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The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #224 - The Scuttlebutt!Welcome to episode #224! We dust off our microphones and catch up with latest scuttlebutt and cruise happenings in Southern California. The competition is heating up again and we are going to see new cruise ships and even a new cruise line coming to the west coast! Are you ready for Real ID, renewing your passport or traveling to Europe soon? We have some updates and information for you. And finally, we share about the beautiful and stunning Sun Princess. Princess Cruises has launched its first Sphere Class ship and it is truly a luxurious ship with fine dining experiences, u...2025-05-081h 10

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #223 - Ride In Style: Private Car Service To Your Cruise Port!Traveling to and from a cruise port can be a challenge especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. Ride sharing services and vehicles aren’t able to handle a family, luggage and such. What other options are available? Recently, Scott and his family travelled to Texas for a cruise and they hired a private car service for the first time and had a very interesting conversation with their driver. A impromptu interview was recorded about the features and benefits of hiring a private car service for your upcoming cruise. You will ride in style and comfort, and start yo...2025-04-0915 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #222 - Flashback 2024: Sun Princess Part 1 Interviews, Cruise Content Creators & Cruise Director Corinne!Hey Cruisers! The last few months of 2024 was a whirlwind of cruising and busyness, but still we have a lot of catching up to do and audio content to share. The decision was made to produce a few “flashback” episodes along the way as 2025 gets underway. On this new episode, we gathered with amazing cruise content creators to share our thoughts and excitement about our upcoming media cruise on Sun Princess! It’s a rare and unique opportunity to have Don @eatsleepcruise, Sheri @cruisetipstv, Doug @cruiseradio Ilana @lifewellcruised and JT @cruisingwithjt all in one place at the same time. It was truly s...2025-02-1731 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #221 - Regal Princess Cruise Director Olivia Shares Her Life's Journey!During the Thanksgiving holiday, Scott and his family cruised the Western Caribbean on the stunning Regal Princess. Scott was able to spend some time with Cruise Director Olivia and record a very special interview about her life's journey in the cruise industry. It is fascinating and very insightful that we are sure you will enjoy to hear. Thank you Olivia for coming on to the podcast! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2025-01-0731 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #220 - Five Things Cruise Director Jason Tells Cruisers What They Need To About The Majestic Princess!Hey Cruisers! Scott just recently sailed on the Majestic Princess on a wonderful repositioning cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia to Los Angeles, California. He had fantastic opportunity to interview cruise director Jason Allen and he shares five important things about the Majestic Princess that we need to know. We think that you will find this information entertaining and insightful with Jason and Scott. Happy Cruising! - Tommy & Scott 2024-12-1124 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #219 - Sailing With Princess; Future Cruises Questions and AnswersHave you wondered what kind of special deals and offers you can get when you visit the Future Cruise office? Scott recently was on the Majestic Princess and had the opportunity to speak with Brandon and asked all the questions. This in-depth interview will give you all the answers that you have been looking for to book that perfect future cruise. Now is the time to treat yourself and your family with that special vacation of a lifetime that will make memories you will cherish forever. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2024-11-1919 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #218 - Scott's Summertime Seafaring and Spectacular Sojourns!With school now back in session and as we are entering into Fall, we take some time to share about our summer vacations. Scott and his first mate Pam, sailed on the Navigator of the Seas to Mexico for a time of relaxation and fun. Then Scott flew back East to join up with his daughter Dyllen for a road trip with a stop at the Niagra Falls. And they even took an exhilarating boat cruise to the bottom edge of the majestic falls. What memorable and incredible experiences! Enjoy the new show! - Tommy & Scott 2024-09-2041 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #217 - Flashback Cruise: Our 2023 Adventures to Alaska on Discovery Princess!Part One! Welcome to a conversation with my friend and travel buddy Michelle Young. We, along with our spouses, had a cruise vacation of a lifetime. This was Michelle and her husband Tom, first cruise to the last frontier, the majestic state of Alaska. We had the exciting privilege of cruising again on the luxurious and stunning Discovery Princess, sailing us to breathtaking sceneries, ports of call, food, shopping and exciting experiences. There is so much to share, there will be a part two! Enjoy the show! ^Tommy #cruise #cruising #alaska #discoveryprincess #princesscruises #ketchikan #juneau #skagway #victoria #podcast #theloveboat #travel #vac...2024-08-291h 26

