day at Perfect Day at CocoCay</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt reviews his 3-night sailing on Allure of the Seas</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is back from the first inaugural sailing of Icon of the Seas and shares his thoughts from trying out this brand new cruise ship.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>

<p>Matt is going on the maiden voyage of Icon of the Seas and previews his cruise on this week's episode.</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>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.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><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> or <a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/showfeed.xml">RSS</a>.</p>