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

Welcome aboard! This week sail on the Celebrity Silhouette with Lauren of Touring and Cruises. Word of the Day - CLIA News - No news because we recorded early Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Lauren More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week embark on Icon of the Seas with Anthony.  Here what this experienced cruiser has to say about a week on the Icon. Word of the Day - Fleet News - Carnival celebrates Arbor Day, Royal takes a gamble and makes a deal, and Royal starts to move some dirt and sand in Nassau.  Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of  Doug The Original...

Welcome aboard! This week we share some thoughts on 5 things you could do differently on your next cruise.  Don't just follow the crowd or get stuck in a rut. Word of the Day - Turnaround Day News - Take the Train, Juneau is making plans to make plans, Baltimore trying to open, and Cruise to the path of totality. Check out  Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of  Michelle More of ...

Welcome aboard! This week we break down our choices for port adventures for our up coming Alaska cruise. We share what and why we picked what we picked. Word of the Day - Inside Passage News - The Treasure can float, A bridge goes down, Carnival on fire, and THE WIGGLES! 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 break down the Summer of 2025 on Disney Cruise Line Word of the Day - Fish Extenders News - Nassu sets more records, No to the scooter, Haiti, and NYC is worried about things. 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 look at motion sickness and how to deal with it! Word of the Day - List News - Palo lets Doug wear shorts 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 find out what $5,000 $7,500 or $10,000 get you as far as Cruise fare.  Doug fails to understand the homework. Word of the Day - Porter News - NYC thinks Cruises cause noise and traffic - Royal orders another! 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 talk about Rotational Dining Word of the Day - apparent wind News - more taxes and a dock has seen better days 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 talk with the DCL Duo of Sam and Brian.  They did a Adventures by Disney River Cruise in Europe. Word of the Day - Mooring News - Unlikely Florida Port gets traffic and Carnival shows off its new island. Find the DCL Duo here! 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 talk Lauren of Touring and Cruises about her time on Icon of the Seas! Word of the Day - Ship Class News - Blue Lagoon is back! Find Lauren here! 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 talk about why 2024 is the year you should take a cruise! Word of the Day - Passport News - Someone wants thier bill paid, The Bank of NCL is closed, Nassua wants more, and a new Icon is born. 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 take you along on our 5 night Disney Dream Double Dip over New Years Eve.  We had a great time.  We stayed in a catagory 8A Stateroom.  Two days at Castaway Cay too. Word of the Day - Don News - People are Quacking Mad Check out Back  To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

Happy Holidays from the Rope Drop On Deck Crew  Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on  Social Media More of  Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringandcruises.com More of  Doug The original  Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we talk about our upcoming double dip on the Disney Dream over NYE! Word of the day - Adrift News-Age Changes to Disney Cruise Line Kids Club Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse  Find us on  Social Media More of  Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of  Doug The original  Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we have the show down of private islands.  We compare Perfect Day Coco Cay and Castaway Cay.   Word of the Day - Private Island News - The Star is bookable Check out Back To The Mouse Find us on Social Media Email Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com The original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard this week we take you on a 3 night sailing on the Allure of the Seas.  Hear about our state room, dining, activites, and cabana as we sail through the adventure. Word of the day - Crew Member News from our own sailing Check out Back To The Mouse Find us on social media The Orginal Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we talk about how dress your best on the cruise.  We talk about what type of clothing you might want to pack.   Word of the day - Galley News-New terminal in the Everglades, Gummies get you banned, and more news. Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The origi...

Welcome aboard! This week we talk about Why to Verandah, or when to Verandah? Word of the day - Anchor  News- Galveston spends some money, Port Canveral sets a new bar, and BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we explore all the unwritten rules of cruising. Word of the day - Shore Power News- new info on light house point, and tips are looking up on Royal Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we talk about the plans for our upcoming cruise on the Allure of the Seas.  Word of the day - Ballast News- New Bar for Disney, Sitka at it again, and Itinerary releases. Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we help Joe from Back To The Mouse plan his Excursions for Greece and Italy! Word of the day - Stabilizer News- Petition Failure in Alaska and Did we get the stage show we all wanted on the Disney Treasure? Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Ro...

Welcome aboard! This week we build our own ship! Yep we talk about what we would like to see on a ship made just for us and why. Word of the day - Ship Yard News- Changes in the Med, we learn the name of a big ship, and time to go SOLO! Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The origina...

Welcome aboard! This week we answer your listener questions! Word of the day - Bulbous Bow News- Name change for Royal Lounge, Celebration Key opening dates, and did we just "Rope Drop Radio" some age limits? Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio

Welcome aboard! This week we answer a question we have gotten a few times. Why should I do adults only on Disney Cruise Line.   Word of the day - Swell News- Another Port wants limits and more Disney Bands coming to a ship near you. Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Ro...

Welcome aboard! This week we discuss multigenerational trips.  Why would you want to do such a thing?  We cover the pros and the cons of this topic. Word of the day - Transfer News- Adult only area on Coco Cay Make sure to check out  Back to the Mouse  Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio