Friday, December 4, 2020

Episode #169 - The Quarantine Show

  


Welcome to episode #169!

This show is a little different. 

Tommy shares about his current health conditions and his time quarantining. 

Please wear a mask, practice social distancing, think and care about your loved ones and their health.

We all want to get back to cruising and travel, let's do our part and encourage others too so that we can do the things we love once again. 

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Episode #168 - Framework and Protocols: Navigating The Restart of Cruising in the United States!

  


Welcome to episode #168!


On this new episode, we discuss all the latest cruise news in regards to the new CDC's framework and protocols for the restart of passenger cruising in the United States. Also, Royal Caribbean annouces the trial run cruises and American Cruise Line's new Mississippi river cruises gear up for spring and summer 2021 cruises.

Click here to download and read the new CDC's Framework and Protocols for Conditional Sailing: 


We hope you enjoy the new show!

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Episode #167 - The S.S. Disney Story with Author Jim Korkis

  



Welcome to episode #167!

On this new episode, we go back in time to share with you the incredible story of the S.S. Disney. Did you know that The Walt Disney Company were making plans to build a Disney floating theme park that would sail around the world? In fact, they were going to have their own "Disney Navy" of support ships that would bring the magic of Disney to countries that had no Disney theme parks.

Author Jim Korkis shares the facilitating story of the S.S. Disney and gives us a deep dive what their amazing plans were and what ultimately stop them from building this floating theme park.

We hope you will enjoy this story of maritime history that almost came into reality.

Also, if you love Disney history and stories, be sure to check out all of
Jim's books here: Author Jim Korkis Books Link

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Tommy & Scott
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Saturday, October 10, 2020

Episode #166 - Smarter Cruising with The Cruise Genius, Scott Lara!

  



Welcome to episode #166!

Today, we are happy to have Scott Lara, The Cruise Genius on to our podcast.

Scott's passion and knowledge of the cruise industry is infectious. He loves to share his expertise and stories about cruising, cruise ships, to help cruisers to have the best vacations ever. 

It was a lively and fun interview and we hope you will enjoy it as well.

Be sure to follow Scott here:


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Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Episode #165 - Always, Talking, Everything, Cruising with Tommy Casabona!



Welcome to episode #165!

Today we welcome Tommy Casabona of Always Be Booked Podcast on to our podcast.

Tommy brings to the cruise community fun, informative and provocative ideas. We love his fresh perspectives about cruise travel, ships, food,
beverages, casino gaming, entertainment and more.

It was a lively interview and we hope you will enjoy it as well.

Be sure to follow Tommy:


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Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Episode #164 - From Davy Jones' Locker: Lost Interview with the Cruise Sisters!


Welcome to episode #164!

From the depths of Davy Jones' Locker, we have found a missing interview that we recorded back in November 2019 with the Cruise Sisters. 

Janice and Juliet had just completed a short media event cruise on the Norwegian Encore and were able to share their first thoughts with us just after debarking the new cruise ship.

The Norwegian Encore is a Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship and  she is the third Breakaway Plus-class ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet, following sister ships Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Joy,

We always enjoy speaking with the Cruise Sisters' and hearing about their stories and experiences as they travel on their cruise adventures.

We hope you enjoy this fantastic interview!

Follow the Cruise Sisters on Social Media!


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Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Episode #163 - Changing The Game: The Magic of Brent & Sarah!


 

Welcome to episode #163!

We have the privilege to bring to you a wonderful interview with a magical couple who perform on cruise ships around the whole world, Magicians Brent and Sarah from Toronto, Canada. 

Tommy and his wife Lena, had the honor to enjoy the magic of Brent and Sarah on the Sky Princess this past February. Their show is not your usual magic show. It is magic with a twist of live music, mind reading, and hilarious, sarcastic comedy. They break the rules and give the audience a night of great memories and fun. Their show is so popular, they are booked on all the major cruise lines including Carnival Cruises, Holland America, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Azamara Club Cruises, and Princess Cruises.

The pandemic has changed their course temporarily, but that has not stop Brent and Sarah from still entertaining and creating something new...

They have created a board game - Supply Run: Grocery Shopping in 2020!

You can find more details, and learn how to support their Kickstarter and order your game here: www.supplyrungame.com

Follow Brent and Sarah on Social Media!


Also be sure to bookmark their website to keep up with their latest news and upcoming performances around the world: 


This was one of our favorite interviews and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we had recording it for you.

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Episode #162 - Eat, Sleep...Is It Time To Cruise Again? Interview with Don Bucolo!


We welcome back to the podcast Don Bucolo of www.eatsleepcruise.com to the show.

Will the pandemic change cruising forever? Can we expect drastic changes?
It's a round table of thoughts, ideas, and speculations of what might be coming to cruisers in this new era as cruises line begin to lay the groundwork to restart cruising again.

This was a fantastic interview and we hope you enjoy it!

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
The Cruise Dudes Podcast

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Episode #161 - Taking Cruising to New Heights on the Sky Princess! - Part 2!



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Welcome to episode #161!

It's time for part two of Tommy's Western Caribbean cruise on the Sky Princess. 

This time we discuss the live entertainment and shows onboard this beautiful ship.

Princess Cruises develop unique, one of a kind shows, exclusively for the Sky Princess! Combined with the beautiful Princess Theater, equipped with state of the art audio, video and lighting technology, each show is a feast for the eyes and ears.

With superior performers, stunning costuming, and staging as well, puts on a show like no other. We were so impressed, we would rebook a cruise on the Sky Princess to see Rock Opera, 5SKIES and Inspired Silliness again. They were all fantastic!

