Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast

Welcome aboard! This week Michelle takes us on a preview sailing of the Disney Treasure.  Word of the Day - Treasure Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com NEWS Mexico kicks the can. Details about Royal Beach Club And the Allure is to Alluring to a small Yacht  Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean...

Welcome aboard! This week we let you know about what you don't need to pack.  Some things are waiting for you on the ship others you just don't need.  Word of the Day - Carry On  Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com NEWS Mexico wants more. Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean Luggage Tag Holders...

Welcome aboard! This week we are Thankful for Cruising! We talk about all the things we are so thankful for.  Word of the Day - Repositioning  Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com NEWS No fun on Carnival meet a duck Treasure has a drone of a time Eric Stonestreet is a Godfather Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio...

Welcome aboard! This week we share what is on a cruisers Christmas Wish List.  Don't know what to get your friends and family?  This is the show for you.  Here is a link to Michelle's favorite sunglasses to lose or break.    Word of the Day - Photo Package Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com NEWS Barr votes Regal is back at it. Treasure found in PC   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us o...

Welcome aboard! Joe and Nancy of Back To The Mouse join us to chat about what took them so darn long to go on the Disney Wish  Word of the Day - Cheepskate Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com NEWS Royal sends 5 to Europe How to hold them     Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean Luggage Tag Holde...

Welcome aboard! What are the "Don'ts" of Disney Cruise Line  Word of the Day - Over Scheduled  Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com NEWS Cayman Looks to spend the night. Treasure found early Alaska 2026 opens for Royal   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean Luggage Tag Holders https://amzn.to/3Ys...

Welcome aboard! Derek is a guest to discuss his sailing on the Disney Fantasy!  Word of the Day - Double Occupancy  Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Dates for   Disney Royal to build new Juneau port Norwegian puts a ring on Galveston   Bar Harbor Perfect day trams Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal C...

Welcome aboard! Is there somthing you always forget when you travel.  We share 25 things that we have forgoten or we know someone who has!  Word of the Day - Cruise Casual Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Another Icon Royal Returns Perfect Day Mexico   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean Lug...

Welcome aboard! Is winter break cruising a thing?  It sure is and now is a great time to plan for 2025!  Word of the Day - Winter Break Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Split Embarkation The Vote Is In More?? at Sea   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean Luggage Tag Holders https://amzn.to/3Y...

Welcome aboard! This week we chat about 5 key cruise tips to make sure you get set sail in the best way you can.  Word of the Day - Astern Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Treasure is on trial The plug is the problem The Luna is coming   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio   Royal Caribbean Luggage Tag Holder...

Welcome aboard! This week we replace Michelle with Joe of Back to the mouse and we invite on Wes from  the DCL Dude Podcast .  We take turns asking each other some deep questions.  Word of the Day - None Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com No Camo an FYI Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we replace Michelle with Joe of Back to the mouse and we invite on Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast .  We take turns asking each other some deep questions.  Word of the Day - Barnacle Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Every thing is bigger in Texas Disney Destiny booking opens Check out Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The...

Welcome aboard! This week we sail north again to Alaska but this time on the Norwegain Encore.  We welcome on Heather who recently sailed with a large group to the last frontier and shares all about it.  Word of the Day - Free At Sea Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Adventure details   No more plastic wrap for Norwegian   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Mi...

Welcome aboard! This week we Sam gives us their favorite sailings and excursions from all of their sailing experiences.  It was good to get this chat in before they headed off to college at the University of Kansas.  Word of the Day - 1820 Society  Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Ducks ruin a cruise Treasure gets Moana Destiny gets Hercules 4 new DCL ships 2027-2031 Check out  Back  To the...

Welcome aboard! This week we sail out of Southhampton to the great north.  Stops in Norway, Iceland, and England with Lauren of Touring and Cruises on the DIsney Dream.   We explore each port and some inbetween.   More of Lauren HERE  Word of the Day - The Mid-Atlantic Ridge Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com State of Florida stands in the way.   Treasure gets Moana Destiny gets Hercules 4 new...

Welcome aboard! Hurricane season is picking up and altering cruises.  Why would anyone want to sail during it?  We answer that question and more.  Word of the Day - Hurricane - Also Doug admits he is wrong Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Treasure floats Destiny announcement   Virgin voyages starts a running club   Jewelry heist on MSC   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social M...

Welcome aboard! This week we share some simple things not to do when selecting a cabin.  There are some that are expected but maybe others you might over look!  Word of the Day - Batten Down The Hatches Cruise News -  No fun on Princess Barcelona does the expected   More Fun Ships Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radi...

Welcome aboard! This week we explore the ultimate weekend or the biggest weekend on the Utopia of the Seas with Sarah Goff of Touring and Cruises.  We hear about her whirl wind time on the ship.  Is this the right ship for you?  Do you want a weekend get away?  How is it different from other Oasis ships?  Lots to discover on the Utopia.  Word of the Day - Weekend Cruise News -  Dome installed on t...

Welcome aboard! This week we take a short cruise on the Allure of the Seas with Anthony.  He talks about some of the great reasons to hop on a short sailing.  Word of the Day - Port Canaveral  Cruise News -  bingo Disney to Japan Utopia arrives in FL Nassau to build water park Juneau is on the ballot 10/1 Bag in the ocean   Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michel...

Welcome aboard! This week we sail from Barca to Roma with all of Greece inbetween.  Joe from Back To The Mouse joins us to share all the fun.    You can find more with Joe on the Rope Drop Radio Pateron.  Word of the Day - Guide Cruise News - Sitka, No More MDRs, and Godmothers Check out Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! We are back from our Alaskan cruise on the Disney Wonder.  We had a wonderful 7 nights in the last frontier.  Alaska is hard to describe just how amazing it is but we will do our best.    Word of the Day - Alaska Cruise News - The Dream gets Dreamier Check out Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! Chris in the concierge lounge is back to share about his double dip to Lookout Cay at Light House Point. He was on the Disney Fantasy on the first paid guest sailing to the new destianation. Hear all about it from his first hand accounts. He aslo shares about his stop at Castaway.  Word of the Day - Coral Reef Cruise News - Royal gets a new ship, No Ship Saturday, and Miami has the...

Welcome aboard! Alden is back to share his top 5 cruises and why.  Its a look into what he thinks makes for a great crusie.  From Crusies in Europe to Alaska to Bermuda he covers it all.  Word of the Day - Sports Deck Cruise News - New port for Disney, Barr Harbor Back in the news, Too Much Rain, and A teen follows the Rules. Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media   More of  Mi...

Welcome aboard! This week we chat with Ed about his voyage on Quantum of the Seas to Alaska.  Ed is a very experanced cruises on many different lines.  Don't miss this one about cruising out of Seattle to the inside passage of Alaska.  Word of the Day - Azipod News - Royal loyal, Big packing mistake, Spain hates big ships, and its not an Ice Chest. Check out Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Soci...

Welcome aboard! This week we are back! Alden joins us to talk about cruising with a teen. We share some tips on how to make traveling with these special creatures better for everyone.  He also wants you to follow his photography instagram @shotbyalden  Alden will be posting lots of pictures of Alaska and the Disney Wonder on that account.    Word of the Day - The Vibe News - A whale of a time, Sta...