Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Why Royal Caribbean Brought Back This Drink Package Rule

I was surprised Royal Caribbean has brought back its drink package exemption, but I was even more surprised to see some of the repercussions if you're caught abusing drin

The truth about hurricane season

Matt shares his thoughts on what it really means if you have a cruise during hurricane season, and what you can expect if/when there's a tropical storm. Share with me yo

3 Questions I hope someone asks Michael Bayley on the President's Cruise

The President's Cruise will be held soon on Icon of the Seas, and Matt shared the major topics he hopes someone will ask Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley at the Q&A eve

Why Royal Caribbean is pulling ships from the West Coast

Royal Caribbean announced it's moving ships from the West Coast and shifting them to Asia and Australia for the biggest deployment here yet. What this means for LA cruise

Worth it, not worth it on Legend of the Seas

Matt lists six upgrades he paid for on Legend of the Seas and if they were worth it, or not worth it. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter

Royal Caribbean says more travelers are booking late and paying more

For years, one of the best ways to save money on a cruise was to wait until the last minute. But Royal Caribbean Group executives said that trend is all but dead. Share

Why Royal Caribbean brought back Double Points

With Double Points promotion back again, Matt is as surprised as anyone that it's being offered. He discusses why Royal Caribbean is doing it, and what it means for cruis

Royal Caribbean Answers: Suites, Drink Packages & Icon Class Prices

Matt is dedicating this podcast episode to answering your cruise questions! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /ro

Why Matt doesn't want to book another cruise line excursion

  Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog YouTube: royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbe

Things Matt didn't like about Legend of the Seas

After trying Legend of the Seas, there are a few things Matt would have preferred Royal Caribbean change on the ship Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments

How to eat sushi the right way

Izumi Master Chef Travis Kamiyama offers advice on how to get started with sushi and other important etiquette advice. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comment

Matt's favorite bars + drinks, ranked

What are the best Royal Caribbean bars with the best drinks? Matt ranks the best bars in the fleet and what the best drink is at each one. Share with me your thoughts, q

It's Been Too Long: 5 Royal Caribbean Ships I Need to Revisit

Matt was asked which Royal Caribbean ships he wants to go back on again because it's been a while. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @

The best ports for walking off the ship, how kids & loyalty work, and more

Matt answers listener emails this week, tackling questions of which port is the best to walk off the ship and explore immediately, how kids loyalty perks work, and more.

Things I do that surprise a lot of cruisers

Some people are genuinely surprised when Matt does or buys certain things, but believe it or not, he does! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Tw

My Biggest Cruise Fails, Dumbest Mistakes, and Weirdest Moments

Matt shares stories of times he embarrassed himself on cruises, as well as times he messed up.  Plus, a couple secrets he cherishes! Share with me your thoughts, questio

Matt tried the new Chops Grille brunch

Matt shares his review of the new Chops Grille brunch and what he liked (and didn't like) about this new option Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via..

I Took 4 Royal Caribbean Cruises in 4 Months. Here’s What Surprised Me Most

After 4 cruises on Royal Caribbean this year, Matt shares what takeaways he has from each one so far. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter

4,300 Passengers?! My Thoughts on Royal Caribbean's Discovery Class

We finally have an idea of how big the Discovery Class ships will be and Royal Caribbean ordered more ships. Matt shares his thoughts on what both mean to passengers. Sh

This new $30 cruise fee has people divided

Royal Caribbean will charge you $30 to know your Guaranteed cabin assignment earlier, and Matt debates if it's genius or greedy. Share with me your thoughts, questions a