The Cruise Dudes Podcast

We have a special announcement for you today!

We are launching a interactive digital cruise magazine app - Seawind!

Listen to our short podcast today for some details!

Right now we are in the pre-launch stage and would like you to sign up for the 

announcement of the official launch date, later this month!

Sign up here: www.seawindmag.com

Also, follow our new Instagram feed here: Seawind Magazine IG

Please share this link to all your cruiser friends. We can't wait to tell you more about it in the weeks ahead!

Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott 


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Direct download: Seawind20Ann.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 7:00am PDT


Welcome to episode #93! 

We recorded a show on Christmas Eve just for you! 

It's our annual cruise prediction show, where we judge our 2016 predictions and make new ones for 2017. The cruise industry is always coming up with great ideas and concepts, and we try to guess which idea will be the next big thing. 

We have five prediction categories: Cruise Ships, Specialty Dining, Entertainment, Onboard Activities and Theme Cruises. Do you have any predictions? Send us an email at thecruisedudes@gmail.com and we will read it on the next episode and then next year judge whether or not it came true. 

Also, we have some important news about passports again and great story about a company who is taking every employee on a cruise - wow! 

We hope that your family and friends have a great Christmas, Hanukkah and holiday season and that 2017 will be full of good health, prosperity and abundance. 2016 was a amazing time for our podcast and we are looking forward to all the new and fresh things that will happen in 2017! 

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2093.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:27pm PDT

Welcome to episode #92! 

We are serving up to you today another lunchcast (lunch+podcast)! We went back to Fatburger this week to record another show. Scott really enjoys it when we eat and record shows, so we might be doing even more lunchcasts in 2017. 

On this new show, we share with you some last minute gift ideas for the cruiser in your life. All of these items are things that we use, enjoy and they enhance our cruise experience. Here are links to all the items that we discussed on this episode:

 

 

 

 


Also, are you interested in that Monaco 2017 Grand Prix Cruise that we talked about? It looks like an amazing adventure! Click here!

 

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP209220Final.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 3:28pm PDT

Welcome to episode #91! 

On this week's show, Scott shares about his bounce back cruise on the Carnival Imagination. He shares about a theme cruise experience he encountered, a look into the entertainment department on the ship, and he shares two great little interviews. All in all, he had a great time aboard, and he still didn't have enough time to explore and experience every thing. He must book another cruise!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2091.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 1:25pm PDT

Welcome to episode #90! 

This week we welcome back Sheri from CruiseTipsTV! Sheri and her family went on a ten day Mexican Riviera cruise on the great Star Princess. She had five beautiful port stops, San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto and Puerto Vallarta that we dive deep into the details on this exclusive interview. She swam with whale sharks and seals, sailed with pods of dolphins, zip lining and so much more. Plus, Sheri gives us some great tips and ideas on how to have the best the time without spending a lot of pesos! 

Follow Sheri here for some awesome videos and photos of her cruise vacation:

CruiseTipsTV Website

CruiseTipsTV YouTube Channel

Instagram

Here are a few of the products that we mentioned on our show:

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD209020Final.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:49am PDT

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 are 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 the memories through the images. 


Here are a few of the products that we mentioned on our show:




 

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Direct download: TCD20EP2089.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 7:31pm PDT

Welcome to episode #88! 

We have a fantastic show for you today!

Last week, Royal Caribbean announced an brand new class of ships that will be coming in 2022 and 2024. What is unique about this announcement is that these new ships, the Icon Class, will be power by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel cell technology. This is the first ever passenger cruise ship line to bring to the cruise industry a clean burning energy proportion system. 

On top of that, they will be testing fuel cell technology on their Oasis and Quantum class ships to starting in 2017. 

We have invited Matt Hochberg of Royal Caribbean Blog  onto this week's show to discuss this "iconic" news and speculate the impact of this announcement on the cruise industry, refueling stations, testing procedures, possible of fuel surcharges and more. 

Definitely, this is probably the biggest change and announcement that the cruise industry has seen in 2016. We will be watching this closely and keep you updated as information becomes available. 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD2088.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:51am PDT

Welcome to episode #87! 

