Episode #227 - A Closer Look At Princess Cruises' Drink Package Changes

 

Welcome to episode #227!

Today we are taking a closer look and discuss the recent changes Princess Cruises has made to their “Princess Plus Package” and “Princess Premier Package” beverage programs. One of the best things about cruising, is you can pick and choose what you like to do. From selecting a interior cabin to a grand suite, or maybe you just enjoy having casual meals at the buffet or you can splurge for specialty dining every night, or maybe you just enjoy a glass of wine at dinner but your spouse likes trying and discovering new distilled beverages without breaking the bank. The bottom line is that you get to determine what is important to you and what makes your cruise vacation unique and special. And that is a good thing. We share our thoughts and would like to hear how you plan and create your dream cruise vacations. 

Enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #217 - Flashback Cruise: Our 2023 Adventures to Alaska on Discovery Princess!

Part One! Welcome to a conversation with my friend and travel buddy Michelle Young. We, along with our spouses, had a cruise vacation of a lifetime. This was Michelle and her husband Tom, first cruise to the last frontier, the majestic state of Alaska. We had the exciting privilege of cruising again on the luxurious and stunning Discovery Princess, sailing us to breathtaking sceneries, ports of call, food, shopping and exciting experiences. There is so much to share, there will be a part two! Enjoy the show! ^Tommy

Episode #205 - Cruising During The Holidays - Part 2!

Hey Cruisers!  

We are back with part two of sharing tips and ideas on how to make your holiday cruise extra special. Also, we have exclusive interviews with Raymond Grills, Food and Beverage Director and DuVaul Gamble, Cruise Director on the Discovery Princess!  These are fun and informative interviews detailing of what you can expect to enjoy and make your upcoming cruise a most memorable experience. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and are grateful that you listen and support our show. Please keep sharing us with your family and friends. 

Keep On Cruising! 

Tommy & Scott 

Episode #195 - Cruising on the Caribbean Princess!

 

On this new episode, Tommy shares all about his wonderful cruise on the Caribbean Princess!  Seven wonderful days to the Eastern Caribbean, with port stops at Princess Cay, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We cover all of this including watch shopping, food, entertainment, travel tips and more. Also on this show, we share about all of upcoming cruises for the rest of 2023. Enjoy the show! 

Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #191 - Interview: Two Cruise Directors, Sophie & Dan, Share The Best Kept Secrets On The Diamond Princess!

Hi Cruisers! We are back with another fun and informative interview for you. Scott was able to interview not one, but two cruise directors, Sophie and Dan, before they made their job transitions, on the Diamond Princess. (Sophie is now the full time cruise director on Diamond Princess and Dan went to be the entertainment director on the Sky Princess.) They share with us their favorite things not to miss on this beautiful ship, but also a few of their best kept secrets that you need to experience and enjoy onboard. Along with the game changing, Princess Medallion, the cruiser's experience is second to none on Diamond Princess. The ship will be soon be returning to Japan and sailing voyages  to Asian destinations. We can't wait to hear about all about her new adventures!

Enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #190 - Interview: Executive Chef Paolo Merio On The Diamond Princess!

This week we have special and exclusive intervew with Princess Cruises executive chef, Paolo Merio. He shares with Scott a peek behind the scenes what it takes manage and serve over 3,000 guests and crew daily on the Diamond Princess. It's a facinating and informative interview. Thank you Paolo for sharing your stories with us!

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Tommy & Scott

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Episode #189 - A Shimmering Cruise On The Diamond Princess!

Scott and Pam recently were privileged to be one of the first guests to embark onto the beautiful Diamond Princess, the last Princess ship to restart, post pandemic. The ship had been, refreshed, refurbished and updated to Medallion Class! Scott shares about all the great things you can do aboard the ship and what not to miss. Also Scott tell us about his experiences and tips at port stops Loreto and La Paz in the Sea of Cortez. 

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Tommy & Scott

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Episode #187 - Exciting and New: The Love Boat TV Show Reunion Cruise

Tommy and Lena had the most amazing cruise ever! The Love Boat TV Show Reunion Cruise on the brand new Discovery Princess was the most phenomenal event on the high seas! Every special gathering onboard was electrifying and the energy between the TV cast and the guests create an atmosphere of fun, excitement and happiness. It was a time of celebration and honoring the impact of The Love Boat television that introduced the world of cruising to their weekly viewers and launched the modern day cruise travel industry that we all now love and enjoy.

So come aboard the show, we have been expecting you, we have some sweetest stories, so get in the flow and enjoy the new episode!

Tommy & Scott

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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!

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Episode #148 - Mini Episode Aboard The Royal Princess!

Welcome to episode #148!

On this new "mini episode", recorded live aboard the Royal Princess,  we share some of the highlights of our cruise to the Mexican Riviera and what is to come on future shows. 

Even though Scott and I were very busy recording interviews, taking photos and video, excursion tours and more, we still had an amazing time and relaxing cruise. The Royal Princess is truly a gem of ship!

This episode is just a taste of what's to come and we can't wait to share our stories and experiences about the beautiful Royal Princess!

Finally, we want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of American listeners. We take the time to reflect upon the great blessings on our families and especially appreciate you, our cruise family who listens, shares and supports our show. 

Thank you! 

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Episode #147 - Seven Things We Love About The Royal Princess!

Welcome to episode #147!

Tommy is all ready for his Mexican Riviera cruise next week on the Royal Princess!

On this episode he shares the seven things that he and his wife Lena enjoy about this beautiful and luxurious ship. Princess Cruises has brought to Southern California it's best  sailing vessel for all us to enjoy. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful ship at the port of Los Angeles almost year round now. 

If you live in the Los Angeles area, you have to take advantage of sailing on the Royal Princess. There are many different kind of itineraries available that fit every type of travel budget. We believe that you will get the best value cruising on Princess Cruises and will fall in love with the gorgeous ship and her impeccable crew.

Also on this show we share some cruise news and announce another cruise that Tommy will be taking in May. 

This and so much more, on our latest episode!

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Episode #139 - Treated Like Royalty on The Royal Princess

Welcome to episode #139!

On this new podcast episode, Tommy shares his recent cruise on the Royal Princess to the Mexican Riviera! This seven day cruise had port stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Beside having perfect warm weather and smooth sailing seas, the Royal Princess crew was treating Tommy and his wife Lena like royalty (here's a secret...they treat everyone like royalty!). 

From the food, to the shows, to the specialty restaurants, to the rejuvenating spa, the Enclave and then add the amazing Ocean Medallion on top of it, the Royal Princess is a phenomenal ship and cruising experience. We are so elated to have such a beautiful ship on the West Coast! 

Tommy and Lena loved their cruise so much that they are booked again on the Royal Princess, November 16, 2019! After you hear this show, you just might want to join them! 

Enjoy the show! 

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #82 - Mini Show: Seven Things You Must Do In Santa Barbara!

Welcome to episode #82!

We are back - well, sort of back. Scott has been busy working in Big Bear, California and Tommy went to Walt Disney World in Florida for a few days to surprise a few of his Disney podcasting friends for a meet up and fun in the theme parks and eating, of course! Tommy has to go out of town for business this week, but we will be back together recording new shows for you starting next week. 

However, the show must go on!

On this new show, we have a surprise for you! Tommy and his wife drove up this last weekend to Santa Barbara to meet Sheri from CruiseTipsTV for the first time! We had wonderful time with her and her mom over lunch, shopping along State Street, the beach and the wharf. It was a beautiful California day, perfect weather, sunny and warm. 

We took time this past weekend to record together for you a special mini show, Seven Things You Must Do in Santa Barbara on location, live, outside of a small coffee shop on State Street. It was a lot of fun and Sheri has some wonderful tips and secrets how you can have some great times, inexpensive things to see and do while visiting this amazing port stop on your next California Coastal cruise.

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Episode #79 - Princess Hospitality: An Interview with Claudio Mazzino, Hotel General Manager Ruby Princess

Welcome to episode #79!

We have another great interview for you this week! Claudio Mazzoni, the Hotel General Manager on the Ruby Princess graciously spent time with us on our Alaskan cruise this summer. Claudio shares all about their new luxury beds, pillows and linens, their new promotion "North To Alaska", what makes Princess Cruises the best cruise line to sail when you want to see Alaska and so much more. 

Claudio works hard to make sure guests aboard have a enjoyable and relaxing experience. We love his attention to details and making sure that guests have the most memorable Alaskan cruise experience of a lifetime. Princess' hospitality is legendary in the cruise industry and Claudio represents the cruise line with grandeur and prestige.  

Do you have any special memories from your Alaskan Princess cruises? We would like you to write or call our voice mail line and share with us your favorite story. Our contact information is below. We look forward to your to stories!

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Also, we would like to introduce to you an author and friend of our show, Paul J. Hale. He has written his first crime fiction novel, Oscar Mike. From the first paragraphed, you are drawn into the twisted and disturb world of Oscar Mike, where the L.A.P.D. and F.B.I. are finding their hands full of dead, mutilated bodies and few clues, with little evidence of who might be behind this savagery. As the writing unfolds, it reveals the story with a steady pace that keeps the reader interested and in focus of the drama at hand. It is a storyteller's masterpiece, an impressive and lively read. If you are looking for a new book to read on your next cruise (or anytime!) get this book - we promise that you will have a great time reading it!

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Happy Cruising!

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