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #216 - Changes Coming To Carnival Corporation!Ahoy Cruisers! A brand new podcast episode is waiting for you today filled with cruise news, announcements, and pizza. Do you have a favorite type of pizza? What is your number one cruise ship pizza? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy this yummy show! Happy Cruising! Scott & Tommy 2024-07-2052 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #215 - Interview With Cruise Director Joey of the Carnival Firenze!Cruise Dude Scott has a special interview for you today! He welcomes Cruise Director Joey of the Carnival Firenze on to our show. They take a deep dive into all the exciting things you find on this newly refreshed ship now sailing from Long Beach, California. Also, don’t miss the YouTube version of this interview as well. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2024-07-1146 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #214 - Introducing Carnival Firenze To Southern California!On this new episode, Scott has recently returned from his cruise on Southern California's newest ship, Carnival Firenze! Carrying on the ship's original theming from sailing under the Costa brand, this refreshed ship embodies Carnival's motto "Fun Italian Style"! From the staterooms, restaurants, bars, public areas, dining rooms, specialty restaurants and more you will find yourself surround by the Italian flair. Scott dives in deeply on everything he tried to see, do and eat - and shares it all with us. Enjoy the show! Happy Cruising! Tommy & Scott 2024-06-0559 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode # 213 - Interview with American Idol Finalist Lou Gazzara!We are so honored and privilged to welcome back American Idol Finalist, Lou Gazzara to the show! Lou shares with us some of the new projects he is working on along with his cruise show concerts on Princess Cruises and other cruise brands as well. When he is not sailing on the seven seas, Lou is also performing in Las Vegas, which is hometown as well. New opportunities are abounding for Lou, and he shares about a exciting new project happening in Las Vegas. We wish Lou all the success in the world and encourage our listeners to support this...2024-05-1231 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #212 - Catching the Wind on the Carnival Breeze!Scott and his wife Pam recently cruised from Galveston, Texas for the first time sailing on the Carnival Breeze. Their seven day Western Caribbean cruise was filled with food, fun, and frivolity. Adventures included exploring Mayan pyramids and water filled caves. Hear all about their amazing vacation on land and sea! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2024-05-041h 03

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #211 - Total Solar Eclipse Cruise On The Discovery Princess!It was a cruise like no other! On this new episode, Tommy shares about his family’s experiences on the Discovery Princess to the Mexican Riviera for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. This cruise was sold out for two years and Princess Cruises made this cosmic event very special in many different and exciting ways for their guests. And watching a total solar eclipse from a cruise ship is experience like no other. It was a highlight of our lives that our family cherished together and will never forget. Thank you Princess Cruises for making this phenomenal cruise possible! Enjoy the...2024-04-211h 00

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #210 - Cruise Vacations With Your Kids!On this new episode we explore cruising with your kids. We think taking a family cruise is awonderful way to spend time together, try new things, visit new places and learn about othercultures. However, most of your time will be enjoying the cruise ship and all of its amazingkids programs and activities. We discuss what you can expect and experience on Royal Caribbean,Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Princess Cruises. Do you have a great experience that youhad with your kids that you would like to share with us, let us...2024-04-021h 05

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode 209 - Is AI Infiltrating The Cruise Blogosphere? Part 2We are back with part two examining the suspiciously clickbait article titled "What A Cruise Is Really Like - Fantasy Versus Reality" by Nicole Castelino. It is very apparent that this was written by AI and not by a real travel/cruise writer. This poorly written article was published to draw readers who are drawn into fake drama and negative stories, with unsupported "facts". This article's sole purpose is to create controversy to feed the search engines algorithyms that like negative stories, videos, etc. We are exposing their tactics. Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott 2024-03-1856 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #208 - Is AI Infiltrating The Cruise Blogosphere? Part 1Scott recently ran across a blog post about cruising with a suspiciously clickbait title "What A Cruise Is Really Like - Fantasy Versus Reality" by Nicole Castelino. We take a dive and read through this article which was full of straw man arguments, untrue accusations and just poor writing about cruising. Why was this even published? Who is Nicole Castelino? What is Livstyl.com all about? It became more apparent as we read through this "article" we felt that an AI bot wrote this. Is this the future of cruise blogging? Listen and let's discuss. Share with us your thoughts...2024-02-271h 11