Do you like BBQ? We also got to try Planks BBQ for the first time. What a fantastic treat! Huge portions, tasty flavors and desserts to die for. Such a great value and excellent service too. 

This and more thoughts about the Sky Princess we share on this new episode...we hope you enjoy the show!

Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Episode #160 - Navigating The Future Way of Cruising with Emma Cruises








Welcome to episode #160!

We are so happy to have on our show another great interview for you.

YouTube Video Cruise Personality, Emma from "Cruising Isn't Just For Old People" shares with us her interesting research findings about how cruising might be changing due to COVID-19. In fact, she has a few extra things she shared on our show that was not in her video. 

See Emma's video below!



We all know that the cruise industry is now in uncharted territory and we can expect lots of new requirements to cruises, ongoing health testings, cleaning procedures, social distancing  practices, seating arrangements, food handling and more. 


As we navigate our way through these new practices, we wonder if this our "new normal" or are these going to be temporary? Will a vaccine revert us back to the times we loved and enjoyed? 

What are your thoughts? What kind of changes do you expect? Let us know! 

Be sure to follow Emma here:


We hope you enjoy the show!

Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

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Keep On Cruising!


Tommy & Scott 

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Episode #159 - Grooving and Cruising Around the World with Jason Beukema!



Welcome to episode #159!

We have a very special interview today with Jason Beukema, founder of Whet Travel and the Groove Cruise, the premier electronic dance music chartered cruise vacation event!

Starting with an idea, a passion for music and a personal financial risk, Jason launched the first Groove Cruise over 15 years ago and has built a community and a loyal family of electronic dance music fans. From his humble beginnings of his first event to now, chartering entire cruise ships, Jason shares with us his inspirational stories of entrepreneurism, the planning and logistics of a successful chartered cruise event, to volunteerism and much more. 

Jason's company, Whet Travel, has grown tremendously and also produces Groove Island, Salsa Cruise, Shiprocked Cruise, Motörhead Motorboat Cruise, Dice Tower Cruise and more. 

We hope that this interview will inspire you to do something new and exciting.

Also, make plans to join Jason and the Groove Cruise Family on the biggest cruise ship on the west coast, the Norwegian Bliss, Oct. 15th - 18th, 2020! Groove Cruise Cali -2020!



Please follow Jason and bookmark these links, let him know you heard him on The Cruise Dudes Podcast! 

Groove Cruise Home Page

Groove Cruise Cali 2020 - The Ascension
Whet Travel
Whet Foundation
Groove Cruise YouTube Channel
Groove Cruise Instagram
Jason's Instagram

Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

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Our digital magazine can read on either your mobile phone or tablet. Interactive features include video, audio, websites, and webcam links (these features require an Internet connection, but you can still read and enjoy even offline). It is our desire to give you valuable information about cruising, destinations, food, activities and so much more. 


Thank you for listening and sharing our show with your family and friends - we really appreciate all of your support of our podcast and our digital magazine, Seawind!


Keep On Cruising!


Tommy & Scott 

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Friday, April 3, 2020

Episode #158 - Treated Like Royalty: Matt Hochberg of the Royal Caribbean Blog



Welcome to episode #158!

On this new episode, we welcome back our very special friend Matt Hochberg from the Royal Caribbean blog. He is one of the most informed cruisers who lives and breathes Royal Caribbean cruise ships. 

We have brought him back on to the show to give us the inside scoop on what Royal Caribbean is doing during this time of pause from cruising. Matt also shares about his very last cruise to Coco Cay's new private beach and cabana resort that just recently opened. It sounds amazing. I think we need to book a Royal Caribbean cruise very soon!

If you love cruising on Royal Caribbean, we highly recommend you visit his blog that has timely updates, forum boards, videos, podcasts and more. 

Please follow Matt and let him know you heard him on The Cruise Dudes Podcast:

www.royalcaribbeanblog.com

www.instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog/
twitter.com/therclblog
#HopeFloats

Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

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Our digital magazine can read on either your mobile phone or tablet. Interactive features include video, audio, websites, and webcam links (these features require an Internet connection, but you can still read and enjoy even offline). It is our desire to give you valuable information about cruising, destinations, food, activities and so much more. 


Thank you for listening and sharing our show with your family and friends - we really appreciate all of your support of our podcast and our digital magazine, Seawind!


Keep On Cruising!


Tommy & Scott 

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Episode #157 - Interview with Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy


Welcome to episode #157!

We have a very special show for you today...

We welcome Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy to podcast! Stewart is the "most quoted cruise expert" when the television and radio networks are looking for a deeper look at the cruise industry. For over 30 years, Stewart has cruise around world on all the major cruise lines, he knows all the presidents of the companies, and has a direct, inside pulse on the cruise industry. 

For the last six weeks, Stewart has done over 120 interviews around the world, keeping the public informed with accurate, current information about the cruise industry as they navigate their way through this unprecedented time dealing with the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19.

If you love cruising, you will need to hear this interview twice. Stewart shares a lot of information that you won't hear anywhere else. Please share this episode with your cruising friends!

Please follow Stewart and let him know you heard him on The Cruise Dudes Podcast:

https://www.cruiseguy.com/
https://twitter.com/cruiseguy
https://www.facebook.com/CruiseGuy/
https://www.youtube.com/user/CruiseGuy1


Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

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Our digital magazine can read on either your mobile phone or tablet. Interactive features include video, audio, websites, and webcam links (these features require an Internet connection, but you can still read and enjoy even offline). It is our desire to give you valuable information about cruising, destinations, food, activities and so much more. 


Thank you for listening and sharing our show with your family and friends - we really appreciate all of your support of our podcast and our digital magazine, Seawind!


Keep On Cruising!


Tommy & Scott 

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