The Cruise Dudes Podcast

Welcome to episode #161! It's time for part two of Tommy's Western Caribbean cruise on the Sky Princess.  This time we discuss the live entertainment and shows onboard this beautiful ship.   Princess Cruises develop unique, one of a kind shows, exclusively for the Sky Princess! Combined with the beautiful Princess Theater, equipped with state of the art audio, video and lighting technology, each s...

Welcome to episode #160!   We are so happy to have on our show another great interview for you.   YouTube Video Cruise Personality, Emma from "Cruising Isn't Just For Old People"  shares with us her interesting research findings about how cruising might be changing due to COVID-19. In fact, she has a few extra things she shared on our show that was not in her video.    See Emma's video below!    ...

Welcome to episode #159! We have a very special interview today with Jason Beukema, founder of Whet Travel and the Groove Cruise, the premier electronic dance music chartered cruise vacation event! Starting with an idea, a passion for music and a personal financial risk, Jason launched the first Groove Cruise over 15 years ago and has built a community and a loyal family of electronic dance music...

Welcome to episode #158! On this new episode, we welcome back our very special friend Matt Hochberg from the Royal Caribbean blog. He is one of the most informed cruisers who lives and breathes Royal Caribbean cruise ships.    We have brought him back on to the show to give us the inside scoop on what Royal Caribbean is doing during this time of pause from cruising. Matt also shares about his very...

Welcome to episode #157! We have a very special show for you today... We welcome Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy to podcast! Stewart is the "most quoted cruise expert" when the television and radio networks are looking for a deeper look at the cruise industry. For over 30 years, Stewart has cruise around world on all the major cruise lines, he knows all the presidents of the companies, and has a di...

Welcome to episode #156! This is a different kind of show today. Like you, we are still taking in all of this. The Coronavirus has hit the cruise and travel industry hard, bringing it to a standstill, and affecting millions of people around the world.  It is all quite unprecedented and  so much has happen and so quickly, the last few days we wanted to share with you the latest cruise and travel ne...

Welcome to episode #155! Tommy and his wife Lena just got back from an amazing, two back to back Western Caribbean cruises first on the Sky Princess and then on the Regal Princess.  On this new episode, we are going to be sharing and telling you all about Princess Cruises newest Royal Class ship, the Sky Princess! As Princess rolls out the last three Royal Class ships, we talk about the difference...

Welcome to episode #154! A part 3? What else could there be more to talk and share about the Carnival Panorama? Embarkation and the staterooms, suites and more!  Plus we have a interview with the Hotel Director and bonus interview with the high octane Cruise Director, Emma Nixon.  We had a lot of fun discussing this new ship and her onboard experiences. Please feel free to share with us your thoug...

Welcome to episode #153!   On this new episode we take another panoramic view of the brand new Carnival Panorama. In part two, we begin to take at the bars and restaurants and share some of Scott's favorite drinks and dishes you must try on board.    Does Scott think you should spend extra for the specialty restaurants? He gives you his advice and what you should consider.   Also, we have some exc...

Welcome to episode #152!   On this new episode we take a panoramic view of the brand new Carnival Panorama. In part one, we begin to take a deep dive into the ship, starting with the outdoor public areas, indoor public areas, the spa, and the brewery. Scott shares his best tips and hints about the SkyRide as well!   Also on this episode we have a great interview with Carnival brew master, Collin....

Welcome to episode #151! Are you wondering what it is like to experience the concierge lounge and services aboard the Royal Princess? We have a special interview with the concierge host, Jay and he shares about his responsibilities and duties. His friendly smile is genuine and he sincerely wants his guests to have the best Princess cruise experience ever.  We were privileged to have Jay serve and...

Welcome Home Carnival Panorama! After 20 years of waiting, it is so exciting to have a brand new ship now on the west coast of California.  We were invited to the naming and dedication ceremony last week and it was a phenomenal celebration! On this show we share about everything that we saw and experienced. From Pig and Anchor to the SkyZone to Rock Revolution, this ship has it all. The ship is ab...

