Back to back on Navigator of the Seas
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a back to back cruise can be a great way to have an extended vacation, as well as really...
Navigator of the Seas 2017 Cruise Preview
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard to beat that feeling when you know your cruise is just days away, and this week, I’ve g...
Guide to Royal Caribbean's main dining room
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean's main dining room is likely to be somewhere you visit almost every night of your cr...
Making a memorable Royal Caribbean cruise
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every Royal Caribbean cruise is the kind of vacation experience that offers so many great things to ...
Bonus episode: Previewing the Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have a BONUS podcast episode that is previewing our upcoming Royal Caribbean Blog Grou...
Dealing with being sick
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about a Royal Caribbean cruise, odds are you have a vision of spending time on your b...
Guide to Labadee
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing like having your own private oasis to spend the day, and when on a Royal Caribbean ...
Guide to cruising with young children on Royal Caribbean
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Family cruises are the core of so many Royal Caribbean vacations, because they afford everyone in th...
My Favorite Royal Caribbean Ship
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the most difficult question you can ask someone who has taken a Royal Caribbean cruise?...
What else to pack for a Royal Caribbean cruise
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When we pack for a Royal Caribbean cruise, there are the obvious choices: shorts, bathing suits, sun...
Three Royal Caribbean wishes
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is right around the corner, and like so many of us, I started thinking about what I wou...
Top 5: Harmony of the Seas
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With all the fun things to do on Harmony of the Seas, picking out favorites can be a tough decision,...
Disembarkation Day
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday of a cruise is something to be relished, but the last day of a cruise is a bittersweet day ...
First time Royal Caribbean itinerary recommendations
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the Royal Caribbean questions I am asked, it is very common to hear from first time cruisers ...
A behind-the-scenes look at how Royal Caribbean entertainment is created
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As guests, we get to see the final production of so many performances on Royal Caribbean ships, but ...
Harmony of the Seas cruise review
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
While I never look forward to the end of a cruise, I do enjoy sharing with all of you my experiences...
Marathon Royal Caribbean runner
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all take Royal Caribbean cruise vacations for different reasons. Perhaps it is just to get away o...
Harmony of the Seas cruise preview
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean is known for rolling out the red carpet for its newest cruise ships, and Harmony of ...
Western Mediterranean listener cruise review
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean offers cruises around the world, and when the days get longer and warmer in the nort...
Project Icon
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean has built a reputation in the cruise industry for offering new game-changing innovat...
Royal Suite Class on Anthem of the Seas
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean offers onboard experiences for everyone to enjoy, and for those lucky enough to be a...
Choosing a stateroom
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the first considerations when booking a Royal Caribbean cruise is the stateroom you will sele...
Top 5: Liberty of the Seas
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one Royal Caribbean ship that has gotten a lot of people re-thinking their plans, it is ...
Update to Royal Caribbean's drink packages
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean is at it again, with a complete overhaul of its unlimited drink packages and this we...
Freedom of the Seas Group Cruise Review
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I have been lucky enough to go on many different Royal Caribbean cruises on a variety of ships, but ...
Serenade of the Seas listener cruise review
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean offers cruises around the world, which means guests have the opportunity to visit fa...
Freedom of the Seas Cruise Preview
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The excitement in the days leading up to a Royal Caribbean cruise is one of the best feelings, next ...
Harmony of the Seas with Dan Moore
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When Royal Caribbean builds a cruise ship as impressive as Harmony of the Seas, it gets a lot of att...
Allure of the Seas listener cruise review
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you talk about favorite cruise ships, inevitably the one that is almost always near the top of ...
Empress of the Seas cruise review
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean’s fleet of 25 ships means there are lots of great choices to choose from, and the ...
Intereview with Anthem of the Seas Godmother Emma Wilby
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are many important roles in Royal Caribbean, but perhaps no position is as highly coveted or a...
Choosing the best time to take a Royal Caribbean cruise
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean cruise vacations offer fantastic escapes, across a fleet of amazing ships, but one o...
