Episode #224 - The Scuttlebutt!

Welcome to episode #224! We dust off our microphones and catch up with latest scuttlebutt and cruise happenings in Southern California. The competition is heating up again and we are going to see new cruise ships and even a new cruise line coming to the west coast!  Are you ready for Real ID, renewing your passport or traveling to Europe soon? We have some updates and information for you. And finally, we share about the beautiful and stunning Sun Princess. Princess Cruises has launched its first Sphere Class ship and it is truly a luxurious ship with fine dining experiences, unique entertainment shows, and introducing Spellbound by Magic Castle, a spectacular new magical venue. Tommy sharesl about his time aboard this phenomenal cruise ship. Enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #222 - Flashback 2024: Sun Princess Part 1 Interviews, Cruise Content Creators & Cruise Director Corinne!

Hey Cruisers!  The last few months of 2024 was a whirlwind of cruising and busyness, but still we have a lot of catching up to do and audio content to share.  The decision was made to produce a few “flashback” episodes along the way as 2025 gets underway. On this new episode, we gathered with amazing cruise content creators to share our thoughts and excitement about our upcoming media cruise on Sun Princess! It’s a rare and unique opportunity to have Don @eatsleepcruise, Sheri @cruisetipstv, Doug @cruiseradio Ilana @lifewellcruised and JT @cruisingwithjt all in one place at the same time. It was truly such a special moment - thank you friends!  And next up, Cruise Director Corinne Steele shares her nautical journeys and things you should not miss seeing, doing and of course, eating on Sun Princess.  We hope you enjoy this special flashback episode!

Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #220 - Five Things Cruise Director Jason Tells Cruisers What They Need To About The Majestic Princess!

Hey Cruisers! Scott just recently sailed on the Majestic Princess on a wonderful repositioning cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia to Los Angeles, California. He had fantastic opportunity to interview cruise director Jason Allen and he shares five important things about the Majestic Princess that we need to know. We think that you will find this information entertaining and insightful with Jason and Scott. Happy Cruising! - Tommy & Scott 

Episode #216 - Changes Coming To Carnival Corporation!

Ahoy Cruisers! A brand new podcast episode is waiting for you today filled with cruise news, announcements, and pizza. Do you have a favorite type of pizza? What is your number one cruise ship pizza? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy this tasty show! 

Happy Cruising!

Scott & Tommy

Episode #215 - Interview With Cruise Director Joey of the Carnival Firenze!

Cruise Dude Scott has a special interview for you today! He welcomes Cruise Director Joey of the Carnival Firenze on to our show. They take a deep dive into all the exciting things you find on this newly refreshed ship now sailing from Long Beach, California. Also, don’t miss the YouTube version of this interview as well.

Enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #214 - Introducing Carnival Firenze To Southern California!

On this new episode, Scott has recently returned from his cruise on Southern California's newest ship, Carnival Firenze! Carrying on the ship's original theming from sailing under the Costa brand, this refreshed ship embodies Carnival's motto "Fun Italian Style"!  From the staterooms, restaurants, bars, public areas, dining rooms, specialty restaurants and more you will find yourself surround by the Italian flair. Scott dives in deeply on everything he tried to see, do and eat - and shares it all with us. Enjoy the show!

Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #212 - Catching the Wind on the Carnival Breeze!

Scott and his wife Pam recently cruised from Galveston, Texas for the first time sailing on the Carnival Breeze. Their seven day Western Caribbean cruise was filled with food, fun, and frivolity. Adventures included exploring Mayan pyramids and water filled caves. Hear all about their amazing vacation on land and sea! 

Enjoy the show! 

Tommy & Scott

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 #204 - Cruising During The Holidays!

 

Hey Cruisers!

We have fun and interesting episode for you. Have you ever wondered or wanted to cruise during a holiday? Scott just recently returned from a Thanksgiving cruise on the Discovery Princess and he shares about what to expect, some of the special things to see, do and of course, eat! He also has a few tips and ideas on how to make your holiday cruise extra special too! We hope you enjoy the show! 

