Cruise Conversations Podcast

Episode 175 This week on Cruise Conversations , Casey Hogan returns to share his recent 7-night Bahamas cruise aboard Carnival Liberty , sailing round-trip from New Orleans, Louisiana ! After previously joining us to review Carnival Jubilee, Casey is back to talk about a very different Carnival experience. This time, he and his family traded the newer Excel Class ships for the classic Conquest Cla...

This week on Cruise Conversations , Jeremy, aka The Cruising Bear , returns to share his latest 7-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Jubilee ! Sailing round-trip from Galveston, Texas , Jeremy traveled with a group of friends and family, including several first-time cruisers and others experiencing Carnival for the first time. With stops in Roatán, Costa Maya, and Cozumel , this sailin...

Episode 173 This week on Cruise Conversations , Steven, Carly, and Theo return to share their recent 7-night Alaska cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas ! Sailing round-trip from Seattle , the family experienced Alaska for the first time, visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau , cruising through Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier , and stopping in Victoria, British Columbia . From incr...

This week on Cruise Conversations , Chris and Carmen join us to share their recent 7-night Alaska cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas ! Sailing one-way from Vancouver to Seward , Chris and Carmen experienced Alaska for the first time with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, and Skagway , along with an incredible morning cruising Hubbard Glacier . Along the way, they packed the trip with wil...

Episode 171 This week on Cruise Conversations , Kelly is back to share her family’s recent 7-night Greek Isles cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas ! After joining us earlier this year to review Star of the Seas in Star Class , Kelly and her family took the Star Class experience to Europe, sailing from Rome in a Grand Loft Suite and visiting Santorini, Turkey, Mykonos, and Naples. I...

In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by listener Kelsey to recap her 14-night back-to-back cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas , combining an 8-night and 6-night sailing from Port Canaveral. Kelsey is no stranger to Royal Caribbean. These sailings marked her 19th and 20th cruises with the cruise line , earning her Diamond Plus status before turning 30. S...

Episode 169 This week on Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Mackenzie to recap her recent 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard MSC Meraviglia , including what it’s like experiencing one of MSC Cruises’ biggest perks: MSC Yacht Club . After taking her first cruise while stationed in Europe, Mackenzie and her wife quickly caught the cruise bug and have now sailed six times since 2024. For this tr...

This week on Cruise Conversations , Michael is back from a 7-night cruise aboard Carnival Celebration and sharing a full review of his second time sailing the ship and third cruise aboard Carnival’s Excel Class. What was originally planned as a family vacation unexpectedly turned into a solo cruise , and the adventure started before Michael even made it onboard when his checked bag never left Char...

This week we have Jason back on the podcast to talk about his recent sailing on the MSC World America!

This week on Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Sam to recap an incredible 23-night back-to-back cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas ! Sam combined a transatlantic crossing with a Mediterranean cruise , giving her more than three weeks aboard Explorer of the Seas and the chance to experience two very different styles of cruising in one trip. We talk about what it's...

Episode 165 Michael is heading back aboard Carnival Celebration , and for the first time in 17 cruises, he's repeating a ship! In this episode, we're previewing his upcoming 7-night Carnival Celebration cruise and breaking down five things he's planning to do differently this time around . From trying more specialty dining and spending time in the thermal spa to slowing things down, re...

Episode 164 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we sit down with listener Elizabeth to recap her 7-night Greek Isles cruise on Celebrity Infinity , sailing round-trip from Athens. We discuss: First impressions of Celebrity Infinity — Celebrity's oldest (and smallest) Millennium-class ship, and whether a refreshed classic still holds up against the newer mega-ships Booking a Concierge Class s...

Episode 163 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Graham and Dayna from The Davises Travel to recap their recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas as part of the Roaring Riot Cruise , a special fan cruise for Carolina Panthers fans. From meeting current and former Panthers players to relaxing on one of Royal Caribbean's most popular Oasis Class s...

Episode 162 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Carol & Hamish to recap their unforgettable Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard P&O Iona . From sailing through breathtaking fjords and towering waterfalls to exploring charming Norwegian ports, they share what made this itinerary so memorable. We also dive into their experience onboard P&O Iona , including the ship&#...

In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Pam to recap her recent 7-night cruise aboard Norwegian Breakaway , sailing roundtrip from Boston with stops in Halifax, Nova Scotia , and an overnight stay in Bermuda . Pam shares what it was like sailing this unique itinerary, from exploring and seeing Puffins in Halifax to having extra time to experience Bermuda thanks to the overnig...

Episode 160 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by J.D. Harbor , author of the RomantiSea Serenades series, to talk about his experience as a featured author aboard the 2026 LoveLit Cruise on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady . J.D. gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be part of a themed cruise event, from meeting readers and participating in author panels to conne...

Episode 159 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by first-time guest Glenn to review his recent 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Star Princess , the newest ship in Princess Cruises' Sphere Class . After years of choosing all-inclusive resorts over cruises, Glenn shares what convinced him to give cruising a chance and why Star Princess may have changed his perspecti...

Episode 158 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by listener Kasey to recap his recent 7-night Carnival Pride cruise sailing from Baltimore to Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay . Kasey shares why Celebration Key was the main reason he booked this itinerary, his first impressions of Carnival's newest exclusive destination, and how it compares to other private destinatio...

Episode 157 🏔️ The Sailing Alaska series continues! This week on Cruise Conversations , Jeremy from The Cruising Bears returns to the podcast to recap his recent 7-night Alaska cruise aboard Discovery Princess . Sailing one-way from Vancouver to Alaska , Jeremy shares what it was like cruising with Princess Cruises, why Alaska continues to be one of his favorite cruise destinations, and how this s...

Episode 156 This week on Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Kelly to discuss her recent Star Class sailing aboard the brand-new Star of the Seas . After discovering cruising just a few years ago, Kelly quickly fell in love with Royal Caribbean's biggest ships after sailing Icon and Oasis of the Seas. We dive into everything that comes with sailing Star Class, including: • The perks and...

Episode 155 🏔️ Sailing Alaska returns! In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we're joined by first-time guests Michael & Savannah to review their recent 7-night Alaska cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas . After planning this trip for over a year, they finally set sail to experience one of cruising's most bucket-list destinations. We talk through everything from...

Episode 154 This week on Cruise Conversations , we're joined by Carly and Steven to recap their recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas . As one of the most popular Oasis Class ships in the fleet, Allure offers everything from Broadway-style entertainment and specialty dining to relaxing sea days and exciting Caribbean ports. Carly and Steven share their experience onboa...

Episode 153 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we’re catching up on some of the biggest recent developments in the cruise industry, from new private destination updates to major ship renovations and future cruise plans. We cover:• Carnival officially opens Isla Tropicale at Mahogany Bay • The latest delays and environmental concerns surrounding Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico • New din...

Episode 152 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , we’re joined by our friend Jeremy for his first appearance on the podcast as he breaks down his recent cruise aboard the Norwegian Getaway . Jeremy shares what it was like sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line, from his first impressions of the ship and onboard atmosphere to the dining, entertainment, and overall experience compared to other cruis...

Episode 151 In this episode of Cruise Conversations , Frank sits down to recap his recent Hawaii babymoon cruise and everything that made this trip such a unique experience before becoming a parent. From the long flights and island hopping to relaxing onboard and exploring Hawaii’s incredible scenery, we break down what it was like cruising Hawaii during a babymoon and how this trip compared to ot...