(No really, really it is episode 87 even though I said it was 86 about a minute into the show. Mistakes happen.Bummer, sorry about that! ^Tommy) 

We have a unique podcast for you - actually, we are calling it a "lunchcast" because we recorded it over lunch at Fatburger. We prerecorded somethings and mixed it all together and voila! a podcast episode was born! 

Scott has some breaking news about Carnival's Long Beach port expansion plans.  We also have a conversation with our friend Connie Moreno who just got back from a four day cruise on the Carnival Inspiration. She shares some great tips about her experiences in Catalina and Ensenada. 

Connie has a blog about her cruise with some fantastic photos and details about the ship:

I Love Cruising!

My Cruise: Early First Morning

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD208720FINAL.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:30am PDT

Welcome to episode #86!

We have a great podcast show for you today. While Scott was on the Carnival Imagination, he recorded a couple of interviews with the crew. The first interview is with Sonia who works with the Youth Programs on the cruise ship. She shares about the special programs and events that they have for the young cruisers. The second interview is with Lena & Ian who oversee the food and beverage services on board the Carnival Imagination. They share about how much they take care of their guests when it comes to eating and imbibing the gastronomic flavors aboard the ship. We hope you enjoy this show! 

Scott will be back on the Carnival Imagination November 6th-10th, 2016 for the Genealogy Journeys Cruise. For more information click here: Genealogy Journeys

Also Scott has put up more videos from his recent cruise - click here: The Cruise Dudes YouTube Channel!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2086.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 3:33pm PDT

Welcome to episode #85!

Scott just got back from his cruise on the Carnival Imagination. The ship just finished it's dry dock refurbishment and had some upgrades and new features added. Scott shares with us some "inside scoops" he got that are not quite well known too!  From the Chef's Table to the water slides, Scott was busy trying, tasting and testing everything.

Also Scott has already uploaded fresh new videos - they are just awesome. He and Pam got some amazing video from their parasailing adventure on Catalina Island. They even circled the cruise ship for some breathtaking views of the island and the luxury liner. Be sure to take some time to see these fun videos. It will want you to book that Carnival Cruise!

The Cruise Dudes YouTube Channel!

Please take our poll! Carnival wants to know from our listeners if you would like to see Guy's Burger Joint open for the evenings. We will share this information back to Carnival in a few weeks.

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

Direct download: TCD208520.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:55am PDT

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2084.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:37am PDT

Welcome to episode #83!

It has been almost a month since we had recorded a podcast together. Summer was wrapping up and we both had a lot of things on our calendars, so we decided to take a break from our regular production schedule for a few weeks - but now we are back!

We're calling this show a "Seaside Scuttle", we call it that because basically it's a show with no particular topic and we just talk about about random things that have to do with cruising, our lives, and what we have been doing and such. Sometimes we just have to do a show like this at times and we hope you enjoy getting a peek into our lives that sometimes doesn't involve a cruise. 

We are planning our show topics for the last quarter of 2016, along with our holiday show! Do you have a show topic or would like us to investigate a cruise subject in detail? Please email us your ideas at thecruisedudes@gmail.com

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2083.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:46am PDT

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 this 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 to record for you a 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 fun, inexpensive things to see and do while visiting this amazing port stop on your next California Coastal cruise.


Please check out Sheri's links!

CruiseTips TV Website

CruiseTips TV YouTube Channel

CruiseTips TV Instagram

CruiseTips TV Twitter

CruiseTipsTV Pinterest

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP208220Final.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 8:51pm PDT

Welcome to episode #81!

We have a wonderful interview for you today! Listeners Grace and Stan just got back from their honeymoon cruise on the Carnival Imagination this month. They share all about the ship, their room, their food excursion tours and their Chef's Table experience. They go into great detail how they planned their trip that created fantastic memories that they will never forget. 

Plus, listen carefully to Stan's tips, he has lots of great advice to share when booking your cruise on Carnival.

Have you taken a honeymoon or anniversary cruise? What special things did you do? Please share your tips and ideas with us and we will share them on a upcoming show. 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2081.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 4:11pm PDT

Welcome to episode #80!

