Episode #240 - “Lost Interview” Found: Majestic Princess Cruise Director Andi Sanders

Welcome to episode 240!

Hey Cruisers!

On today’s new show, we have a special “lost interview” that Scott recorded with Cruise Director Andi Sanders on the Majestic Princess while on his 39-day European Cruise this past summer.

The ship has recently returned from dry dock and has many changes and refurbishments.  They discussed  one of Scott’s favorite new additions, O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar on the Plaza Deck.  At this gastropub you will find a great Irish\ lunch and dinner menus featuring fish & chips, bangers and mash and more. You won’t want to miss O’Malley’s Secret Brew and the delicious Boozy Brownie as well. And every evening there is a live Irish band keeping the pub rolling along - it is definitely a fun place to hang out.

This interview dives into all the new live entertainment shows, food, specialty dining, activities, experiences and so much more, this interview will surely bring insightful and helpful information about the Majestic Princess.

So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

Happing Cruising,

Tommy & Scott

Episode #239 - Examining The Finer Points of the New Carnival Rewards Loyalty Program

Welcome to episode 239!

On today’s new show, we discuss the finer points of the much anticipated new Carnival Rewards loyalty and Mastercard credit card program.

We explore the differences between points and star and the benefits you can achieve and enjoy on your future Carnival Cruises. Carnival Cruises has probably the one of the strongest and most loyal cruise enthusiasts in the entire cruise industry.  

And with the new island resort Celebration Key  grand opening, Carinval Festivale cruise ship coming in 2027 and the just announced Ace Class of cruise ships - Carnival has an exciting future ahead for their dedicated guests.

Shout out to “The Points Guy” website and journalists  Gene Sloan, Emily Thompson and Summer Hall for their amazing research and articles on this new program. 

New Carnival Cruise Line loyalty program kicks off Tuesday - The Points Guy

New Carnival Rewards Mastercard: Earn points and status - The Points Guy

We would love to hear your thoughts about the new loyalty program!

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #232 - A Look Back At 2025!

Welcome to episode #232!

As the new year arrives, we’re thrilled about the exciting developments in cruising that await us in 2026. However, in this episode, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to 2025 and sharing our experiences and highlights from the past year.

Cruising with family and friends is our absolute favorite way to create lifelong memories.

We’d love to hear about your memorable cruise experiences in 2025. If you have any stories or moments you’d like to share, please leave a message, and we’ll feature them on a future show.

May your 2026 be filled with many unforgettable cruise vacations and cherished memories.

Enjoy the show!

Tommy and Scott

Episode #231 - Majestic Princess: An Interview With Food & Beverage Director Varun Salian!

Welcome to episode #231 cruisers!

In any conversation you may havre about cruising, eventually, you will definitely discuss two things: food and beverages. 

In this new episode, Scott had the opportunity to interview Varun Salian, Food and Beverage Director on Majestic Princess, during his recent fall colors cruise. Varun shares his career story with Princess Cruises and the hard work he does to make sure their guests have a phenomenal culinary experience.  

There are a lot of responsibilities and logistics involved to keep his department running smoothly. He has an incredible team that not only serves the cruise guests but the crew themselves as well. It was an eye-opening interview to learn how hard everyone works in this very important department. We hope you enjoy this interview!

Thank you for listening and supporting us in 2025. We have some great plans for 2026 and look forward to a fantastic year!

Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

 

Episode #223 - Ride In Style: Private Car Service To Your Cruise Port!

Traveling to and from a cruise port can be a challenge especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. Ride sharing services and vehicles aren’t able to handle a family, luggage and such. What other options are available? Recently, Scott and his family travelled to Texas for a cruise and they hired a private car service for the first time and had a very interesting conversation with their driver. A impromptu interview was recorded about the features and benefits of hiring a private car service for your upcoming cruise. You will ride in style and comfort, and start your next cruise vacation worry free. 

Enjoy the show! 

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 #218 - Scott's Summertime Seafaring and Spectacular Sojourns!

With school now back in session and as we are entering into Fall, we take some time to share about our summer vacations. Scott and his first mate Pam, sailed on the Navigator of the Seas to Mexico for a time of relaxation and fun. Then Scott flew back East to join up with his daughter Dyllen for a road trip with a stop at the Niagara Falls. And they even took an exhilarating boat cruise to the bottom edge of the majestic falls. What memorable and incredible experiences! Enjoy the new 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 #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 #211 - Total Solar Eclipse Cruise On The Discovery Princess!

It was a cruise like no other! On this new episode, Tommy shares about his family’s experiences on the Discovery Princess to the Mexican Riviera for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.  This cruise was sold out for two years and Princess Cruises made this cosmic event very special in many different and exciting ways for their guests.  And watching a total solar eclipse from a cruise ship is experience like no other. It was a highlight of our lives that our family cherished together and will never forget. Thank you Princess Cruises for making this phenomenal cruise possible!

Enjoy the show!

Tommy & Scott 

Episode #207 - Seven Things Cruisers Need To Stop Doing In 2024!

This is a different kind of episode. Normally, we like to keep it positive and such, but we have noticed some trends and attitudes that need to change amongst our cruising community. We all have seen some crazy things that happen on cruise ships, and most of the time, people just turn a blind eye to it. But not today. We are going to call out somethings and hopefully, some of you will change your tune. And if you think there is something else we should call out, let us know and we will share it on a future show. We want everyone to have awesome cruise vacations, so hold on to your handrails and enjoy the show!

Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

Episode #202 - Fine Dining and Wine Experiences With Princess Cruises

On this new show we share about our recent fine dining and wine experiences on our Alaskan cruises on the Royal Princess and Discovery Princess. From Winemakers Dinner to Chef’s Table Lumiere to the exciting and new 360 Experience (No Spoilers!). We expanded and explored with our palates upon a culinary journey of new flavors and experiences. Did you know that Scott is a winemaker? He shares his great insights and information about harvesting grapes, wine tasting and more. We hope you enjoy the show! ^Tommy & Scott

Episode #200 - Interview: Cruise Director Corinne Steel on the Royal Princess!

Welcome to episode #200!

How did that happen?

While cruising through Alaska last month, Scott was able to interview our special guest, Corrine Steel, the current cruise director on the Royal Princess. Corrine shares her seven year journey from Yorkshire, United Kingdom studying theater to performing and working on cruise ships. Corrine updates us on the future of Princess Cruises newest ships, new additions to the North To Alaska enrichment series, Puppies in the Piazza and so much more. Thank you Corrine for coming onto our show and sharing your passion for cruising with our listeners.

Enjoy the show!

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 #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. 

Enjoy the show!

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 #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
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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. 

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Keep On Cruising!

Tommy & Scott

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Episode #89 - Capturing Your Cruise Memories: Photography Tips

Welcome to episode #89! 

Whew, we finally got to record a new show for you! Cruise travel and a illness (Tommy lost his voice!) got the best of our schedule the last few weeks.

On this new show we have some important cruise news, the theme cruise of the week and reply to an email from a listener. Our show topic this week we share some photography tips that we have learned over years. 

Whether you are seasoned photographer or just like to take photos with your smartphone, we have some tips and tricks on how you can take better pictures the next time you take a cruise. Capturing memories of your experiences, with photography, always makes travel more enjoyable because you can relive those memories through the images. 

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Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott 

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Episode #84 - Audio Essays: What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Welcome to episode #84!

It's back to school season! 

Remember that first week of school after summer? Now, we will bet you a pile of towel animals that your English teacher's first homework assignment was an essay entitled "What I Did On My Summer Vacation". Are we right? Of course we are! 

Well, we invited our cruise podcasting friends to submit to us a short "audio essay" what they did this summer. The response was tremendous and fun! There are great stories, tips, ship reviews, food reviews, cruise ideas and so much more.

It came out so well, we want to do this every year and expand upon it. Please let us know what you think about this episode. Email us at thecruisedudes@gmail.com or calls us at (424) 272-1916. 

Finally, please continue to share us with your family and friends - it really helps to expand and grow our show through word of mouth and the various social media outlets we use. We appreciate you - you are the best!

Happy Cruising!

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