Wed, 18 December 2019
Welcome Home Carnival Panorama! After 20 years of waiting, it is so exciting to have a brand new ship now on the west coast of California. We were invited to the naming and dedication ceremony last week and it was a phenomenal celebration! On this show we share about everything that we saw and experienced. From Pig and Anchor to the SkyZone to Rock Revolution, this ship has it all. The ship is absolutely beautiful and is a perfect fit for us Southern Californian cruisers who enjoy the Mexican Riviera. In fact, it is a perfect fit for all cruisers! Scott and his family will be spending their Christmas holiday on the Carnival Panorama, so we will have a more, in depth look at this wonderful ship on upcoming episodes. We hope you enjoy this show! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Tommy & Scott |
Mon, 9 December 2019
Welcome to episode #149!
We have a special show for you today!
Cruise Director, Matt O from the Royal Princess shares with us his stories and insights on what it takes to help passengers have the best cruise ever.
His ability and talent to connect with guests is evident when you look upon them and see their smiling faces and are laughing with him be it at the sail away party, line dancing in the Piazza, or the various trivia events and Princess Theater production shows.
We had a blast interviewing Matt O and look forward to seeing him again soon.
Also on this show, we share about the refresh and relaunch of Seawind digital magazine, the Carnival Panorama's christening and media event, and upcoming shows about the Royal Princess and Carnival Panorama.
Thank you! |
Tue, 26 November 2019
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 |
Mon, 11 November 2019
Welcome to episode #147!
Tommy is all ready for his Mexican Riviera cruise next week on the Royal Princess!
On this episode he shares the seven things that he and his wife Lena enjoy about this beautiful and luxurious ship. Princess Cruises has brought to Southern California it's best sailing vessel for all us to enjoy. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful ship at the port of Los Angeles almost year round now.
If you live in the Los Angeles area, you have to take advantage of sailing on the Royal Princess. There are many different kind of itineraries available that fit every type of travel budget. We believe that you will get the best value cruising on Princess Cruises and will fall in love with the gorgeous ship and her impeccable crew.
Also on this show we share some cruise news and announce another cruise that Tommy will be taking in May.
This and so much more, on our latest episode!
Enjoy the show! |
Wed, 23 October 2019
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 podcast. 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! 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! Thank you for listening! Tommy & Scott P.S. We appreciate it when you Visit Amazon.com |
Sun, 6 October 2019
Welcome to episode #145!
More information and details are forthcoming, so keep following us! |
Fri, 20 September 2019
How in the world did The Walt Disney Company come into possession of the famous cruise liner, the Queen Mary, Howard Hughes Spruce Goose airplane and over 200 acres of surrounding land at the port of Long Beach, California? Did you know that for many years they operated the Queen Mary and had plans to build a theme park, hotels, restaurants, a marina, a cruise ship terminal and even a monorail and more? Well, we are going to "cruise back in time" with Disney historian and author, Jim Korkis to tell us this fascinating and detailed story. This was a monumental and amazing project that Disney wanted to construct. It would have been the most incredible Disney project ever and Jim has all the unbelievable information and why it was ultimately abandoned. Jim is author of over 30 books and has worked for The Walt Disney Company in many different and interesting capacities. If you are interested in Disney history and what goes on behind the scenes, Jim definitely always has a wonderful story to share. You can find Jim's books on Amazon.com You can also find his books at ThemeParkPress.com Jim also writes a column for MousePlanet.com too! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott P.S. - Also, remember if you want a free, no obligation quote for a Disney cruise or any type of Disney vacation, you can reach our friend Erica many ways: ericabarthel@themagicforless.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EricaBarthelTA
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Tue, 3 September 2019
Welcome to episode #143! Tommy just got back from Florida visiting with family and friends at the Walt Disney World Resort. While he was there, he had a idea for a podcast show - a travel challenge! Can our friend Erica, from The Magic For Less, put together the ultimate Disney vacation: a Disney Cruise and a Walt Disney World Resort Vacation for a family of four, for under $10,000? And this challenge includes, your hotel, theme park tickets, food, airport and cruise ship transfers, and so much more. Will Erica meet or beat the challenge? Well, you are going find out on this Disney packed episode. And, if you want a free, no obligation quote for a Disney cruise or any type of Disney vacation, you can reach Erica many ways: ericabarthel@themagicforless.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EricaBarthelTA Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Sun, 18 August 2019
Welcome to episode #142! The Norwegian Bliss is quite an amazing and beautiful ship to sail on. On this new show we have our friend Connie Moreno is back to share with us her "must do's" while sailing on this ship. She even gives you a fantastic tip even if you forgot to book at one of the specialty restaurants before the cruise and how she was able snag a reservation and even save some money too. Do you have a special tip or a "must do" on the Bliss? Let's know on our Facebook page, Instagram post or any other of our social media channels. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Sat, 20 July 2019
Welcome to episode #141!
Enjoy the show!
Tommy & Scott |
Fri, 21 June 2019
Welcome to episode #140! It's the first day of Summer 2019 and we are so happy have on our podcast, all the way from the United Kingdom, blogger, YouTuber, Facebook and social media princess, Emma of Cruising Isn't Just For Old People! We asked Emma to come and share with our listeners her stories and experiences on Viking Cruises. Viking is a unique ocean cruise line, they call themselves "The Thinking Person's Cruise" with enriching guest lectures, curated shore excursions, to cooking classes by the ship's chefs. With it's all veranda staterooms, appointed with luxurious bedding, smart television, complimentary mini-bar refrigerator, USB connectors you will find comfort and more at your fingertips. Viking Cruises was recently awarded by USAToday.com the 2019 Best Small Ship Cruise line. It's quietly become a favorite cruier's ocean cruise because they do things a bit differently and provide a lot of personal attention and detail unlike no other. Emma shares those details and has fantastic insights, tips and hints about the food, land excursions, ship entertainment, and her Viking cruise experience through Norway's breathtaking Fjords during summertimes' 19 hours of daylight. This was such a fun show to record and we hope you enjoy it as well! Be sure to follow Emma here: Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Sun, 2 June 2019
Welcome to episode #139!
From the food, to the shows, to the specialty restaurants, to the rejuvenating spa, the Enclave and then add the amazing Ocean Medallion on top of it, the Royal Princess is a phenomenal ship and cruising experience. We are so elated to have such a beautiful ship on the West Coast!
Tommy and Lena loved their cruise so much that they are booked again on the Royal Princess, November 16, 2019! After you hear this show, you just might want to join them!
Enjoy the show!
Tommy & Scott |
Wed, 8 May 2019
Welcome to episode #138! On this new podcast episode, Tommy interviews American Idol Finalist, Lou Gazzara! For many years now, Lou has cruised around the world, sharing his gift of music to cruisers, performing on over 150 cruise voyages. Lou performed two phenomenal shows on the Royal Princess on Tommy's cruise vacation last month. To say the least, he has an amazing musical gift and it is jaw dropping. His incredibly wide vocal range allows him to perform from Rock and Roll to Classical, from Rhythm and Blues to Opera. On top of this, he is a talented dancer with a tremendous stage presence and when you combine all of this together with a live orchestra, Lou sets the stage on fire! You don't want to miss him when he performs on a Princess cruise ship. Lou shares about how he started singing, competing on American Idol and even how he found love on The Love Boat. From New Jersey to Las Vegas to the Royal Princess, Lou takes us on a journey of his fascinating life of performing on the high seas on luxurious ships around the world. This was fun interview to record and we hope you enjoy listening to Lou's stories. Be sure to follow Lou here: And be sure to check out Lou's latest album on iTunes! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Mon, 22 April 2019
Welcome to episode #137! We are back from our cruises and full of stories, information and observations. Obviously, we both had a great time on our cruises, so the next few episodes will be a chock full of cruise goodness. On this show, Tommy shares about his experiences and information about the launch of the OceanMedallion on the Royal Princess! You will learn about it's history, the tech behind it and how it will make your cruise experience even better and even more fun! The OceanMedallion is a game changer and it was exciting to use and it made our cruise even more fun, relaxing and enjoyable. So, sit back and learn all about this amazing new cruise technology. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Tue, 9 April 2019
Welcome to episode #136! We are happy to have back to the show, Don Bucolo of EatSleepCruise to share with us his experiences on the Celebrity Edge. Don shares his favorite places to eat, play and drink on the ship as well as his best tips about the ship. Celebrity's futuristic cruise ship is a game changer and is setting new standards in the cruise industry. The Cruise Dudes are cruising this week! April 6-13 - Tommy will be sailing the Royal Princess to the Mexican Riviera. April 8-12 - Scott will be sailing on the Carnival Inspiration to Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico. Follow our Instagram feed to see our photos and videos! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Wed, 27 March 2019