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #207 - Seven Things Cruisers Need To Stop Doing In 2024!This is a different kind of episode. Normally, we like to keep it positive and such, but we have notice some trends and attitudes that need to change amongst our cruising community. We all have sees some crazy things that happen on cruise ships, and most of the time, people just turn a blind eye to it. But not today. We are going to call you it and hopefully, some of you will change your tune. And if you think there is something else we should call out, let us know and we will share it on a future show...2024-01-301h 06

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #206 - Cruising Down Under On The Disney Wonder!On this new episode, we welcome Kat and Lewis Sutton from the Dis Down Under Podcast. The Sutton's are super Disney fans from Perth, Australia. They have visited all the Disney theme parks around the world and also love cruising They are excited to have Disney Cruise Line come to their homeland. The Disney Wonder travelled from west coast of the United States to Sydney, Australia for the Christmas holiday season through February 2024. Kat and Lewis enjoyed two cruises, with one that included a New Year's celebration. This interview has a lot of great information, fun cruise stories and more...2024-01-091h 01

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #205 - Cruising During The Holidays - Part 2!Hey Cruisers! We are back with part two of sharing tips and ideas on how to make your holiday cruise extra special. Also, we have exclusive interviews with Raymond Grills, Food and Beverage Director and DuVaul Gamble, Cruise Director on the Discovery Princess! These are fun and informative interviews detailing of what you can expect to enjoy and make your upcoming cruise a most memorable experience. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and are grateful that you listen and support our show. Please keep sharing us with your family and friends. Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott 2023-12-2754 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #204 - Cruising During The Holidays!Hey Cruisers! We have fun and interesting episode for you. Have you ever wondered or wanted to cruise during a holiday? Scott just recently returned from a Thanksgiving cruise on the Discovery Princess and he shares about what to expect, some of the special things to see, do and of course, eat! He also has a few tips and ideas on how to make your holiday cruise extra special too! We hope you enjoy the show! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott 2023-12-1357 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #203 - Prepare To Be Spellbound On The New Sun Princess!We were invited to Princess Cruise's press event for the revealing of their new experience "Spellbound" by Magic Castle and we are here to reveal what we learned. We also have a special interview with Erika Larsen and Randy Pitchford from the Magic Castle sharing with us about their exciting collaboration with Princess Cruises. This mysterious venue will bring world class magicians to cruise guests in a intimate magical realm. Spellbound will be debuting on the new Sun Princess in early 2024. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2023-10-2044 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #202 - Fine Dining and Wine Experiences with Princess CruisesOn this new show we share about our recent fine dining and wine experiences on our Alaskan cruises on the Royal Princess and Discovery Princess. From Winemakers Dinner to Chef’s Table Lumiere to the exciting and new 360 Experience (No Spoilers!). We expanded and explored with our palates upon a culinary journey of new flavors and experiences. Did you know that Scott is a winemaker? He shares his great insights and information about harvesting grapes, wine tasting and more. We hope you enjoy the show! ^Tommy & Scott 2023-09-161h 22

