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| Why Royal Caribbean is making its cruises shorter | 04 Nov 2026 | 00:27:53 | |
Are shorter cruises actually better for Royal Caribbean's future than seven-night sailings? And are cruisers losing something when these impressive ships sail shorter itineraries? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| You Paid for the Bahamas. Your Cruise Goes to Canada | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:27:21 | |
Recently, two ships were re-routed to Canada because of bad weather. Was Royal Caribbean justified in changing the entire vacation? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| How Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruisetours Actually Work | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
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| 5 Things Royal Caribbean’s CEO Revealed That Surprised Me | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:30:22 | |
Aside from the bigger things Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley revealed while sailing on this year's President's Cruise, Matt picked up on a few smaller tidbits that stood out. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Will Royal Caribbean ever add new loyalty tiers? | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:27:36 | |
I'm asked all the time by readers if Royal Caribbean will add more tiers to its loyalty program because of the new double points promos Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Matt defends his "drink package math" | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:26:39 | |
In a recent YouTube video, Matt shared his experience buying a Royal Caribbean drink package but a lot of viewers took issue with Matt's calculation of breaking even. In today's podcast, Matt defends why his Pinnacle Drinks don't count towards "drink package math" Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Why I don't recommend Guarantee Rooms | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:23:35 | |
Guarantee rooms look so attractive because of the discount, but Matt warns it's more problematic than it's worth. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Why Royal Caribbean Brought Back This Drink Package Rule | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:27:01 | |
I was surprised Royal Caribbean has brought back its drink package exemption, but I was even more surprised to see some of the repercussions if you're caught abusing drink packages. More info on this change: https://tinyurl.com/u48ardpx Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| The truth about hurricane season | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:29:17 | |
Matt shares his thoughts on what it really means if you have a cruise during hurricane season, and what you can expect if/when there's a tropical storm. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| 3 Questions I hope someone asks Michael Bayley on the President's Cruise | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:25:47 | |
The President's Cruise will be held soon on Icon of the Seas, and Matt shared the major topics he hopes someone will ask Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley at the Q&A event. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Why Royal Caribbean is pulling ships from the West Coast | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:25:58 | |
Royal Caribbean announced it's moving ships from the West Coast and shifting them to Asia and Australia for the biggest deployment here yet. What this means for LA cruises Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Worth it, not worth it on Legend of the Seas | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:23:37 | |
Matt lists six upgrades he paid for on Legend of the Seas and if they were worth it, or not worth it. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Royal Caribbean says more travelers are booking late and paying more | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:27:53 | |
For years, one of the best ways to save money on a cruise was to wait until the last minute. But Royal Caribbean Group executives said that trend is all but dead. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Why Royal Caribbean brought back Double Points | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:23:14 | |
With Double Points promotion back again, Matt is as surprised as anyone that it's being offered. He discusses why Royal Caribbean is doing it, and what it means for cruisers. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Royal Caribbean Answers: Suites, Drink Packages & Icon Class Prices | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:21:36 | |
Matt is dedicating this podcast episode to answering your cruise questions! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Why Matt doesn't want to book another cruise line excursion | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:28:51 | |
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| Things Matt didn't like about Legend of the Seas | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:23:57 | |
After trying Legend of the Seas, there are a few things Matt would have preferred Royal Caribbean change on the ship Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| How to eat sushi the right way | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:21:23 | |
Izumi Master Chef Travis Kamiyama offers advice on how to get started with sushi and other important etiquette advice. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Matt's favorite bars + drinks, ranked | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:25:37 | |
What are the best Royal Caribbean bars with the best drinks? Matt ranks the best bars in the fleet and what the best drink is at each one. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| It's Been Too Long: 5 Royal Caribbean Ships I Need to Revisit | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:24:46 | |
Matt was asked which Royal Caribbean ships he wants to go back on again because it's been a while. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| The best ports for walking off the ship, how kids & loyalty work, and more | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:26:45 | |
Matt answers listener emails this week, tackling questions of which port is the best to walk off the ship and explore immediately, how kids loyalty perks work, and more. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Things I do that surprise a lot of cruisers | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:22:36 | |
Some people are genuinely surprised when Matt does or buys certain things, but believe it or not, he does! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| My Biggest Cruise Fails, Dumbest Mistakes, and Weirdest Moments | 27 May 2026 | 00:30:30 | |
Matt shares stories of times he embarrassed himself on cruises, as well as times he messed up. Plus, a couple secrets he cherishes! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Matt tried the new Chops Grille brunch | 23 May 2026 | 00:31:46 | |
Matt shares his review of the new Chops Grille brunch and what he liked (and didn't like) about this new option Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| I Took 4 Royal Caribbean Cruises in 4 Months. Here’s What Surprised Me Most | 13 May 2026 | 00:21:29 | |
