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Andy from FlowRider joins Mike and Trey to discuss the evolution and diverse applications of FlowRider products in residential and commercial settings. The episode also explores global expos that highlight industry trends in amusement and attractions, emphasizing their significance for standalone market clients. Be sure to check out the 3 special segments, BBQ Bits, Design Concept and Pool True Crime. In the BBQ Bits segment, listeners gain important tips on and essential considerations like efficient trash management. The hosts conclude with captivating true crime stories related to backyard makeovers and remodels, aiming to serve as a comprehensive resource for pool enthusiasts and homeowners looking to elevate their outdoor spaces. Please follow us on YouTube to see the Videos, BBQ Bits segment and other features of the episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@PoolsidePerspectivesPodcast You can also follow us on Instagram to see pics, snippets and catch previews of episodes: https://www.instagram.com/poolsideperspectivespodcast/ 00:00 Welcome to Poolside Perspectives 01:08 Exciting Announcements and True Crime Segment 01:49 Introduction to Flowrider 02:52 Interview with Andy from Flowrider 06:44 Flowrider Products and Safety 16:15 Flowrider in Residential Settings 30:16 Design Concepts: Sun Shelves and Pool Layouts 42:10 Installation Process Overview 42:35 Equipment and Tools Needed 43:04 Timeline and Client Expectations 43:18 Waterproofing and Finishing 43:42 Concrete and Application Methods 44:10 Exploring Pool True Crime 44:25 Golf and Equipment Essentials 47:04 Tanning Ledge Essentials 56:34 FlowRider Edge Cost Breakdown 01:01:39 Indoor vs. Outdoor Installations 01:07:24 FlowSurf Product Details 01:13:11 Trade Shows and Marketing 01:15:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
More Q&A! I chat with Brett from Junkless, a company shaking up the junk removal and moving industry in Bend, Oregon. Brett is closing in on 7 figures, but he has his eyes on a bigger future. Could opening a second location in the bigger city of Portland turn his $2,500 investment into the 8 figure business he's dreamed of? We get into this and tortillas, digital products and a flowrider business with three other guests. Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0pLearn more about me: http://chrisjkoerner.comLearn about my company: http://cofounders.comFollow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mhp_guyFree weekly business ideas newsletter: https://newsletter.chrisjkoerner.com/---01:44- Junk Removal Business ExpansionA successful junk removal business owner in Bend, Oregon, has hit a million dollars in revenue and wants to expand. He also runs a moving business and is deciding his next steps: Should he focus on junk removal or moving? Should he expand to Portland or Eugene?19:42- Buying a Tortilla RouteA guy is considering buying a tortilla route from BizBuySell and asks, Is this a good idea?21:13- Digital Product from Influencer DMsA guy asked an interesting question: He and his wife, or his wife and a friend, answer questions for a popular fitness influencer with 1.1 million followers. He wants to turn her DMs and comments into a digital product, like a newsletter or a book. I had some great ideas for him.35:12- Starting a Flowrider BusinessThe last caller wants to start a FlowRider business, which is an inflatable faux surfing concept gaining popularity in Asia and starting to spread in the U.S., especially on cruise ships. We broke down the unit economics of a FlowRider.
Is Vicious Syndicate Ruining Hearthstone? and I play Nature Shaman on the ladder. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can follow me @blisterguy or the podcast @walktoworkHS on twitter. Subscribe to my Youtube channel. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Flowrider # 2x (1) Lightning Bolt # 2x (1) Lightning Reflexes # 2x (1) Miracle Salesman # 2x (1) Novice Zapper # 1x (1) Overdraft # 2x (1) Pop-Up Book # 1x (1) Spirit Claws # 2x (2) Amphibious Elixir # 2x (2) Ancestral Knowledge # 1x (2) Bloodmage Thalnos # 2x (2) Cactus Cutter # 2x (2) Flash of Lightning # 1x (2) Kobold Geomancer # 2x (2) Needlerock Totem # 1x (3) Photographer Fizzle # 2x (5) Crash of Thunder # 1x (6) Golganneth, the Thunderer # AAECAfu0BgajnwSXoASs0QWN9QW/ngaU5gYM6ucD+Z8ExNAFze4FyvgFy/gFs40GhY4GrZ0GnJ4G5p4GqKcGAAA=
We are back with February's episode! We start off sharing our impressions of Stern's new game, JAWS! After gushing about the flow of JAWS, we dive into our main topic, Billy Mitchell blocked us on X (Twitter)! We talk about why we were blocked, why we were surprised about the block, and our overall history with the classic arcade scene. Of course we find time to babble on about random topics like Venture Bros., social media, etc. Thank you for checking out this month's podcast and be sure to check back soon for our next episode!
I discuss my Top 5 Hero Cards of all time, before playing Reno Shaman on the ladder. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can follow me @blisterguy or the podcast @walktoworkHS on twitter. Subscribe to my Youtube channel. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 1x (1) Azsharan Scroll # 1x (1) Cold Storage # 1x (1) Flowrider # 1x (1) Lightning Reflexes # 1x (1) Schooling # 1x (1) Shock Hopper # 1x (2) Amphibious Elixir # 1x (2) Astalor Bloodsworn # 1x (2) Greedy Partner # 1x (2) Jam Session # 1x (2) Watcher of the Sun # 1x (3) Cyclopian Crusher # 1x (3) Framester # 1x (3) Lightning Storm # 1x (3) Primordial Wave # 1x (3) Rustrot Viper # 1x (3) Turn the Tides # 1x (4) Backstage Bouncer # 1x (4) E.T.C., Band Manager # 1x (1) Cold Storage # 1x (3) Photographer Fizzle # 1x (3) Rustrot Viper # 1x (4) Ignis, the Eternal Flame # 1x (4) School Teacher # 1x (5) Altered Chord # 1x (5) Command of Neptulon # 1x (5) Doctor Holli'dae # 1x (6) Golganneth, the Thunderer # 1x (6) Horn of the Windlord # 1x (7) Giant Tumbleweed!!! # 1x (7) Prison of Yogg-Saron # 1x (8) Reno, Lone Ranger # 1x (9) Yogg-Saron, Unleashed # AAECAfu0Bh79nwTgtQSWtwTGzgS22QTp2QSZ2wTpowXipAX9xAW+0AXE0AXl5AX26AWt7QW/7QXN7gX08gWN9QX++AWH+wXYgQaQgwb5jAaplQbslQarnQatnQbNngavqAYAAAED6aMF/cQFrNEF/cQFzZ4G/cQFAAA=
I look at some of the underrated Showdown in the Badlands cards before playing Norwis' Rank 1 Legend Nature Shaman. You can find the deck import link below the following contact links. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can follow me @blisterguy or the podcast @walktoworkHS on twitter. Subscribe to my Youtube channel. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Flowrider # 2x (1) Lightning Bolt # 2x (1) Lightning Reflexes # 2x (1) Miracle Salesman # 2x (1) Novice Zapper # 2x (1) Schooling # 2x (2) Ancestral Knowledge # 2x (2) Flash of Lightning # 2x (3) Feral Spirit # 2x (3) Jazz Bass # 1x (3) Radiance of Azshara # 1x (3) Thorim, Stormlord # 2x (3) Turn the Tides # 2x (4) Bioluminescence # 2x (5) Crash of Thunder # 1x (5) Inzah # 1x (6) Golganneth, the Thunderer # AAECAfu0BgTntQSy0QWN9QXC+QUN6ucD+Z8E+p8E/LQE4LUEncUFxNAFze4FyvgFy/gFh/sFhY4G5p4GAAA=
In this episode, Anushka Arora spent a day on Royal Caribbean's luxurious Anthem Of The Seas in Southampton where she spoke with Danny, the ship's cruise director. Offering the ultimate family holiday with unrivalled onboard activities such as the FlowRider surf and ifly skydiving simulators, unrivalled views 300ft above the ocean from the North Star viewing pod. Next level dining with 18 options to choose from, show-shopping entertainment and a state-of-the-art spa. Visit royalcaribbean.com for more information and to book your cruise. The UK's number one commercial Asian station brings you a medley of stories, interviews, opinions and chat on matters we are passionate about - Bollywood, music, politics, books and more. Many of your favourite presenters from the radio, here to entertain you in a podcast.
We look at the rest of the TITANS reveals from last week before playing New Age Questline Shaman. You can find the deck import link below the following contact links. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can follow me @blisterguy or the podcast @walktoworkHS on twitter. Subscribe to my Youtube channel. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (0) Lightning Bloom # 1x (1) Command the Elements # 2x (1) Flowrider # 2x (1) Guidance # 2x (1) Investment Opportunity # 2x (1) Lightning Bolt # 2x (1) Novice Zapper # 2x (1) Overdraft # 2x (1) Primordial Studies # 2x (2) Ancestral Knowledge # 2x (2) Diligent Notetaker # 2x (2) Jam Session # 2x (2) Landslide # 2x (3) Charged Call # 1x (3) Instructor Fireheart # 2x (3) Serpentshrine Portal # AAEEAauaBgKczgPC9gMO27gD4cwDzc4D8NQDieQDiuQD6ucD5PYD8IUE+Z8ExNAF9PIFv54G5p4GAAA=
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Royal Caribbean for this week's cruise chat. I have some great pricing on the Icon of the Seas!! Some of my special group rates are up to 75% OFF the current price!! Please contact me to book these rates!!! They are ONLY available through me. You won't see this price anywhere else. . This week we are diving deeper into Royal's brand-new ship, ICON OF THE SEAS. All I can say about this ship is wow! . The Thrill Island neighbourhood has a category 6 waterpark, Crowns Edge & of course, returning favourites like mini golf, the rock climbing wall and the FlowRider with the sports court. I was shocked to learn that the Walk the Plank activity, where you are 154 feet above the ocean, drops on you! You have a short freefall - you are strapped in - you will be safe - but that is SO scary!! I couldn't do that. Can you? Let me know! . Iconic Chills You can chill and relax around the 7 pools, spread out on 5 decks. Enjoy the chill Island, and relax in the Hideaway. On Chill Island, you will find 4 Pools & 6 whirlpools, 4 Lime & Coconut's including our first-ever frozen cocktail bar. You will enjoy In-water loungers while listening to Live Caribbean music played daily. . Brand new to Royal Caribbean is an Empire supper club on deck eight near central park. They will be two dinner seating times, and it is a specialty dining restaurant with more information to follow. The main dining room will be on decks 3, 4 & 5. It will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and is complimentary. Iconic Stays. The icon of the seas built for families, they all have incredible views, and you are an ultimate luxury. The brand new ultimate family townhouse is on the Icon of the seas, and It is three decks high. One level has a backyard and a private entrance to the Surfside. The second and third levels have a private balcony. There's also a whirlpool, a cinema room with karaoke, and an interactive dining 8 gas can stay in the Sweet is 1772 ft.² in the backyard is 251 ft.² one of the balconies on the second level is 410 ft.² on the third level is 90 ft.² there are two bedrooms. It is on decks 7, 8 & 9. You can enter this townhouse through decks seven and eight. . The sunset corner suite has a wraparound balcony with endless views from the aft of the ship. A stone-entry bathroom has a tub, shower, and two sinks. The living area has a table and sofa that converts to a double bed, a private balcony with table and chairs, sleep doctor for gas is 440 ft.² in the balcony is 360 ft.² . Another first that is on Royal Caribbean is the Family Infinite OceanView Balcony. This room sleeps up to six gas has a private ocean view infinite balcony, and a separate alcove with bunk beds for the kids. a split-compartment bathroom. Scrabble is on the wall for more family fun, and these suites are 285 ft.² the balcony is 50 ft.² 1.5 bedrooms which are one bedroom and space with bunk beds. . The spacious ocean-view balcony has a private ocean view balcony that allows you to expand your indoor living space or invite the sea breeze with a touch of a button. There is an extended seating area on the balcony. Sleeps up to 5 people. it's 200 ft.² and the balcony is 50 ft.². If you want to learn more about RCL or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . For our YouTube channel, click HERE . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #royalcaribbean #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . Eric and I discussed Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's newest ship Icon of the Seas. This ship has something for all energy levels, from active teens to parents of small children to adults who want to relax by the pool. Icon of the seas has it all! . Royal Caribbean started “neighbourhoods” on the Oasis class, and they have continued this with the new class of ships, Icon of the Seas. With Iconic Thrills, Icon will have six waterslides. The area is called Thrill Island. One thing I love about Royal Caribbean is that their waterslides are included in your cruise fare. There are not any uncharges to enjoy this area! In addition to the waterslides, there is also the Crown's edge. This is an aerial adventure challenge along the ship's Crown & Anchor, which is 154 Feet above the ocean. They will also bring back the favourites: Mini Golf, FlowRider, Rock Climbing Wall and the Sports Court, featuring Pickle Ball. In the Surfside area, you will find the Family Neighborhood with 3 Ways to splash and more ways to play near the Adventure Ocean - RCLs award-winning children's program. You will also have the Water's Edge Pool in this area with Splashaway Bay & Baby Bay. Enjoy the Playscape, ride the Carousel, or play in the Arcade. . You will find seven pools in the chill area, the most at sea! The pools will be on five different decks with infinite ocean views. In the Chill Island Neighbourhood, you will enjoy 4 Pools & 6 whirlpools & 4 Lime & Coconut, including Royals' first-ever frozen cocktail bar. Enjoy In-water loungers while listening to live Caribbean music. On cloud 17, you will have the adults-only pool (on Deck 17) There is a secluded pool with cantilevered whirlpools. The Hideaway Neighbourhood will feature a hideaway pool with the First ever suspended infinity pool at sea. It will be Suspended 65 feet in the air giving you 180-degree ocean views while enjoying dedicated DJs music. . Central Park will return on the Icon of the Seas, with over 13,000 tropical plants and lush green space with soft jazz music playing softly in the background to create the iconic atmosphere. . Now for the WOWs. The aqua dome and the Absolute zero area are not to missed. This is where you will find the shows and the entertainment. The Aquadome is an enclosed AquaTheater with a Shape-shifting 5-story Waterfall. Royal will have the largest free-standing dome at sea. . The royal promenade neighbourhood will have 15 Bars, restaurants & cafes • Parades, parties & live entertainment. You can break loose with Spotlight Karaoke and showcase your vocal skills (or lack thereof - like me) . Please email me at Info@Plentyof.SunshineTravel.com to get on board or for more information, and I will respond as soon as I can. . You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #royalcaribbean #iconoftheseas #multigenerationalCruises #multigenerational #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #CanadianTravelAgent
Get ready for a perception remixing, memory maxing mic drop — the new Symphony of the Seas® is all that and more. It's your favorite onboard hits, including the ten-story test of courage, Ultimate Abyss℠ and twin FlowRider® surf simulators, plus revolutionary new firsts, like glow-in-the-dark laser tag. And deck-defying attractions aren't the only things to look forward to when you sail onboard this Oasis Class ship. Symphony of the Seas® is also loaded with delicious new ways to tempt your taste buds — like the gameday game changing Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade — and larger-than-life ways to stay, like the Ultimate Family Suite. Go get your thrill on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guayoyo/support
Get ready for a perception remixing, memory maxing mic drop — the new Symphony of the Seas® is all that and more. It's your favorite onboard hits, including the ten-story test of courage, Ultimate Abyss℠ and twin FlowRider® surf simulators, plus revolutionary new firsts, like glow-in-the-dark laser tag.Get ready for a perception remixing, memory maxing mic drop — the new Symphony of the Seas® is all that and more. It's your favorite onboard hits, including the ten-story test of courage, Ultimate Abyss℠ and twin FlowRider® surf simulators, plus revolutionary new firsts, like glow-in-the-dark laser tag. And deck-defying attractions aren't the only things to look forward to when you sail onboard this Oasis Class ship. Symphony of the Seas® is also loaded with delicious new ways to tempt your taste buds — like the gameday game changing Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade — and larger-than-life ways to stay, like the Ultimate Family Suite. Go get your thrill on. clear Prepárese para una remezcla de percepción y una caída de micrófono que maximiza la memoria: el nuevo Symphony of the Seas® es todo eso y más. Son tus éxitos favoritos a bordo, incluida la prueba de coraje de diez pisos, Ultimate Abyss℠ y los simuladores de surf gemelos FlowRider®, además de novedades revolucionarias, como la etiqueta láser que brilla en la oscuridad. Y las atracciones que desafían la cubierta no son lo único que espera cuando navega a bordo de este barco de la clase Oasis. El Symphony of the Seas® también está repleto de nuevas y deliciosas formas de tentar su paladar, como el innovador Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade el día del partido, y formas increíbles de hospedarse, como Ultimate Family Suite. Ve y consigue tu emoción. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guayoyo/support
Cómo hacer un crucero con el Symphony of the Seas. Prepárese para el nuevo Symphony of the Seas® es todo eso y más. Son tus éxitos favoritos a bordo, incluida la prueba de coraje de diez pisos, Ultimate Abyss℠ y los simuladores de surf gemelos FlowRider®, además de novedades revolucionarias, como la etiqueta láser que brilla en la oscuridad. Y las atracciones que desafían la cubierta no son lo único que espera cuando navega a bordo de este barco de la clase Oasis. El Symphony of the Seas® también está repleto de nuevas y deliciosas formas de tentar su paladar, como el innovador Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade el día del juego, y formas increíbles de hospedarse, como Ultimate Family Suite. Ven y consigue tu emoción. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guayoyo/support
Beyond the Ocean returns with Episode 16 with Bruce Quay, the COO of Aquatic Development Group (ADG), the team behind EpicSurf. Quay discusses the path that led him to become COO of a water park design and wave manufacturing company, as well as ADG's extensive background in the industry, getting people outside and into water sports; and explains how EpicSurf and stationary surf waves will create a more inclusive surf experience at surf parks and other adventure parks.In this episode, Quay also discusses Play Surf Ride, ADG's concept for water-based adventure parks that incorporate everything from recreational water play and waves, to surf pools, to dry-park adventures, that provide a complete family experience. He also discusses their history with the FlowRider system and how some of ADG's initiatives will create more surfing opportunities sooner than later.