The Cruise Dudes PodcastCelebrating Bernie Kopell’s 90th Birthday on the Royal Princess!Welcome to episode #201! Well, Scott had the unexpected pleasure on his Alaskan cruise to celebrate with Bernie “Dr. Adam Bricker” Kopell, aka “Doc” on the Royal Princess, his 90th birthday! Cruise Director Corrine Steel conducted a interview with Bernie where he shared some of the behind the scenes moments from The Love Boat TV show as well as answering questions from cruisers. It was full of humorous memories of his acting days with Hollywood’s biggest stars. Everyone got sing Happy Birthday to Doc and afterwards Bernie generously spent time taking photos with the cruise guests. What a wonderful surprise and experi...2023-08-0954 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #201 - Celebrating Bernie Kopell’s 90th Birthday on the Royal Princess!Welcome to episode #201! Well, Scott had the unexpected pleasure on his Alaskan cruise to celebrate with Bernie “Dr. Adam Bricker” Kopell, aka “Doc” on the Royal Princess, his 90th birthday! Cruise Director Corrine Steel conducted a interview with Bernie where he shared some of the behind the scenes moments from The Love Boat TV show as well as answering questions from cruisers. It was full of humorous memories of his acting days with Hollywood’s biggest stars. Everyone got sing Happy Birthday to Doc and afterwards Bernie generously spent time taking photos with the cruise guests. What a wonderfu...2023-08-091h 11

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #200 - Interview: Cruise Director Corinne Steel on the Royal Princess! Welcome to episode #200! How did that happen? While cruising through Alaska last month, Scott was able to interview our special guest, Corrine Steel, the current cruise director on the Royal Princess. Corrine shares her seven year journey from Yorkshire, United Kingdom studying theater to performing and working on cruise ships. Corrine updates on the future of Princess Cruises newest ships, new additions to the North To Alaska enrichment series, Puppies in the Piazza and so much more. Thank you Corrine for coming onto our show and sharing your passion for cruising with our listeners. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2023-07-2638 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #200 - Interview: Cruise Director Corinne Steel on the Royal Princess!Welcome to episode #200! How did that happen? While cruising through Alaska last month, Scott was able to interview our special guest, Corrine Steel, the current cruise director on the Royal Princess. Corrine shares her seven year journey from Yorkshire, United Kingdom studying theater to performing and working on cruise ships. Corrine updates us on the future of Princess Cruises newest ships, new additions to the North To Alaska enrichment series, Puppies in the Piazza and so much more. Thank you Corrine for coming onto our show and sharing your passion for cruising with our listeners.2023-07-2632 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #199 - Interview: Cruise Director Dan France on the Sky Princess!We have a very special and exclusive interview for you! Cruise Director Dan France graceously share with us his life story and how became part of the Princess Cruises' family and the Sky Princess. We discuss many things from food to entertainment to relaxation to things not to miss on board this beautiful ship. Dan also has a few cruise pointers and tips on how to make the most of your next cruise a fantastic vacation. Please follow Dan on Instagram @danfromtheship to see his cruising adventures. Enjoy the interview! Tommy & Scott 2023-07-1638 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #198 - Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun on the Sky Princess! Part 2Part 2! Tommy shares about all the cruise ports that he and his wife visited in Norway and Belgium. Should you always book an excursion through the cruise line or should you just roll the dice and see what you can find that day? What was the weather like in the Arctic Circle during the summer time? How does it feel to have sunlight 24 hours a day? What were the best port stops? What was the best activity? These questions were answered and so much more. Want to see more photos and video? Go to our Instagram page and follow...2023-07-141h 19

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #198 - Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun on the Sky Princess! Part 2Part 2! Tommy shares about all the cruise ports that he and his wife visited in Norway and Belgium. Should you always book an excurision through the cruise line or should you just roll the dice and see what you can find that day? What was the weather like in the Artic Circle during the summer time? How does it feel to have sunlight 24 hours a day? What were the best port stops? What was the best activity? These questions were answered and so much more. Want to see more photos and video? Go to our Instagram page and follow along...2023-07-141h 12

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #197 - Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun on the Sky Princess! Part 1Tommy is back from his 40th wedding anniversary cruise on the phenomenal Sky Princess! This 14 day cruise went from Southampton, England into the Arctic Circle and all the way to the most northern town in Europe, Honningsvag, Norway, North Cape. This cruise had 8 port stops in Norway and 1 stop in Belgium. On this show we are going to talk about the Sky Princess a bit and then get down to business and discuss all the wonderful food he had onboard the ship. From room service to the main dining room, from Alfredo's Pizzeria to Crown Grill. And wait to y...2023-07-121h 22