Welcome to episode #135! We are so happy to have back on our show, from Berlin Germany, Janice and Juliet, the Cruise Sisters! They were recently at the christening of the Costa Venezia and they share all about the unique details that can be found on this ship. The ship was built for the Asian market, but it was constructed to look like you were visiting Venice, Italy. From St. Mark's Square, gondoliers, to fresh pasta dishes, gelato and even a wax museum - the Venezia is a special, one of a kind type of cruise ship. It's always a fun time to have Janice and Juliet on our show - we will have to have back on the show very soon. Don't forget to follow the Cruise Sisters: Website: www.cruise-sisters.de Instagram: Cruise.Sisters Twitter: Cruise_Sisters Facebook: Cruisesisters.de Pinterest: CruiseSisters Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Thu, 14 March 2019
Welcome to episode #134! Well we finally get to hear from Scott and hear about some of the fun and interesting things he did with his family on their Christmas cruise on the Carnival Splendor. This was a seven day Mexican Riviera cruise roundtrip from Long Beach, California during the Christmas holiday. The Splendor has become the family's favorite local cruise ship. They love the ship, crew, entertainment and of course the food! The Splendor will only be in California for a few more months, then head for drydock and refurbishment in October and November then redeployed to Australia in December 2019. Scott's family loves this holiday time cruise so much that he has convinced us to cruise with him this year on the new Carnival Panorama! You can join us too on this journey here on our special Facebook group Carnival Panorama Holiday Cruise. We hope you can cruise with us this Christmas 2019! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Thu, 28 February 2019
Welcome to episode #133! Sir Richard Branson is creating waves in the cruise industry. He is thinking outside the box and has some different and exciting new ideas about your next cruise vacation on Virgin Voyages. On this new show, share all about our trip back to New York to attend the Virgin Voyages press event and party on Valentines Day. With breathtaking views from the 102nd floor of the One World Trade Center, the Freedom Tower, Sir Richard Branson and Tom McAlpin announced the cruise lines new private resort, The Beach Club on Bimini Island, exclusive "Events and Gigs" with DJ Mark Ronson in 2020, on board live entertainment with The 7 Fingers, PigPen Theatre Co. and more. We have recorded the entire audio of the press conference and have included it in this show! It is exciting to see a new cruise line being formed and birthed right before our eyes. We can't wait to sail on the Scarlet Lady and experience a Virgin Voyages cruise adventure. Book your 2020 Virgin Voyage cruise today: www.virginvoyages.com Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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Tue, 12 February 2019
Welcome to episode #132! Now that the holidays are over, we are starting off our first live recorded episode for 2019 catching up on cruise news from Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Princess and more. Exciting things are coming for 2019 and we can't wait to share it with you! Out here on the West Coast, we are experiencing a tremendous growth, expansion and competition. That means more options, reasons and opportunities to come to California and enjoy a cruise. So let's set sail in 2019 and let the cruise adventures begin! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Sun, 20 January 2019
Welcome to episode #131! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
Sun, 6 January 2019
Welcome to episode #130! Happy New Year cruisers! We have a special show for you today. Scott and his family cruised on the Carnival Splendor to the Mexican Riviera for Christmas this year. During the cruise they had a special question and answer session onboard with the Carnival crew members called "A Ship's Life". They share some fun and interesting stories what it is like and what happens while on board. So if you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes on a cruise ship you won't want to miss this special recording. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott |
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