Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

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. So much happened on my 7-night eastern Caribbean...

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 up to the pier on embarkation day and start the cr...

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 Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas next week. Let’s ...

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 sharing your cruise vacation with friends and family...

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 welcome back Rob who just took a 9-night cruise on ...

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 episode.  We broadcasted this episode live on ...

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, with their beautiful design, art work and sound....

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 ever step foot onboard. From the best way to book you...

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 small package. The four Radiance-class ships can trave...

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 the Seas and we’re talking all about her experienc...

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 probably the next best thing to taking a cruise. Th...

Alaska Cruises

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Royal Caribbean cruises to Alaska are a cornerstone of what Royal Caribbean has been offering for years and this week, we will discuss what you need t...

Formal Night

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like nothing strikes fear into Royal Caribbean cruises quite like these two words: formal night. Confusion and anxiety are the typical respon...

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 and is welcoming thousands of passengers aboard this...

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 pools, ice skating, DreamWorks characters and more...

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 amazing destination that offers so much for guests to e...

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 experience like Dynamic Dining has. This brand new way o...

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 podcast listener Beth is doing very soon and this we...

Quantum of the Seas Live Review

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week I want to share with you our live show recording from our Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas las...

Royal Caribbean cruise traditions

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like me, then you probably love taking Royal Caribbean cruises for the wonderful memories and experiences that come with each cruise. And ...

Quantum of the Seas Cruise Preview

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I’m really excited for this week’s podcast episode because at the end of this week, I will be taking my next Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on th...

WOWbands

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to ask me what is the coolest new tech innovation Royal Caribbean has rolled out recently, I think it has to be the WOWbands. WOWbands are...

Giovanni's Table

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week let’s sample the very best food of Italy as we take a virtual visit to Giovanni’s Table. We will discuss the restaurant’s background, ...

Staying onboard while in port

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Going on a Royal Caribbean cruise means you’ll be taken to some of the most beautiful and exciting ports of call around the world but sometimes, it ...

Interview with Anthem of the Seas designer Tim Magill

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I’m fascinated by how a cruise ship is built and with Royal Caribbean’s next cruise ship Anthem of the Seas set to debut quite soon, there’s a l...

Cruising in and out of Port Canaveral

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

One of Royal Caribbean’s most popular ports to cruise from is Port Canaveral and it’s been home to many Royal Caribbean ships. This week, let’s ...

Freedom of the Seas drydock review & recap

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Freedom of the Seas, one of the most popular Royal Caribbean ships in the fleet has just finished a ship-wide refurbishment and offers guests new spac...

Jewel of the Seas Listener Cruise Review

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How about a Royal Caribbean cruise to the southern Caribbean on Jewel of the Seas? This week podcast listener Kris Leppien-Christensen joins me to rev...

Top 5: Enchantment of the Seas

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much to do on a Royal Caribbean cruise, whether it’s a favorite spot to sit and relax or a restaurant that is unlike any other in the f...

Cruising with young children

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Family cruising is at the heart of what a Royal Caribbean is all about and that includes with even the youngest ones. Traveling with very young childr...

Quantum of the Seas Listener Cruise Review

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Back in episode 72 we previewed listener Victor Sacal’s cruise on the brand new Quantum of the Seas. Victor is returning to the podcast this week to...

All about the Vitality Spa

31 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I think it’s time for a little relaxation this week, as we look at one of the best ways to reward yourself on a Royal Caribbean cruise: the Spa! Roy...

Labadee vs. CocoCay

24 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Labadee or CocoCay? That is the question we’re debating on this week’s episode of the podcast as I invite a few of my friends to discuss what we l...

Quantum of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview

17 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to welcome a podcast listener onto the show to preview his upcoming cruise on Quantum of the Seas. Victor Sacal and his family are just da...

How to get a deal on a Royal Caribbean cruise

10 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Since most of us are not independently wealthy, we’re usually looking for the best possible deal on our Royal Caribbean cruise so we can save money ...

New York City

03 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

New York: if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, including a cruise vacation! With Quantum of the Seas and soon Anthem of the Seas arriva...

Quantum of the Seas tech with Bill Martin

26 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas has become a huge hit with cruisers, critics and everyone inbetween. And one of the people who has been at the...

Quantum of the Seas roundtable review

19 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back from Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, and there’s so much to talk about this week that I’ve invited a few f...

Liberty of the Seas listener cruise review

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s go back to Europe this week as we welcome back our friend Donal, who returned from his Liberty of the Seas western Mediterranean cruise. We wi...

Quantum of the Seas Cruise Preview

05 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Going on a Royal Caribbean cruise is always exciting but this week I get to preview my upcoming cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand new Quantum of...

