Suite Natured Cruise Cast | Cruising Chat & News Cruise Podcast

Send us Fan Mail As much as you research and plan for a cruise, sometimes things happen, and suddenly the cruise isn't what you expected.  In episode 10 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we take a look at this situations, where unexpected could be good or bad.  Have you ever found yourself standing amidst Alaska's breathtaking landscapes, completely unprepared for the emotional tidal wave...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to step outside your cruising comfort zone? Join us as we sit down with Paul C Thornton, the mastermind behind the Joy of Cruising series and podcast, who has been navigating the seas since 1988. Paul brings his wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes, highlighting the unique appeal of Virgin Voyages' adult-only atmosphere and superb dining. Relive Paul's family...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like your peaceful cruise was actually a covert operation to empty your wallet? Join us, Linzi and Mark, as we air out the cruise industry's dirty laundry, tackling everything from those aggressive spa sales pitches to the omnipresent upsell lurking behind every corner on deck. We're not holding back as we share our gripes and laughs, revealing the less-than-re...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if the extra splurge on specialty dining during your cruise is a ticket to culinary bliss or just another hole in your pocket? We've got the scoop, as the legendary Travel Blog Jamie joins Linz and Mark for a no-holds-barred discussion on navigating the tempting waves of cruise ship culinary costs. We're weighing anchor and setting sail to discover if those £...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Cruise Cast, we talk about whether cruising remains good value for money. Over the past four or five years, we have seen significant increases in cruise fare, as well as onboard upgrades, so in 2024, is it still value for money, and how does it compare to other vacation options? We also give our thoughts on a couple of recent cruise stories, and give you our...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we are taking a look at how to convince someone, whether that your partner, significant other, friend or family member to take their first cruise.  We look at the misconception behind cruising, the myths that lead to them, and the reality of what taking a cruise really is like.  We also take a look at three of the last weeks big news...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 4 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we talk about whether the new Sphere Class ship, Sun Princess from Princess Cruises was worth the wait, and years of wait and the hype building up around her. From the whisper of anticipation that preceded its launch to the spellbinding 'Spellbound' dinner show, this episode will transport you through a sea of stories that&a...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered whether a cruise vacation trumps a stay at Disney World? Join us, Linzi and Mark, as we unpack the suitcases of our travel experiences and weigh anchor on the debate of sea versus land getaways. Our latest chat floats through the ease of cruising—you know, waking up in new ports without the headache of packing and repacking—and contrasts it with our well-trodden holi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 2 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our experiences with cruise excursions that didn't go as planned. Sharing three examples, including a chef's food market excursion, an Albanian wine store excursion, and a disappointment in the Azores. We reflect on the lessons learned from these experiences and the importance of t...

Send us Fan Mail This is our first episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast Podcast.  In this episode we introduce ourselves & Suite Natured, as well as talking about the last minute cancellation of our Sun Princess Cruise, and give our thoughts on other recent cruise news. In each episode we cover a range of topical cruise related topics, antidotes and cruise news stories. Each of our episode...