Welcome to the Royal Caribbean Blog podcast, a weekly look into the world of Royal Caribbean cruising.

I'm your host Matt Hodgeberg, and this is episode number 121.

You know, there's something so wonderful and exciting about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise

that just brings a real sense of euphoria to everyone when their cruise countdown is almost at an end.

And this week, I am lucky enough to be the benefactor of a nearly complete countdown clock

as I am boarding Royal Caribbean's Burlines of the Sea for a 4-9 cruise later this week.

In this week's episode, I will preview my cruise, discuss why I booked this particular

sailing, and share my plans for onboard the ship and what I'm most looking forward to doing

while on board.

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I've been lucky enough over the years to go on a number of Royal Caribbean cruises.

And just this year alone, I've been already on three cruises,

and I'm about to go my fourth on Royal Caribbean's brilliance of the season.

You know what?

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