Episode 92In episode 92 – Chris answers a listener's question around the topical subject of why P&O Ferries may look similar but are in fact not connected to P&O Cruises (UK or Australia). P&O Cruises is part of the Carnival Corporation, whilst P&O Ferries falls under a Dubai-based company DP World. And of course, we round out the show with the latest cruise news… and what a week it has been in cruise news.Image Credit: Pride of Dover, P&O Ferries, DP WorldSupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health. https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsAustralian Cruise Ban to officially end on 17 Apr 22. P&O Cruises Australia Sets Course to Resume Cruising in May with New 2022 ProgramP&O Cruises Australia has flagged a return to cruising at the end of May, with the launch of a new 2022 program of sailings from Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.The move follows the Federal Government's decision to lift the cruise ban from April 17 – a major development and the first critical step to enable cruising and its contribution to the national economy to resume after the two-year suspension of operations.Under the new program, Australian cruising will now resume when Pacific Explorer sails from Sydney on May 31 on a four-night roundtrip cruise to Brisbane, where the ship is scheduled to make the first call at the city's new cruise terminal on June 2. Pacific Explorer will then sail from Sydney on a series of Queensland and South Pacific cruises until late October, replacing Pacific Adventure's scheduled program. While most cruise itineraries will remain unaltered by the change of ships, a 10-night cruise to Vanuatu departing June 1 has been replaced with three shorter domestic cruises.Pacific Adventure will now begin her maiden season of cruises from Sydney on October 22, when Pacific Explorer will sail to Adelaide for a new mini-season of four cruises. Pacific Explorer will redeploy to Melbourne in November for three months, before returning to Adelaide in February 2023 for a longer season of nine cruises.Meanwhile, the Brisbane debut of Pacific Encounter has been rescheduled from June 4 to August 20, 2022, prompting the cancellation of 15 cruises.Princess Announces Restart Plans in Australia – Coral Princess to Sail from QueenslandPrincess Cruises today announced its planned resumption of cruising in Australia, with Coral Princess set to debut in Brisbane on June 16 for her inaugural season Down Under.In a move worth an estimated $60 million dollars to the Queensland economy, the 2000-guest ship will be homeported in Brisbane for 11 new departures ranging from 3-12 nights between June and August before returning for another 10 cruises this summer from November.The MedallionClass ship will make 48 calls to the State's ports this year, including her first visits to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, Cairns and Port Douglas.Meanwhile Coral Princess' sister ships, Grand Princess and Majestic Princess, will make a further six calls to Queensland ports as part of their scheduled Australian season sailing from Sydney and Melbourne.Highlights of the new winter program include:Six short getaway cruises from Brisbane and Sydney – perfect seacations for those with busy schedules.Five 7-day Queensland roundtrip cruises from Brisbane, sailing to Cairns, Port Douglas, and Airlie Beach (for the Whitsundays).A new 7-day New South Wales Coast roundtrip from Brisbane, with a maiden call to Eden (Sapphire Coast), Sydney, and Newcastle.A new 12-day Queensland and New South Wales voyage, sailing roundtrip from Brisbane.A new 12-day Queensland and the Conflict Islands voyage, roundtrip Sydney or Brisbane, crossing the Coral Sea to visit the stunning and remote Conflict Islands in Papua New Guinea.The winter program will be open for sale from 9am AEDT on 24 March, 2022Two Quantum Class Ships to Call Australia Home Royal Caribbean International will make its long-awaited return to Australia with two Quantum class ships sailing from Brisbane and Sydney from Oct 2022.The milestone is more than two years in the making, with both Ovation of the Seas (pictured) and Quantum of the Seas to offer a range of adventures.This season, cruisers will be able to take in the sights from North Star – the highest viewing deck on a cruise ship; or the RipCord by iFLY skydiving experience. Travellers can also catch a wave on the FlowRider surf simulator, or take to new heights on the RCI rock climbing wall.Holland America Line Speeds Up Embarkation Process with mBark Facial Recognition and VeriFLY Vaccine Verification ProgramHolland America Line is enhancing the preboarding guest experience and making embarkation easier by adding the use of mBark facial recognition and the VeriFLY vaccine verification program in all U.S., Canadian and European homeportsmBark is a mobile system that enables guests to check in for their cruise in less than 10 seconds, while the VeriFLY digital wallet for COVID-19 credentials offers a proven solution for proof of vaccination and test results.With mBark facial recognition, guests who load their photo and all necessary pretravel information to Holland America Line's website prior to embarkation will be able to use the touchless system. Following a quick face scan, guests can move through the check-in process in about 10 seconds, significantly reducing embarkation time. SKO Systems, based in London, England, designed and implemented mBark for Holland America Line.VeriFLY gives guests the option to upload the required information to the app, including proof of vaccination and test results, providing a way to go through the screening process prior to arrival at the terminal. Once registration is complete, guests simply need to show the VeriFLY QR code or “pass” (digital or printed) to the check-in agent. VeriFLY has a successful record of serving dozens of airlines, cruise lines, hotels and a variety of industries. The VeriFLY app is available for download at Google Play and the Apple App Store.Global pop superstar Katy Perry names Godmother of Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that world famous pop icon and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry will serve as the godmother to its record-breaking and innovative newest ship, Norwegian Prima, debuting August 2022.As godmother, Perry will not only fulfil the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Prima, the first of six vessels in the Prima Class, but she will perform during the christening ceremony before Norwegian Prima sets sail on its inaugural voyages from Reykjavík, Iceland, where the vessel will be the first major cruise ship christened in the Icelandic capital.A vital and familiar element of any ship launch and dating back centuries, the highly regarded tradition of appointing a ship's godmother is a fundamental nautical custom during which the selected godmother officiates a ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship's bow to bid the vessel and its traveller's good fortune.“My most favorite way to vacation with my family is on the water. Every morning that you wake up, you get to experience an incredible new view,” said Katy Perry “I love that I get to christen her with my good vibrations, and I'm so excited for this new, beautiful, high-end, high-tech ship to take the seas, and provide once-in-a-lifetime vacations for so many families.”Launching August 2022, Norwegian Prima will offer inaugural voyages to Northern Europe from Southampton, England; Amsterdam; and Reykjavík, Iceland beginning 12 August.; Bermuda sailings from New York City beginning 6 October. and Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas and Miami beginning 27 October. To commemorate this exciting partnership and celebrating other entertainment headliners that will be featured on Norwegian Prima, NCL has put together a celebratory Spotify playlist.MSC Grandiosa now dedicated to the Norwegian Fjords for Summer 2022MSC Cruises' has announced that MSC Grandiosa will now be fully dedicated to the Norwegian Fjords for the entire Northern Hemisphere summer 2022 season. This sees one of MSC Cruises' most modern and environmentally advanced ships offering stand-out seven-night itineraries in one of the most stunning regions in Northern Europe. As a result, MSC Cruises will offer an unparalleled choice of itineraries to guests wanting to discover this unique part of the world this Northern Hemisphere summer, as MSC Preziosa and MSC Poesia also offer additional seven-night options next to MSC Grandiosa across the Norwegian Fjords regionMSC Grandiosa will perform spectacular seven-night itineraries from Kiel, Germany calling at the colourful capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen. The ship then heads north to Norway, calling at the breath-taking village of Hellesylt while experiencing the splendour of Sunnylvsfjord, sail through Aurlandsfjord on the way to the panoramic port town of Alesund and stunning Flam village.MSC Cruises had previously confirmed that the Line would suspend calls to St Petersburg, Russia and as such, MSC Grandiosa will now be fully dedicated to the Fjords region while MSC Poesia and MSC Preziosa will still call in the Baltics but with St Petersburg replaced with other popular destinations in the region like Stockholm, Tallinn and Visby.Cunard's London Theatre at Sea voyage to be Headlined by Olivier Award Winning Actress Sharon D. Clarke MBELuxury cruise line Cunard will stage its first London Theatre at Sea with the Olivier Awards voyage, curated by Society of London Theatre's Chief Executive, Julian Bird, this May.Sailing from New York to London on board flagship Queen Mary 2, the exclusive voyage will feature performances from some of the theatre world's finest talent, including Oliver Award for Best Actress winner, Sharon D. Clarke MBE, Olivier Award for Best Actor winner Matt Henry MBE, film, theatre and television actress and producer, Susie McKenna and Conductor and Orchestrator Larry Blank.The seven-night crossing, which departs New York on May 15, 2022, will be supported with a roster of workshops, talks and Q&As from industry insiders.Guests will be able to take part in acting masterclasses with performers and learn the tricks of the trade from luminaries such as Andreane Neofitou, the costume designer behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.For the first time, Cunard will be introducing an “Oliviers Gala Evening,” which will feature entertainment from headliners throughout the evening, as well as a never-seen-before show, “Olivier Awards in Concert” that has been created for this voyage by Society of London Theatre's Julian Bird. The concert will take place in the Royal Court Theatre and pay homage to the Olivier Awards' last 45 years in a dazzling one-off production with cast and orchestra.Global Adventurer, Mountaineer & Polar-Explorer, Alison Levine name Godmother of Seabourn Venture. Seabourn, the ultra-luxury expedition experience, is delighted to announce that global adventurer, mountaineer and polar-explorer Alison Levine will serve as Godmother of Seabourn Venture, the first of the line's two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition vessels. Levine will be on board and in the spotlight for the traditional naming and christening of the ship, which is set to launch in July 2022.Levine is an idyllic choice for Godmother of Seabourn Venture, which is being built to seek out adventure and natural wonders around the world. A native of Phoenix, she served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition in 2002, and in 2010 completed her bid for the Explorer's Grand Slam which includes climbing the Seven Summits – the highest peak on each continent – as well as skiing to the North and South Poles.Levine has also seen success in the business world. She earned her MBA from Duke University and worked in the pharmaceutical industry as well as on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs. After turns as deputy finance director for Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful bid to become Governor of California and as an adjunct professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, she went on to become one of the world's most in-demand leadership consultants and keynote speakers. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments”, which chronicles the lessons she learned on her various expeditions. In 2019 she received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an award she shares with seven U.S. Presidents and numerous Nobel Prize winners.Levine has also shared her experiences, insights and tales of adventure with guests of Seabourn through Seabourn Conversations, the line's popular onboard enrichment program, aboard Seabourn Sojourn in December 2019. It was her first-ever cruise – a trip she never thought she would do – but she admits she is hooked and looks forward to more travels by ship in the future. Seabourn Venture and its sister expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, will feature 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda suites and take travelers to some of the most awe-inspiring places in the world, some of which are only accessed by ship. Viking Expands European River Fleet with Naming of Eight New Ships and Marks Beginning of 2022 River SeasonViking welcomed eight new river ships to its award-winning fleet during a celebration in Paris. Of the eight new Viking Longships®, four ships – Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga – are built specifically to navigate the Seine River and bring guests to the heart of Paris with an exclusive docking location at Port de Grenelle, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. The four additional ships – Viking Egdir, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gymir and Viking Hervor – will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.The naming of the new river ships comes as Viking continues its 25th anniversary and a year of multiple milestones. In January 2022, the company launched Viking Expeditions and its first Polar Class vessel, the Viking Octantis®. By the end of the year, Viking will have also welcomed a second identical expedition ship, as well as two new identical ocean ships, new purpose-built vessels for the Nile and Mekong rivers and new Mississippi River voyages.Viking Naming CeremonyIn keeping with maritime tradition that dates back thousands of years, Viking invited eight distinguished cultural partners and important members of the company's extended family to serve as ceremonial godmothers of the new ships. The honored godmothers include:Alma Deutscher, Godmother of Viking Gymir – A musical phenomenon, Alma captivates the classical world with her talents as a violinist, pianist, composer and conductor, and at just 17 years old was hailed as the “new Mozart” at an early age. She recently appeared on an episode of Viking's award-winning enrichment channel, Viking.TV (Anne Diamond Welcomes Back Composer and Musician Alma Deutscher), where she discussed her upcoming concert series, which will be exclusive for Viking guests on select river voyages visiting Vienna.Helen Deutscher, Godmother of Viking Egdir – A violinist, pianist and vocalist, Helen is an accomplished musician who honed her musical and performance skills at the Music Gymnasium in Vienna and as a member of the Vienna State Opera's children's chorus; she has also performed in several productions of her sister Miss Alma Deutscher's opera, Cinderella. Helen and Alma recently appeared together on an episode of Viking.TV (Anne Diamond Interviews Classical Musicians, Alma & Helen Deutscher) where they discussed their remarkable lives and many musical milestones.Dr. Janie Deutscher, Godmother of Viking Radgrid – An author and educator, Dr. Deutscher is also an accomplished musician and earned an organ scholarship to Oxford University where she later taught medieval literature; in recent years, she has concentrated on homeschooling and supporting the musical ambitions of her two daughters, Alma and Helen, godmothers of Viking Gymir and Viking Egdir, respectfully.Brenda Hunsberger, Godmother of Viking Hervor – For more than four decades, Ms. Hunsberger, Senior Vice President of Travel Services with AAA Club Alliance, has worked in the industry as an accomplished travel agent; she believes in the power of travel to transform perspectives and change lives.Karryn Christopher, Godmother of Viking Gersemi – Ms. Christopher is Executive Vice President of Preferred Partnerships & Marketing for Signature Travel Network, a member-owned travel cooperative established in 1956, where she has led the transformation of the company's sales and marketing division.Ghislaine Wood, Godmother of Viking Fjorgyn – As the Deputy Director of the University of East Anglia's Sainsbury Centre, one of the most important public university art galleries in Great Britain, Ms. Wood carefully curates exhibitions, including the upcoming “Visions of Ancient Egypt,” which was developed in partnership with Viking; opening in September 2022, the exhibit will honor the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb. Ms. Wood discussed her work at the Sainsbury Centre in a recent episode of Viking.TV (Explore Alaskan Objects at the Sainsbury Centre with Ghislaine Wood), including the origins of their Alaska collection which examines how indigenous Alaskan communities developed technologies and tools to adapt to their environment.Muriel Wilson, Godmother of Viking Skaga – As the Director of Event Strategy & Sponsorships for Virtuoso, Ltd., Ms. Wilson has been a distinguished staff member of the global network of agencies for more than 40 years and leverages her deep knowledge of the industry to develop quality hospitality and travel experiences for Virtuoso's travel advisors and preferred partners.Kari Garmann, Godmother of Viking Kari – Former member of The Parliament of Norway and Oslo City Council, Ms. Garmann has made valuable contributions to Norway in the areas of government, business and banking throughout her career.The naming event was executed by connecting the new ships via satellite across two European cities: Paris and Amsterdam. The Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga were docked in Paris at the Port de Grenelle, where they were named by their godmothers. The other four ships – Viking Egdir, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gymir and Viking Hervor – were docked in Amsterdam and named by their godmothers, who also joined the celebration in Paris. In keeping with another maritime tradition, a bottle of Gammel Opland aquavit was broken on the bow of each new shipMSC Group breaks ground in Miami for North Americas largest cruise terminal New $350 million terminal to provide seamless guest experience for up to 36,000 passengers a dayTerminal will be capable to host three latest-generation ships simultaneouslyMSC Cruises to deploy some of its most environmentally advanced vessels in MiamiThe Cruise Division of MSC Group broke ground on 10 March for its new $350 million mega cruise terminal in Miami which when it opens will be North America's largest.The four-storey building with four embarkation decks will be able to accommodate up to 36,000 passenger movements a day, and feature enough berthing space to serve three latest generation ships simultaneously.The project will allow MSC Cruises to further its presence in the North American market and attract more international travellers for holidays at sea in the Caribbean. The Cruise Division of MSC Group and Italian ship builder Fincantieri announced a partnership in July 2021 whereby Fincantieri Infrastructure would construct the state-of-the-art facility which will feature a striking design by award-winning global architecture firm Arquitectonica.The new terminal will be able to accommodate MSC Cruises' largest and most environmentally advanced cruise ships, including its current flagship, MSC Seashore, and the line's future liquified natural gas-(LNG) powered World Class ships. 