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #196 - Happy Hour with Scott and His First Mate!It’s happy hour time! We answer some interesting questions from cruisers. “Can you wear crocs Zip lining” “wWat are the Naturists for?” “What can you do in Skagway, Ketchikan and Juneau” “How do you book excursions before, during or while in port” Special dietary needs” Smoking, drink packages and more. Pam, Scott’s first mate joins the fun. We started out making a half hour show, however, it went longer. So many questions, with so many answers. Enjoy!2023-06-1549 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #195 - Cruising on the Caribbean Princess!On this new episode, Tommy shares all about his wonderful cruise on the Caribbean Princess! Seven wonderful days to the Eastern Caribbean, with port stops at Princess Cay, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We cover all of this including watch shopping, food, entertainment, travel tips and more. Also on this show, we share about all of upcoming cruises for the rest of 2023. Enjoy the show! Happy Cruising! Tommy & Scott 2023-05-271h 25

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #194 - Carnival Radiance Recap and 100 Years of Luxury Cruising!On this new show, Scott recaps he latest cruise on the Carnival Radiance and shares the details about his amazing stateroom and plus his newest "Cruise Food Hacks". We also chat about Tommy's upcoming Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Caribbean Princess during Easter break and finally, we round out the show with a discussion about 100th anniversary of luxury cruising. Keep on Cruising! Tommy & Scott 2023-04-041h 08

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #193 - Focusing on Food: Navigator of the Seas!Scott just got back from his first cruise on the Navigator of the Seas! There was so much to see, do and, of course eat, he decided to make the focus of this cruise all about the dining experiences onboard the ship. This show is all about the delicious food, where to find it and what to eat. Scott tells us about some of his famous food hacks you must also try. We are not resonsible for any damages that may you inccur due to drooling that may happen as you enjoy the show! Keep on Cruising!2023-03-071h 08

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #192 - From Ship To Shore: Cruise News!Hey there cruisers we have another episode of cruising goodness for you! Scott shares his excitement and upcoming cruise on the Navigator of the Seas. He has made his list of things to do, see and of course, eat. Can't wait to get his full report and hear his stories about his cruise from Los Angeles to Catalina Island and Ensenada. Then we share about the latest cruise news that we think you need to know about and some of our thoughts. The cruise industry is getting stronger and recovering from the unfortunate shut down, that has been dramatic and...2023-02-1853 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #191 - Interview: Two Cruise Directors, Sophie & Dan, Share The Best Kept Secrets On The Diamond Princess!Hi Cruisers! We are back with another fun and informative interview for you. Scott was able to interview not one, but two cruise directors, Sophie and Dan, before they made their job transitions, on the Diamond Princess. (Sophie is now the full time cruise director on Diamond Princess and Dan went to be the entertainment director on the Sky Princess.) They share with us their favorite things not to miss on this beautiful ship, but also a few of their best kept secrets that you need to experience and enjoy onboard. Along with the game changing, Princess Medallion, the cruiser's...2023-01-3042 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #190 - Interview: Executive Chef Paolo Merio On The Diamond Princess!This week we have special and exclusive intervew with Princess Cruises executive chef, Paolo Merio. He shares with Scott a peek behind the scenes what it takes manage and serve over 3,000 guests and crew daily on the Diamond Princess. It's a facinating and informative interview. Thank you Paolo for sharing your stories with us! Enjoy the show cruisers! Tommy & Scott 2023-01-2340 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #189 - A Shimmering Cruise On The Diamond Princess!Scott and Pam recently were privileged to be one of the first guests to embark onto the beautiful Diamond Princess, the last Princess ship to restart, post pandemic. The ship had been, refreshed, refurbished and updated to Medallion Class! Scott shares about all the great things you can do aboard the ship and what not to miss. Also Scott tell us about his experiences and tips at port stops Loreto and La Paz in the Sea of Cortez. We hope you enjoy the new episode!2023-01-151h 01