On this new show we share about our experiences and excursions during our Alaskan 2016 cruise this year. The wonderful thing about cruise vacations is that you get to try new things and see places that are sometimes that are out of your comfort zone. These type of experiences create fantastic memories and give you the courage to try even more challenging things in the future. 

Cruising also introduces you to new cultures and environments. Alaska is probably the most eniviormentally pristine and untouched places to visit and explore from a cruise ship. From breathtaking glaciers and fjords, majestic snow capped mountains to waterfalls and wild and sea life galore. The stories of the people of Alaska and it's statehood founding fills books, but to see and touch it person brings those stories to life.   

We hope you enjoyed our coverage about Alaska. If you have any questions, comments or want to share your favorite Alaska memories call our voice mail line at (424) 272-1916 and we will include it in a upcoming show. 

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Scott's son, Bryan, made this video on the Ruby Princess while we were leaving the beautiful Tracey Arm fjords. 

Here are the links that we discussed on our show, click on the links below:

Creek Street Ketchikan

Alaska Canopy Zip Lines

Alaska Travel Adventures - Kayak, Rafting and more!

Mount Roberts Tramway

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Red Onion Saloon

The Days of 98 Show

Purdy's Chocolatier


And be sure to check out our YouTube channel for all of Alaska videos - more coming soon!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2080.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 3:04pm PDT

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!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2079.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:36am PDT

Welcome to episode #78!

We just can't stop talking about Seattle! We love this town and all the neat places and things to see and do here. On this new show, we share with you all the things that we experienced while we were in this fun and amazing town and it's surrounding cities. 

Like we always say, before you start your cruise, plan to spend a day or two in your embarkation town to explore and enjoy the unique experiences, museums, tours, hiking, restaurants or whatever interests you. We have found that most, if not all points of embarkation have an abundance of enjoyable things for the adventurous cruise traveler.  

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. The writing unfolds and 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 - you will have a great time reading it. 

Here are the links that we discussed:

http://sagacitymedia.com/homeport-seattle/

http://www.seattlepinballmuseum.com/

http://www.pioneersquare.org/the-neighborhood/attractions/waterfall-garden-park

http://pikeplacemarket.org/

http://www.spaceneedle.com/home/

http://www.seattlemonorail.com/

http://www.empmuseum.org/

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Direct download: TCD20EP2078.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:23pm PDT

Welcome to episode #77!

Clocking in at over one hour and twenty-three minutes, this new podcast show chocked full of cruising coolness. 

We are happy to have back on our show Don Bucolo of EatSleepCruise to share with us his July 4th cruise on MSC's Divina. Don had a very unique and fun experience on this cruise and we hope that you will enjoy hearing all about it. Right now, MSC has some amazing prices for their Caribbean cruises that you should take a look at if you are planning a cruise down there. We also take a overview look at MSC Cruises and a peak at their future. 

This is a cruise line that you should not overlook! MSC Cruises

Here is where you can find Don online:

Twitter: @eatsleepcruise - https://twitter.com/eatsleepcruise

Instagram: https://instagram.com/eatsleepcruise

Don and Heidi were hosted by MSC Cruises on this cruise and their opinions and thoughts are their own.

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD_EP_77_FINAL.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:43am PDT

Welcome to episode #76!

On this week's new show we discuss 13 ways on how you can stretch your cruise dollars so that you can do more and enjoy more things and experiences on your next cruise. 

We also have a fantastic interview with a listener, Thom Hawk, who has a unique way of making money for his cruise vacations. You will be blown away how he does it!

If you have a tip that you would like to share with us on how you stretch those cruise dollars, email us or call our voice mail line and we will share it on a upcoming show. 

And, there is cruise news, Amazon purchase of the week, theme cruise of the week and so much more and fun on this show. 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP207620FINAL.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:39am PDT

Welcome to episode #75!

 

It is our diamond anniversary show! We are so glad to have back on the show, the Cruise Sisters from Berlin, Germany.

 

They just finished a wonderful cruise on Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, the newest and largest cruise ship in the world today. Christened less than three months ago, the ship is still sailing it's inaugural Western Mediterranean route. This beautiful ship is over 225,000 gross tons, 1,188 feet long, 18 decks, 2,300 crew members, and can serve almost 5,500 guests. 

 

Juliet and Janice share with us their favorite shows, dining, and activities on board. We discuss all about the Bionic Bar, Wonderland, Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant, ziplining, the stage show Grease, their experience with "Voom", RCCL's Internet at Sea and more. They go into detail what made this cruise extra special for them. Although they had a short cruise, they were very happy and would like the sail on her again. 

Be sure to check out the Cruise Sisters website and social media accounts for more details and photos of the Harmony of the Seas:

Website: www.cruise-sisters.com

Instagram: Cruise.Sisters

Twitter: Cruise_Sisters

Facebook: Cruisesisters.de

Pinterest: CruiseSisters

Google+: Cruise Sisters 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Email: thecruisedudes@gmail.com
Voice Mail: 424-272-1916

 

 

Direct download: TCD20EP207520FINAL.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 4:49pm PDT

Welcome to episode #74!

Hey cruisers we are back with jam-packed show of cruising goodness made just for you!

In this new show we share with you some of our favorite food discoveries in Seattle, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria.We found some new places, and revisited some favorites from past trips. Do you have a favorite spot to eat at these port stops? We would love to hear about them. Also on this show, we have an interview with the hotel Maitre D' ofthe Ruby Princess, Silvio Zampieri. He oversees all the restaurants and the waitstaff, with energy and passion and a hilarious sense of humor.  He is a wonderful host who cares about the guests and their experience while aboard. We appreciate him and thank him for taking such good care of us and our family on this cruise!

Also on this show, we have cruise news, theme cruise of the week and our Amazon purchase of the week!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP207420Final.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:02am PDT

Welcome to episode #73!

Hey there cruisers! We have for you a special show for you today. We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Lisa Ball, the Entertainment Director on the Ruby Princess while on our Alaskan cruise last week. 

On this interview, we get to go "behind the scenes" with Lisa and learn about this new career position that Princess opened to help the cruise director with the "back of the house" details to help make everything go smoothly. Lisa shares about her history with Princess Cruises, the details about the North To Alaska summer cruise promotion, what it takes to be part of the entertainment cast of a cruise ship and so much more! 

Also check out this video that we mentioned in our interview, about the making of Stephen Schwartz's musical and magical stage show production, Magic To Do!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

Contact The Cruise Dudes!

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Direct download: TCD20EP207320FINAL.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:12am PDT

Welcome to episode #72!


Although Scott and I are on our family Alaskan cruise right now, we still have brand new podcast show for you!


This week we have an with interview Sheri from CruiseTips TV. Over the last two years, Sheri has been sharing her favorite cruise tips and ideas to make your next vacation a breeze. Her sharp and witty humor make the videos fun to watch and bring a smile on your face. Sheri has over 125 videos on YouTube channel and she is always available to answer your cruise questions as well. 


On this interview, we go a little bit "behind the scenes" with Sheri to learn about why her family loves cruising so much, why she she started the YouTube channel and so much more. This was a great interview and we hope you will enjoy as much as we had recording it for you. 


Please check out Sheri's links!

CruiseTips TV Website

CruiseTips TV YouTube Channel

CruiseTips TV Instagram

CruiseTips TV Twitter

CruiseTipsTV Pinterest 

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!

Tommy & Scott 


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU 

Contact The Cruise Dudes!
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Direct download: TCD20EP2072.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:00pm PDT

Welcome to episode #71!

We are back with another fun filled episode of cruise podcasting goodness!

On this new show we try something different. Since cruising is a multi sensory experience, we explain and describe what comes to our minds when we cruise and how it affects each of our five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. It was a interesting discussion and our explanations and conclusions were fun and revealing. 

You can try this to! Describe to us how cruising affects your five senses. Please email or call our voice mail line to share it with our listeners. 

Also on this new episode, we have cruise news, theme cruise of the week, and more!

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

Contact The Cruise Dudes!
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Direct download: TCD20EP2071.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:15am PDT

Welcome to episode #70!

On this new show we discuss personal cruise ship safety. We share our tips and things we do to keep ourselves, family and friends safe while cruising. In general and in our personal experience, we have never encountered a dangerous or unsafe situation, however, that doesn't mean you have to ignore the possibility of something happening. There is no need to worry or be fearful, but by simply taking a few of these recommended steps you can protect yourself and have a wonderful, carefree cruise.  

