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CruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastLuxury Alaska cruising aboard the Cunard Queen Elizabeth with Andrew WellsJoin guest travel agency owner Andrew Wells as we talk the ins and outs of Alaska cruising aboard the luxurious--and surprisingly affordable--Cunard Queen Elizabeth.
2025-09-0839 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastArctic and Antarctic Expedition Cruising with Judi CohenLearn about expedition cruises, especially to the Arctic and Antarctic regions with, Judi Cohen, a Canadian-based adventurer and expedition cruise aficionado, and she has traveled to over 95 countries on 6 continents. Her photographs and stories about her off-the-beaten-path and polar expedition cruising have appeared in Bold Traveler Magazine, Travel Life Magazine, on AllThingsCruise.com and on her website, www.travelingjudi.com. You can also follow her journeys on Instagram @TravelingJudi.
2024-08-2033 min
The Frommer's Travel ShowCruising and Camping: Two New Studies Reveal the Top Trends for These Popular Vacation ActivitiesEpisode Notes
Bob Levinstein of Cruise Compete analyzed his company's analysis of what's most popular in cruising. Then Kevin Long, CEO of camping app TheDyrt, discussed what camping's still growing popularity means for folks trying to find a place to park an RV or pitch a tent.
2024-04-1434 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastTom Hollembaek, Aces Cruising CEO on Antarctica, Expedition Cruising, Explora Journeys, the state of the Cruise Market and much much morePlease join me and my guest, Tom Hollembaek, CEO of Aces Cruising, for a wide-ranging discussion about cruises, favorite destinations, and the current state of the cruise industry.
2023-07-2740 min
Places I Remember with Lea LaneAll About Cruising: Rough Waters Now. Smooth Sailing Ahead?Send us a textIs cruising coming back strong? Is it safe? Where are the best places to cruise right now? Bob Levinstein, CEO of Cruise Compete, covers many of your questions, and covers many types of ships and cruises, and offers inside tips.Lea and Bob share some or their favorite, memorable experiences, including a special moment by a waterfall in Guadalope; a month-long cruise from Chile to Tahiti, with stops in Easter Island and Pitcairn Island, home of the mutineers from Mutiny on the Bounty. And a cruise through...
2021-08-1725 min
TripCast360Cruise Compete - Save Big $$$ On Your Next AdventureOur guest is Bob Levinstein, Founder and CEO of CruiseCompete.com. Different travel agents have different relationships with cruise lines. Many lines offer contrasting prices for the exact same cabin dependent upon the relationship with a travel agency. Cruise Compete navigates through all that noise to find you the best deals. You pick the destination, the number of passengers and the type of cabin you want and Cruise Compete can help you with the rest.Cruise Compete has partnered with over 500 different travel agencies who submit pricing based on your request. Your search in anonymous...
2021-07-121h 08CruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastBryan DelMonte, President of the Aviation Agency on Air Travel in 2021 and his Defense Department Career in the War on TerrorPlease join me and my guest, Bryan DelMonte, President of the Aviation Agency for a wide-ranging interview about the future of air travel as COVID-19 vaccines come on line, vaccine roll-outs, and stories from his Defense Department career.
2020-12-1049 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastCaptain Dan Blanchard, Uncruise Adventures CEO, on Alaska Small Ship Cruising, COVID Restart and MoreA wide-ranging interview with a legend in the small-ship cruise business, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO and Owner of UnCruise Adventures. A can't-miss for active adventure lovers.Before founding UnCruise, Dan spent years traveling, including four years sailing the world with his family on a sail boat. His passions for cruising, and for the wild lands and native cultures of Alaska have culminated in Uncruise Adventures, the small-ship adventure cruise line he owns and helms.Today we’ll be talking with Dan about how new protocols for the resumption of cruising; and of course about small-ship crui...
2020-10-0245 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastAir Travel in the Age of Coronavirus: Insights from an Industry InsiderStaying healthy while flying is a major topic these days, and my guest today has a fascinating, behind-the-scenes perspective. As the founder and director of AviationRFI (aviationrfi.com), Fran Hume is the expert that airlines call on in their efforts to make flying safer.With more than two decades of experience in airplane interior solutions she has a vast store of first-hand knowledge of what goes on “behind the scenes” in the airline industry. She has continued to fly –and fly safely--- during the pandemic.
2020-08-0429 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastCruising the World From Gondolas to Megaships: Cruise Photography with Dennis CoxDennis Cox, AllThingsCruise official photographer and veteran of cruises on 17 different cruise lines talks cruise photography and his new book, Cruising The Word: From Gondolas to Megaships.
2020-05-2730 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastSeven Weeks on the Pacfic Princess World Cruise During the Coronavirus OutbreakJoin my guest former U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon Dr. Donna White as she recounts her seven-weeks odyssey about a Pacific Princess world cruise during the Coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-0847 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastAn Art-Themed River Cruise on AMAWaterways on the Seine River in France (CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast #7)A unique river cruise experience sailing on the AMAWaterways Amalegro with an onboard artist/art teacher and painting classes. This sailing included visits to Paris, the gardens at Giverny, as well as a stop at Normandy. Join my guest travel writer Julie Hatfield as she tells stories from this fascinating cruise.