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Chris joins the show today to talk about the historical significance of the naming of the Cunard Queens, ahead of the announcements next week about Cunard's newest ship naming. And of course, we have the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health. https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsCarnival Australia ships re-deployed back to North America Both Australian ships will now be based in the United States, with Spirit to depart until late next year.Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled all Australian cruises until Oct, with the brand to also temporarily reposition Carnival Splendor to North America, joining fellow former Australian-based fleet-mate Carnival Spirit.Splendor's Australian sailings from 10 Jun to 26 Sep 2022 have been cancelled, while Carnival also announced Spirit's sailings from 05 Jun 2022 all the way through to 05 Oct 2023 have been cancelled.Guests impacted by these changes will receive an e-mail with further details, along with specific offers available to their bookingAnd more from Carnival Carnival had previously shared that Carnival Sensation's restart was delayed, and that Carnival Ecstasy would move from Jacksonville, Fla. to Mobile, Ala. to operate what were previously planned as the Carnival Sensation itineraries, effective with the Mar. 5, 2022 restart. In addition, Carnival said that Carnival Spirit would go to Jacksonville to take over the Mar. 7, 2022 restart in Jacksonville, operating the previously scheduled Carnival Ecstasy itineraries.Carnival is now announcing the following updates:Jacksonville: As previously announced, Carnival Spirit will replace Carnival Ecstasy in Jacksonville. While that will happen for departures from Mar. 7 through Apr. 9, 2022, the next two cruises are being cancelled, and then a new ship will be assigned from the Carnival fleet to Jacksonville for the Ecstasy itineraries, effective Apr. 23, 2022. That announcement will be made shortly.Mobile: Carnival Ecstasy will reposition to Mobile for departures from Mar. 5 through Oct. 10, 2022. Cruises from Mobile that were planned for Carnival Sensation from Oct. 15, 2022 through Sep. 30, 2023 have been cancelled. At a later date, Carnival will be announcing a new operating plan for Mobile cruises.Australia: Carnival is cancelling planned operations of Carnival Splendor from Jun. 10, 2022 through Sep. 26, 2022, and of Carnival Spirit from Jun. 5, 2022 to Oct. 5, 2023. Details for a two-ship return to Australia will be announced when they are confirmed.As part of this deployment plan, Carnival Sensation will not restart guest operations and Carnival Ecstasy's last cruise in guest operations will be the Oct. 10, 2022 departure from Mobile and both ships will leave the Carnival fleet. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Flagship PortMiami Terminal Awarded Prestigious LEED® Gold CertificationNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, announced that its brand new state-of-the-art Norwegian Cruise Line flagship terminal at PortMiami received an honorary recognition as the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold New Construction v4.0 cruise ship terminal in Florida, the United States and the world. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, and LEED certification is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement. LEED for Building Design and Construction, specifically New Construction, provides a framework for building a holistic green building while addressing both design and construction activities.The state-of-the-art terminal often dubbed as the “Pearl of Miami” welcomed guests for the first time in August 2021 upon the Company's return to service in the U.S. with Norwegian Gem.The 17,500 square metre terminal, which can accommodate cruise vessels carrying up to 5,000 cruise guests, was designed with innovation and sustainability at the forefront. The team created a platform that optimises the terminal's energy performance, indoor air quality, water efficiencies, utilisation of local materials and resources and much more. With high levels of energy performance in mind, the project was designed to perform at least 38% better than the average building. In addition to significant water quality permits and protections, the terminal includes manatee protections and pollution discharge protections, and plans to have shore power capabilities by the Northern Hemisphere Autumn of 2023.Norwegian Cruise Line introduces Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has unveiled Norwegian Viva, the next ship in its brand-new Prima Class.Providing guests with elevated experiences including more wide-open spaces, thoughtful and stunning design and exceptional service, Norwegian Viva will begin sailing remarkable Mediterranean itineraries in June 2023, homeporting in key Southern European port cities including Lisbon, Portugal; Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Athens (Piraeus), Greece. She will then sail the Southern Caribbean for her 2023-2024 northern hemisphere winter season offering warm-weather getaways from San Juan, Puerto Rico.Mirroring the upscale design and structure of her record-breaking sister ship Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva, also built by renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy, will debut at 294 metres long, 142,500 gross tonnes and accommodate 3,219 guests at double occupancy. Travellers will live up every second of their journey in the most spacious accommodation including NCL's largest inside, ocean view and balcony category staterooms.This world-class vessel offers the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary and premium cruise categories, as well as the largest variety of suite categories available at sea. Luxury-loving guests will enjoy a redefined The Haven by Norwegian, NCL's ultra-premium keycard only access ship-within-a-ship concept. The Haven's public areas and 107 suites have been designed by Piero Lissoni, one of Italy's most renowned designers, with features including an expansive sundeck, a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ship's wake and an outdoor spa with a glass-walled sauna and cold room.The Prima Class' variety of recreational activities also make their elevated comeback on Norwegian Viva with only-available-on-Prima-Class experiences including The Rush and The Drop, the fastest freefall drop dry slides at sea, and the Viva Speedway, the largest three-level racetrack at sea.Norwegian Viva will feature Ocean Boulevard, the 44,000 square foot outdoor walkway which wraps around the entire ship; 11 diverse eateries at Indulge Food Hall; The Concourse boasting an outdoor sculpture garden; Oceanwalk's glass bridges over water; and expansive pool decks and infinity style pools at Infinity Beach.Norwegian Viva will boast eye-catching hull art designed by Italian graffiti and sculpture artist Manuel Di Rita, commonly known as “Peeta,” who also illustrated the exceptional hull design on Norwegian Prima. World-class architects who helped design Norwegian Prima including Rockwell Group, SMC Design and Miami-based Studio Dado, have also returned to influence the aesthetic of various restaurants, staterooms and public areas.The first two Prima Class vessels, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, will feature cutting-edge alternative technologies, such as a NOx reduction system (SCR), that reduce the ship's overall environmental impact. SCR catalysts filter out sulfur oxides up to 98% and nitrogen oxides up to 90%, ensuring the vessels meet Tier III NOx compliance. Further, they will be equipped with an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), an Advanced Wastewater Treatment System to treat and clean all wastewater to meet stringent international standards, as well as Cold Ironing functionality to connect to onshore power grids to further reduce emissions while in port. For more information about the Company's environmental, social and governance efforts, please click here.LIVELY ITINERARIES ON NCL'S NEWEST SHIPNorthern Hemisphere Summer 2023: Mediterranean from Rome, Athens and LisbonFollowing a string of inaugural cruises and beginning June 2023, Norwegian Viva will become the newest ship embarking in the Mediterranean. Between 15 June and 6 November 2023, she will sail a series eight, nine and ten-day voyages from Lisbon, Portugal; Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Athens (Piraeus), Greece, offering guests the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean's Spanish, Italian and Greek regions.Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024: Southern Caribbean from San JuanNorwegian Viva will become the largest new ship to ever homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On 15 December 2023 she will depart San Juan on a seven-day Caribbean voyage with her first stop in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. She will then make her way to Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; St. John's, Antigua; and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands before returning to San Juan on 22 December. Future sailings will also include notable ports in the Caribbean for seven- and nine-day sailings.Cunard takes Shakespeare to the high seas with the Royal Shakespeare CompanyCunard will be taking Shakespeare and new work to the high seas in 2022, as it joins forces in a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to bring world class theatre to its transatlantic stage.Available exclusively on-board flagship Queen Mary 2, guests will enjoy tailored theatrical performances by the RSC, which creates captivating theatre by Shakespeare, his contemporaries and other literary legends past and present. The performances will be available for all guests on board, including a unique blend of Shakespeare's iconic love scenes in a brand new piece called Boundless as the Sea, created by Owen Horsley.Guests will also have the opportunity to see critically acclaimed new work from the RSC with Miss Littlewood: a musical by Sam Kenyon exploring the life of one of theatre's most playful and radical figures, making its transatlantic debut.For those interested in learning what it takes to be an RSC actor, the on board cast will be leading a series of workshops that explore their craft. Guests will also be able to access “Shakespeare Tales,” intimate, informal events where the actors will perform their personal favourite sonnets and speeches, and answer questions from the audience.n addition, Queen Mary 2 will host a touring exhibition, “Digital Diorama: An Augmented Journey Through Shakespeare's Stratford.” Guests will use devices to experience scenes from his plays come to life before their eyes. Some of the RSC's most popular productions in recent years including Hamlet, Henry V, The Merry Wives of Windsor and As You Like it will also be screened in Cunard's on board cinema, Illuminations.The three year partnership will begin on May 29 until August 12, 2022 and then again from September 15 to November 13, 2022, and will offer this bespoke programme exclusively to Cunard guests on Queen Mary 2 throughout these two periods. Guests will experience either Boundless as the Sea or Miss Littlewood on each featured voyage. Dates for future years to be announced at a later date.Literature Festival at Sea with Cheltenham Literature Festival returns in 2022 with stellar line-upThe extraordinary Literature Festival at Sea, curated by the programming team of the Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, will return once again in 2022 with a line-up of some of the world's finest talent, including Bernardine Evaristo, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith, Mary Beard and Richard Osman.The seven-night crossing, which departs New York for Southampton on 3 December 2022 will include a plethora of workshops, talks and readings as Queen Mary 2 sails across the Atlantic.Guests will hear from award-winning authors about their life and work, go behind the headlines with The Times journalists and get to improve their writing skills in workshops led by literary experts.Princess Cruises Expands Contactless MedallionPay Payment into DestinationsGuests sailing on Princess MedallionClass™ ships now have a contactless purchasing option that eliminates the need for them to carry cash or credit cards into destinations on their cruise vacation. The premium cruise brand today announced the expansion of MedallionPay™, the frictionless payment experience that lets guests use their Princess Medallion® wearable device to shop, play, eat and drink, with a number of merchants in ports of call in the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera and all Alaska ports of call, and also to now include 7% back on shoreside purchases as an onboard ship credit for the inaugural year.MedallionPay currently is available in St. Thomas, Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, and Puerta Vallarta, with more destinations and merchants being added in the near future, including extensions into all Alaska ports Princess ships call on. Among prominent merchants now accepting MedallionPay are Diamonds International and Cariloha, as well as more than 65 other retailers from restaurants, bars, souvenir stores, and jewelers to museums and excursion operators. MedallionPay is available to all retailers large and small with no setup or monthly fees to register as a MedallionPay merchant, no required long-term contracts and the software is free to use. Merchants simply pay a transaction fee that includes all credit card processing fees and can cancel service at their discretion.Guests who make purchases with participating merchants enjoy the convenience, security and a 7% shipboard credit on purchases when they associate a credit card with a MedallionPay account. And it equates to even bigger rewards when guests associate their MedallionPay account with a cash back credit card.No credit card or personal information is stored on the Medallion. And the MedallionPay ecosystem exceeds the security levels used in financial institutions and passports by using the latest methods of tokenization, abstraction and encryption.When making a purchase with participating retail locations in select ports of call, merchants securely confirm the transaction with two-factor authentication that exceeds typical credit card transaction.Discovery Princess Officially Delivered to Princess CruisesThe newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – Discovery Princess – was delivered on January 28 during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Discovery Princess expands the Princess Cruises fleet to 15 MedallionClass vessels and features an evolution of the design platform used for the cruise line's previous Royal-Class ships. The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild and shares all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess℠, Sky Princess®, Majestic Princess℠, Regal Princess℠ and Royal Princess℠. With an array of innovative new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary and indulge the senses with world-class dining options. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents mesmerising new Broadway-style production shows that can only be seen in the state-of-the-art Princess Theatre. Discovery Princess uses the latest technologies to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater, and support our environmental compliance effortsDiscovery Princess will depart Italy and make her way to the Port of Los Angeles to sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from March 27 – April 24, 2022, before heading up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle. Costa Toscana tasked the Sanremo Festival to the seaThe 72nd edition of the Sanremo Festival, the most popular Italian song contest, will be hosted at sea for the first time, thanks to the collaboration between Costa Cruises and Rai Pubblicità.Costa Toscana, the new “green” ship of the Italian company's fleet, will be the floating stage for the live shows of two stars of the past editions of the Festival: Orietta Berti and Fabio Rovazzi. They will be joint by exceptional Italian artists, who will perform every evening on the stage of one of the ship's theatres.Costa Toscana will be a constant and regular presence at the Sanremo Festival not only on television, on Rai Uno, but also on the radio. Indeed, the program “Tre per due” of Rai Radio Due, with the “Gemelli di Guidonia” singers, together with the band “Stefano Signoroni & the MC”, will be on board for the entire duration of the Festival.Costa Toscana is moored at anchor about one kilometre from the port of Sanremo, where she arrived on January 30 and will stay until February 6. On board, there will be no public presence, except for who will contribute to the events planned on board, in addition to the ship's crew members. For the occasion, a special health protocol has also been developed and shared with the relevant health authorities.Costa Toscana is the new Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet. Built at the Meyer shipyard in Turku (Finland), she will leave for her first Mediterranean cruise on March 5, 2022, from Savona. Designed as a true traveling “smart city,” the ship is powered by liquefied natural gas, the most advanced technology currently available in the maritime sector to cut emissions, which Costa was the first to introduce on cruise ships. On board, 100% separate waste collection and recycling of materials such as plastic, paper, glass and aluminium is carried out. The entire daily water requirement is met by transforming sea water through the use of desalinators. Energy consumption is reduced to a minimum thanks to an intelligent energy efficiency system.The interiors of Costa Toscana are the result of an extraordinary creative project, curated by Adam D. Tihany, created to enhance and bring to life the best of this wonderful region in a single location. Furniture, lighting, fabrics and accessories are all “Made in Italy“, created by 15 partners highly representative of Italian excellence. The on-board offer is perfectly integrated into this extraordinary context: from the Solemio Spa, to the areas dedicated to entertainment; from the themed bars, in collaboration with major Italian and international brands, to the 21 restaurants and areas dedicated to the “food experience”, including the new Archipelago restaurant, which offers menus created by the three star chefs Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León, as well as raising awareness and funds for sea conservation projects carried out by the Costa Crociere Foundation.Spectrum of the Seas to arrive early in Singapore International Guests can Sail on Royal Caribbean International's Popular Ocean Getaways as soon as April 2022Holidaymakers can now pack their bags from 11 April 2022 for the ultimate adventure on board Royal Caribbean International's Spectrum of the Seas, Asia's largest, newest and most innovative ship, for spectacular 3- to 4-night Ocean Getaways. Six months sooner than anticipated, guests will enjoy world-class dining, showstopping entertainment, a private enclave for suite guests and state-of-the-art amenities exclusively designed for the Asian market. Sailings are now open for bookings.Guests on board Spectrum can savour an array of Asian-inspired cuisine, such as teppanyaki and hot pot-style dining, a showcase of unparalleled entertainment that touches on the cultures, colour, music and dance styles of Asia; high-tech experiences; and more. Highlights include:Sky Pad – Asia's first, this virtual reality, bungee trampoline adventure is where guests can strap in, don a headset and transport themselves to another time and planet.Suite Enclave – Royal Caribbean's first and exclusive space for the exquisite Royal Suite Class Star, Sky and Sea accommodations in a private area, featuring exclusive floor access, an elevator, private restaurants and a dedicated lounge area. Two70 – Boasting stunning 270-degree ocean views by day and transforming into a multidimensional theatre by night, this transformative space flaunts six agile Roboscreens, breathtaking live performers and mind-bending aerialists to create unimaginable visuals.SeaPlex – The largest indoor active space at sea, featuring bumper cars, laser tag, fencing, archery and more.Star Moment – A lively and energetic karaoke venue where family and friends come together to belt out and sing like stars.Family Friendly Accommodations – From exterior balcony staterooms to interconnected rooms, to the signature two-level Ultimate Family Suite, an expansive, multiroom retreat complete with its own slide and cinema that also doubles as a karaoke stage, there's an array of staterooms designed for the whole family.Signature Experiences – A bold lineup of guest favourites are on deck, including the FlowRider surf simulator, the North Star, an all-glass observation capsule which ascends 300 feet above the ocean to deliver incomparable 360-degree views; and RipCord by iFly, the first sky diving experience at sea.A World of Flavours – There are 19 dining options that serve up a variety of cuisines, including Hot Pot, an authentic Chinese dining experience; Teppanyaki, a celebration of Far East flavours cooked in Japan's traditional teppanyaki style; and Sichuan Red, a new specialty dining experience tailored just for Spectrum, where diners can savour a bold tapestry of spices and Sichuan flavours. Signature classics include imaginative cuisine at Wonderland, American steakhouse Chops Grille and authentic rustic fare and handmade pasta at Jamie's Italian.In line with its Royal Promise and regulations stipulated by the Singapore government, Royal Caribbean continues to implement health and safety measures for the well-being of its guests and crew members, and the destinations it visits. The comprehensive, multilayered set of measures include pre-departure wellness screenings and testing, contactless embarkation and debarkation, enhanced ventilation and sanitization on board, as well as sailing with fully vaccinated crew members and guests. The cruise line will continue to evaluate and update its measures as circumstances evolve with various government and health authorities.Guests who book their vacation on Spectrum on or before 31 March 2022, can be assured of flexibility in their plans with Royal Caribbean's Cruise with Confidence program, which allows for changes and cancellations up to 48 hours before their cruise sets sail. As long as holidaymakers cancel at least 48 hours before their sail date, they will receive a Future Cruise Credit. The credit is valid for future bookings on or before 30 Sept 2022, for sailings departing before 31 Dec 2022, or one year from the original sailing date, whichever is later.Viking celebrates float out of Newest Egypt Ship Viking® today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Osiris—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2022, Viking Osiris will sail Viking's bestselling 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The arrival of Viking's new ship later this year coincides with several key events in Egypt in 2022, including the highly anticipated opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo on the Giza Plateau—as well as the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb by Howard Carter and his benefactor, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Building on Viking's longstanding relationship with the Carnarvon family, guests who sail on board Viking Osiris will experience Privileged Access® to memories from 1922 and the events surrounding the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb.Hosting 82 guests in 41 staterooms, the new, state-of-the-art Viking Osiris is inspired by Viking's award-winning river and ocean ships with the elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known. The vessel features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. Viking Osiris will join the company's other ship on the Nile, Viking Ra, which launched in 2018. Additionally, in response to strong demand, Viking Aton, an identical sister ship to Viking Osiris, will join the fleet in 2023.AIDA Cruises Announces the Expansion of its Selection ProgramThe cruise company AIDA Cruises will further expand its Selection program. The AIDAselection voyages, which are very popular with guests, will be offered and further developed in the future regardless of ship class. Guests can expect a wide selection of special itineraries with authentic travel experiences.In October 2022, AIDAsol will be the first Sphinx-class ship to embark on a world cruise. Highlights of this 117-day XXL adventure include the circumnavigation of Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope, destinations such as the Avenue of Glaciers, Tierra del Fuego, Mauritius, Cape Town and New Year's Eve in Sydney.Guests will travel to the Lofoten Islands with AIDAbella, the highlights of the Arctic Circle with AIDAluna, and AIDAblu will offer extraordinary experiences on voyages to Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar. The new offer will be complemented by the voyages of AIDAvita and AIDAaura, which will provide unforgettable Selection moments in the summer of 2022 with their routes to the Scottish Islands or to the archipelago off the Swedish coast, among others.Each AIDAselection voyage will feature unique highlights. Thanks to exclusive excursions and longer shore stays, guests get to know the country and its people intensively. Experienced guides surprise with real insider tips. Depending on the route, renowned lecturers come on board.Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep to set sail with P&O Cruises on IonaP&O Cruises is partnering with Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, to bring a range of character-based activities for all generations to newest ship Iona.Children in The Reef clubs will be able to participate in themed dance classes and craft workshops where they can make Gromit ears or Shaun the Sheep masks. All the family can then come together for quality time to enjoy special screenings of the Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep films in the cinema, or have photos taken with the eccentric inventor Wallace and his loyal friend Gromit at special character appearanceHolland America Line Celebrates Naming of Rotterdam with Ceremony in Namesake City and Special Seven-Day Voyage Holland America Line‘s newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at a naming ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, May 30, 2022. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship's godmother, carrying on a Dutch royal tradition that began in the 1920s.Rotterdam‘s special seven-day “Rotterdam Naming Celebration” cruise sails roundtrip from Amsterdam, Netherlands, departing 29 May 22 and also visits Kristiansand, Stavanger and Flåm, Norway, with scenic cruising in SognefjordAnd moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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After more than a decade Royal Caribbean is sailing from the West Coast once again and has brought their beautiful ship, the Navigator of the Seas, to entertain their guests along the Mexican Riviera. Don't miss all that this newly amplified ship has to offer. *PLUS* - Emily and Jennifer have holiday fun at Disneyland - Disney Cruise Line is now require vaccines for guests 5 and up - We learn geography through music ... So pack your bags, tune in, and let the adventure begin!
Overview of Episode 81In Ep81 – Baz and Chris catch up in person and chat about the latest developments and news in the cruise industry. Se the end of the show notes for a picture of Larry the LizardColouring BooksBook by Chris Frame and Rachelle CrossCunard Colouring Book: https://bit.ly/2U46rEBP&O Colouring Book: https://bit.ly/3eBshst All Books: https://bit.ly/3CTax6w Support usListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee– This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion– choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health. https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Listener QuestionFred asks “If you could choose any ship to be the first to return to Australia, which ship/line and why?Cruise NewsCarnival Cruise Line Australia announces new program of cruises and itineraries for 2023-24, providing $300+ million domestic tourism boostWith an eye toward the eventual restart of guest operations in 2022, Carnival Cruise Line has today announced its ambitious 2023-2024 cruise program. Offering a potential boost of over a third of a billion dollars ($300 million+*) to the domestic tourism economy, the new program will assist Australia's recovery from the shutdown in tourism over the past 18 months.Featuring 115 sailings for cruise fans leaving from Sydney and Brisbane, guests cruising on board both Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit will have the opportunity to experience 66 breathtaking domestic sailings.Providing even more opportunities for guests to take a quick and easy getaway, 20 short cruises have been included as part of the program, including relaxing weekend escapes and trips to picturesque destinations such as Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.Highlights of the itinerary program include two cruises to majestic Papua New Guinea, allowing guests to visit a number of stunning ports including Alotau, Kitava and the Conflict Islands.On sale from the 22 November 2021Holland America Line's Fifth Ship Re-enters ServiceHolland America Line's Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today on its first cruise since the industrywide pause last year. The ship marks the fifth Holland America Line vessel to reenter service, joining Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam.To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal to open embarkation, and team members greeted guests with flag-waving fanfare as they boarded the ship. Nieuw Statendam set sail on a seven-day western Caribbean itinerary that will visit Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios and Port Royal, Jamaica; and Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island in the Bahamas.Nieuw Statendam will spend from November through April in the Caribbean on cruises ranging from seven to 11 days, all roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades. Guests looking for a longer getaway can embark on a Collectors' Voyage — combined back-to-back itineraries that offer an in-depth exploration covering more than one part of the region.Every Caribbean cruise includes a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private Bahamian island. This quaint sanctuary has evolved into a tropical playground for cruise guests and features the white-sand beaches; two-story villas and private cabanas; delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack; a children's waterpark; and a variety of fun-filled tours for nature lovers, adventurous travellers and explorersCrystal Endeavor, Departs Ushuaia for First-Ever Antarctica ExpeditionIt was a historic day for Crystal as its award-winning luxury expedition yacht, Crystal Endeavor, departed the Port of Ushuaia at the southernmost tip of Argentina on her first-ever expedition voyage to Antarctica – the first of in a series of eight round-trip 11- to 19-night sailings aboard the German-engineered polar-class vessel.Crystal Endeavor's Antarctica voyages feature bold expedition adventures including Zodiac landings, sea kayaking and expedition hikes to experience the stunning landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of the world's southernmost continent, exploring places few have ever seen. Guests' journey of rugged adventure includes the crossing of famed Drake Passage and visits to the South Shetland Islands, the Weddell Sea, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia, as well as ample time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, home to penguin colonies, seals, whales and seabirds.The yacht's itineraries are specially curated for maximum flexibility, allowing the captain and Crystal Endeavor's team of experts to incorporate unplanned “expedition days” when favorable weather conditions invite the opportunity for uncommon discovery.Royal back to Los Angeles Royal Caribbean International is back in California after more than a decade, and it's rolling out the red carpet for families and travellers of all ages looking to get away on a memorable vacation. The cruise line's bold and adventure-packed Navigator of the Seas set sail from Los Angeles today, beginning its highly anticipated year-round season of 3-night weekend to 4- and 5-night weekday cruises to Catalina Island, California, and the Mexican Riviera.Now cruising from the City of Angels, Navigator premieres the ultimate getaway that combines adventures ashore, in destinations like Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and on board – from the longest waterslide at sea to the industry's first standalone blow-dry bar.Guests who cruise on Navigator can enjoy a $115 million series of enhancements introduced on board the ship in 2019. There's a star-studded lineup of never-before-seen experiences and fan favourites, including:Resort-style pool – Kids and adults alike enjoy Caribbean vibes from day to night, thanks to vibrant colours, a variety of seating – from in-pool loungers to casitas – live music, and the three-level poolside bar known as The Lime & Coconut.The Blaster – The longest aqua coaster at sea propels thrill seekers through more than 800 feet of dips, drops and turns.Riptide – The industry's only headfirst mat racer waterslide joins The Blaster and Navigator's lineup of top-deck thrills. A highlight, the exhilarating finish through a translucent tube that goes off the side of the ship makes for inspiring ocean views.To Dry For – The first standalone blow-dry bar at sea. For a quick fix to seamlessly transition from a day out to getting ready for a night out on the town, there is a menu of services that includes blowouts to hairstyling. The Bamboo Room – Royal Caribbean's take on the tiki-chic bar and lounge serves up spice-infused handcrafted drinks and shareable bites.Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade – Families can enjoy gameday classics, 50 big-screen TVs, tabletop games, classic arcade hits alongside bar bites, ice-cold beer and zero-proof cocktails for the kids.Adventure Ocean and teens spaces – Kids 11 and under have a redesigned venue that sports an open format made for free play and where young travellers can easily switch between types of activity. Teens have an enhanced dedicated space with games, movies, music and more in The Living Room and a private outdoor patio called The Back Deck.Royal Escape Room: The Observatorium – A challenge for teams of families, friends or fellow travellers to solve mind-bending puzzles before time runs outAlso new to Navigator as part of its major makeover are Hooked Seafood, serving up fresh New England-inspired dishes like just-shucked oysters, Johnny Rockets Express, Starbucks and Jamie's Italian, with a menu of rustic Italian recipes – including fresh pastas – from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Many returning favourites take the stage as well, including the FlowRider surf simulator, rock climbing wall, the Studio B ice-skating rink, Far East flavours at Izumi and a new mini golf course.Swan Hellenic confirms christening of SH MinervaSwan Hellenic announced the christening of its new ship SH Minerva at the Helsinki Shipyard during a small private ceremony this afternoon with godmother Johanna Mäkelä, Finland's first professor of food culture and wife of Helsinki City Mayor Juhana Vartiainen. Mayor Vartiainen was also present, along with Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito and Helsinki Shipyard CEO Carl-Gustaf Rotkirch with top management.The celebration follows global supply chain disruptions and recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in Finland, which caused Swan Hellenic to take the difficult decision to delay the start of Minerva's inaugural season, preferring to cancel its first two cruises rather than risk in any way compromising the highest standards of quality and safety.SH Minerva is scheduled to depart the shipyard early next week.Dream Cruises to Increase Genting Dream's Passenger Capacity to 75% from 1 DecemberBased on the latest guidelines by the Hong Kong authorities, Dream Cruises announced that Genting Dream will increase its passenger capacity from 50% to 75%, with effect from 1 December 2021, allowing over 2500 guests to enjoy a Super Seacation on every voyage.With overall demand for cruises at a consistently high level since operations resumed and with the Christmas and New Year's sailings already sold out based on the previous 50% capacity, this increase will provide a boost to the holiday season for guests who have been unable to book their Super Seacation during this peak period.Just in time for the festive season, guests can set sail on “A Nordic Christmas Adventure” from now until 1 January to explore the age-old traditions of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland with friends and family this holiday. Explore the enchanted Nordic village and browse the Nordic market for Christmas goodies or take in the magical Santa Express running through a tasty Gingerbread Town. Partake in a sumptuous holiday feast in the wide range of restaurants on board Genting Dream then take in “VERRY Christmas” the seasonal stage production that will charm guests of all ages with its yuletide spirit. MSC updates Vaccination PolicyMSC Cruises has announced that all guests for its northern hemisphere winter 21/22 sailings fleet-wide must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and also take a COVID-19 test before their scheduled embarkation date.The measures have already been in place for all of the line's northern hemisphere winter 21/22 voyages in other regions and now Mediterranean sailings have been added with the new requirements thus extending to guests booked on both MSC Grandiosa and MSC Fantasia.Guests on any of the line's winter sailings on its two ships operating in the Mediterranean travelling from 4 December will now also need to be fully vaccinated. Guests are considered vaccinated if they have received the full set of COVID-19 shots more than 14 days before the start of their holiday at sea. All guests will also be required to undertake a COVID-19 test up to 72 hours of the ship's departure time.The measures apply to all guests aged 12 years-old and above and are on top of existing health and safety rules first introduced by MSC Cruises in the northern hemisphere summer of 2020 and that have constituted the line's industry leading protocol. These include an additional COVID-19 test at embarkation as well as other measures during the sailing, all designed to offer guests and crew the maximum level of protection of their health and safety.Aranui announces 2023 cargo cruisesAranui Cruises is charting a new course in the post-pandemic world, releasing its 2023 program, aboard the line's Aranui 5 hybrid passenger/cargo vessel. Earlier this month Aranui conformed its planned new passenger-only vessel Aramana will be delayed.The 2023 schedule is Aranui's most diverse, featuring 25 scheduled cruises ranging from five to 13 days, calling at 26 islands around the South Pacific.Aranui 5 is a custom-built, dual-purpose passenger/freighter ship designed to offer all of comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship. Aranui 5 is classified as a small vessel, accommodating approximately 230 passengers in 103 cabins.With eight different guest decks, the interior decor reflects the Polynesian heritage of her owners and crew. The ship features a restaurant where all the meals onboard are served in a casual setting; one lounge; two conference rooms, where guest lecturers will offer presentations on various topics related to the Marquesas; three bars, including the Sky Bar with sweeping panoramic views; an outdoor swimming-pool; a boutique; a spa; a gym and the first tattoo studio at sea.And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Larry the Lizard Hosted on Acast. 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Overview of Ep74In episode 74, We answer 3 listener questions from Garry in NSW, followed by the latest cruise news from around the world. This weeks “Itinerary of the Week” is an incredible music cruise offered by Creative Cruising, around Tahiti on Wind Star and featuring Kate Ceberano.Support the show - Buy Me A CoffeeThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXListener QuestionHi Baz and Chris, just to let you know how much I'm enjoying your podcast keep up the good work. I do have a few questions ;1) Do navy ships use the harbour pilots?eg Garden Island Sydney2) What is the maritime evolution for Bow thrusters and stabilisers?3) Which cruise line in your view has the best loyalty system?Warmest regards Garry (NSW) Official response from a spokesperson for Australian Defence: The Royal Australian Navy is exempt from the requirement of using harbour pilots in Australian ports. Our warships carry specifically trained personnel who are capable of carrying out these navigational and ship handling duties.Foreign military vessels visiting Australians ports are not exempt from harbour pilotage requirements. These duties are carried out by Royal Australian Navy trained personnel or local harbour marine pilots.Cruise NewsNCL Walk for WellnessNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is celebrating the kick-off of its second annual Walk for Wellness challenge with over 1,000 agents across Australia and New Zealand registered to participate. NCL is also inviting agents to make time for mindful moments this October with the launch of its very first mindful colouring book for adults.Carnival announces the introduction of new local seasonal ales to Carnival SplendorSaying cheers to Aussie guests, Carnival Cruise Line today announced the introduction of new seasonal ales crafted by Sydney's own Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel.Bringing together flavours and ingredients from around the world, a rotating selection of Lord Nelson ales will be available to quench the thirst of Aussies sailing from Sydney onboard Carnival Splendor.Among the selection includes Smooth Sailing session ale, Old Admiral Dark Ale and Hape single hop pale ale.Brewed with pilsner malt and American hop varieties, Smooth Sailing session ale is a clean finishing beer, best enjoyed when you're lying by the pool. Featuring fruit aromatics and a mild bitterness, this easy-drinking ale is the perfect companion to a Guy's burger (with beetroot, of course).Created with Motueka hops from our Kiwi neighbours, Hape single hop pale ale is a malty and refreshing thirst quencher with a fruity citrus aroma. Paired perfectly with a lobster BLT from Seafood Shack, it's a “sweet as” brew.For those craving a full-bodied beer, Old Admiral dark ale is an Aussie take on a British and German malt-driven ale. Best served at room temperature with a juicy steak cooked by Fahrenheit 555, Old Admiral is the ideal introduction for those just beginning their dark beer journey.Carnival Cruise Line first partnered with the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel in The Rocks to create an exclusive beer for Australian cruisers – ThirstyFrog Summer Ale – the fan-favourite beverage onboard Australian ships that's been sampled from Honolulu to Hobart, Alaska to Adelaide and Singapore to Sydney since 2014.Fly the flag for P&O AU Reflecting pent-up guest demand for a return to cruising, P&O Cruises Australia is ramping up its ‘Fly the Flag for P&O' campaign by streaming a first-of-its-kind interactive event live direct from Pacific Adventure to lounge rooms around the country.Packaged in a fast-paced chat show format, the evening event on October 14 will be a virtual take on the home-grown cruise line's popular entertainment program with family-friendly comedy, music, interviews, celebrities as well as crew and guest appearances.P&O Celebrity chef Luke Mangan, top comedian and radio presenter Kat Davidson and award-winning wine maker Glandore Estate's Duane Roy will appear among big names from the entertainment, travel, and hospitality world.The unique show will be hosted by P&O's popular entertaining duo, Julie and Leeron from onboard the 109,000 tonne Pacific Adventure while she's docked off the coast of Trieste.‘Fly the Flag for P&O Live' commences at 7.00pm (AEDT) on Thursday October 14, 2021. For more information visit facebook.com/pocruises.Swan Hellenic confirms Antarctica cultural expedition cruisesSwan Hellenic confirmed that its inaugural cruises exploring Antarctica will all be sailing as planned following the Argentinian Government's recent announcement that the country will reopen from 20th October. As a result, Swan Hellenic will be able to operate from Ushuaia, the home port chosen for the maiden season Antarctic cruises of its purpose-designed new ice-class flagship SH Minerva.Two new 5-star polar PC 5 ice-class expedition cruise ships arriving in November 2021 and April 2022 will each accommodate 152 guests in 76 spacious staterooms and suites, the majority with large balconies. A larger PC 6 ice-class vessel accommodating 192 guests in 96 staterooms and suites in the same distinctive comfort and style as its sister ships will be arriving year-end 2022.Singapore to welcome Spectrum of the SeasHolidaymakers will have much to celebrate when Royal Caribbean International brings Asia's largest and most innovative ship to Singapore – Spectrum of the Seas – for the long-awaited comeback of cruising. Travellers can look forward to spectacular 3- to 9-night sailings that will visit Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, starting October 21, 2022. Sailings are now open for bookings.Guests onboard Spectrum will savour an exotic array of Asian-inspired cuisine consisting of Teppanyaki and Hot Pot-style dining, as well as an entertainment extravaganza touching on the cultures, colours, music, and dance styles of China, Persia, and India. Spectrum offers the perfect combination of high-tech experiences, providing adventure-loving guests a wealth of onboard experiences:Asia's first Sky Pad, a virtual reality, bungee trampoline adventure where guests strap in and don a headset to transport themselves to another time and planet.Royal Caribbean's first and exclusive Suite Enclave, which features the exquisite Royal Suite Class Star, Sky and Sea accommodations in a private area, supremely positioned at the forward end of the ship. Guests booked in these luxury suites have exclusive floor access, an elevator, private restaurants, and a dedicated lounge area.Cutting-edge and transformative venues such as Two70. Boasting stunning 270-degree ocean views by day and transforming into a multidimensional theater by night, this transformative space flaunts six agile Roboscreens, breath taking live performers and mind-bending aerialists to create unimaginable visuals. Meanwhile, SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea, featuring bumper cars, roller skating, laser tag, fencing, archery, and more.Star Moment, a lively and energetic karaoke venue where family and friends can belt out and sing like stars.Spectrum boasts an array of spacious and family friendly staterooms, from exterior balcony staterooms to family friendly interconnected rooms, to the signature two-level Ultimate Family Suite, an expansive, multi-room retreat complete with its own ensuite slide and cinema, which also doubles as a karaoke stage.A bold lineup of signature activities, including the FlowRider surf simulator; the North Star, an all-glass capsule which ascends 300 feet above the ocean, delivering incomparable 360-degree views; and RipCord by iFly, the first sky diving experience at sea.Nineteen distinct dining options serving up flavours from around the world, including Hot Pot, featuring an authentic Chinese dining experience, Teppanyaki, a celebration of authentic oriental flavours cooked in Japan's traditional teppanyaki style, and Sichuan Red, a new specialty dining experience tailored just for Spectrum, where diners can savour a bold tapestry of authentic spices and Sichuan flavours. Signature classics include imaginative cuisine at Wonderland, top-notch, aged beef at Chops Grille, and authentic rustic fare and handmade pasta at Jamie's Italian.Windstar Cruises' Reimagined Star Legend Makes Debut in PortugalWindstar Cruises announces the debut of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Legend yacht today, sailing from Lisbon on a ten-day voyage to Barcelona stopping at ports including Portimão, Cádiz (overnight), Gibraltar, Málaga (overnight), Cartagena, and Palma de Mallorca. The line's three all-suite Star Plus Class yachts (Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride) have been undergoing major transformations, with Star Breeze as the first to launch in June showcasing new suites and expanded outdoor and indoor public spaces. Star Legend is the second of the three yachts to emerge from Italy's Fincantieri shipyard following the stretch and transformation project. The yachts are also more environmentally friendly with efficient engines, generators, and advanced wastewater treatment systems.All three yachts increase in maximum capacity from 212 guests to 312 and provide more of what Windstar's customers want, like additional dining experiences (one is an outdoor barbecue concept with grilling guru Steven Raichlen and the other a Spanish small plates restaurant from Anthony Sasso, one of the youngest chefs to be recognized by the Michelin Guide), a true spa and fitness center, an elegant infinity pool, and more outdoor deck areas. These three all-suite yachts, together with Windstar's three classic sailing yachts, remain small enough to continue to visit the special small ports and waterways of the world.Five of the line's six yachts are now back in the water cruising while requiring vaccines of all passengers and crew amongst a host of health and safety precautions including testing, social distancing, masks, and high-tech air filtration.MSC's Ocean Cay Marine Reserve welcomes first Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings Since August, MSC Cruises has been pleased to see hundreds of tiny Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings making their way to sea from numerous nests that have appeared on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the Company's private island. These historic sightings are a culmination of MSC Cruises' successful project to return the island and its surrounding waters to its former status as a thriving environment for indigenous flora and fauna. Over six nests have been identified so far and are being monitored on the island.Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC Cruises' private island in The Bahamas, is founded on a strong commitment to the conservation of marine life with 64 square miles of protected waters around the island. From its conception, the goal for Ocean Cay was to return the former industrial sand excavation site to its pristine beauty and to attract local species of fauna and flora both on land and in the ocean. Since it opened in late 2019, the island has progressively transformed into a lush tropical paradise with a rich marine ecosystem and proof of the progress of the conservation programme can be seen with the fact that Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been observed making their way to sea from nests on the island.More than six nests and hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings have been identified on MSC Cruises' marine reserve private islandWhile the successful coral restoration programme has transformed the waters around the former industrial site back into a rich marine ecosystemItinerary of the WeekCreative Cruising & Kiss Tahiti “Tahiti with Kate Ceberano”Wind Star – Nov 2022 – 8nt Cruise (plus pre/post accommodation)Papeete – Moorea – Raiatea – Taha'a – Bora Bora – Huahine – PapeeteInternational return economy airfares ex Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane flying Air New Zealand.Pre- and post-cruise accommodation at the InterContinental Resort & Spa in Papeete, plus meals, complimentary Tahitian cocktail and cultural entertainment.All transfers in air-conditioned coaches, with complimentary water provided.7-night Wind Spirit sojourn, with meals, non-alcoholic drinks and one free glass of wine at dinner.5-island ‘sensual seafari with a difference' cruise itinerary where we seek to spot the ocean's Big Five: whales, reef sharks, dolphins, manta rays and turtles.9 nights' entertainment, including three musical performances courtesy of Kate Ceberano.One Kiss Tahiti hand-picked Diamond 4Cs Experience (valued at AUD 150) included. Choose from the themes Colour (blue for sea, green for land); Culture (Embrace the mana or spirit of Tahiti); Cuisine (Island freshness meets French delicacies) or Class (Masterclass choices of French Polynesian art, tattooing and massage).Educational hard cover book The Adventures of Tupaia, about the Polynesian navigator and CaptainCook's Endeavour explorations gifted per cabin.Chance to join the Wind Spirit head chef to shop for one of the night's dinners at local marketplace.Opportunity to support coral reef conservation (powered by Coral Gardeners) by planting a coral and receiving a coral adoption certificate.Kate Ceberano: Soul-jazz-pop artist and song writer Kate Ceberano has recorded 28 albums over 40 years, repeatedly hitting the Top 10 and winning three ARIA awards. In 2014 she was the first woman included in the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.Only available through Creative Cruising Accredited Agents, contact Creative Cruising to recommend a cruise specialist in your area. (AU) 1300 362 599 or