Do you have a suggestion about personal safety when you cruise? Please email or call our voice mail line to share it with our listeners. 

Also on this new episode, we have cruise news, theme cruise of the week, and more!

Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD20EP2070.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:32am PDT

Welcome to episode #69!

Well, we are finally wrapping up the Alaskan cruise ports shows with this episode. 

Seattle, Washington can be described many ways: awesome, beautiful, funky, retro, non-conforming, exciting and intriguing. What makes this city so special for cruisers is that you can spend a few days here and come back later and see different things the next time. There is just so much to see and do. From amazing sites to taste bud delights, Seattle offers so many different experiences to explore and discover. This is one of our most favorite ports and we just scratched the surface with this show. 

Do you have a special tip or suggestion when visiting Seattle? Write or call us and we will share it on an upcoming episode. 

Check out this link to help you plan your trip to Seattle: http://www.visitseattle.org/

Also on this show, we have cruise news, theme cruise of the week, and more!

Direct download: TCD20EP2069.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:53am PDT

Welcome to episode #68!

This week Scott and Tommy discuss two Alaskan cruise port stops that many cruise ships visit, begin or end their cruises: Vancouver Island and Vancouver, British Columbia. These are very popular destinations and there are many things to do and see. We share our tips and some of our favorite excursions, places to eat and experiences not to miss. As always, we recommend to book your excursions early because sometimes these book up fast. 

If you have a special tip or suggestion when visiting Vancouver Island and Vancouver, write or call us and we will share it on an upcoming episode. 

Here are the links we mentioned in the show to help you plan your trips: http://www.vancouverisland.travel/ and http://www.tourismvancouver.com/

Also on this show we have cruise news, our Amazon purchase of the week and theme cruise of the week and more.

Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

Contact The Cruise Dudes!

Email: thecruisedudes@gmail.com

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Direct download: TCD20EP2068.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 1:38pm PDT

Welcome to episode #67!

We once again talk about two more Alaskan cruise port stops: Ketchikan and Skagway. Sharing more Alaska history, then discussing our favorite places to explore, shop, eat, drink and other personal experiences. Of course, you have to endure Tommy's raving about the White Pass & Yukon Railroad train ride. It is a beautiful way to experience Skagway's breathtaking views, wildlife, rivers, waterfalls and more all in restore railway cars. 

Here are the links we mentioned in the show to help you plan your trips: www.visit-ketchikan.com, www.skagway.com and alaskacruisetravel411.com

There is also some news about the brand new Carnival Vista and we chat about the some of the new stateroom features and benefits for families with children who like to cruise. 

 Lots of information in this podcast - we hope you are enjoying these shows just as much as we are!

Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Direct download: TCD20EP2067.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 1:08pm PDT

Welcome to episode #66!

We are back this week to talk about more Alaskan ports of call again! This time we take a look at Anchorage and Seward. These are the two most popular starting and ending points for cruise ship travelers. Surrounded by history and breath-taking mountains, you can find many things to do and see before or after your cruise. As always, we recommend you to add a extra day or two, before or after your cruise,  to explore and enjoy the fine offers and experiences. There are are museums, fine dining, outdoor activities, train rides, and more

If you have a special tip or suggestion when visiting Anchorage or Seward, write or call us and we will share it on an upcoming episode. 

Here are the links we mentioned in the show to help you plan your trips: www.anchorage.net and www.seward.com

Also on this show we have cruise news, our Amazon purchase of the week and theme cruise of the week and more. 

Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

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!

Tommy & Scott 

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

 

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Direct download: TCD_EP_66.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:44pm PDT

Welcome to episode #65!

We are so excited to start sharing with you about Alaska on this episode!

On this new show, we take a look at Sitka and Juneau. These amazing cities have deep history and relevance in the founding and governing of Alaska. We talk about the early days and how the Alaskan territory became apart of the United States. Both cities are very close to the famous Mendenhall Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, so if you want to visit the glaciers up close and personal, you can find many different kind of tours and experiences to see this beautiful and amazing place!