Royal Caribbean tech with CIO Bill Martin

29 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Royal Caribbean has been a market leader in how it has implemented technology aboard its cruise ships and with Quantum of the Seas already nicknamed t...

Royal Caribbean vs. Celebrity Cruises

22 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A common question I get on this podcast is what’s the difference between Royal Caribbean and sister company Celebrity Cruises. I’ve enlisted the h...

European cruises on Royal Caribbean

15 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve asked for it and so this week, we’re looking at how a European cruise compares to cruises from North America. One of our listeners is joini...

Top 5: Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants

08 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With over 40 restaurants across Royal Caribbean’s fleet, there are choices for every palate and budget, with some of the best options being at speci...

Taking better cruise photos

01 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When we take a Royal Caribbean cruise, we take a great deal of time planning for our vacation. Which ship we sail on, which restaurants to eat at, and...

Royal Caribbean on social media

24 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

These days everyone is more connected than ever online and Royal Caribbean is included too. I’ve invited my good friend Joe Tolley to talk about Roy...

Interview with Two70 designer Tim Magill

17 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I’m honored this week to have on the podcast one of the designers that helped create the Two70 space on Quantum of the Seas, Tim Magill. Tim and his...

Allure of the Seas Listener Review

10 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Back in episode 54 we previewed listener Danielle Perry’s first cruise on Royal Caribbean and this week, Danielle has returned to share how her fami...

Old San Juan

03 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we get to explore a great Caribbean port that many Royal Caribbean ships sail to and even depart from, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Let’s discus...

Quantum of the Seas Tech

27 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing the BIG news from Royal Caribbean this week all about the technology aboard Quantum of the Seas. It’s an impressive array of inno...

Top 5: Freedom of the Seas

20 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much to do on a Royal Caribbean cruise, whether it’s a favorite spot to sit and relax or a restaurant that is unlike any other in the f...

Allure of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview

13 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Cruising on your first Royal Caribbean cruise is always a challenge and this week we have first time Royal Caribbean cruiser Danielle Perry with us to...

Jewel of the Seas listener cruise preview

06 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I love to have our listeners be a part of this podcast so on this week’s show, we’re talking with one of our podcast listeners, Dr. Kris Leppien-C...

Interior vs balcony staterooms

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Our one year anniversary podcast episode was a LIVE broadcast where our listeners called in to discuss the "debate" of interior versus balcony statero...

Tipping and Gratuity

23 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to tipping and gratuity, there’s a lot of questions out there so this week we’re going to talk all about tipping on your Royal Carib...

Royal Caribbean versus Disney Cruise Line

16 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Authors Len Testa and Laurel Stewart are back from their first Royal Caribbean cruise and this week we are comparing experiences on Royal Caribbean to...

Sabor Modern Mexican

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I really love eating on Royal Caribbean cruises and one of my newly discovered favorite Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants deserves its own show as...

Best quiet places to relax

02 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One of the major reasons to take a Royal Caribbean cruise is to relax and aboard all the ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, there are plenty of place...

Cruise Compass

25 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re going to take an in-depth look at Royal caribbean’s cruise compass. What is it, what’s in it and how can you best take advantage...

Interview with Royal Caribbean Vice President of Entertainment Nick Weir

18 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard by now all about Royal Caribbean’s brand new shows and entertainment coming to Quantum of the Seas but you know, I wanted to d...

Cruising during hurricane season

11 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re considering a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Caribbean in the summer or fall, it may sound like a great idea but you should be very aware o...

Allure of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview

04 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m inviting on one of my very good friends, Len Testa and Laurel Stewart, who are taking their very first Royal Caribbean cruise on Allur...

Internet access

28 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One big push Royal Caribbean is going with these days is providing internet access while at sea. Some people find it really useful while others prefer...

Freedom of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview

21 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time once again to invite one of our awesome podcast listeners to join us on the podcast, and this week we have Marie Coschigano of New Jersey,...

Listener Feedback

14 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of great feedback from our podcast listeners so I wanted to take some time today to read your emails, tweets and facebook messages. I also...

St. Maarten

07 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When I go on a Royal caribbean cruise to the eastern caribbean, I always look forward to a stop in St Maarten because of how much there is to see and ...

Cruising for women on Royal Caribbean

30 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Since episode one you have heard me talking about Royal Caribbean cruising so this week I’ve invited my friend Annette to talk about what’s appeal...

Back to back cruises

23 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What’s better than a Royal Caribbean cruise? How about two Royal Caribbean cruises? Or even three? Back-to-back cruises are popular among veteran Ro...

Booking Incentives

16 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Booking a Royal Caribbean cruise on its own can be quite rewarding but Royal Caribbean often sweetens the deal with booking incentives to make it more...

