CruiseTipsTV Unplugged - Cruise Tips and More

This week on the podcast, we compare and contrast the top five loyalty programs in the cruise industry. We discussed the pros and cons as well as which programs are easiest to move up fastest in. We also talk about whether or not it's worth it to stick with one cruise line. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Aca...

Today on the show, we have a special guest who will help us learn how to use points for flights to the port. Ben from Ben's Big Deal starts by sharing how to responsibly START with points and miles and what to watch out for. Not all points are created equal! Should you use a bank card or an airline card? Should you book a cruise using points or miles? Download our shore day bag checklist and more...

This week on the podcast, we have a special guest from our cruising community. Joyce has just returned from back-to-back cruises on Utopia of the Seas, and she'll share her knowledge about the B2B experience with our listeners today. Back-to-back cruises are different in a lot of ways and can be approached differently depending on how you book the cruises, if you're changing cabins, and the cruise...

This week on the podcast, we're sharing some secret food hacks and menu items that can be found on a variety of cruise lines. From the BEST way to order warm chocolate melting cake to tips for the main dining room on a cruise, this is a fun one! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruis...

Today on the podcast, we're answering questions from our Facebook group. What are some things to do in Miami before a cruise? Tips for transatlantic cruises? Best summer Europe cruises & more! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we have a special guest. Our travel agency partner, Wendy Montebello, joins us to talk all about the brand-new Utopia of the Seas. Utopia is Oasis Class, so it's similar to other ships, but we'll talk about the differences in dining and the ship itself, as well as some insider tips if you're booking this beautiful new Royal Caribbean ship soon. Download our shore day bag...

Let's dive into the top 20 Prime Day 2024 deals you won't want to miss…with a special focus on our cruise and travel FAVORITES, like Liquid IV- which RARELY goes on sale! It's that time of year again: Amazon Prime Day is here! For 48 glorious hours, Prime members can snag incredible deals across almost every category imaginable. While travel enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of discounts on l...

This week on the podcast, we're celebrating our 300th episode. We'll share why and how we got started on YouTube- and why we make the type of content we do! We'll share some of our best, weirdest, and scariest moments as cruise travel creators. We also share in this video why we have chosen NOT to focus on negative content. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning...

Today on the podcast, we answer questions about the future of cruising, adjusting physically and mentally after travel, seasickness, Port Canaveral hotels, and lots more! Special thanks to our Instagram community for submitting questions! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv...

In this week's podcast, we're sharing some cruise industry updates. From Royal Caribbean's new status match program AND new ship (Utopia of the Seas), to Princess loyalty accelerator, Holland America is having a cruise sale, and finally- NCL's new video series.   Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at htt...

This week on the podcast, we have a very special guest! Author, and friend of the CruiseTipsTV community, Dr. Paul Thornton joins us to share his experience on Scarlet Lady. Dr. Thornton cruised from Miami to Barcelona on a 14 night bucket list cruise, and shares his thoughts on food, fun and favorites onboard Scarlet Lady. We also discuss who Virgin Voyages is (and isn't) right for, as well as em...

This week on the podcast, we share what to expect if you're considering Holland America Line. From dining to entertainment and info on the average demographic, we break it down! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the show, we're discussing what subtleties push cruisers to book with certain cruise lines. Whether it's dress code, beds, or loyalty perks, you're likely to learn something from this one! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

In this episode, we're talking about Holland America Line. We haven't cruised with HAL in 15 years, but this week- we're on an Alaska cruise with this line. Here's some things we love about Holland America and why you might consider them. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv...

This week on the podcast, Sameer and Kristin join us on the show to share a detailed review of their Icon of the Seas cruise. They discuss their stateroom, bars, dining onboard, the Empire Supper Club, and their family's favorite venues onboard. We also talk about their port stops and what they did in each Caribbean destination. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and plan...

This week on the podcast, we share a recap of our recent cruise on Oceania to Alaska. We discuss the tours that we chose in both cities as well as an overview of tours you may want to try when in Ketchikan or Juneau. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast we are coming to you live from Icy Strait Point Alaska where we'll talk about how our Alaska cruise is going. We'll cover things like where we've been so far and the activities, excursions and weather. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we talk about the top 15 things that we love about cruise travel. From traditions to Dining and even exercise, we share our personal opinions in part two of this series. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we dive into things we don't love about cruise travel. While we love to cruise and so so often, there are some things we REALLY wish we could change. From long lines to overhead announcements, these 10 things just aren't great. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://acade...

This week on the podcast, we share details (well, HINTS) about our next cruise. How we're packing, tips and tour ideas for this destination, and lots more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for the BIG reveal later this week! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cru...

This week on the podcast, it's another fun subscriber-inspired topic. One of our listeners said she feels like she is MISSING SOMETHING when she's on a ship, and wanted a podcast devoted to fun fan favorites and cruise activities to cure her FOMO. So, Midge, this episode is for you! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseT...

This week on the podcast, we share our top 10 picks for amazing cruise attractions. It's hard to believe you can do some of this stuff on a cruise ship. We'd love to hear from you. Which attractions did we miss? Which ones are you most excited about? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy....

This week on the podcast, we discuss 15 cruise experiences our community ranked as overrated. Our listeners weighed in and shared those hidden gems you don't want to miss. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we discuss 25 cruise experiences our community ranked as underrated. From the fabulous crew, to staying on the ship, our listeners weighed in and shared those hidden gems you don't want to miss. Next week, we'll share some overrated ones! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at ht...

This week on the podcast, we discuss Sheri's recent trip to the Seatrade Cruise Global conference. We share several big cruise announcements that were made at the event, and Sheri talks about her Holland America ship visit in Fort Lauderdale Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetip...