The Cruise Dudes Podcast

Welcome to episode #225!  Carnival Cruise Line is setting the bar higher and expectations for all cruise passengers aboard their ships. A few days ago, they released a letter that encourages everyone to “Have Fun, Be Safe."   “Our experience has taught us that everyone has a better time when a spirit of community and neighborliness is shown by all.”  The letter's guidelines reinforces their policies and they clearly state they will take drastic measures to maintain the “comfort, enjoyment, safety or well-being of other guests or crew." We share our thoughts on this timely and important letter and commend Carnival Cruise Line for taking action. What are your thoughts?  Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

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

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

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

During the Thanksgiving holiday, Scott and his family cruised the Western Caribbean on the stunning Regal Princess. Scott was able to spend some time with Cruise Director Olivia and record a very special interview about her life's journey in the cruise industry. It is fascinating and very insightful that we are sure you will enjoy to hear. Thank you Olivia for coming on to the podcast! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

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

Have you wondered what kind of special deals and offers you can get when you visit the Future Cruise  office? Scott recently was on the Majestic Princess and had the opportunity to speak with Brandon and asked all the questions. This in-depth interview will give you all the answers that you have been looking for to book that perfect future cruise. Now is the time to treat yourself and your family with that special vacation of a lifetime that will make memories you will cherish forever.  Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

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

Part One! Welcome to a conversation with my friend and travel buddy Michelle Young. We, along with our spouses, had a cruise vacation of a lifetime. This was Michelle and her husband Tom, first cruise to the last frontier, the majestic state of Alaska. We had the exciting privilege of cruising again on the luxurious and stunning Discovery Princess, sailing us to breathtaking sceneries, ports of call, food, shopping and exciting experiences. There is so much to share, there will be a part two! Enjoy the show! ^Tommy     #cruise #cruising #alaska #discoveryprincess #princesscruises #ketchikan #juneau #skagway #victoria #podcast  #theloveboat #travel #vacation #holiday

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

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

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

We are so honored and privilged to welcome back American Idol Finalist, Lou Gazzara to the show! Lou shares with us some of the new projects he is working on along with his cruise show concerts on Princess Cruises and other cruise brands as well. When he is not sailing on the seven seas, Lou is also performing in Las Vegas, which is hometown as well. New opportunities are abounding for Lou, and he shares about a exciting new project happening in Las Vegas. We wish Lou all the success in the world and encourage our listeners to support this phenomenal entertainer whether it is on the seas or land.  Happy Cruising! Tommy & Scott Website: www.lougazzara.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouGazzaraOfficial/ Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/lougazzaraofficial/?hl=en    

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

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

On this new episode we explore cruising with your kids. We think taking a family cruise is awonderful way to spend time together, try new things, visit new places and learn about othercultures. However, most of your time will be enjoying the cruise ship and all of its amazingkids programs and activities. We discuss what you can expect and experience on Royal Caribbean,Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Princess Cruises. Do you have a great experience that youhad with your kids that you would like to share with us, let us know! Enjoy the show! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott

We are back with part two examining the suspiciously clickbait article titled "What A Cruise Is Really Like - Fantasy Versus Reality" by Nicole Castelino. It is very apparent that this was written by AI and not by a real travel/cruise writer. This poorly written article was published to draw readers who are drawn into fake drama and negative stories, with unsupported "facts". This article's sole purpose is to create controversy to feed the search engines algorithyms that like negative stories, videos, etc. We are exposing their tactics. Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott    

Scott recently ran across a blog post about cruising with a suspiciously clickbait title "What A Cruise Is Really Like - Fantasy Versus Reality" by Nicole Castelino. We take a dive and read through this article which was full of straw man arguments, untrue accusations and just poor writing about cruising. Why was this even published? Who is Nicole Castelino? What is Livstyl.com all about? It became more apparent as we read through this "article" we felt that an AI bot wrote this. Is this the future of cruise blogging? Listen and let's discuss. Share with us your thoughts on this show. Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott    

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

On this new episode, we welcome Kat and Lewis Sutton from the Dis Down Under Podcast. The Sutton's are super Disney fans from Perth, Australia. They have visited all the Disney theme parks around the world and also love cruising They are excited to have Disney Cruise Line come to their homeland. The Disney Wonder travelled from west coast of the United States to Sydney, Australia for the Christmas holiday season through February 2024. Kat and Lewis enjoyed two cruises, with one that included a New Year's celebration. This interview has a lot of great information, fun cruise stories and more. Be sure to follow them on social media and check out their podcast as well! We hope you enjoy the show mates! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott

Hey Cruisers!   We are back with part two of sharing tips and ideas on how to make your holiday cruise extra special. Also, we have exclusive interviews with Raymond Grills, Food and Beverage Director and DuVaul Gamble, Cruise Director on the Discovery Princess!  These are fun and informative interviews detailing of what you can expect to enjoy and make your upcoming cruise a most memorable experience. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and are grateful that you listen and support our show. Please keep sharing us with your family and friends.  Keep On Cruising!  Tommy & Scott 

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

We were invited to Princess Cruise's press event for the revealing of their new experience "Spellbound" by Magic Castle and we are here to reveal what we learned. We also have a special interview with Erika Larsen and Randy Pitchford from the Magic Castle sharing with us about their exciting collaboration with Princess Cruises. This mysterious venue will bring world class magicians to cruise guests in a intimate magical realm. Spellbound will be debuting on the new Sun Princess in early 2024.  Enjoy the show!  Tommy & Scott

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

Welcome to episode #201! Well, Scott had the unexpected pleasure on his Alaskan cruise to celebrate with Bernie “Dr. Adam Bricker” Kopell, aka “Doc” on the Royal Princess, his 90th birthday! Cruise Director Corrine Steel conducted a interview with Bernie where he shared some of the behind the scenes moments from The Love Boat TV show as well as answering questions from cruisers. It was full of humorous memories of his acting days with Hollywood's biggest stars. Everyone got sing Happy Birthday to Doc and afterwards Bernie generously spent time taking photos with the cruise guests. What a wonderful surprise and experience. We hope you enjoy listening to this memorable day.  Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

Welcome to episode #200! How did that happen? While cruising through Alaska last month, Scott was able to interview our special guest, Corrine Steel, the current cruise director on the Royal Princess. Corrine shares her seven year journey from Yorkshire, United Kingdom studying theater to performing and working on cruise ships. Corrine updates us on the future of Princess Cruises newest ships, new additions to the North To Alaska enrichment series, Puppies in the Piazza and so much more. Thank you Corrine for coming onto our show and sharing your passion for cruising with our listeners. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

We have a very special and exclusive interview for you! Cruise Director Dan France graceously share with us his life story and how became part of the Princess Cruises' family and the Sky Princess. We discuss many things from food to entertainment to relaxation to things not to miss on board this beautiful ship. Dan also has a few cruise pointers and tips on how to make the most of your next cruise a fantastic vacation. Please follow Dan on Instagram @danfromtheship to see his cruising adventures. Enjoy the interview! Tommy & Scott

Part 2! Tommy shares about all the cruise ports that he and his wife visited in Norway and Belgium. Should you always book an excursion through the cruise line or should you just roll the dice and see what you can find that day? What was the weather like in the Arctic Circle during the summer time? How does it feel to have sunlight 24 hours a day? What were the best port stops? What was the best activity? These questions were answered and so much more. Want to see more photos and video? Go to our Instagram page and follow along with this show. Norway was phenomenal in so many ways: fjords, waterfalls, mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, wildlife, and more. The Sky Princess crew and Princess Cruises made Tommy and Lena's 40th anniversary cruise was an exceptional and memorable experience of a lifetime. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

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

It's happy hour time! We answer some interesting questions from cruisers. “Can you wear crocs Zip lining” “wWat are the Naturists for?” “What can you do in Skagway, Ketchikan and Juneau” “How do you book excursions before, during or while in port” Special dietary needs” Smoking, drink packages and more. Pam, Scott's first mate joins the fun. We started out making a half hour show, however, it went longer. So many questions, with so many answers. Enjoy!

On this new episode, Tommy shares all about his wonderful cruise on the Caribbean Princess!  Seven wonderful days to the Eastern Caribbean, with port stops at Princess Cay, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We cover all of this including watch shopping, food, entertainment, travel tips and more. Also on this show, we share about all of upcoming cruises for the rest of 2023. Enjoy the show!  Happy Cruising! Tommy & Scott

On this new show, Scott recaps he latest cruise on the Carnival Radiance and shares the details about his amazing stateroom and plus his newest "Cruise Food Hacks".  We also chat about Tommy's upcoming Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Caribbean Princess during Easter break and finally, we round out the show with a discussion about 100th anniversary of luxury cruising. Keep on Cruising! Tommy & Scott

Scott just got back from his first cruise on the Navigator of the Seas! There was so much to see, do and, of course eat, he decided to make the focus of this cruise all about the dining experiences onboard the ship. This show is all about the delicious food, where to find it and what to eat. Scott tells us about some of his famous food hacks you must also try. We are not resonsible for any damages that may you inccur due to drooling that may happen as you enjoy the show!   Keep on Cruising! Tommy & Scott

Hey there cruisers we have another episode of cruising goodness for you! Scott shares his excitement and upcoming cruise on the Navigator of the Seas. He has made his list of things to do, see and of course, eat. Can't wait to get his full report and hear his stories about his cruise from Los Angeles to Catalina Island and Ensenada. Then we share about the latest cruise news that we think you need to know about and some of our thoughts. The cruise industry is getting stronger and recovering from the unfortunate shut down, that has been dramatic and positive, bringing smiles back to cruisers worldwide. We hope you enjoy the new episode!

