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 cruise.  The question of when to book your Royal Caribbean cruise is always an interesting debate so this week, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of booking a Royal Caribbean cruise well in advance versus waiting to the last minute.  There’s a lot to consider so I want to share with you which option might work best for you. We also have lots of listener feedback to share.

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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 21 ships and they’re not all the same.  Let’s look at the different classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships and explain the similarities and differences among them.  We will talk about what’s unique about the ships, what sort of itineraries you typically see with each class.

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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 sharing stories from our readers’ first Royal Caribbean cruise too because this podcast is about our listeners.  

We will talk about what we liked and what kept us coming back again and again to Royal Caribbean.  We will also have more listener feedback, including LOTS of comments on last week’s show about Royal Caribbean’s unlimited drink packages. 

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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.com and that is the unlimited alcohol packages.  This relatively new offering by Royal Caribbean has lots of people asking questions about what the plan covers, who can get it and of course, is it worth it.  Let’s explore all of this and get to more of your feedback. 

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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 onboard as we take an in-depth look at Jewel of the Seas and the southern Caribbean itinerary we sailed on.   We’ll explore what the ship has to offer, what we did on the islands and review my experience overall.

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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’s all we’re talking about.  Let’s explore the first day of your cruise including arriving at the port, the check in process, what to do when you get onboard, exploring the ship and other fun things to do on your first day aboard.  So let’s wipe away the tears of joy and here we go…

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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 the beautiful Jewel of the Seas.  I want to take you on the cruise with me, virtually anyway, and preview my cruise on Jewel of the Seas and the Southern Caribbean itinerary I’m taking.  We will look at why I booked this cruise, take a closer look at Jewel of the Seas, the islands we are visiting and review some plans we have for the trip. 

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Shore excursions are an integral part of any Royal Caribbean cruise, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the ports of call their ship visits.  There’s a multitude of options to choose from starting with booking a shore excursion directly through Royal Caribbean or going out on your own to book it yourself.  This week, let’s look into why or why not you might want to book your next shore excursion with Royal Caribbean or with an independent company.  We will share experiences with both and what might work best for you and your party.

Welcome to the Royal Caribbean Blog podcast, a weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising.  I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 4.  

Welcome to the Royal Caribbean Blog podcast, a weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising.  I’m your host, Matt Hochberg and this is episode number 2.