https://www.creativecruising.com.au/contact/And moreEthical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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OverviewIn episode 73, Chris answers a listener question around, Jets replacing ocean liners, followed by a bumper edition of cruise news. Itinerary of the week features, Holland America's, Noordam, Circumnavigation of Australian in Nov 2022.Support the show - Buy Me A CoffeeThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMaritime History & Listener QuestionCraig asks “Before the pandemic, I travelled a lot, flying every month and cruising a few times a year. Flying is such a drag. So I wonder, why everyone went on planes and abandoned the ships. I would have thought that after a few flights people would have given up on flying and returned to cruising. Any thought?” Cruise NewsPrincess Cruises Extends Pause of Cruise Vacations in Australia Through Mid-January 2022 Princess Cruises, is extending its pause in cruise vacations in Australia/New Zealand to January 27, 2022, due to the uncertainty around the return of cruising in the region.As a result of the pause extension, Coral Princess voyages through January 17 are cancelled and Royal Princess and Sapphire Princess seasons through to March 2022 are being cancelled.P&O Cruises Australia Extends Cruising Pause Until Mid-January 2022P&O Cruises Australia today extended its pause in operations for cruises departing from Sydney and Brisbane by a further month until mid January next year to give guests greater confidence in planning their Christmas and New Year holidays because of the uncertainty around the return of cruising.The voluntary pause will apply to cruises scheduled to depart from 18 December, 2021 through to 14 January, 2022 (for Brisbane) and 18 January, 2022 (for Sydney).P&O Cruises Australia also confirmed it was cancelling its Melbourne summer season, which was no longer feasible to deliver because of the latest extension.Carnival Australia alse extends pause until Mid-January 2022. In line with guidance from the Australian Government, Carnival Cruise Line is extending its pause in operations for Australian sailings through 16 January 2022 for Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor.Celebrity Edge will be making its first trip into the Southern Hemisphere to debut Down Under in Australian and New Zealand waters for the 2023/24 seasonCelebrity Cruises today announced plans for its revolutionary Celebrity Edge to debut Down Under for the 2023/24 season.The brand's signature Edge Series ship will offer an array of 6- to 13-night itineraries from early December 2023 through to April 2024, designed to immerse guests in the spoils of the stunning coastlines of Australia and neighbouring New Zealand, along with the tropical South Pacific.Reigniting guests' wanderlust to see the world again, guests will be able to select from 12 bespoke itineraries visiting an impressive collection of 22 ports with departures from both Sydney and Auckland.Highlights of Celebrity Cruises' upcoming 2023/24 season Down Under include:Uniquely themed itineraries including ‘Sun and Beach Escapes', ‘Food and Wine Classics', and ‘Five Star Getaways', providing deeper immersion into the region's unique culture, brought to life through enhanced onboard and shoreside programming.Overnight opportunities in Cairns, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Hobart, Tasmania, for guests to take in more of the wonders of the magnificent surroundings.A new port visiting the scenic Kangaroo Island, one of Australia's most vibrant nature reserves.Every New Zealand sailing exploring both the North and South islands of this incredibly scenic country;A sun-filled South Pacific itinerary transporting guests to some of the world's most beautiful islands – New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Mystery Island.Some of the remarkable features guests of Celebrity Edge can look forward to include:The exclusive The Retreat® with its private restaurant, and exclusive lounge and sundeck available to all suite guests. In addition, a dedicated team of hosts and concierges on-hand 24/7, ensures everything is taken care of while on holiday.Transformational accommodations, from modern two-storey villas with plunge pools to staterooms with Infinite Verandas®, that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, all carefully curated and designed by the award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE and featuring Celebrity's signature eXhale® bedding.The Magic Carpet®, soaring cantilevered above the sea and offering guests uninterrupted vistas while sipping cocktails or having dinner.An unrivaled culinary repertoire of 29 distinct restaurants, bars, and lounges connecting guests to the destinations they will visit like never before. Globally-inspired menus crafted by a Michelin-star chef bring the flavours of the world straight to the plate, providing an epicurean journey unmatched at sea.Eden, spanning three decks and featuring more outward-facing glass than any other room at sea, offers a multi-sensory fusion of one-of-a-kind culinary and entertainment experiences.Wellness woven in throughout the ship experience including: The Spa, a sprawling 22,000 sq. ft. wellness destination offering more than 120 treatments, many inspired by the destinations the ship visits; the SEA Thermal Suite featuring eight distinct rooms including a steam room, float room, salt room, and heated tile loungers, among others; beauty and fitness experiences never before offered at sea including a Kerastase Salon; Peloton bikes and F45 Training.Celebrity Edge goes on sale to the general public on 15 October.Wonder of the Seas sets course for U.S and EuropePaving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on March 4, 2022, before making its way to Barcelona and Rome to kick off summer vacations in May. Families and travellers alike have a new wave of possibilities across Wonder's eight distinct neighbourhoods, an Oasis Class first, that include all-new features such as the Suite Neighbourhood, a cantilevered pool bar named The Vue, and Wonder Playscape – an interactive, open-air kids' play area with awe-inspiring views. With returning favourites also on deck, like The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; Central Park, the neighbourhood filled with real plants from end to end; and the vibrant Caribbean-inspired pool deck experience, the innovative, new ship invites adventurers of all ages to reimagine, explore and make memories once again.New Adventures and Favourites Gone BolderSuite Class Neighbourhood – The eighth neighbourhood, only found on Wonder, offers Royal Suite Class guests an elevated Suite Sun Deck in a new location, complete with a plunge pool, bar and plenty of loungers and nooks to kick back; along with favourites such as Coastal Kitchen, the private restaurant, and the Suite Lounge. Plus, the grandest Ultimate Family Suite yet for a family of 10.Wonder Playscape – Joining the line-up of next-level thrills for kids, the underwater-themed play area is a whole new adventure with slides, climbing walls, games, an interactive mural activated by touch and puzzles that will make them wonder if any playground will ever be the same.The Vue – The happiest of happy hours can be found at this new cantilevered bar.The Vue offers panoramic ocean views from high above on the pool deck all day, and after sunset, it shines bright with a colourful mosaic canopy overhead.Pool deck experience – The Lime & Coconut is at the centre of the Caribbean vibes, with two poolside bars and live music; while the trio of high-speed waterslides, The Perfect Storm, and kids aqua park Splashaway Bay, keep the young and young at heart entertained. Casitas, in-pool loungers and more make for a variety of great places to kick back, especially to catch a movie under the stars at the largest poolside movie screen in the Royal Caribbean fleet. At the heart of every Oasis Class ship is a combination of unmatched signature features and experiences found from one neighbourhood to the next, including the tallest slide at sea, The Ultimate Abyss; the newly designed, dedicated kids and teens spaces at Adventure Ocean, Social100 and The Patio; the FlowRider surf simulator, twin rock-climbing walls and the ten-decks-high zip line. From riding the carousel in the family favourite Boardwalk neighbourhood – inspired by renowned boardwalks like Coney Island – to fine dining in Central Park, and the variety of restaurants and showstopping entertainment in between, no day on board will be the same.Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway return to service in the Mediterranean. A third of NCL's fleet of 17 ships are now back in operation, welcoming guests back on board after the Company's more than 500-day cruise suspension.Norwegian Epic, the fourth ship in the Company's fleet to resume operations, successfully completed her first voyage to the most sought-after ports in Spain and Italy from Barcelona. During the 7-day sailing, Norwegian Epic called to Livorno, the gateway to the Renaissance heritage of Tuscany and Florence, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Palma (Mallorca).Meanwhile, Norwegian Getaway today embarks on her first voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia). Through 25 October, she will sail a mix of 10- to 11-day Greek Isles itineraries, calling to Dubrovnik, Corfu, Katakolon – NCL's newest embarkation port located on the Peloponnese peninsula –Santorini, Mykonos, Naples and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). With up to 13 hours in each port and no more than two days at sea, guests can spend their days exploring ancient ruins and medieval architecture or simply savouring a variety of the region's famous cuisine.Norwegian Prima breaks boundariesNorwegian Cruise Line, has raised the curtains to unveil its upcoming multifaceted entertainment and onboard experiences available on Norwegian Prima, the Brand's most in-demand ship ever.Thrilling ExperiencesFor the most extreme adrenaline rush at sea, Norwegian Prima will debut The Drop, the world's first freefall dry slide where users will experience a 10-story plunge reaching the highest G-forces of any cruise line; more Gs than an accelerating F1 racecar, leaving racer's hearts with the thrill of a lifetime. The edge-of-your-seat experience takes a competitive turn with The Rush, featuring dueling dry slides where guests can race each other for the ultimate in bragging rights.As the only Cruise Line to offer go-karts at sea, NCL will up the ante on Norwegian Prima, offering the largest and first ever three-level racetrack with the Prima Speedway. Featuring a longer straight section or stretch with a racetrack of more than 420 metres and 22 percent larger than the current racetrack on Norwegian Encore, the speedway will now go around and through the funnel of the ship and boasts 14 nail-biting turns where 15 drivers can simultaneously race on the open ocean, reaching speeds of more than 50 kph. After racers have completed their ultimate thrill ride, they can unwind at the new Prima Speedway Bar located beneath the racetrack.The Brand's popular indoor virtual gaming complex, The Galaxy Pavilion, levels up to offer guests 14 attractions to choose from, including four new hyper-immersive simulator experiences only available on Norwegian Prima, two different escape rooms, and a Topgolf Swing Suite, showcasing the only Topgolf Swing Suite available at sea. The Topgolf Swing Suite delivers an immersive gaming and social experience, featuring a variety of Topgolf games, world renowned virtual golf courses, and multi-player games. The Topgolf Swing Suite is powered by Full Swing golf simulator technology, the same simulator used by PGA Tour pros such as Tiger Woods and Jon Rahm.Immersive Star Power EntertainmentFrom the powerhouse production team that brought “Jersey Boys” with current residence on Norwegian Bliss, comes “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” This is the story of Donna Summer's meteoric rise from young starlet to the Queen of the Disco featuring a score of more than 20 of Summer's mega disco hits including “Bad Girl,” “Last Dance,” and “Hot Stuff.” The 75-minute immersive production will be a first at sea where the theatre itself transforms into a full disco and guests can become a part of the show and dance to Summer's all-time disco medleys.Taking guests from the disco glam of “Summer” to the neon lights of “Light Balance Universe” featuring Light Balance, the golden buzzer winner from “America's Got Talent,” the one-of-a-kind dance crew brings their jaw-dropping visual effects and style to Norwegian Prima. Guests will experience high-energy choreography and acrobatics while partaking in a multisensory light spectacular.Prima Theatre and Nightclub: A Multi-Purpose MasterpieceAll of Norwegian Prima's headlining acts will take centre stage in this groundbreaking transformational theatre. The three-story venue, designed to seamlessly convert the space from a state-of-the art performance stage to expansive dance floor, will feature a customisable seating layout and awe-inspiring moving LED screen that lowers from the ceiling and is nearly half the size of the venue. The extravagant high-energy nightclub's SENSORIA theme provides clubgoers an out-of-body experience where they can dance late into the night and enjoy a kaleidoscope of high-energy music and innovative special effects.Elevated Activities for Every GuestNorwegian Prima will debut The Bull's Eye, an elevated twist on the classic game of darts featuring a sophisticated video tracking system that automatically calculates each guest's score and even offers instant game replays to ensure fun, competitive play.NCL will introduce Tee Time, a supercharged version of minigolf, where guests can enjoy nine interactive holes set among a Vegas-style backdrop and even have a chance to win worth-your-while prizes.Making its splashing first appearance on Norwegian Prima as part of the ship's Aqua Park and Main Pool area, will be the Brand's first Tidal Wave waterslide featuring gushing surf where guests can ride an innertube to catch the perfect wave. Guests looking to relax can do so in either one of two infinity hot tubs or under the area's cascading water feature.Vibe Beach Club, NCL's adult-only area returns on Norwegian Prima providing enhanced experiences including a dedicated bar and two infinity hot tubs where guests can enjoy the ocean's horizon at leisure.Syd Norman's Pour House, the onboard guest-favorite classic rock club makes its Rockstar comeback on Norwegian Prima after the concept initially debuted on Norwegian Breakaway in 2018. The venue features a stellar house band playing the greatest rock songs of all time from Aerosmith to Led Zeppelin.There will be laughs on the high seas with The Improv at Sea comedy club showcasing standup performances against an intellectual tongue-and-cheek “Science of Comedy” theme.With voyages beginning in the northern hemisphere summer of 2022, Norwegian Prima will be 294 metres long, more than142,000 gross tons and able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy.The vessel, the first of six ships within NCL's all-new Prima Class, which debuted with record-breaking sales and applause when it was announced in May earlier this year, reveals Tony Award®-nominated musical “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” as its interactive headlining act. Norwegian Prima will also showcase numerous cruise industry firsts and new-to-brand elevated onboard experiences when the ship sets sail in the northern hemisphere summer of 2022, including the world's first venue that transforms from a three-story theatre into a Vegas-style nightclub, freefall drop dry slides and the largest racetrack at sea.Discover ‘Celebrated Cultures & Treasured Temples' on Crystal's Epic 2024 World Cruise49 ports, 22 countries, 14 overnight calls and 105 nights of luxury and exploration awaitCrystal Cruises announced its highly anticipated 2024 World Cruise, a 105-night epic adventure aboard Crystal Serenity exploring the Southern Hemisphere and beyond from Miami to Rome, January 5 – April 20, 2024. ‘Celebrated Cultures & Treasured Temples' marks Crystal's 27th World Cruise and features a near circumnavigation of the globe with 49 ports of call in 22 countries and destinations including the Panama Canal; Mexico; French Polynesia; the South Pacific; New Zealand; Australia; Indonesia; Sri Lanka; India; the Red Sea, the Suez Canal; and the Mediterranean isles of Cyprus, Crete and Sicily.Guests who were booked on Crystal's cancelled 2022 World Cruise will enjoy an exclusive booking window from September 21 – 30, 2021, and opens for reservations to the public on October 1, 2021.World Cruise segments include:Panama Passage, 16 nights – Highlights include Key West, Cartagena's UNESCO-listed Old Town, a Panama Canal transit, overnights in Panama City and Cabo San Lucas and calls in tropical San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, and Huatulco, Mexico.French Polynesian Perfection, 13 nights – Luxurious days at sea and French Polynesian wonders abound including Nuka Hiva's towering waterfalls, Rangiroa's world-class dive sites and Mo'orea's turquoise lagoons, as well as overnights in idyllic Papeete and Bora Bora.Pearls of the South Pacific, 14-nights – Beginning with an overnight in Papeete, this voyage features the beauty of Polynesia, Rarotonga's vibrant reefs, the splendor of Fiji, the culture of Tonga, New Zealand's Bay of Islands, and an overnight in Auckland, “City of Sails.”Fabled Fjords & Māori Majesties, 17 nights – The glacier-carved wonders of Fiordland National Park highlight this voyage featuring calls in Tauranga, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin, New Zealand; and overnights in Napier, New Zealand; and Hobart (Tasmania) and Sydney, Australia.Australian & Indonesian Discovery, 14 nights – An overnight in Cairns, Australia offers Great Barrier Reef adventures while Darwin boasts outdoor pursuits in Kakadu National Park. Komodo Island thrills with its ‘dragons' and an overnight in Bali reveals mystical temples and lush landscapes.Cultural Kaleidoscope, 13 nights – An overnight in Colombo, Sri Lanka invites options for exotic exploration including the UNESCO-listed Sacred city of Kandy, while overnights in Cochin and Mumbai, India, and calls in Malaysia and Thailand offer incredible temples, wildlife and urban vigor.The Sands of Time, 18 nights – A call in Aqaba, Jordan is a doorway to ancient Petra and Wadi Rum, while sunny Eilat, Israel, tempts with spectacular reefs and jeep tours in the Negev Desert. A Suez Canal transit, calls in Cyprus and Crete and the timeless beauty of Sicily complete the journey.Fridtjof Nansen named in SvalbardHurtigruten Expeditions' battery-hybrid powered Fridtjof Nansen (pictured) has been named in the world's northernmost naming ceremony for a passenger ship. At latitude 78˚ north in Svalbard, the local community joined the celebrations of one of the world's greenest and most advanced cruise ships. Replacing the traditional bottle of champagne with a chunk of ice, godmothers and environmental advocatesHilde Falun Strom and Sunniva Sorby named Fridtjof Nansen, continuing a Hurtigruten ritual invented by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. “It is not my intention to dishonor the glorious grape, but already now you shall get the taste of your real environment. For the ice you have been built, in the ice you shall stay most of your life, and in the ice, you shall solve your tasks,”In honouring the cruise line's century-plus-long Svalbard heritage, Fridtjof Nansen is also the first cruise ship ever to be registered in Longyearbyen.MSC Bellissima will extend her deployment in Saudi ArabiaMSC Cruises has announced that MSC Bellissima will extend her deployment in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea for the Northern Hemisphere winter 2021/2022 season, following a highly successful inaugural season in the region this summer.MSC Bellissima and the itineraries in this region have proven very popular since she first commenced sailing there this July out of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. MSC Bellissima will replace MSC Magnifica, which was previously scheduled to serve in the region this winter.This itinerary for the Northern Hemisphere winter 21/22 is brand new for MSC Cruises and is the first of its kind, offering guests unique opportunities to discover Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan by cruise ship – visiting culturally-rich destinations and unspoiled beaches and giving guests the chance to immerse themselves in the incredible history and tradition of the region.From 30 October 2021 MSC Bellissima will offer 7-night cruises from Jeddah, calling at the ports of Ras Al Abyad, Aqaba for Petra in Jordan, Safaga for Luxor in Egypt and then AlWajh and Yanbu, in Saudi Arabia.Regent Seven Seas Cruises Returns to SailingRegent Seven Seas Cruises® began its first voyage in just under 18 months on September 11, 2021, with new ship Seven Seas Splendor® cruising from Southampton, England. Sailing with the cruise line's enhanced SailSAFE™ Health and Safety Program – which includes 100% vaccination of both guests and crew – the voyage is believed to be the first to carry international travellers on a UK cruise since the voluntary industry-wide pause in operations began in March 2020.The next ship in The World's Most Luxurious Fleet™ to resume sailing will be Seven Seas Explorer® on October 15, 2021, from Trieste, Italy. Seven Seas Mariner® will resume sailing December 18, 2021, from Miami, Florida, as will Seven Seas Navigator® on January 6, 2022. Finally, Seven Seas Voyager® will return on February 15, 2022 from Barcelona, Spain.Oceania Cruises Sets A New Single-day Booking RecordOceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line set an all-time single day booking record that surpassed the most recent record by nearly 60%. While the most recent record was for a full season of sailings across six ships, this record was driven by the introduction of one new ship with itineraries for primarily one half of a year. Vista is slated to debut in April 2023, voyages opened for sale on September 15th at 9:00 a.m. eastern and by 10:30 a.m., the number of bookings had surpassed the company's most recent record which was set in March 2021.Nearly half of the available inventory of Vista's inaugural season was sold in one day with 30% of all bookings coming from new to brand guests. The most in-demand destinations were the British Isles and Canada, the Mediterranean, Holy Lands, and Panama Canal.Saga's brand-new river cruise ship ‘Spirit of the Rhine' departs on inaugural cruiseSeptember 22, 2022: Saga's brand-new river cruise ship, ‘Spirit of the Rhine', has departed on its inaugural 13-night cruise from Trier and will take in the beautiful Moselle valley and Roman wine towns along the way such as Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach and Piesport. Guests will have ample opportunity to taste the local grape as the vineyards bring in the local harvest, and will be joined by wine expert Oz Clarke on the tour.With a design inspired by the culture and nature found along the Rhine, guests will have access to a range of first-class facilities onboard the ship including a panoramic lounge and bar, an inviting library, fitness area, an expansive sun deck with a hot tub and alfresco barbecue and two restaurants.The ship has a maximum capacity of 190 guests who are served by 40 officers and crew. The 95 cabins are spread over four passenger decks and the ship's bespoke design means the ship will be one of the quietest and most environmentally friendly ships operating on the RhineThe Spirit of the Rhine will be joined by sister ship the Spirit of the Danube next year. Designed as a sister ship, the Spirit of the Danube will mirror much of the design of the Spirit of the Rhine, with a design inspired by the sights of the Danube. 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The freshly amplified Freedom of the Seas recently made its debut voyage as the first Royal Caribbean sailing departing from the United States. Our own Meghan Hayes was able to join the fun and shares with us her experiences with the latest protocols as well as all of the changes to this freshly updated ship. *PLUS* - Time magazine has released their list of greatest places - Meghan tours Ft. Lauderdale - We discuss how lots of news may be no news ... So pack your bags, tune in, and let the adventure begin!
Surfloch is one of the larger wave tech providers having originally made a splash with the sale of the Flowrider system to White Water. Tom Lochtefeld has led Surfloch into a new era of wave creation coming up with a powerful system for creating top quality surfing waves. He has proved it in the Californian desert at Palm Springs with ex-BSR wavemaker, Cheyne Magnusson and his team at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Check out the video of their incredible few months when the test tank was open: https://vimeo.com/463513131 (https://vimeo.com/463513131) We also talk about lots of other things and Wisemans surf lodge down in Australia https://www.wisemans.surf/ (https://www.wisemans.surf/) I hope you enjoy it and next week we have Aaron Trevis with an update from Surf Lakes! Stay well, Nick
In Episode 45, Jeff in Adelaide asks Chris a Maritime History question about dogs on the Titanic (and other transatlantic ships). Chris and I then discuss the latest cruise news and finally, Shane from Virgin Voyages drops by to talk all things Virgin Voyages.This podcast is not possible without the support of our coffee club. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXVirgin VoyagesThe Sea Terrace Cabin (Day)The Sea Terrace Cabin (night)The Loose Cannon pubTest KitchenThe Grounds ClubPink Agave Restaurant EntranceRichards RooftopAthletic ClubWellbeing Zone Pool Bimini Beach Club 1Bimini Beach Club 2Bimini Beach Club 3Bimini Beach Club Night 1 Bimini Beach Club Night 2CRUISE NEWSAustralian Borders now closed to JunTHE three-month extension to 17 Jun of Australia's biosecurity emergency declaration by Health Minister Greg Hunt, cites the ongoing COVID-19 situation overseas which continues to pose an unacceptable health risk to Australia, including the emergence of more highly transmissible variants. “The extension of the emergency period…is about mitigating that risk for everyone's health and safety,” noting the move extends restrictions on outbound international travel, predeparture testing and mask wearing on international flights, restrictions on trade of retail outlets at int'l airports, and restrictions on the entry of cruise vessels within Australian territory.Path to cruise resumption needed as losses approach $5 billionAustralia's cruise industry will continue to advocate strongly for a phased and controlled return to domestic cruising following the Federal Government's decision to continue its year-long biosecurity ban. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said $5 billion had been lost to the Australian economy over the past 12 months since the industry stopped operations in March last year. The cruise industry, which has been amongst the hardest hit in the travel sector, supports more than 18,000 full time equivalent jobs across a range of sectors including thousands of Australian travel agents, farmers, entertainers, tour operators, ports, and marine and logistics services.P&O Cruises to offer UK summer sailings, other cruises cancelled through August/SeptemberA series of short sailings and weeklong cruises in the UK this summer will go on sale later this month, while cruises on Arcadia, Aurora, Azura and Ventura have been cancelled until the end of August, and on Britannia and Iona until the end of September. The coastal sailings will be from P&O's homeport of Southampton and available for bookings later this month. Extended Pause on Cruises Round-trip Southampton through Sept 25, 2021Following the recent UK Government announcement on the roadmap to ease lock-down and related international travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending the pause of its UK-based cruise vacations, sailing round trip from Southampton, through September 25, 2021 on Sky Princess, Regal Princess and Island Princess. For UK guests, Princess Cruises will launch a series of new short cruises departing in late summer on Regal Princess and Sky Princess from Southampton that will go on sale later this month.Royal Caribbean to resume sailings in the Med from Haifa with vaccination mandate on Odyssey of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International's Odyssey of the Seas will debut in May, sailing from Haifa and offering Israelis a combination of three- to seven-night cruises visiting the Greek Isles and Cyprus.In conjunction with Israel's health and tourism authorities, Royal Caribbean will offer fully vaccinated sailings, where both crew and guests above the age of 16 will be vaccinated against COVID-19. Details on the additional health and safety measures to be implemented will be announced at a later date.Originally planned to debut in the Eastern Mediterranean based out of Civitavecchia (Rome) in November, Odyssey's delivery from Meyer Werft was delayed until April 2021. It will be the first Quantum Ultra-class ship to homeport in the region. The itineraries, round-trip from Haifa, will feature Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos and Piraeus, Greece; and Limassol, Cyprus.Odyssey of the Seas' features include the next-generation SeaPlex, a reimagined Adventure Ocean kids program and Social180 teen lounge. Dining venues include Teppanyaki and the cruise line's first Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. Signature features include the FlowRider surf simulator, skydiving with RipCord by iFly, the North Star , and robot bartenders at Bionic Bar.Aurora to sail Australia after 30 yearsAurora Expeditions is set to launch a new extensive season of domestic journeys in Australia from Jun. It is the first time in Aurora's 30-year history the cruise line will offer a full season of voyages ex- Australia, with adventures to also visit Antarctica's Commonwealth Bay and Ross Sea.Other destinations for the season will include the Bass Strait Islands; the Coral Coast, Western Australia; South Australia's Kangaroo Island; the Kimberley; the Ningaloo Coast, the South West; Tasmania and more.Bookings will open on 11 Mar.Scenic Eclipse Kimberley 2021 Discovery VoyagesScenic Eclipse Kimberley 2021 Discovery Voyages Scenic Eclipse home to Australia, with the launch of our 11 Day Kimberly Coastline cruises. As a proudly Australian founded travel company, we are delighted to invite your clients to cruise the Kimberley with Scenic Eclipse. Guests will have an unrivalled ultra-luxury discovery experience with up to 228 guests during this exclusive Australia 2021 season (June through Aug 2021).Guests will enjoy the experience of a lifetime, as we reveal the many wonders of this remarkable region from the elegant surrounds of Scenic Eclipse, The World's First Discovery Yacht™. Soar above the horizon by Helicopter to view iconic waterfalls and landscapes. Explore by Zodiac with an expert Discovery Team who will share unique insights of the region's native flora, wildlife and ancient spiritual heritage. Season on sale from Friday 5 March.New for 2022 European River Cruises Riviera Plus – Luxury additions for premium suite passengersLuxury European river cruise line, Riviera Travel River Cruises, will debut a new VIP guest program in 2022 called Riviera Plus which offers premium suite passengers luxury additions designed to enhance the enjoyment of their five-star cruise.From next year, guests booked in deluxe and superior suites and all upper-deck cabins will receive a host of complimentary benefits including use of a smart handset with maps, translator, currency converter, unlimited calls, text messages and internet service for use onboard or ashore. Premium suite guests will also receive L'Occitane en Provence luxury toiletries, a bottle of chilled Prosecco on arrival, a platter of fresh seasonal fruits during the cruise and a refreshing aperitif each evening. 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Andrew Thatcher grew up surfing in the warm waters off Durban, South Africa and came to live in my home town, much further south before leaving for the USA back in 2000. The happiest coincidence occurred when a family connection to Tom Lochtefeld landed him a job at the legendary wave maker's Surf Loch and Wave Loch company. Tom had created the Flowrider and Andrew helped to spread the piece of joy all around the world. Flowriders are in a wide range of places, from cruise liners, to restaurants, to water parks and as stand alone venues. We talk a lot about Endless Surf, White Water's "new" product. It's essentially not new as they have been making waves for over 30 years when they built Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World and more than 400 other pools around the world. It's a fascinating company, with equally absorbing products. You'll enjoy this one. Cheers, Nick
Pre-TravelFor travel to Jamaica, as well as many other destinations these days, I was required to have a negative Covid-19 test. I searched initially for "Utah Covid testing near me." I wanted a location that didn’t require a referral and included “testing for all patients.” I found one near me that just required an appointment. After a video chat with a doctor, who wrote the order, I drove to the clinic at my convenience, called the Covid hotline, and was tested and had my results back in less than an hour, without ever leaving my car.FlightsMy airline of choice is Delta. I love that they are still blocking middle seats through the end of 2020. All airlines require masks, all airlines are filtering the air flow, and all are sanitizing between passengers. Delta handed me a sanitizing wipe as I boarded each flight, so that I could wipe down the high-touch areas around my seat.Delta provided a package that included a small bottle of water and two snacks. Of course, you’re able to bring your own food or nonalcoholic beverages on board with you.Arrival in JamaicaUpon arrival in Jamaica, we had to go through customs, like normal. However, before exiting the airport, the process now includes a thorough health screening for all those who enter the country. It’s quite a lengthy wait, although if you have prepaid for the VIP Club MoBay, it’s quicker. Each party approaches their medical professional as a group. He or she takes their temperature, asks the relevant medical questions about symptoms and being in contact with someone with Covid, and checks all of their documents and makes sure they have a valid negative Covid test.Transportation to the ResortThe driver required everyone to sanitize prior to boarding the bus we were on. I stayed in Ocho Rios, about a 2-hour drive from the airport.The Moon Palace JamaicaWelcoming. Sanitized. Everyone masking.The Moon Palace Jamaica is a beautiful all-inclusive beachfront resort. It’s on the tip of a point, surrounded on three sides by the Caribbean Sea, and has two white sand beach areas, one for relaxing, and the other for nonmotorized watersports like paddleboarding, kayaking, and a sea trike. It has five pools, including a FlowRider wave simulator, a kids’ pool, a waterslide, plunge pools, two jacuzzi hot tubs, and waterfalls. Motorized watersports are available for an extra fee. With two tennis courts, a huge spa, fitness center, nightly and daytime entertainment, there are many activities going on, or you can relax and enjoy not doing anything. A la carte restaurants: Italian, Asian (teppanyaki style, or sushi and other Japanese fare), and a steakhouse. Additionally, they offer a jerk shack, a coffee/crepes/sandwiches/sushi/ice cream area, and pool bars and snack areas. The buffet is fully operational and very impressive, for breakfast and lunch! It is set up with all choices available, but served by the friendly wait staff.Room types The superior deluxe ocean view room, where I stayed, has a balcony and beautiful views, 24-hour room service, and nightly turndown service. Other room types include resort view rooms, junior suites, honeymoon suites, 1-bedroom suites, family deluxe suites, and 2-bedroom suites. They have a few handicapped accessible rooms as well.Activities I didStand-up Paddleboarding: onsiteFlowRider: onsiteA spa treatment: onsite. The Awe Spa is amazing.Dunn's River Falls excursion: offsite. Worth every penny.RecapGlad I went? Absolutely. Would I travel to other international destinations right now? Yeah, mon! Best part: Getting away, feeling the adventure of traveling again, having new experiences. Worst part: Masking the entire time. Safe? I sanitized and washed and masked so many times, there’s no way I could have returned with anything except chapped hands and maybe some “mask-ne” (mask acne).