Hi Cruisers! We are back with another fun and informative interview for you. Scott was able to interview not one, but two cruise directors, Sophie and Dan, before they made their job transitions, on the Diamond Princess. (Sophie is now the full time cruise director on Diamond Princess and Dan went to be the entertainment director on the Sky Princess.) They share with us their favorite things not to miss on this beautiful ship, but also a few of their best kept secrets that you need to experience and enjoy onboard. Along with the game changing, Princess Medallion, the cruiser's experience is second to none on Diamond Princess. The ship will be soon be returning to Japan and sailing voyages  to Asian destinations. We can't wait to hear about all about her new adventures! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

This week we have special and exclusive intervew with Princess Cruises executive chef, Paolo Merio. He shares with Scott a peek behind the scenes what it takes manage and serve over 3,000 guests and crew daily on the Diamond Princess. It's a facinating and informative interview. Thank you Paolo for sharing your stories with us! Enjoy the show cruisers! Tommy & Scott

Scott and Pam recently were privileged to be one of the first guests to embark onto the beautiful Diamond Princess, the last Princess ship to restart, post pandemic. The ship had been, refreshed, refurbished and updated to Medallion Class! Scott shares about all the great things you can do aboard the ship and what not to miss. Also Scott tell us about his experiences and tips at port stops Loreto and La Paz in the Sea of Cortez. We hope you enjoy the new episode!  

The Love Boat Reunion Cruise was a phenomal cruise event!  We have a exclusive interview for you with Bernie and Fred recorded on the Discovery Princess on the last night of the beautiful Mexican Riviera cruise. Bernie and Fred share their thoughts on the enduring love and support from the fans and give their perspective why The Love Boat TV show keeps fascinating viewers since 1977 - over 45 years! Enjoy the show!

Tommy and Lena had the most amazing cruise ever! The Love Boat TV Show Reunion Cruise on the brand new Discovery Princess was the most phenomenal event on the high seas! Every special gathering onboard was electrifying and the energy between the TV cast and the guests create an atmosphere of fun, excitement and happiness. It was a time of celebration and honoring the impact of The Love Boat television that introduced the world of cruising to their weekly viewers and launched the modern day cruise travel industry that we all now love and enjoy. So come aboard the show, we have been expecting you, we have some sweetest stories, so get in the flow and enjoy the new episode!

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

Tommy and Scott discuss their experiences at the Discovery Princess naming ceremony. The last of the Royal Class of Princess ships, this beautiful vessel is the crowning achievement of Princess Cruises. With it's fine appointments, beautiful staterooms, stunning Piazza, relaxing Enclave, delicious Slice Pizza, specialty restaurants, and more, the Discovery Princess takes you to a new place of rejuvenation, relaxation and revitalization.  Scott shares about his recent Alaskan cruise on the Discovery Princess as well. Highlighting some of the most memorable moments of his cruise vacation.  Scott was able to enjoy a presentation on the ship with Libby Riddles, the first woman in the world to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/MaG_s82hNic We hope you enjoy this new episode! Tommy & Scott  

Congratulations Carnival Cruises of 50 years of fun! On this new episode Scott shares about the 50th celebration on the Carnival Radiance and the special things they did onboard the ship. Also, we have some cruise news and more! Listen today! 

We have a special interview for you with Ryan Rose, Cruise Director on the Carnival Radiance! Ryan shares about all the new experiences, bars, eateries, shows, and more. The ship has undergone a huge makeover and she sparkles! Cruisers, you will be #funderstruck when you sail on your next cruise on the Carnival Radiance! @carnival @ryanrosecruisedirector #cruise #cruising #travel #westcoast #funderstruckoncarnival #carnivalradiance #podcast #video

Scott and Tommy share about their 2021 Halloween and Christmas cruises aboard the Majestic Princess. Plus, we have a fantastic interview with the cruise director! Enjoy the new episode!

Cruise Dude Scott returns back to cruising on the Carnival Miracle for a California cruise to Ensenada, Mexico!

Welcome to episode #178! On this new episode, we welcome Michelle from the Disney Dream Girls podcast. Michelle shares her first time experience on the Regal Princess out of Southhampton, England. 

Join us and Don Bucolo of EatSleepCruise.com as he shares his stories of returning to cruising!

We are excited to see the return of cruising coming to US ports this summer. On this episode, we share the latest news and information!