Travel & Cruise Industry News

Cruise Lines and Drinks Hack is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 16, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A cruise passenger has shared his drink hacks for smuggling alcohol on cruises, garnering hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok. However, the hack has backfired, and cruise lines have caught on. Also today, Cruise Lines and Drinks Hack; 61 Free Cruises; Itinerary C...

While the title of today's show, A Flood and A Hawk, has nothing to do with our news stories, it had a significant impact on my weekend and lead up to Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 15, 2024 with Chillie Falls. On the agenda for this morning: World's Largest Pizza Party; Coma Passenger Needs Transport Home; Bed on Balcony; Mariner of the Seas Delayed; High Stakes Sports Betti...

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral is today's lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 12, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Utopia of the Seas has made its much-anticipated arrival to its new home port, Port Canaveral, marking its official entry into the United States. Also today, Massive Renovation for Atlantis; Utopia of the Seas Arrives At Port Canaveral; Two Passe...

Galveston Resumes Cruise Operation is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 11, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The Port of Galveston is slowly returning to normal and has resumed some services, including cruise operations, following Hurricane Beryl's destructive arrival on July 8, 2024. Also this morning, Galveston Resumes Cruise Operation; French Protestors Block Ship...

Carnival Bans Brawlers is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 10, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A brawl that erupted in the buffet area of Carnival Paradise in the early morning hours of June 6 has led to a ban for passengers involved. The fight, captured on video and shared on social media, showed several passengers engaged in a violent fight. Also today, Carnival...

Deadly Storm Beryl is the top story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 9, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Beryl was downgraded to a Tropical Depression as it traversed inland across eastern Texas, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and life-threatening conditions. Eight people are believed to have died as a result of the storm, including seven in Texas and one in Louisiana. A...

Landfall In Texas is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast around 4:30 a.m CDT. as a Category 1 storm. As expected, Beryl strengthened as it approached the coast. When it made landfall near Matagorda, winds had increased to 80 mph. It was the third landfall for Hurricane Beryl in the...

Friday Tropical Weather Update.is the top story on Friday;s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 5. 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula at about 8:3 AM today. We have information from today, reports from Playa del Carmen yesterday, and footage of Grand Cayman during and after Hurricane Beryl passed by. Also today, Boom Supersonic News; Symphony...

Thursday Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 4, 2024, with Chillie Falls. After crushing Jamaica yesterday, Hurricane Beryl is impacting the Cayman Islands today and will hit the Yucatan Peninsula tomorrow. Also today, Cunard Makes Change To Onboard Bookings; CEO Addresses Delayed Launch; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK to acc...

Once again, Wednesday Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 3, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Category 4 Hurricane Beryl is expected to bring hurricane-force winds and a storm surge to Jamaica by midday, Grand Cayman tonight and tomorrow, and the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday. Also today, Wildfires Force shut down in Alaska; a Drydock sched...

Tuesday's Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 2, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl is barreling toward Jamaica as a strong Category 5 Hurricane and is expected to be there during the day tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are currently 165 MPH. Also today, Itinerary Changes; Transition To New Cruise Line; Hot Air Tom Swing; Allura F...

Monday Tropical Weather Update is the dominating story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 1, 2024, with Chillie Falls. The next major target appears to be Jamaica. Also this morning, Celebrity Beyond Adjusts Itinerary; Man Overboard From Adora Magic City; A Different Kind of Rescue; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK HERE for video feed #mondaytravelandcruiseindust...

Saturday Tropical Weather Update featuring Tropical Storm, soon to be Hurricane Beryl, as it approaches Barbados, on a special episode of Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Two additional systems will affect the Atlantic Basin this weekend. CLICK HERE for video feed #saturdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilli...

Featured on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast is Author Ivan Cox, The Cruise Ship Doctor, better known as Gerald Vukevich, MD of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusettes. Cox, and Chillie's Cruises will co-host the Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise, sailing from Port Canaveral on November 16 on the Norwegian Epic. Also today, Amsterdam Reduces Visits; AMA Opens 2026 Early; Crystal To Double In Siz...

During 2023, MSC Surpasses 4 Million Guests which is today's lead story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 27 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Parking Fees Increase at Port of Baltimore; An Elephant On A Cruise Ship; 7 Themed Areas; Brilliant Lady Adds Puerto Vallarta; Riga Back On AIDA Map; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. For video feed CLICK HERE #thursdaytrav...

Fire and Power Loss on Icon of the Seas is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 26, 2024 with Chillie Falls. ICON of the Seas was docked in Costa Maya yesterday afternoon at about 3 PM when guests onboard reported a shuddering or shaking, followed by the emergency code “Bravo Bravo Bravo” over the public address system. That code is typically used to indicate...

$2.2 Million Vacation is the top story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast June 25, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A $2.2-million vacation package for two guests is being offered by Panache Cruises, an elite online cruise booking site. The journey begins with a 140-day world cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor from Miami to New York, staying in a 4,443-square-foot ultra-luxury suite. Also...

Gym Dispute on Ship is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 24 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Original Love Boat Cast Cruise; Viking To Expand Fleet; Brazilian Carnival at Sea; New Shopping Center on Bimini; Virgin Voyages Comedy Festival; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK HERE for video feed #Mondaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #c...

Oceania Insignia Rescues 68 is the lead on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 21, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Oceania Insignia conducted a rescue operation off Spain’s Canary Islands on June 19, saving 68 migrants from a distressed dinghy. Also today, the Weather; Special Broadway Cruise; Don't Feed The Birds; Sitka Residents Propose Limits; HAL Partners With Lindt; and Lots more...

Landfall for Tropical Storm Alberto is the lead story for Thurdays Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 20, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Landfall on the Mexican coast near Modesto was about 7:30 AM EDT today. also today, Huge Bill For Seasickness; Princess Delays New Dining Reservation System; Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Welcomes First Guests; Oceania Expands Culinary Offerings; Tampa To...

Another Crew Member Arrested is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 19, 2024, with Chillie Falls. A 35-year-old crew member appeared in federal court yesterday after federal agents found child sexual abuse material and bestiality videos on his phone after he disembarked at PortMiami on Sunday. Also today, Tropical Storm Today; Vancouver Introduces Facial Bio...

Shore Power in Miami is the lead story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 18, 2024 with Chillie Falls. PortMiami the first major U.S. eastern seaboard cruise port to offer shore power at five of its cruise berths. Also today, Menu Upgrades at McKinley Chalet; Weather Update; Scammers Go After Cruisers; New TUI Ship Participates in Emergency Drill; and Lots more LIVE today a...

Season's First Tropical Storm? is today's lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A broad area of low pressure over the Bay of Campeche. appears conducive for additional development, and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely. Also today, Residential Ship Delayed Again; MAS Islander Sails; Refloating the Aurora; Greece Considers Re...

Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Utopia of the Seas is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 14, 2024 with hillie Falls. Also on today's show, Weather Update; Changes for Cagney's; Explora II Completes Sea Trials; Celebrity Xcel Reaches Milestone; Ship Seized At G7; Crew Member Overboard; Emergency Evacuation; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK HERE to...

Dicey Weather For Weekend Travelers is the lead story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, Jun 13, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Some areas in South Florida have seen 20 inches of rain with more on the way. Localized flooding is definitely a possibility.. Also this morning, Navigator of the Seas Swapping Port Visits; Sailing Time Adjusted For Dozens of Carnival Sailings; Seattle Manda...