Remembering Majesty and Empress
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean announced it has sold two cruise ships, and this week, Ken Rush and Raimund Gschaide...
First Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing again
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One Royal Caribbean cruise ship has restarted cruises, and that’s a really big deal. This week, I ...
Cruise wishes for 2021
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, Billy and Matt reflect on their wishes for cruising in the past year and offer new wishe...
Cruises, COVID, and crossroads of travel
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like we're at a crossroads right now with travel, and this week Len Testa joins me to discu...
The story of Central Park
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features the inside story of how Royal Caribbean designed and engineered the Central...
What you need to know about the CDC's Conditional Sailing Requirements
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm taking a break from the Cruise Stories this week to look at the big news in the cruise industry,...
35 Years of Enchantment
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diana celebrated her 35th wedding anniversary on Enchantment of the Seas, and shared her fun cruise ...
A Royal first in Europe
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story is a double batch of firsts: first Royal Caribbean cruise and first Europea...
Family reunion on Adventure of the Seas
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares his family tradition of going on a cruise as a way not only to cruise as a family, but ...
Jeff's biker cruise
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff booked a cruise on Freedom of the Seas and had no idea half the ship was booked by a large bike...
A Royal wedding
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting married on a Royal Caribbean cruise is not only a wonderful way to celebrate someone's big d...
Back to Bermuda
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story is about Joe returning to Bermuda on Anthem of the Seas.Share with me ...
The importance of being flexible
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James shares a cruise story from Freedom of the Seas where things did not go as planned to start off...
An adventure on Adventure of the Seas
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh sailed on Adventure of the Seas and it ended up being a life-changing cruise, thanks to the new...
Joy's anniversary cruise
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joy shares a memorable 25th anniversary cruise on Freedom of the Seas.Share with me your thoughts, q...
Second time's the charm
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jose tried Royal Caribbean and didn't love it, but gave it another try and learned an important less...
A cruise "twofer" on Grandeur
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story features Jeff Mapson sharing how he went on Grandeur of the Seas two times ...
Sharla cruises to Alaska
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise stories are back this week, with Sharla's first time to Alaska during a Royal Caribbean Blog ...
Future Cruise Credits
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Something so many of us are now dealing with are future cruise credits, and how to deal with getting...
Cruising in the Perfect Storm
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Cruise Story features Pascale's 2004 sailing on Jewel of the Seas that sailed around wha...
Are cruise lines being treated fairly by the CDC?
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since cruises shutdown, many people have been critical of how cruise lines are being treated by the ...
A memorable (and expensive) trip to St. Maarten
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Cruise Story is about how Steve and his group of friends spent the day in St. Maarten on...
Winner winner, chicken dinner!
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story is about how Steve won big three times in the casino on one Royal Caribbean...
Making cruise friends
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donal shares on this week's podcast one of the best byproduct of a cruise: making new friends!Share ...
Third time is the charm
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's always a good idea to try to "roll with the punches", but sometimes that can be difficult when ...
Should you take your kids out of school for a cruise?
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every parent's conundrum and eternal debate: should we take kids out of school for a family cruise v...
Ryan proposes
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story is about how Ryan proposed to his girlfriend on Oasis of the Seas!Share wit...
Pippa takes the kids
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first time Pippa cruised with kids, followed years of working on cruise ships and even cruising ...
Family olympics
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going on a cruise means you can vacation anyway you see fit. Some like to take it easy and sleep in,...
Bro cruise!
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re anything like me, you look for any opportunity to go on a cruise. So when choosing to ge...
Bryan's family cruise on Allure of the Seas
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another cruise story this week! Bryan took his family on an Allure of the Seas cruis...
Discovering a love for cruising online
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As cruise fans that found the internet as an outlet to share our passion for cruising, this week's c...
Brent's first Royal Caribbean cruise
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First cruises are always memorable, especially if you are trying out a new cruise line. Brent took h...
Ron's Caribbean cruise
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all do things for family, including changing plans in order to be there for the birth of a grandc...
Cruising for a good cause turns into great cruises
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael shares how a cruise for a good cause has turned into his family's annual tradition that he l...
Sorority sister reunion
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cruising is about the memories we make onboard, and the stories that live on for years after we step...
Paul's very memorable day in St. Thomas
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story is certain to bring a smile to your face as we share a memorable day in St....
Honoring his mother in Bermuda
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cruise story focuses on paying tribute to a shore excursion in Bermuda with John's mom.S...
How cruising changed Kat's life
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world has changed, and so has this podcast. Given the state of affairs, we have a new concept fo...
Freedom of the Seas Amplification Review
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to the cruise shutdown, Freedom of the Seas completed a major upgrade that added a bunch of ne...
Takeaways from my cancelled cruise because of coronavirus
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was scheduled to go on Harmony of the Seas this week, but unfortunately my sailing was cancelled d...
Top 5 restaurants
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many great dining options on Royal Caribbean, and this week, Matt lists his top 5 favor...
Top 10 dining tips
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's lots to do on a Royal Caribbean cruise, including eating! I'm sharing my top 10 dining tips ...
A look back at the Coronavirus scare on Anthem of the Seas
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, Anthem of the Seas was delayed multiple days due to a false report of guests on the...
What to pack for a Royal Caribbean cruise
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Packing for a cruise is a great source of anxiety for some. To help simplify the packing process, th...
Listener Emails
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is doubling down on answering the emails that listeners have sent in this week, including answe...
Coco Beach Club live review
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt visited the brand new Coco Beach Club and recorded this week's episode live from this new exclu...
Embarkation Day tips & advice
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first day of your cruise is filled with excitement, plenty of anticipation and lots to see and d...
Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back from a 4-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas and shares a review w...
What is a group cruise?