After 4 cruises on Royal Caribbean this year, Matt shares what takeaways he has from each one so far. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| 4,300 Passengers?! My Thoughts on Royal Caribbean's Discovery Class | 06 May 2026 | 00:23:18 | |
We finally have an idea of how big the Discovery Class ships will be and Royal Caribbean ordered more ships. Matt shares his thoughts on what both mean to passengers. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| This new $30 cruise fee has people divided | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:21:11 | |
Royal Caribbean will charge you $30 to know your Guaranteed cabin assignment earlier, and Matt debates if it's genius or greedy. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| 3 things Matt wants on Discovery Class (and 3 he doesn't) | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:24:43 | |
Matt was asked which 3 things he really wants on the Discovery Class ships, and which 3 he'd skip. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Matt on MSC's new beach club announcement | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:25:36 | |
MSC Cruises announced they're building a beach club in The Bahamas, and Matt shares his reaction to the announcement. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| This cruise myth is totally wrong (because I tried it) | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:26:19 | |
One of the often repeated cruise myths is you can't be immersed in a city when visiting on a cruise ship, but Matt thinks it's an overblown concern. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| They Built a Treehouse on a Cruise Ship. Now Let’s Take It Further | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:26:38 | |
The new Ultimate Family Treehouse is amazing (and expensive), but what if they expanded this idea to other staterooms? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| I don't understand why Royal Caribbean still does this | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:18:17 | |
Royal Caribbean does many things well, but their scheduling of port times sometimes is very frustrating. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| How to not be "that guy" in the Main Dining Room | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:24:49 | |
There are certain unwritten rules you should know about before you eat in Royal Caribbean's Main Dining Room. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Matt's thoughts on Royal Caribbean removing soda cups from drink packages | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:23:35 | |
Royal Caribbean announced it will remove the souvenir Coca-Cola Freestyle Cups and access to the Freestyle machines for those that booked a Deluxe or Refreshment drink package. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Has Royal Caribbean gone too far with their casino change? | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:22:32 | |
Radiance of the Seas has a new non-smoking casino, and it's an escalation in a growing trend. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| NCL has a new CEO and it's not we expected | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:25:39 | |
There's a big shakeup happening at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it's surprising, to say the least. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Is an old cruise ship going to be disappointing? | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:25:11 | |
One of the top questions I get is if an old ship will be disappointing, and the answer is no....and yes. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Royal Caribbean Confirms Discovery Class. Let’s Talk About What’s Missing | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:23:03 | |
Royal Caribbean finally confirmed the Discovery Class, but it leaves more questions than answers. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| The annoying things people do on cruises | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:24:34 | |
Among the cruise ship etiquette topics, a few really bother Matt more than the rest Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Points Choice Is Here. I Have Thoughts. | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:21:45 | |
Now that we have all the details regarding Points Choice and how it will work, Matt shares what he thinks of the new program and what stands out about it. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Is Royal Caribbean working on two new ship classes? | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:23:33 | |
A new rumor claims Royal Caribbean will soon announce the Discovery Class ships will be built at a shipyard in France, which means there are potentially two different new ship classes in development. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| I Don’t Understand Why Cruisers Worry About These Things | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:23:18 | |
While there are things cruisers should think about, some concerns just aren't worth worrying about. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Gone But Not Forgotten: Royal Caribbean features Matt misses the most | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:21:50 | |
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| What wishes would we make for Royal Caribbean in the new year? | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:41:42 | |
Billy joins Matt to share the wishes they have that Royal Caribbean would make in the coming year. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Matt on the 2025 Cruise Critic Awards | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:31:47 | |
Cruise Critic announced the award winners for its 2025 Best In Cruise Awards, but did they hit the mark with the winners that were selected? Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Things Matt has been the kiss of death for on Royal Caribbean | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:20:36 | |
Some things Royal Caribbean developed seemed so cool, but inevitably they didn't succeed and they just so happened to be things Matt loved. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Sneaky things & slip-ups Matt saw on his cruise | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:29:00 | |
Mistakes Matt saw other cruisers make while I was on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas this past week. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| The Architects Who Helped Design Royal Caribbean as We Know It | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:28:00 | |
This week I have three members of Wilson Butler Architects, who have spent almost 30 years helping design Royal Caribbean cruise ships and they shared stories behind how the ships we know today got built! Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| 3 Things on Royal Caribbean Matt Always Rants About | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:23:02 | |
Of all the opinions about cruising, there are 3 opinions Matt can't help but rant about every single time. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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| Surprises from newly announced 2027-2028 cruises | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:29:23 | |
Royal Caribbean has released all new sailings for 2027-2028, including Icon of the Seas sailing from Texas. Matt shares the big surprises and what stands out about the deployment so far. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...
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