Freedom of the Seas Listener Cruise Review
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With everything Royal Caribbean is doing these days, there are a lot of people considering trying a ...
Listener Emails
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s show is all about you, as I will answer more of your listener email. Questions include...
Explorer of the Seas to Alaska
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest surprises Royal Caribbean has announced over the years was the fact that Explorer...
Top 5: Royal Caribbean Bars and Lounges
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you start listing some of the things we all love doing on a Royal Caribbean cruise, often you w...
Junior Suites
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Among the many stateroom choices available on a Royal Caribbean cruise are the Junior Suite category...
Liberty of the Seas Listener Cruise Review
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean has been actively working to revitalize many of its cruise ships over the last few y...
How much does a Royal Caribbean cruise cost?
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is the meaning of life? How big is space? How much does a Royal Caribbean cruise cost? These ar...
Alaska: Ships, ports and staterooms
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Glaciers, Bald Eagles, panning for gold, and totem poles are just a few of the amazing wonders to se...
Alaska: When to go
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things Royal Caribbean really does well is it offers cruises to destinations around the w...
Top Ten Mistakes by First-Time Royal Caribbean cruisers
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In order to get the most out of your next, or first, Royal Caribbean cruise, there are many pieces t...
Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I just wrapped up an amazing 8-night adventure on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas and this...
Previewing Harmony of the Seas
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
New cruise ships are always a very intriguing event, and with Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas,...
Navigator of the Seas Cruise Preview
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is something everyone listening looks forward to and I am lucky enou...
Guide to Oasis-class cruises
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a colloquial saying, and even a song, that says, “go big or go home” and when it comes...
Brilliance of the Seas back-to-back cruise review
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’m always dreaming about taking another Royal Caribbean cruise and even when I am onboard my crui...
Listener Emails
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time, once again, to dive into our virtual bag of emails and answer your questions, comments ...
Royal Caribbean Potpourri
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we discuss a variety of Royal Caribbean topics!Share with me your thoughts, ...
Interview with Allure of the Seas' Hotel Director
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From time to time, we get a chance on the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast to meet the Royal Caribbean c...
Dinner on a Royal Caribbean cruise
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The goal of Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast has been to help everyone have a better Royal Caribbean cru...
Izumi Master Chef Interview
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When people think about Royal Caribbean, quite often their thoughts go to relaxing by the pool, impr...
Allure of the Seas Group Cruise Live Review
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is better with friends, including cruising, and this week, I had the pleasure of cruising...
How to save money on the fun stuff
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to planning a Royal Caribbean cruise, nearly all of us have a budget in mind. Being in...
Navigator of the Seas listener cruise review
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I first went on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas a couple of years ago and I really loved w...
Royal Promenade
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain aspects of a Royal Caribbean ship that guests associate with being truly a Royal C...
Family cruising on Royal Caribbean
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If Royal Caribbean does something really well, it is offering its guests the opportunity for an amaz...
Listener Emails
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll open up the inbox this week and answer more of your questions about your Royal Caribbean vaca...
Oasis of the Seas Listener Cruise Review
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Now and then we see a really unique Royal Caribbean cruise out there that is not something regularly...
Allure of the Seas Group Cruise Preview
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded live, where Matt and Annette Jackson previewed the plans for the 2016 Roya...
Shore excursions: Nassau
06 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There is a very good chance that if you are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise from the United States t...
Allure of the Seas Listener Cruise Review
30 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always felt reviewing past Royal Caribbean cruises helps to share learned experiences with ot...
Top 5: Royal Caribbean desserts
23 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On a Royal Caribbean ship, dining is as much a part of the cruise experience as the pools, activitie...
Allure of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I love having friends on the podcast and this week, because everything is more fun with friends, we ...
20 tips for a better Royal Caribbean cruise
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to share with you 20, yes twenty, tips for a better Royal Caribbean cruise. These ...
Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back from his Brilliance of the Seas cruise, and this week's podcast episode is all about sh...
Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Preview
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There is something so wonderful and exciting about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise that brings a rea...
Liberty of the Seas Listener Cruise Review
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I firmly believe there is no such thing as a booking a bad Royal Caribbean cruise, especially if you...
Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps no cruise ship other than Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has garnered as much attent...
Anthem of the Seas Cruise Preview
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has gotten a lot of attention since she debuted earlier this ...
Royal Caribbean versus Carnival Cruise Line
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, Royal Caribbean is the cruise line of choice that we have come to love and go back t...
Royal Caribbean Entertainment
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Something I have always loved about a Royal Caribbean cruise, even going back to my very first cruis...
NextCruise
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The only feeling that can come close to the pure enjoyment of taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is pro...
St. Thomas
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Where our Royal Caribbean cruises take us is a pretty important aspect of any cruise and this week, ...
Independence of the Seas Back to Back Listener Cruise Review on Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our good friend Susan is back to tell us all about her recent back to back cruise on Royal Caribbean...
Interview with artist Larry Kirkland
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What makes Royal Caribbean cruise ships so beautiful and unique are the exquisite art collections gu...
Adventure of the Seas
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class ships are truly a great class of mega ship to enjoy and they have ...
Shore excursions: Cozumel and Belize City
09 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
No matter which Royal Caribbean cruise you book, you will be visiting a port of call, each with thei...
Independence of the Seas Back to Back Listener Cruise Preview
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Back to back cruises are something many of us dream about doing and this week, one of our podcast li...
Listener Email
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I love talking Royal Caribbean and this week, I want to talk Royal Caribbean with all of you, as we ...
Brilliance of the Seas Norway & Iceland listener cruise review
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you considered a Royal Caribbean cruise to Iceland, Norway and the Faroe Islands? A podcast lis...
Top 5: Royal Caribbean Live Music
12 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many aspects of a Royal Caribbean cruise that come together to give guests that fun and...
Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, let’s talk about my just finished cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas...
Going curb to ship on Royal Caribbean
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For Royal Caribbean fans, one of the most exciting moments of your cruise vacation is when you pull ...
Freedom of the Seas cruise preview
22 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn’t get much better than this week because I’m previewing my upcoming cruise on Royal Car...
Social media on your Royal Caribbean cruise
15 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
These days, a big part of the cruise experience, both before the cruise and during the cruise, is sh...
Liberty of the Seas listener cruise review
08 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise is always a fun topic, and this week, I’m happy to w...
Big ships verus small ships
02 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Which do you prefer: big or small Royal Caribbean ships? That is the topic we debated on our 100th e...
Onboard music
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships set the scene for a great vacation from the moment you step onboard...
Taking your first Royal Caribbean cruise
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Taking your first Royal Caribbean cruise is very exciting but there’s a lot to know before you eve...
Radiance Class
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A fan favorite of Royal Caribbean has to be the Radiance class of ships, which offer a lot in a smal...
Serenade of the Seas listener cruise review
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week one of our friends, Beth, is back from her transatlantic European cruise on Serenade of th...
Liberty of the Seas listener cruise preview
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is always a fun experience because planning a cruise is p...
Alaska Cruises
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean cruises to Alaska are a cornerstone of what Royal Caribbean has been offering for ye...
Formal Night
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like nothing strikes fear into Royal Caribbean cruises quite like these two words: formal n...
Anthem of the Seas Roundtable Review
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The newest addition to Royal Caribbean’s fleet, Anthem of the Seas, has taken her maiden voyage an...
Casinos on Royal Caribbean
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much entertainment that is offered on Royal Caribbean cruises, from shows to dining to ...
Top 5: Oasis of the Seas
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is the second largest cruise ship in the world and is an amazi...
Dynamic Dining Review
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps no change in recent Royal Caribbean history has had as much of an impact on the guest experi...
Transatlantic European listener cruise preview
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How about a transatlantic cruise with another week touring Northern Europe? That’s exactly what po...