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 86.

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 many Royal Caribbean veteran cruisers have cruise traditions that they have because it is what

makes Royal Caribbean cruise the kind

of vacation experience we just can't get enough of. This week, we're sharing our cruise

traditions and talking about the fun things on board that we just can't get enough of with all

of you. Here we go. Royal Caribbean offers amazing cruise vacation. So once you take just one,

you'll quickly find there are so many fun, relaxing, or,

you know what, just plain indulgent activities that you can't get enough of.

From a drink at the pool to a massage by the ocean, or maybe dinner at your favorite restaurant,

there's a lot of wonderful experiences to choose from.

So this week, I'm going to share my favorite cruise traditions as well as the tradition

that some of our readers have as well.

And also joining me this week is a man who believes the best cruise traditions are found near a pool bar.

It's Royal Caribbean blog contributor Michael Poole.

Michael, my friend, welcome back.

Hi, Matt.

Hi, podcast listeners.

Thanks for having me back on.

I'm excited to talk about, you know, these traditions and, and what makes

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