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about the RoyalCaribbeanBlog group cruises organized on this site and wondered what t...
Freedom of the Seas Group Cruise Review
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back from the Freedom of the Seas group cruise and has a podcast all about their time onboar...
Three Wishes
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! A new year is a new opportunity to take some time this week and wish for the so...
Freedom of the Seas Group Cruise Preview
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With less than a week until my next Royal Caribbean cruise, I’m excited to record this episode bec...
5 things I'll do differently in 2020
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the new year here, I wanted to share 5 things I hope/think/want to change in how I cruise in 20...
Adventure of the Seas listener cruise review
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adventure of the Seas sails a variety of routes, including some to the Southern Caribbean. This week...
Oasis of the Seas cruise review
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back from over a week onboard Oasis of the Seas, where I got to experience so many of the new ...
Email questions
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast episode was recorded live on Oasis of the Seas, and Matt is here to answer your ...
Oasis of the Seas cruise preview
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning this weekend, Matt is sailing on Oasis of the Seas and on this week's episode, he shares a...
Getting married on Royal Caribbean
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of getting married on a Royal Caribbean cruise? This week, Michael shares his ...
A look back at 50 years of Royal Caribbean dining
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 50th anniversary of Royal Caribbean’s founding is this year, and the cruise line is celebratin...
What to do in your embarkation city before the cruise
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to figure out what to do in the city your ship leaves from in the day(s) before your cruise? ...
Email Questions
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time once again to tackle the ever-growing email inbox and answer as many emails as I possibly ...
Things I don't recommend
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot on this podcast about best practices, do’s and don’ts and share plenty of tips in ...
Harmony of the Seas listener cruise review
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been lucky enough to make a few cruise friends along the way, and when one of those friends d...
Reaching Pinnacle Status
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Few cruisers ever reach Pinnacle Club status in Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society, but this...
Wedding cruise review
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt recently cruised on Mariner of the Seas to attend a friend's wedding, and is back to talk about...
Tips for choosing a cruise
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking to find that perfect first cruise for you, here are the things to think about to ...
What we miss the most
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coming back from a Royal Caribbean cruise, the transition back to "civilian life" isn't easy, and of...
Hurricane season redux
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt shares the lessons he learned from what happens when a hurricane directly impacts your cruise p...
Listener Emails
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt answers as many of your emails on this week's podcast episode! Share with me your thoughts...
Top 10 tips I use on every cruise
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is a great family vacation because of all the great things to see an...
Travel Insurance 101
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps no concept in cruising is as difficult to know the “how’s”, “what’s” and “why’...
Royal Caribbean's ship classes
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of ship classes? Are you trying to figure out what the difference is between Royal Ca...
Dollar store shopping for a cruise
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of doing your pre-cruise purchases at a dollar store? There is a surprising am...
Radiance of the Seas listener cruise review
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cruising to Alaska is one of the premier itineraries Royal Caribbean offers, and this week, we have ...
Anthem of the Seas group cruise review
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While onboard Anthem of the Seas, Matt and Annette recorded a podcast episode to discuss the 2019 An...
Listener Emails
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt answers questions sent in by podcast listeners on this week's episode!Share with me your though...
Anthem of the Seas group cruise preview
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The next Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise is almost here, and this time I’m going with my fellow ...
Balcony staterooms
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking to book a balcony stateroom on Royal Caribbean, you might be surprised by how man...
Mariner of the Seas cruise review
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not deja vu, we are back with another cruise review on Mariner of the Seas. I took the ...
Interview with Paul Thornton
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, there’s a lot of people out there that love cruising so much that it has change...
An inside look at creating Perfect Day at CocoCay
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean has once again changed the landscape of what a cruise vacation can offer with its $2...
Freedom of the Seas listener cruise review
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A cruise to the Southern Caribbean offers a getaway to some of the most beautiful islands in all the...
Perfect Day at CocoCay review
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After months and months of anticipation, Matt finally had the chance to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay...
Harmony of the Seas Cruise Review
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back from a 3-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas and having returned fro...
Chat with Matt
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of reaching 300 episodes on this podcast, this week we are flipping the tables and I ...
Why you should ignore cruise reviews
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of booking a Royal Caribbean cruise but you have run across negative online reviews about a...
Listener Emails
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about answering your cruise questions, as Matt digs into the inbox to answer cru...
What you need to know about suites on Royal Caribbean
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about making the jump up to a suite stateroom for your next Royal Caribbean cr...
Allure of the Seas listener cruise review
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s cruise review time, as we have one of our podcast listeners joining me this week to review he...
Planning a cruise with friends and family
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you’re going through some great family vacation ideas and the notion of bringing your fami...
Mariner of the Seas group cruise review
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always said that cruising with friends is the best kind of Royal Caribbean cruise, and this w...
Top 5 cruise tips for all cruisers
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First time cruisers are always wondering what pitfalls they can avoid and what “secrets” they sh...
Mariner of the Seas Cruise Preview
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever gone on a cruise and thought at the end of the cruise, “I really wish I didn’t ...
Navigator of the Seas recap and review
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New water slides, dining venues, a redesigned pool deck, blow dry bar are just a few of the major ch...
Listener emails
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast episode is all about you, as Matt is dedicating this episode to answering y...
Brilliance of the Seas 2019 cruise review
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back from his first Royal Caribbean cruise of 2019 and this week he is sharing what he did o...
What to do a week before your cruise
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When your cruise countdown hits single digits, here is what you ought to be doing in those last few ...
Top things you can only do on a smaller ship
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
These days so much of the attention in the cruise world is aimed at the latest, and biggest, cruise ...
Independence of the Seas guest cruise review
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We love to share others cruising experiences on the podcast and this week we head over to the newly ...