Here are the links we mentioned in the show to help you plan your trips to Sitka and Juneau:

www.sitka.org   www.sitka.com   www.traveljuneau.com

Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

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!

Tommy & Scott

 
P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com

Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

Contact The Cruise Dudes!

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Direct download: TCD20EP2065.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 8:57pm PDT

Welcome to episode #64!

On this new show, we discuss some highlights and our thoughts about the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference that was held recently in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This annual event brings together all the cruise lines, it's partners and those that support and supply the industry with products and services. Scott and I were so interested in this event that we want to go in 2017 and cover it for you.

Also on this show, we have cruise news, our Amazon purchase of the week, our theme cruise of the week, and so much more!

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 Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

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!

Tommy & Scott

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com

Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Direct download: TCD_EP_64.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:18am PDT

 

Welcome to episode #63!

We hope you are enjoying the weekly podcasts.


This week, we discuss all about weddings and other special event services that you can have the cruise line host on board during your vacation at sea. There are many options, services and conveniences that many cruisers are now doing more and more every year. Cruising has become a lifestyle to be celebrated, why not celebrate those special life moments on your favorite cruise ship visiting your favorite cruise itinerary. 

Did you celebrate your wedding on cruise ship? Would you like to share all about it on a future show? Contact us via email: thecruisedudes@gmail.com


Also on this show, we have some cruise news, listener emails from Dr. Kris about Scott's predictions and JT's cruise to Mexico.

NCL Breakaway's Ice Bar (Scott predicted it and it already exists!):

 

 

 

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

 

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com 

 

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Contact The Cruise Dudes!

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Direct download: TCD20EP2063.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00am PDT

Welcome to episode #62!

On this new show we share with you the New Alaskan Experiences for 2016 that you can enjoy on your cruise, excursions and port stops. We cover our favorite things you might be interested in experiencing this year. This cruise season, we are seeing a record number of cruise lines and experiences available for you to enjoy. There is so much to see, do, explore and experience in Alaska. There are activities and experiences that are available that appeal to virtual any type of traveler. Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Disney and Regent Seven Seas, and Crystal Cruises are going to being sailing the majestic seas of the northwest Pacific coast.

Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Contact The Cruise Dudes!

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Direct download: TCD20EP2062.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00am PDT

Welcome to episode #61!

We have a very busy show for you today. Finally, we are reviewing the results of our 2015 predictions on the cruise industry and then we prognosticate our 2016 predictions. We had mostly misses, but we did get a few things right or half right. All in all, it was a lot of fun and we enjoy taking a guess what the cruise lines will do to impress us next. Do you have a cruise prediction for 2016? Email or call our voicemail line and we will add your prediction to  the list. 

Also, we share about our experiences at the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure show in Long Beach. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed talking and meeting with friends at the cruise lines. It is also a lot of fun making and meeting new friends, fellow bloggers, vloggers and new media people. 

Our Instagram feed has some great photos and video from the Travel Show and of Long Beach Shoreline Village, Boat Marina, The Queen Mary and the Carnival Cruise Port: https://www.instagram.com/thecruisedudes/

Be sure to check out our friends that we mentioned on the show:

52 Perfect Days - Alexia Meisler, Create Your Perfect Travel Day! www.52perfectdays.com

Ensenada Speialist - Cintia Soto, www.cintiasoto.com 

Monica Goes - Monica Ortega, Day Trips, Hiking, Adventures, Vlogger, www.monicagoes.com

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show - http://travelshows.com/shows/los-angeles/ 

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Contact The Cruise Dudes!

Email: thecruisedudes@gmail.com

Voice Mail: 424-272-1916

Direct download: TCD20EP2061.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:36pm PDT

Welcome to episode #60!

On this week's show we finally wrap up our cruise on the Ruby Princess and share with you our experiences and excursions on the Mexican Riviera cruise ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas. Scott experiences were planned and organized, whereas Tommy was more spontaneous and we share what happen! You can have a great time no matter how you like to enjoy your port stops. There is something for everyone and Mexico is beautiful and amazing. We had a awesome time and can't wait to go back there again!

 
Also on this show, we share some cruise news, theme cruise of the week and our Amazon purchase of the week too!
 

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


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Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:22am PDT

Welcome to episode #59!

