Hey everyone! Episode 51 of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available for your listening pleasure.

This week, Matt discusses where and when tipping is expected and suggested on a Royal Caribbean cruise.  There's been some changes recently in how Royal Caribbean handles tips as well as more "gray areas" of when it may be expected.

Matt discusses who is most likely to get a tip as well as how automatic tipping has been instituted in certain areas of the cruise experience.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 51. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 50 is available for downloading where we have an in-depth comparisson of Royal Caribbean versus Disney Cruise Line.

Authors Len Testa and Laurel Stewart are back from their first Royal Caribbean cruise aboard Allure of the Seas and this week we're comparing the two cruise line experiences and seeing which line does better in various aspects of the cruise experience.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 50. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 49 is available for downloading where we review a brand new specialty restaurant on Navigator of the Seas, Sabor Modern Mexican.

Matt really loves Sabor on Navigator of the Seas so this week, he's dedicated the entire episode to taking an in-depth look at what this new restaurant offers. From decor to service to the food itself, it's a complete tour of what Sabor offers.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 49. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 48 is available for downloading where we take a look the best quiet places onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise to get away from the crowd.

Matt shares spots all over Royal Caribbean's fleet of cruise ships to find a little peace and quiet if you're looking to get away from the crowds, or just get some time alone to read, relax and enjoy your time at sea.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 48. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 46 is available for downloading and this week we have an exclusive interview with Royal Caribbean's Vice President of Entertainment, Nick Weir.

Royal Caribbean is hard at work building and designing everything on Quantum of the Seas and we had the chance to speak with Nick Weir, who is in charge of entertainment for this new ship.

Matt asked Nick about the new shows we can expect onboard, insight into some of the decisions Royal Caribbean made and even a peek into what the future may hold.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 46. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

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We've got a brand new Royal Caribbean Blog podcast for everyone to enjoy!

Episode 45 is now available all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise during hurricane season.

This week, Matt discusses the good and bad about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise during hurricane season as well as what you should expect if a storm impacts your particular cruise.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 45. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 44 is available for downloading where we are discussing a first Royal Caribbean cruise on Allure of the Seas.

Author Len Testa and Laurel Stewart join Matt to preview their very first Royal Caribbean cruise.  Len and Laurel wrote the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line and they are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise to see "how green the grass is on the other side of the fence".

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 44. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 43 is available for downloading which has a look at the internet options while on your Royal Caribbean cruise.

Matt explains what Royal Caribbean currently offers to its guests for internet connectivity options today and what is around the corner for getting online.  Matt also shares how to get online while in port and other options.

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Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 42 is available for downloading where one of our podcast listeners is joining us to preview her upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise.

Matt is joined by Marie this week, and we're previewing her Freedom of the Seas cruise that is coming up in July.  Marie shares what her onboard and onshore plans are and what she's looking forward to doing.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 42. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick "audio escape" to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

Episode 41 is available for downloading where we are reading your tweets, facebook posts and emails all about cruising with Royal Caribbean.

This podcast was created to be your venue for talking about all aspects of Royal Caribbean cruising and this week, Matt is reading what's on your mind and "talking shop" about our collective favorite subject.

Here’s the podcast page for Episode 41. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Stitcher or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!