Dynamic Dining Preview

09 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Royal Caribbean recently announced its brand new approach to dining for the Quantum­-class cruise ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the S...

Choosing a Royal Caribbean Cruise

02 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How do you figure out the best cruise for you? That’s a question everyone goes through when picking a Royal Caribbean cruise and so this week we are...

Crown and Anchor Society

26 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Once you cruise with Royal Caribbean and discover that you like it, then you'll likely want to sign up for Royal Caribbean's customer loyalty program,...

Voyager Class

19 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Voyager class of Royal Caribbean ships re-defined what cruise ships can offer to guests in the onboard experience.  From specialty restaurant...

Most challenging aspect of cruise planning

12 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What is the most difficult aspect of planning your Royal Caribbean cruise? This is the question I want to answer this week as we look at the challenge...

Royal Caribbean Onboard activities

05 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot to do on any Royal Caribbean cruise so today we’re going to discuss the many activities on a Royal Caribbean cruise. From bingo to t...

Listener Feedback

26 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With all the fun I’ve had in the last few weeks on my Navigator of the Seas cruise, we’ve developed a bit of a backlog in our listener emails so I...

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review

19 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back from my seven night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas and I wanted to share with you my experience onboard this newly...

Royal Caribbean Roundtable Discussion

12 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like there’s always something new or changing at Royal Caribbean these days, hence the purpose of this blog, and so this week I wanted to l...

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Preview

05 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I’m really excited for this week’s podcast episode because at the end of this week, I will be taking my next Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on th...

CocoCay

29 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, we're going to look at the other private island Royal Caribbean operates, which is CocoCay in the Bahamas. This island parad...

Main Dining Room

22 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, let’s talk about a major component of any Royal Caribbean cruise, the main dining room.  Eating in the main dining room has a number...

Royal Caribbean Staterooms

15 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re going to talk about a key ingredient to any Royal Caribbean cruise and that’s choosing a stateroom.  Royal Caribbean cruise ...

Liberty of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview

08 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We've invited another podcast listener to join us for this week's show, Chad from Kentucky, who is going on his first Royal Caribbean cruise aboard Li...

Cruising Royal Caribbean with Kids

01 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I want to talk all about going on a Royal Caribbean cruise with kids. Family cruising has never been more popular and frankly, I think Roya...

Previewing Royal Caribbean's 2014

25 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, is the last week of the year 2013 and naturally, this means many of us are starting to look forward to what’s in store for next year. I b...

Transatlantic Cruises

18 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’ve invited podcast listener Ron to join us to discuss his recent trans-atlantic cruise on Independence of the Seas. Trans-Atlantic crui...

Dress Codes

11 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it’s all about what to wear on your Royal Caribbean cruise. It’s sometimes overlooked, but packing clothes for your cruise is a pretty ...

WOW Sales

04 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Royal Caribbean held a WOW sale and so it makes sense to talk about what is a WOW sale, who is the sale aimed at and why you would want to ...

Oasis of the Seas Listener Cruise Review

27 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast listener Michael Poole returns to share with us how his Oasis of the Seas went. Michael joined us on episode 1...

Quantum of the Seas Preview

20 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one topic that has really captured the imagination of Royal Caribbean fans lately, it has to be Royal Caribbean’s next cruise ship that...

Why book a Royal Caribbean cruise

13 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I’m surprised it took this long in the life of this podcast to address this week’s topic but all this episode we are discussing why to cruise with...

When to book a Royal Caribbean cruise

06 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no question booking a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is exciting and what many of us look forward to second to only going on the actual cru...

Oasis of the Seas Listener Cruise Preview

30 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I love to have our listeners be a part of this podcast so on this week’s show, we’re talking with one of our podcast listeners, Michael Poole from...

Royal Caribbean Ship Classes

23 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we’re explaining the different classes of ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet.  Royal Caribbean’s fleet is comprised of...

First Royal Caribbean Cruise Experiences

16 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we’re sharing stories and experiences from our first Royal Caribbean cruise.  It’s not just my story, I’ll be sharin...

Unlimited Alcohol Packages

09 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we’re going to discuss a topic that I’m pretty sure I get the most questions about on a regular basis at RoyalCaribbeanBlog...

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review

02 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’ve recently returned from my Royal Caribbean cruise on Jewel of the Seas and want to share with all of you my experience on...

Embarkation Day

25 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If I had to pick, I would say the most exciting day for any Royal Caribbean cruise would have to be embarkation day and on this week’s episode that’...

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Preview

18 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I’m really excited for this week’s podcast episode because at the end of this week, I will be taking my next Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on th...

Shore Excursions

11 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Shore excursions are an integral part of any Royal Caribbean cruise, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the ports of call their ship visits. &...