On this week's show, we discuss pool safety, lifeguards with Amanda from Get a Life at Sea. We felt that this was an important topic to cover because, sadly, there have been pool incidents on cruise ships. Amanda has some new information for us that the cruise lines are now being more proactive about pool safety and that includes the hiring of lifeguards. Scott, who is a certified lifeguard, also shares his thoughts and provides some tips about pool safety as well. In the coming months, we feel that you can expect a lot of changes are going to be made and the cruise lines will be more adamant watching over their pools. 

You can reach Amanda here:

Also on this show, we share some cruise news, theme cruise of the week and Scott's attempt of being a comedian. (Guess who is writing the show notes?) 

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer?

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


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Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

 

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 3:41pm PDT

Welcome to episode #58!

We have another new and exciting show for you! Scott just returned from a 3 day cruise to Ensenada, Mexico on the Carnival Inspiration during the Valentine's Day weekend. The ship was recently in dry dock and had some improvements and upgrades. It is now a "Funship 2.0" ship! Scott shares about his experiences and there is also an interview with ship's Hotel Manager. 

Be sure to check out Scott's new video and see all of the new things on the ship:

 

 

We also have some cruise news, theme cruise of the week and our Amazon purchase of the week on this new episode. It's a big show with lots of great information. We hope you enjoy it!

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer? 

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:34am PDT

Welcome to episode #57!

 Hey there cruisers we are back with a brand new show for you! This week welcome back again Don Bucolo of Eat Sleep Cruise to come and share with you his experience on the Norwegian Escape. As you know, we had Heather Forrester on episode #52 talking about the Escapes christening, inaugural cruise and her week long cruise, which was highly informative and interesting. So we asked Don to listen to the show and to cover different things about this brand new ship and it's amenities for it's guests. The Escape is a very large ship and has much to offer seasoned cruisers. 

And Don and his wife tried a lot of different and new things on the ship - we think that you will enjoy this interview just as much as we did!

Be sure to check out Don's website and social media sites:

Website: www.eatsleepcruise.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatsleepcruise

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatsleepcruise

 

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer? 

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 3:41pm PDT

Welcome to episode #56!

Well, when you think that we have said all that can be said about the Ruby Princess, we have more! We were privileged to go on a "behind the scenes tour" of the galley, the crew areas and more. We were also given a private tour of the bridge of the ship and met the captain, Craig Street. That was super amazing. It was a great experience and so much to share with you!

Also on this show, we have a interview with the ship's hotel manager,  Guenther Kopf and cruise director Billy Hygate. You will hear some exciting news about the ship, the recent renovation, new shows, and so much more. Princess is listening to it's guests and they are responding with innovative and unique services, entertainment, activities, food and restaurants. 

One of the reasons why we choose Princess Cruises over and over again is how well the the entire crew treats their guests and how they go the extra mile to help you. It is a moderate price luxury cruise line, that gives you a great value for your money. We highly recommend the next time you want to cruise, please check out Princess. They travel the world at all the major and popular ports.

You can visit them at www.princess.com

Do you have a question about the Ruby Princess? Let us know and we will answer your question on a upcoming show.

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BLOOPER - If you ever wanted to hear what is like sometimes when we start a show and crash and burn, listen to the very end and hear what happens.  We are so professional! 

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer? 

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 25th - 29th, 2016 on the newly renovated Carnival Inspiration! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott

P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com

Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:24am PDT

Welcome to episode #55!

Happy February Cruisers!

On this new show we have little bit of cruise news, then we dig deep into our show topic, Entertainment on the Ruby Princess. There are a lot of entertainment options and experiences on this ship and we tried our best to check as many out as we could and are reporting back to you on this episode. Princess has made a lot of changes and expanded their entertainment offerings recently. The most impressive is their new production, Magic To Do by Broadway Musical Composer Stephen Schwartz. This new musical is a must see if you cruise on this ship and we can't wait to see it again in June on our Alaskan cruise. 

 

Also on this show, we were privileged to interview the lead performer of Magic To Do, Emily Maixner! She shares all about how she got started in acting and singing and the intense audition process she went through, the long rehearsals and what it is like to perform on a cruise ship. This was such a fun interview and we hope you will enjoy it!

