This week, we are doing our yearly Start, Stop, Keep End-of-Year reflection! See what came true from last year and what we would like to see happen in the cruise industry in 2026!
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This week, we have Jeremy back on the podcast! He just wrapped up his 30th cruise (7th of the year!) and sailed a Southern Caribbean itinerary from San Juan, Puerto Rico! Hear him talk about many of these cool stops, including St. Lucia, Dominica, and Barbados, as well as his experience sailing on Virgin Voyages!
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Erik is back and just returned from another sailing on the Carnival Valor. This time though, the ship had just gone through a dry dock. Hear about what has changed and what is new on this ship.
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Frank, Scotti, and Jeremy all just recently got off the maiden voyage on Celebrity Cruises' new ship, The Celebrity Excel. This was Frank and Scotti's first time on Royal Caribbean Group's luxury line & Jeremy's first time sailing in almost a decade. Join us on this virtual walkthrough as we talk through all the different venues aboard this beautiful ship, as well as all the dining and entertainment options!
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I am back from my solo cruise on the Carnival Conquest to Celebration Key and had a blast! Hear about my time at this new destination, as well as what it is like to cruise and travel solo. Stay tuned for vlogs from this trip in future weeks! Have any specific questions about solo cruising and travel? Let us know!
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Surprise! I am headed down to Celebration Key on a last minute cruise on the Carnival Conquest. After touring the Carnival Sunshine last year, I was interested to see what it would be like cruising on an older Carnival ship in 2025. I will be visiting two new ports for me: Celebration Key & Half Moon Cay. Hear what I have planned for this 4-day sailing!
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The Celebrity Excel is finally ready to sail, and Frank and Jeremy will be on the inaugural sailing! Hear about what they have planned for this special 5-night sailing stopping at Cozumel and Bimini. This is Frank's first time sailing with Celebrity & Jeremy's first time in almost a decade. Make sure to come back in a couple of weeks to hear all about this beautiful new ship when we recap this cruise with Frank's wife, Scotti!
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This week we have our friend Jeremy (@TheCruisingBear) back on the podcast to talk about his recent 1-night experience on the MSC Seascape. With MSC expanding to Galveston, he was invited out to check out the new cruise terminal as well as experience what the Seascape has to offer.
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This week we have Jason & Garrett back on the podcast to recap their recent sailing on Margaritaville at Sea's Islander. This was Jason's second time sailing the ship this year and Garrett's first time sailing with Margaritaville at Sea! Hear about their time on the ship as well as their port stops in Cozumel, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman.
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This week, we have Krystal from the Luxury Cruising Podcast to talk about her recent 12-night transatlantic sailing on the Celebrity Eclipse! Hear what she thought of the ship and how she and her family spent 9 sea days throughout the sailing.
Dr. Krystal Sodaitis is a pediatrician, executive, life coach for neurodiverse physicians—and the passionate host behind Luxury Cruising. Krystal is a lifelong travel enthusiast who believes that luxury should be about the experience, not just the price tag. When not sailing, you’ll find her binding the latest cruise trends, scouting out the next great itinerary, and counting down the days until the next cruise.
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This week Frank sits down with Jason and Olivia to talk about their recent cruise on Royal Caribbean's, Jewel of the Seas. Hear about their time at their different ports of call, their opinions on the evening entertainment (being in entertainment themselves), and what Olivia thought of her first cruise!
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This week, we have our third episode with Carmen & Chris, comparing Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean after they finished up their three cruises between the two lines in two weeks.
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This week, we have Carmen and Chris back on the podcast to talk about their 7-night sailing on the Disney Treasure! Hear all about the various food and entertainment options that they enjoyed on this beautiful ship. Make sure to come back next week as we wrap up this 3-episode series with them and compare and contrast Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean.
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This week, we discuss Carmen & Chris' recent back-to-back cruise on Utopia of the Seas. Hear about how they spent their time on the ship and how their experiences differed between the two sailings. Come back next week to hear about their time on the Disney Treasure! Thanks again to Carmen and Chris for coming on!
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You heard our hot takes, now it's time to discuss yours! We posted on social media asking for your cruising hot takes, and y'all delivered. Thanks to everyone who submitted one, we hope to do more episodes like this in the future!
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Travel insurance can feel like an optional add-on, but is it really worth skipping? In this episode, we break down the key reasons to consider adding it, the different places you can purchase coverage, and the best timing for making your decision—so you can cruise with confidence and peace of mind.
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This week, we’re sharing our spiciest cruising hot takes! From overrated experiences to hidden gems, we’re breaking down what’s worth the hype—and what isn’t—when it comes to life at sea. Get ready for some strong opinions and a few surprises along the way.
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Frank is back from his inaugural sailing on Star of the Seas! Hear about what he thought of the ship and the different dining and entertainment options during the sailing.
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Today is boarding day for Frank as he gets ready to sail Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas! Hear about what he has planned for this special 3-day inaugural sailing.
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