Welcome to episode #149!   We have a special show for you today!    Cruise Director, Matt O from the Royal Princess shares with us his stories and insights on what it takes to help passengers have the best cruise ever.   His ability and talent to connect with guests is evident when you look upon them and see their smiling faces and are laughing with him be it at the sail away party, line dancing i...

Welcome to episode #148! On this new "mini episode", recorded live aboard the Royal Princess,  we share some of the highlights of our cruise to the Mexican Riviera and what is to come on future shows.  Even though Scott and I were very busy recording interviews, taking photos and video, excursion tours and more, we still had an amazing time and relaxing cruise. The Royal Princess is truly a gem of...

Welcome to episode #147!   Tommy is all ready for his Mexican Riviera cruise next week on the Royal Princess!   On this episode he shares the seven things that he and his wife Lena enjoy about this beautiful and luxurious ship. Princess Cruises has brought to Southern California it's best  sailing vessel for all us to enjoy. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful ship at the port of Los Angel...

Welcome to episode #146! It is time for another "Seaside Scuttle" where we share the scuttlebutt of cruise news and  what we have been doing the last few weeks on this podcast. Groove Island - The first ever, 3 day EDM (Electronic Dance Music) event on beautiful Catalina Island produced by Whet Travel, the producer of the Groove Cruise. What a phenomenal inaugural event! On top of having perfect C...

Welcome to episode #145! There is some exciting and breaking news from Princess Cruises for you! We just got back from a media event on the Royal Princess and we have for you from the president of Princess Cruises, Jan Swartz, her announcement revealing the name and some of the details of their newest 6th Royal Class cruise ship. And we are very happy to have her home port here in Los Angeles, Cal...

How in the world did The Walt Disney Company come into possession of the famous cruise liner, the Queen Mary, Howard Hughes Spruce Goose airplane and over 200 acres of surrounding land at the port of Long Beach, California? Did you know that for many years they operated the Queen Mary and had plans to build a theme park, hotels, restaurants, a marina, a cruise ship terminal and even a monorail and...

Welcome to episode #143! Tommy just got back from Florida visiting with family and friends at the Walt Disney World Resort. While he was there, he had a idea for a podcast show -  a travel challenge!  Can our friend Erica, from The Magic For Less,  put together the ultimate Disney vacation: a Disney Cruise and a Walt Disney World Resort Vacation for a family of four, for under $10,000?  And this c...

Welcome to episode #142! The Norwegian Bliss is quite an amazing and beautiful ship to sail on. On this new show we have our friend Connie Moreno is back to share with us her "must do's" while sailing on this ship. She even gives you a fantastic tip even if you forgot to book at one of the specialty restaurants before the cruise and how she was able snag a reservation and even save some money too....

Welcome to episode #141! Cuba is back in the news and we have some thoughts and interview with Scott's friend, Mark. Mark just got back on one of the last cruises to Cuba on the Norwegian Sky. He had a awesome time on the cruise ship and his visit to island. Mark shares his interesting experiences and insights into the Cuban people and their culture.  Also, don't forget about the Carnival Panorama...

Welcome to episode #140! It's the first day of Summer 2019 and we are so happy have on our podcast, all the way from the United Kingdom, blogger, YouTuber, Facebook and social media princess,  Emma  of  Cruising Isn't Just For Old People! We asked Emma to come and share with our listeners her stories and experiences on Viking Cruises. Viking is a unique ocean cruise line, they call themselves "The...

Welcome to episode #139! On this new podcast episode, Tommy shares his recent cruise on the Royal Princess to the Mexican Riviera! This seven day cruise had port stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Beside having perfect warm weather and smooth sailing seas, the Royal Princess crew was treating Tommy and his wife Lena like royalty (here's a secret...they treat everyone like roya...

Welcome to episode #138! On this new podcast episode, Tommy interviews American Idol Finalist, Lou Gazzara!  For many years now, Lou has cruised around the world, sharing his gift of music to cruisers, performing on over 150 cruise voyages.  Lou performed two phenomenal shows on the Royal Princess on Tommy's cruise vacation last month. To say the least, he has an amazing musical gift and it is jaw...