Fear and faith are not necessarily mutually exclusive; we can be very afraid of something and still step out in faith. In fact, maybe fear is what makes faith, faith.
Marshall was born in Coronado, CA, Marsh grew up playing every sport, but when he pulled into his first barrel, everything else went out the window. A SDSU alum, Marsh has worked in the sports industry most of his life. Many of his days have been and continue to be Surf AM/Golf PM kind of days. He is a proud father, grandfather, husband, and loves all sports and photography. Lives by the mantra of “work hard, play hard.” Has one hero – “Dad – honest, honorable, ethical, and moral.”
Join the CEO of our sponsor, Joe Gorton as he guest hosts the show today. We are fortunate to be joined by Salt Lake City firefighter Evan Fitzgerald. Evan is doing some amazing work with peer support and this is one conversation you don't want to miss!! My name is Evan Fitzgerald, I also go by the nickname Fitz. I currently work full time for Salt Lake City Fire Department, and part time at North View Fire District as the Health and Wellness Coordinator. Establishing and managing programs that support Frontline Athlete wellness is my passion. After working six years as a health and wellness coordinator, I have motivated changes that have made a positive impact throughout the state of Utah. With the help of awesome mentors, I developed the Firefighter Fitness Coordinator Certification curriculum, which the Salt Lake City Fire Department currently uses.I began building a powerful respect for the Frontline Community the day after I turned 7, when Firefighters and Paramedics responded to my farm house. As my brothers and I waited to be taken to school, a tractor accident instantly took the life of my Dad. After the Firefighters explained that nothing could be done, my older brother immediately began punching one of the crew members pleading for him to fight for our Father’s life. I spent the next 10 years analyzing the meaning of that day. I began to understand how honorable it was for those Firefighters to respond to the chaos of my worst day. At the age of 17 I was given a “paid on call” position at the Mountain Green Fire Department, beginning my career as a Firefighter. I then became an EMT and soon after became a Paramedic. After another 10 years of responding to the homes of devastated grieving families, I felt the burden carried by the Firefighter who, years earlier, allowed my brother to hit him and who also listened to the plea of my broken family. The compounding weight of exposures to trauma, sleep deprivation, and constant stress caused me to buckle. These experiences sent me searching for ways to support the wellbeing of First Responders after hearing and seeing similar struggles in fellow Firefighters.As I began formulating an understanding of Frontline wellness issues, I searched out the specified certifications that would support my pursuit. I earned my Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as my Peer Fitness Trainer certification through the International Association of Firefighters. In furthering my understanding, I consumed any relevant research that I could. I found that fire departments not only needed the information that I discovered, they also need systems to incorporate the practical application of that information. Developing an implementation strategy was the next step so I took what I learned to the respected individuals in my Department and they helped me figure out the best way to present this information to the Administration and Union, who eventually gave their support. Using evidence-based information as the framework, I developed a holistic wellness system. I put this system in a 700-page text that has been reviewed by experts in Nutrition, Psychology, Exercise Science, and sleep medicine. It’s used as the main resource for our “Fit to Respond / Fit to Retire” certification. To bring all Frontline members together in this wellness effort, I developed a competition called the “Frontline Throwdown”, which is a yearly event held at the Utah Fitcon. This event allows teams from Military, Police and Fire groups to use their tactical fitness in a non-emergency event as well as provide a wellness training platform which is expanding this year to include 12 hours of training. My success isn’t mine alone, not only have I had exceptional mentors, I also have an amazingly supportive family. My wife Sarah has assisted me with Firefighter spouse trainings. She’s patient with my long work days, and she definitely takes on more than her fair share of responsibility around the house. When I’m not at work I love spending time with her and our three boys. We enjoy traveling, swimming, Flowrider surfing, indoor skydiving, skateboarding, and boating. Each of my boys ages 9, 5, and 3 are awesome and contribute in their own way. The main drive behind my work is to give my family a living example of the value within the struggle to find meaning in chaos, and then managing the responsibility of that uncovered potential.
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Watch our review and tour of the biggest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas and its accommodations: Large Interior Stateroom, Family Interior Stateroom, Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony, Studio Ocean View Stateroom, Family Ocean View Stateroom, Promenade Stateroom, Boardwalk View Stateroom with Balcony, Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony, Junior Suite with Balcony, Grand Suite with Balcony, Owner's Suite with Balcony, AquaTheater Suite with Balcony, Four Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony, Crown Loft Suite with Balcony, Sky Loft Suite with Balcony and Royal Loft Suite with Balcony; activities: Royal Promenade, On Air Club, Shore Excursions, Promenade Shops, Next Cruise, Guest Services, Loyalty Desk, Port & Shopping Desk, Focus Photo Gallery, art gallery, Casino Royale, Boardwalk, carousel, video arcade, Luckey Climber, rock climbing walls, The Ultimate Abyss, zip line, FlowRider, sports court, Harmony Dunes, Kids Avenue, The Puzzle Break, Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center, card room, Suite Lounge, Splashaway Bay, sports pool, beach pool, The Perfect Storm, main pool, solarium and King of the World; dining: Solarium Bar, Solarium Bistro, Windjammer Marketplace, Mini Bites, ice cream, Wipeout Bar, Mast Bar, Pool Bar, Sand Bar, Coastal Kitchen, Wonderland, Vitality Cafe, Boardwalk Dog House, Johnny Rockets, Sabor, Starbucks, Schooner Bar, Sorrento's, Boot & Bonnet Bar, Cafe Promenade, Izumi, Diamond Club, American Icon Grill, Grande, Silk, Bionic Bar, Rising Tide Bar, Central Park, Trellis Bar, Jamie's Italian, Vintages, Park Cafe, Chops Grille and 150 Central Park; and entertainment: Dazzles, Boleros, Jazz on 4, The Attic, Royal Theater, Grease, Studio B, 1887, AquaTheater and The Fine Line.
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Watch our review and tour of the Anthem of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International including accommodations: Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony, Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony, Family Connected Junior Suite, Owner's Suite with Balcony, Owner's Loft Suite with Balcony and Royal Loft Suite with Balcony; activities: North Star, outdoor pool, movie screen, H2O Zone, rock climbing wall, RipCord by iFly, FlowRider, SeaPlex, XBOX Live, arcade, indoor pool, solarium, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, The Workshop, library, Two70, art gallery, Bulgari, Hublot, The Via, Royal Esplanade, Next Cruise, shore excursions, guest services, Port Merchants, The Shop, Focus Photo Gallery, Concierge Club, Diamond Club, Casino Royale, Adventure Ocean, The Living Room and Fuel Teen Disco; dining: North Star Bar, Sky Bar, SeaPlex Dog House, Johnny Rockets, Coastal Kitchen, Windjammer Marketplace, Pool Bar, Solarium Bar, Devinly Decadence, The Cafe @ Two70, Vintages, Jamie's Italian, Schooner Bar, Chops Grill, Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's, La Patisserie, Michael's Genuine Pub, American Icon Grill, Silk, Chic, The Grande, Izumi and Wonderland; and entertainment: Bionic Bar, Boleros, Music Hall, The Royal Theater, We Will Rock You and Spectra's Cabaret.
Where our Royal Caribbean cruises take us is a pretty important aspect of any cruise and this week, we are looking at what to do in St. Thomas. This island in the US Virgin Islands has become a very popular port stop and this week, we look at what there is to do, see and experience at St Thomas and which shore excursions might be something you want to try on your next visit.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesScott's blog: Disney Cruise Line BlogSt Thomas shore excursionsSkyride to Paradise PointMagens BayNew Royal Suite Class detailsEverything about the FlowRider on Royal Caribbean ships
This show begins with a live studio audience at the University of Louisville, as we showcase another Kappa Alpha Order initiative to raise money and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Our feature interview is with Andy Haase, former Flowrider National Champion now on the Pro Tour as the PA Announcer. Andy tells us about […]
The Voyager class of Royal Caribbean ships re-defined what cruise ships can offer to guests in the onboard experience. From specialty restaurants to entertainment to sheer size, the Voyager class ships quickly became a Royal Caribbean staple. This week, I want to share with you why the Voyager class is really quite good and what the appeal is of these giants. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6Show NotesFlowRider to be added to Voyager of the Seas and Explorer of the SeasVoyager-class.com - website dedicated to the Voyager class of ships
Ogden Everest summiter's Will Calton and Tom Burton shaking hands after accepting a community award from the Ogden Mayer for their accomplishments. Our first episode of Fall 2012 included an interview with legendary alpinist, Douglas Scott. Doug was the first to summit the Southwest Face of Everest back in 1975. He has also summited 40 different peaks, half of which were either new routes or first ascents. Doug began climbing at the age of 12 with first documented leads in 1953. He still climbs today, "with a little help from his friends." He climbed Targo Ri (6572m), Tibet in 2000, and was the president of the Alpine Club. We also had Jen Leininger from the Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation in studio briefly. The OVWSF along with the GOAL Foundation helped bring Doug Scott to Ogden for a special slideshow presentation. Watch for the OVWSF annual ski swap October 26 - 28th. News stories this episode includes Ogden winners at the XTERRA Trail Run National Championships, Ogden is more beautiful than Maui, Manaslu update, angler finds human finger in trout, Tom Simms memorial paddle, heli-ski legend dies in tragic escalator incident, new women's speed record on El Cap, Daniel Woods can climb, 2013 Mugs Stump Awards now open, a motorcyclist collides with a mountain lion, and watch for iPad stealing black bears. Upcoming Events: October 6th – Antelope Island 50/100K October 12th – 9th Annual Outdoor Gear Sale & Swap October 13th – Flowrider hosts World Championships October 13th – Color Vibe 5K Fun Run – Taylor Canyon Elementary School Fundraiser October 18-21 – Fall Break Moab Trip: Climb, Kayak, Hike (Student Only) October 26th – Westminister College Climbing Comp (Student Only) Register through the Outdoor Program November 1 – First Day to Reserve the WSU OP Yurt November 5th – TGR Ski/Board Film Presented by the WSU Outdoor Program November 16th – Powder Whores Ski Film “Choose Your Adventure” December 15-19th – WSU Outdoor Program Ouray Climbing Trip For GEAR:30, we chat SkullCandy Gaming Headphones, Laird Hamilton teaming with Nidecker on new SUP line, Jones inks deal with NOW Bindings, G3 launches new website, ProBar not worried about peanuts, Outdoorgearlab.com tent awards, and K2 is cleaning industry house. All this and more on the Let it Fall Episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Listen now:
It had been a while since Indie Ogden was in studio. We welcomed back the wonderful ladies of Indie who told us about the Best of Ogden Awards along with all things happening in town. If you haven't checked out the Best of Ogden Awards, click here. For news, we covered a hiker rescued from Malans Basin, a man died repelling Subway, Bode Miller get's hitched, Shawn White apologizes, ski Florida, Meltzer wins Run Rabbit Run, another speed solo for Killian, and a female jogger was attacked by owls. Upcoming events: October 6th – Antelope Island 50/100K October 12th – 9th Annual Outdoor Gear Sale & Swap October 13th – Flowrider hosts World Championships November 1 – First Day to Reserve the WSU OP Yurt November 15th – TGR Ski/Board Film Presented by the WSU Outdoor Program For GEAR:30, we chat Jones Snowboards, Skullcany 'Edit' Headphones, Hilleberg Tents, and OutdoorGearLab.com "There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing." -Sir Ranulph Fienne
This week we’re at ABQ Surf ‘n’ Slide, located at the Park Inn by Radisson in Albuquerque, New Mexico. My favorite things here include the FlowRider and the big slides, of course.Honor Roll: Saving Abel - Bringing Down the GiantBox of Random: Eytan & the Embassy - Everything ChangesRising Star: Claudia Lee - 3 Leaf CloverSpecial thanks to New Mexico Scuba Center for lending me the great wetsuit. Don’t slide without one!!!Be sure to vote for your favorites each week at JENNi20.comPodcast provided by KALY AM 1240 - archive covered by BMI / ASCAP station license.
This summer Hendra also has Europe’s only mobile Flowrider, located on the park for the next 6 weeks. It is an exhilarating water-based ride suitable for thrill-seekers of all ages, which means we will be bringing some great waves to you over the Boardmaster’s event and all summer! The Flowrider as well as surf lessons at the UK and European champion’s Skindog surf school are discounted for Hendra guests or you can try both for just £35. You can enjoy this unique and fun experience from as young as 6 years old. Ben Skinner, of Skindog Surf School, said: “Hendra’s surf connection is really great for families. I know how important a good accommodation experience needs to be when you’re on holiday with your family, so this partnership with Hendra is ideal for people to stay at a high end holiday park whilst enjoying the relaxed feel of beach life. The Flowrider is another reason to come to Hendra; I’ve tried out the ride and it is a lot of fun and suits kids and adults of all abilities.”
Newquay Mayor rides the waves for charity Newquay Mayor Andy Hannan has raised more money for his chosen charity “The Joe Way Appeal” this time going to the Newquay surf life saving club. Joe Way, who was born with a rare genetic condition, was labelled a 'miracle boy' after surviving meningitis, a potentially deadly skin reaction, and numerous superbugs as well as complete organ failure. He died three years ago, after a rapid deterioration in health. His website has been set up to tell his story, raise awareness of his conditions and help raise money for 20 charities mainly at the now annual Joe Way paddle for life. The Loop Flowrider at Retallack resort and Spa hosted the UK championships this weekend attracting the cream of Europe’s flowriders and surfers. The team at the loop invited Newquay Mayor Andy Hannan to come up and try Cornwall's fastest growing extreme sport to help raise funds for his chosen charity the Joe Way appeal. Mayor Hannan was delighted to have the opportunity to raise funds this time for the Newquay surf life saving club and was joined by some of the members in a flow riding session. Andy Hannan said “This is a great facility and another example of how businesses can attract people to Cornwall. We had a great time and I would highly recommend this as a great family day out”. A raffle was held with surf lessons donated by the Quicksilver surf school at South Fistral Mayor Hannan will be at the Japanese car show at Hendra Holiday Park this Sunday which is raising money for Shelter box in aid of the people of the Japanese earth quake Matt Way Joe’s Dad said “we would like to thank the team at the flowrider for giving us this opportunity and their continued support with Joe’s appeal”. If you would like see the Flowrider PODCAST or read Joe’s story then go to www.joewaypaddle.co.uk for more information about the Flowrider go to www.retallackresort.co.uk
Mit dem Marin Rift Zone XC8 stellen wir Euch ein schnittiges Cross-Country-Fully vor. Außerdem haben wir die Contour GPS, eine Helmkamera mit Anbindung zum iPhone ausprobiert und Trailmaster Flo Gottschlich nimmt Euch mit zum Trailbau. Ein Gewinnspiel gibt es auch.
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