2020-01-2324 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastA Luxury Yacht Cruise Experience Onboard the Sea Dream II (CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast #5)Today's topic is an all-inclusive journey onboard the SeaDream Yacht Club ship SeaDream II with my guest travel writer Judi Cuervo. Learn about a very different kind of Caribbean cruise experience in intimate luxury and personalized service beyond what large ship lines offer.
2019-12-1539 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastHow to Save Money Onboard Your Cruise (CruiseCompete CruiseBite #7)Sophisticated cruisers know that you have to shop around to get the best cruise deal. But saving money when you book your cruise is only part of the equation. It also pays to be smart with your money during your cruise vacation as well. We’ll be talking about how to save money onboard your cruise in this CruiseCompete Cruise Bite.
2019-12-0905 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastCosmetic Procedures at Sea (CruiseCompete Cruise Bite #6)One of the great aspects of a cruise vacation is it gives you time to focus on yourself. One of the ways you can do that is through some quick, simple cosmetic procedures at sea that can upgrade your look. Cruise lines continue to expand their offerings, and here are three of the most-popular.
2019-12-0305 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastWhen to Cruise for the Best Cruise Prices (CruiseCompete Cruise Bite #5)Travel prices fluctuate based on the time of year, and cruise prices are no exception. Today I’ll explain the one simple rule that dictates the majority of cost differences, as well as tell you the very best time to cruise for absolute best rates.
2019-11-1905 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastSmall-Ship Alaska with Uncruise Adventures (CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast #4 with Debi Lander)Join us for a different type of Alaska cruise on small-ship cruise line UnCruise Adventures. On this active voyage, hear about getting up close and personal with humpback whales in Glacier Bay; porpoises and bears; the northern lights; kayaking among calving glaciers; hikes to waterfalls; and Juneau highlights with my guest writer and photographer Debi Lander.
2019-11-1324 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastHow a Free TSA-Precheck Membership Can Help You Breeze Through Airport Security (CruiseCompete Cruise Bite #4)No one enjoys waiting in line, especially as part of a long day of travel. Fortunately there is a very easy way to breeze through security at US airports. Today I’ll be telling you about a program called TSA Pre-Check--and how to sign up for a five-year membership for free.
2019-11-1006 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastDisney Rhine River Cruise and Disney Ocean Cruising (CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast #3 with Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk of Instant Impressions Travel)A Rhine river cruise through France and Germany is a fantastic experience filled with castles, cathedrals, fine food and wine and old-world charm. Experience it Disney-style on an AMAWATERWAYS river ship with guest Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk, founder of Instant Impressions Travel. One of the top Disney specialists in the country, Sandy has been on more than 30 Disney cruises and travel experiences, and compares and contrasts her river experience with Disney's big ocean ships.
2019-11-0738 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastUnderstanding and Comparing Cruise Offers (CruiseCompete Cruise Bite #3)Take the stress out of choosing between cruise offers from rival agencies with a better understanding of exactly what your cruise offer includes--and doesn't include.
2019-11-0408 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastThe Casual Luxury of Oceania Cruises (CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast #2 with Bob Durnan of Cruise Vacation Outlet)Oceania Cruises is known for its high-end, casual country-club-style luxury. Join host CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein and guest Bob Durnan of Cruise Vacation Outlet for an in-depth discussion of the Oceania experience. Bob shares his insider knowledge gained as a top luxury agent, and a veteran of 54 cruise sailings.
2019-10-3014 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastSecrets for Turning Your Vacation Photos Into Art (CruiseCompete Cruise Bite #2)As our mobile phone cameras get better and better, most of us taken at least one incredible vacation photo that we wouldn’t mind seeing every day. Learn how to turn that photo into a piece of art on your wall with minimal effort—and very inexpensively. There really is a very simple secret to saving hundreds of dollars on your one-of-a-kind vacation memory.
2019-10-3006 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastSound Advice on Audio for Your Cruise Vacation (CruiseCompete Cruise Bite #1)This Cruise Bite is about sound advice—how to help maximize your enjoyment of your cruise by controlling what you hear and don't hear throughout your cruise vacation. Covered are the gadgets to bring, how the keep them running, and the entertainment you will want to pre-load onto your devices before you leave home.
2019-10-2906 minCruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastCruising the British Isles on Celebrity Reflection (CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast #1 with Celebrity Expert Tim Joseph of Revitalize Travel)On this edition of CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast join your host CruiseCompete.com CEO Bob Levinstein and guest Tim Joseph of Revitalize Travel for a detailed discussion of Tim's once-in-a-lifetime experience cruising to the UK and Ireland on the Celebrity Reflection. Highlights include a visit to Giant's Causeway, a Beatles Tour in Liverpool, and lots of details and advice about this cruise in particular and cruising in general.
2019-10-2232 min
Jet Setter ShowJS 61: Getting the Best Cruise Deals From Royal Caribbean & Beyond with Bob Levinstein CEO of CruiseCompeteBob Levinstein is the CEO of CruiseCompete and CEO of Compete Ventures. He's also the founder of ExpertTravelAnswers.com. Levinstein founded NationJob, which was one of the first online job search engines in the 90s.
Levinstein tells us about Cruise Compete and Resort Compete, and how both sites help travelers find the best vacation packages. He also explains the the most popular consumer trends in cruising.
Levinstein then discusses how publishers can effectively utilize ExpertTravelAnswers.com.
Levinstein co-founded CruiseCompete.com in 2003 and continues to serve as its CEO. ...
2014-01-2924 min