 You can follow Emily and her cruise ship adventures on her blog here:

 Gingham and Steel     

 

Do you have a question about the Ruby Princess? Let us know and we will answer your question on a upcoming show.

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Have you made plans for a cruise this summer? 

Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 17th -20th, 2016 on the Carnival Imagination! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:33pm PDT

Welcome to episode #54!

First off, we have announcement. We are going to release shows now on a weekly basis!

The format of the shows will be slightly different. Every other week we are going to release a show dedicated only to cruise news, cruise chit chat, theme cruise of the week show, listener questions, etc. On opposite weeks, we will dive right into a cruise related topic, interview, or a cruise trip experience report (like this one!) Now, sometimes, we might have a few weeks in a row with a couple of shows that are back to back cruise topical, or cruise news. And on top of that, we might drop a bonus show here or there. 

The cruise industry is growing and The Cruise Dudes are growing along with it. 

Secondly, on this new show, we return back to the Ruby Princess and discuss the accommodations and features of the ship. We share our experiences with embarkation, our room, and the different areas where you can relax, enjoy and make the most of your time on the ship. It is a beautiful ship, and it is well maintained. You can definitely find "your place" to chill and take in the beauty of the ocean with a brisk walk around the Promenade deck or lay out at the pools on the Lido deck with cool beverage in your hand. 

Do you have a question about the Ruby Princess? Let us know and we will answer your question on a upcoming show.

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Thirdly, have you made plans for a cruise this summer? 

 Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 17th -20th, 2016 on the Carnival Imagination! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:13pm PDT

Welcome to episode #53!

Sometimes when you make plans they change, especially when you are podcasting.

This show is proof of that - but all in a good way, and I might add, in a tasty way. This show took a surprising turn that we did not plan talk about in this episode - which was all about the food we enjoyed on board!  

We were fortunate to experience celebrity chef, Curtis Stone's brand new restaurant, Share. Princess did a total remodel of Sabatini's and turned it into a modern, but warm and inviting environment at the aft of the ship. Share is only on the Ruby and Emerald Princess ships at this time. This was an amazing experience. It was entertainment for your palate!  We are sure after you hear our thoughts, you will want to make reservations for dinner on your next cruise. 

Also, we discuss our meals and experiences at the ship's dining rooms, Crown Grill, International Cafe,  Horizon Court buffet, room service, the pizzeria and more!  

We are not responsible if you drool and short circuit your iPod if you listen to this show!

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Don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 17th -20th, 2016 on the Carnival Imagination! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

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!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:59pm PDT

Welcome to episode #52!

 

Happy New Year Cruisers!


On this new show, we share with you a special interview with travel professional Heather Forrester of Cruise One. She was privileged to go to the christening, the inaugural cruise and a seven day cruise on the brand new Norwegian Escape. She shares her insights and favorite experiences and activities aboard the latest ship from Norwegian Cruise Lines. We are sure you are going to enjoy this interview as much as we did - Heather has great information and details about this ship that you don't want to miss. 


By the way, check out Heather's Katch.me video archives, she has videos of the Norweign Escape and the ship's christening ceremony.


You can reach Heather through her social media accounts:


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherforrestercruisespecialist/


Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsme_heather


Katch: https://katch.me/itsme_heather

We started the 2016 right - we took a cruise! 

Scott and I just returned from a seven day Mexican Riviera cruise on the beautiful Ruby Princess. We had port stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabos San Lucas. The ship came recently out of drydock and many wonderful improvements and changes were made. We can't wait to share with you all the things we did and experienced. You can expect a couple of shows all about this cruise and ship in the upcoming few weeks!
 
Also don't forget, we would love for you to join us this summer for our "Cruise With The Dudes" cruise! July 17th -20th, 2016 on the Carnival Imagination! Details can be found here: www.cruisedudesevents.com

Please 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 our listeners and their support of our show - you are the best!

Happy Cruising!

Tommy & Scott


P.S. You can always support us by using our Amazon link: Click Here To Visit Amazon.com


Also visit The Cruise Dudes Amazon Associates Store for your cruise gifts! THANK YOU!

Direct download: TCD20EP205220FINAL.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 4:47pm PDT

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