Adventures with Ernie

Did you know that each cruise ship is like it's own floating, water treatment plant?!  To keep the ship pressing forward, the ship is able to take in water, clean it and redistribute it to the vessel!  While this is super cool, it does take quite a number of chemicals to be successful!  So what does this do to your hair, skin and nails?!  Well if you're on for one cruise, you probably wo...

Come join us this week to celebrate holidays, mainly Halloween!  As we know, Christmas is too big of a holiday and will get its own episode! Have you ever had to build a haunted house for 5000 people?  Been the only one in your work group who celebrates Thanksgiving? Ever tried to find Halloween decorations in Malta? Learn about how holidays are celebrated onboard, and hear some private Sea Storie...

Ever wonder what it takes to put on a show?  What goes on behind the scenes, before rehearsal even begins?  Join us this week as we discuss corporate theater! This week we take a deep dive at how the business of entertainment impacts the venues around you, from ships, to theme parks, to concerts--and more! Whether you are an avid cruiser, or a current or former crew member, this podcast is for you...

4th of July - Freedom Rings, Fireworks explode, & celebrations are to be had! Find out what celebrating freedom looks like onboard in the first episode of season two, available for download July 3rd! Ever been on a cruise ship for the 4th of July? We have. And honestly, it’s a little underwhelming. But! There are a lot of other celebrations of independence that get a bigger crew party than the...

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness month?  To celebrate, and to help break the stigma, we decided to get personal with how mental health impacts crew members. Being away from your friends and family for 6-10 months can break even the strongest of souls down.  Mixed with the long hours, a confined environment, and stressful workplace interactions, cruise ships provide the perfect cond...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a job with us on board a cruise ship? Dreaming of a life at sea? Find out how to manifest those dreams into reality with our little guide to getting your first cruise ship gig.  STCW, Medicals, Visas--oh my! We go over all the ins and outs of getting a job on board, check out episode 9 of Adventures with Ernie for the DL on all things to know before your...

Did someone say relationSHIP?!   Join us this week as we open the shell door on all things relationships.  Learn about our steamy affairs and what it's like to fall in and out of love on a cruise ship. Who will actually make it to land life?  Find out this week! Whether you are an avid cruiser, or a current or former crew member, this podcast is for you!  Everyone is welcome here. Want to ask...

You were locked up all of 2020, and now cruising is making a comeback.  The world is your oyster, but where do you want to go?!  Do you spring for the luxurious Mediterranean cruise?  Journey through America’s Last Frontier in Alaska?  Or are you looking to float away to a tropical paradise and the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean?   This week, learn about our favorite places in the worl...

Collectively, we’ve been cruising nearly a decade.  That’s a lot of time to learn some of the best tips and tricks to make your cruise life the most relaxing! Join us to hear insider secrets about all of the apps you should download before you leave port, how to keep your hair from being damaged by the harsh water, and what NOT to forget to pack! Mixed in with stories from our travels, these are t...

With 323 ships set to be available by the end of 2021, how do you decide which to go on?!  Cruise lines offer a wide variety to cater to their guests; including striking itineraries, state-of-the-art amenities, Broadway shows, and world-class dining. In this episode, we deep dive into each of the more popular lines to understand their clientele demographic, as well as the types of itineraries thei...

Between the three of us we’ve had our share of “the show must go on” moments in our careers- find out all about them and how we got started in this edition of our Sea Stories series! What do breaking glass, rocky seas, costume mishaps and flying palm trees have in common? They’ve all threatened to stop a show, but as we all know, the show must go on. Find out what happened in these mostly hilariou...

Pride month is here! Let’s talk about all things rainbow-rific! From drag shows to pride parties, we’ll tell you how we celebrate PRIDE on board our ships. Whatever part of our community you’re a part of, let’s talk about the LGBTQ+ community and cruising, this week on Adventures with Ernie. We’ll tell you all about crew life, pride parties, and which ports and lines are the most open and affirmin...

Did cruise ships make us ready for the pandemic? Just what will it take to see a return to cruising, especially here in the US?  Find out in this week's episode how quarantine already works on board and hear our experiences with the common norovirus, known to shut down ships long before the pandemic hit.  We also discuss the CDC guidelines that have been put forth in their Conditional Sail Or...

It takes thousands of people to make a city floating at sea run, and many of them you’ll never see or know about while you’re on board. From the bowels of the ship’s engine, store rooms, and laundry, to the top of the bridge, and everywhere in between, we’re going to take a look at all sorts of positions on board. Episode Links -  https://crew-center.com/find-out-how-many-crew-members-work-cruise-...

From Moana to RMS Titanic to Mega Ships today: A brief history lesson on cruising.  Where did we start sailing and where are we going? Ever wonder what cruising was like in the olden days? Join us as we recap hundreds of years of history in this week’s episode of Adventures with ERNIE. Before we submerge ourselves in the details of the Titanic disaster next week, let’s take a look at how we got he...

Ever wonder what really went down when the Titanic went down?  109 years ago this week the Titanic sank to meet her final resting place in the  bed of the Atlantic ocean. This disaster changed everything for the cruise industry.  This week we welcome ice patrols, muster drills, and life boats as the special guests in this episode. We will also do a deep dive to uncover conspiracy stories, weird st...

Is cruising safe? This is our number one most asked question.  Now that we’ve talked about the greatest disaster, let’s take a look at how that changed safety standards for sailing for the foreseeable future.   Ship happens. But it doesn’t have to!  Preparedness is our greatest ally in keeping safe in a disaster at sea. Did you know that every crew members knows how to flip a life raft over in the...

You've asked for it!  This week’s episode is one of our favorites! Let us tell you all about our very firsts on board, from day one of our contracts- we dive into some juicy stories! What is the first day like?  When did you first cry?  When did you have your first onboard romance?  ALL will be revealed! "I can’t believe I told this story to the entire world on record."  Hear Rachel...