Keep On Cruising!
Tommy & Scott

Episode #197 - Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun on the Sky Princess! Part 1

 

Tommy is back from his 40th wedding anniversary cruise on the phenomenal Sky Princess! This 14 day cruise went from Southampton, England into the Arctic Circle and all the way to the most northern town in Europe, Honningsvag, Norway, North Cape. This cruise had 8 port stops in Norway and 1 stop in Belgium. On this  show we are going to talk about the Sky Princess a bit and then get down to business and discuss all the wonderful food he had onboard the ship. From room service to the main dining room, from Alfredo's Pizzeria to Crown Grill. And wait to you hear about the 36 ounce bone-in rib eye steak for two experience - it was a one of the best meals ever! Listen today!

Enjoy the show!

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 #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!

Enjoy the show cruisers!

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #185 - Exploring The Carnival Radiance!

Scott and his first mate, Pam share together their recent experiences on the Carnival Radiance. During the pandemic, the ship underwent the largest and longest refurbishment and make over in Carnival's history, such additions as Shaq's Big Chicken, Guy's Pig and Anchor Smokehouse and more exciting things.  The ship looks marvelous, the crew is amazing, and it is wonderful that the West Coast has another great cruise vessel to enjoy on memorable adventures! 

We hope you enjoy this new episode!

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #170 - Welcome To Los Angeles: A Spotlight On The Celebrity Millennium!

  

Welcome to episode #170!

We have some exciting news for west coast cruisers!

Celebrity Millennium is coming to the Port of Los Angeles, September 2022 sailing the Mexican Riviera, with port stops at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada.

Although there are only 12 itineraries on the schedule right now, we are hoping that they will be expanding their presence on the west coast. 

On this new episode, we share some interesting things we learned about onboard the Celebrity Millennium including the recent upgrades made during their dry dock last year. 

We can't wait to see her sail into the San Pedro harbor next year!

Enjoy the show!

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
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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:

Website: https://www.thecruisegenius.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottLara/featured

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
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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:

Website: https://www.alwaysbebooked.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbebooked

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rEq-G_L0KLuEFneFMu4SA

Keep On Cruising
Tommy & Scott
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Episode #154 - A Panoramic View: Carnival Panorama, Part 3

Welcome to episode #154!

A part 3? What else could there be more to talk and share about the Carnival Panorama? Embarkation and the staterooms, suites and more! 

Plus we have a interview with the Hotel Director and bonus interview with the high octane Cruise Director, Emma Nixon. 

We had a lot of fun discussing this new ship and her onboard experiences. Please feel free to share with us your thoughts, photos and videos with us. 

Tommy and his family will sure be sailing on the Carnival Panorama in near future, or maybe we should try to put together a group cruise. Let us know your thoughts about that!

Enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #153 - A Panoramic View: Carnival Panorama, Part 2

Welcome to episode #153!

On this new episode we take another panoramic view of the brand new Carnival Panorama. In part two, we begin to take at the bars and restaurants and share some of Scott's favorite drinks and dishes you must try on board. 

Does Scott think you should spend extra for the specialty restaurants? He gives you his advice and what you should consider.

Also, we have some exciting news about Royal Caribbean's ship, Voyager of the Seas coming to the West Coast in 2021 and 2022! 

We hope you will enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

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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! 

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #146 - Seaside Scuttle

Welcome to episode #146!

It is time for another "Seaside Scuttle" where we share the scuttlebutt of cruise news and  what we have been doing the last few weeks on this new podcast episode. 

Groove Island - The first ever, 3 day EDM (Electronic Dance Music) event on beautiful Catalina Island produced by Whet Travel, the producer of the Groove Cruise. What a phenomenal inaugural event! On top of having perfect California island weather, the DJs the music, lighting, lasers, staging, location, crew and facilities were first class all the way. Congratulations Jason and your team!

https://grooveisland.com       
https://groovecruise.com

Royal Caribbean - A new ship and a new island is coming soon! We can't wait to see and see all that they have in store for cruisers!

Princess Cruises - We share about our experience at the Princess Cruises media event on the Royal Princes announcing the name of their 5th Royal Class ship, Discovery Princess! And what makes us most excited about this new ship is that it's homeport will be Los Angeles! 

This and so much more, on our latest episode!

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Tommy & Scott

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