Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

<p>With cruises back in service for a few months, what should you know about what it's like to go on a cruise ship right now?</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 first time on Odyssey of the Seas and has a full cruise review this 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Jenna went on her first cruise ever, and shares how the actual cruise compared to her expectations.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 will always be cruisers making mistakes, but I wanted to highlight the worst of the worst mistakes I see people making on cruises sailing right now.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>And now for something completely different: this week's episode is answering the top Google search questions about 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 has been plenty of rule changes lately, but this week, Matt breaks down the three biggest changes announced over the last few weeks.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 we have a look behind the proverbial curtain of what Royal Caribbean has been up to during the shutdown with Royal Caribbean Group Chief Product Innovation Officer, Jay Schneider!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Aaron from CruiseCritic.com joins Matt to talk about what it was like sailing on the first big ship to sail to Alaska since 2019!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 from CruiseHabit.com joins me to compare and contrast how Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are restarting cruises 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show notes</h2><ul><li>Check out <a href="http://cruisehabit.com">CruiseHabit.com</a></li></ul>

<p>Of the three ships I've been on so far, I ranked the top 5 things I've eaten so far onboard!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 Freedom of the Seas and the first Royal Caribbean ship to sail from the U.S. </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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 joins Matt to talk about their recent Adventure of the Seas cruise and talk about a few things that didn't make last week's review!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li>Matt's review of Adventure of the Seas</li><li>Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAyIfOlHYZejLC8lLo9DcA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cruise Tips TV</a>!</li></ul>

<p>Matt is on Adventure of the Seas and finally back at sea! This week's epsiode is a review of what it's like to be back on a 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 headed back onto a cruise ship and is previewing what he has planned for the first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to restart in North America!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show notes</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/06/08/live-blogging-adventure-of-the-seas-preamble">Matt's Adventure of the Seas live blog begins here</a></li></ul>

<p>It looks like cruises are close to restarting (hopefully), and if you are flying to a cruise ship, this may be a good opportunity to review the basics when it comes to planning to book flights and plan for a cruise you have to get to via airplane.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>In just the last week, there has been a lot of cruise news to cover, and this week, I wanted to break down what Royal Caribbean's recent announcements and changes mean to 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Many first time cruisers are eager to learn about the best Royal Caribbean ship to sail on, so a common question asked is which cruise ships should be avoided.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>You may have heard about cruise ships going into dry dock, but what happens when a ship goes in for work?</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>We're taking a look at what else is happening in the cruise industry outside of Royal Caribbean 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>With cruises from Nassau starting soon, many people (including myself) are trying to figure out the logistics of flying to the Bahamas. This week, someone who has flown to Nassau a few times shares his experiences and tips for a smooth arrival.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>The road to cruise ships restarting goes right through the CDC, and there have been a lot of public statements and announcements lately.  This week, I want to dive into what is happening right now and what changes actually matter.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 will be at least a few cruises sailing this summer, so this week I have a look at planning a cruise this summer.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 cruise story looks at a family cruise on Liberty 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>The last couple of weeks has seen a flurry of cruise news all about Royal Caribbean restarting cruises outside the United States, and I've got a breakdown of what was announced and what it all means.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>With Royal Caribbean announcing it will sail from Los Angeles again, this week we have a look at what each of the Mexican Riviera ports has to offer.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show notes</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/03/17/royal-caribbean-will-cruise-california-the-first-time-decade">Full details on new West Coast cruise sailings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAyIfOlHYZejLC8lLo9DcA">Follow Sheri on Youtube</a></li></ul>

<p>This week I take a look at where Australia cruises are and what the latest is with their restart plans.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Here are 7 suggestions I have for anyone going on a cruise that wants to enjoy their cruise to its fullest.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>The first Royal Caribbean cruise ships to restart sailings are all from less than typical ports. Is this a trend or a big coincidence?</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show notes</h2><ul><li>Check out Ashley's work on <a href="https://cruise.blog/">Cruise.Blog</a></li></ul>

<p>This week's cruise story takes us on Navigator of the Seas to the ABC islands.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Teresa shares her first time trying a back to back 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Hayley went to Alaska to celebrate her fifth anniversary for a cruise of a lifetime!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Having seen so many of these discussions on social media, there seems to be a few of these "predictions" that are passed around as the truth. Here is a list of some commonly shared cruise ship rumors that have not been verified or announced by 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Welcome to our first cruise story of 2021! This week, Jason shares his experience going on Harmony of the Seas for the first time.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Did you hear about the new cruises from Barbados that Royal Caribbean just announced? This week's episode breaks down the announcement and what these new sailings mean.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>We're starting off the new year on the right foot by catching up and talking cruises with Sheri from CruiseTipsTV!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><strong>Show notes</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAyIfOlHYZejLC8lLo9DcA">Follow Sheri on YouTube</a></li></ul>

<p>How the heck do you plan a cruise in 2021? I share my thoughts on how to approach 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>They say good things come to those that wait, and this week’s cruise story is about how Bryan had to endure a lot of issues leading up to his Freedom of the Seas cruise. Don’t worry, it has a happy ending to this story.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 it has sold two cruise ships, and this week, Ken Rush and Raimund Gschaider join me to say farewell to Majesty and Empress of the Seas with a look back each ship's legacy.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>One Royal Caribbean cruise ship has restarted cruises, and that’s a really big deal. This week, I talk with Chris Gray Faust about the significance of Quantum of the Seas restarting operations, as well as breaking down the false positive scare last 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5789/?cache=reset">CruiseCritic review of Quantum of the Seas sailing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/12/03/how-cruising-changed-royal-caribbeans-first-cruise-back">How cruising changed on Royal Caribbean's first cruise back</a></li></ul>

<p>Every year, Billy and Matt reflect on their wishes for cruising in the past year and offer new wishes for the year to come. </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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 feels like we're at a crossroads right now with travel, and this week Len Testa joins me to discuss what the future may hold for travel and cruises 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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><h2>Show notes</h2><ul><li><a href="http://touringplans.com">Check out TouringPlans.com for Disney Parks information and resources!</a></li></ul>

<p>Today's episode features the inside story of how Royal Caribbean designed and engineered the Central Park neighborhood on Oasis Class ships</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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'm taking a break from the Cruise Stories this week to look at the big news in the cruise industry, which is the CDC's lifting of the No Sail Order.</p><p>What is the new Framework for Conditional Sailing, and what does it mean for you, me, and the cruises going forward?</p><p>Ashley from Cruise.Blog helps me break down the biggest things you should be aware of in this episode</p><p><a href="https://cruise.blog/">Check out Ashley's work on Cruise.Blog</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Diana celebrated her 35th wedding anniversary on Enchantment of the Seas, and shared her fun cruise escape on this week's cruise story!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 cruise story is a double batch of firsts: first Royal Caribbean cruise and first European 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Chris shares his family tradition of going on a cruise as a way not only to cruise as a family, but reconnect with his big family.</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Jeff booked a cruise on Freedom of the Seas and had no idea half the ship was booked by a large biker group!</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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>Getting married on a Royal Caribbean cruise is not only a wonderful way to celebrate someone's big day, it's also a very affordable ceremony as well. This week, Rebecca shares her cruise story of getting married 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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 cruise story is about Joe returning to Bermuda on Anthem 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>James shares a cruise story from Freedom of the Seas where things did not go as planned to start off with, but with a positive attitude, he and his family still had a great 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>Periscope: <a href="http://periscope.tv/theRCLblog">@therclblog</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>