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #188 - Interview with Bernie "Doc" Kopell and Fred "Gopher" Grandy!The Love Boat Reunion Cruise was a phenomal cruise event! We have a exclusive interview for you with Bernie and Fred recorded on the Discovery Princess on the last night of the beautiful Mexican Riviera cruise. Bernie and Fred share their thoughts on the enduring love and support from the fans and give their perspective why The Love Boat TV show keeps fascinating viewers since 1977 - over 45 years! Enjoy the show!2023-01-0123 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #187 - Exciting and New: The Love Boat TV Show Reunion CruiseTommy and Lena had the most amazing cruise ever! The Love Boat TV Show Reunion Cruise on the brand new Discovery Princess was the most phenomenal event on the high seas! Every special gathering onboard was electrifying and the energy between the TV cast and the guests create an atmosphere of fun, excitement and happiness. It was a time of celebration and honoring the impact of The Love Boat television that introduced the world of cruising to their weekly viewers and launched the modern day cruise travel industry that we all now love and enjoy. So come aboard the show...2022-12-101h 14

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #186 - It’s Time For More Scuttlebutt!2022-10-111h 01

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #185 - Exploring The Carnival Radiance!Scott and his first mate, Pam share together their recent experiences on the Carnival Radiance. During the pandemic, the ship underwent the largest and longest refurbishment and make over in Carnival's history, such additions as Shaq's Big Chicken, Guy's Pig and Anchor Smokehouse and more exciting things. The ship looks marvelous, the crew is amazing, and it is wonderful that the West Coast has another great cruise vessel to enjoy on memorable adventures! Enjoy the show!2022-08-3049 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #184 - Discovering The World on the Discovery Princess!Tommy and Scott discuss their experiences at the Discovery Princess naming ceremony. The last of the Royal Class of Princess ships, this beautiful vessel is the crowning achievement of Princess Cruises. With it's fine appointments, beautiful staterooms, stunning Piazza, relaxing Enclave, delicious Slice Pizza, specialty restaurants, and more, the Discovery Princess takes you to a new place of rejuvenation, relaxation and revitalization. Scott shares about his recent Alaskan cruise on the Discovery Princess as well. Highlighting some of the most memorable moments of his cruise vacation. Scott was able to enjoy a presentation on the sh...2022-07-261h 24

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #183 - Carnival Cruises: 50 Years of Fun and Celebration on the Carnival Radiance!Congratulations Carnival Cruises of 50 years of fun! On this new episode Scott shares about the 50th celebration on the Carnival Radiance and the special things they did onboard the ship. Also, we have some cruise news and more! Listen today!2022-04-021h 17

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #182 - Shimmering Along The West Coast, Cruisers Welcome The Carnival Radiance!We have a special interview for you with Ryan Rose, Cruise Director on the Carnival Radiance! Ryan shares about all the new experiences, bars, eateries, shows, and more. The ship has undergone a huge makeover and she sparkles! Cruisers, you will be #funderstruck when you sail on your next cruise on the Carnival Radiance! @carnival @ryanrosecruisedirector #cruise #cruising #travel #westcoast #funderstruckoncarnival #carnivalradiance #podcast #video 2022-03-0211 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #181 - Our Majestic Holiday Cruises!Scott and Tommy share about their 2021 Halloween and Christmas cruises aboard the Majestic Princess. Plus, we have a fantastic interview with the cruise director! Enjoy the new episode!2022-02-231h 22

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #180 - Scraping Off The CDC’s Barnacles!2022-01-201h 06

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #179 - California Cruising with Scott & Pam on the Carnival Miracle!Cruise Dude Scott returns back to cruising on the Carnival Miracle for a California cruise to Ensenada, Mexico!2021-12-0855 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #178 - A Regal Experience with Michelle!Welcome to episode #178! On this new episode, we welcome Michelle from the Disney Dream Girls podcast. Michelle shares her first time experience on the Regal Princess out of Southhampton, England.2021-09-181h 18

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #172 - Welcome to Los Angeles Navigator of the Seas!2021-04-0148 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #171 - Cruise Flashback: 2020 Valentines and Vow Renewal Cruise on the Regal Princess!On this new episode we have cruise news and a "flashback" on Tommy's 2020 Valentines and Vow Renewal cruise on the Regal Princess. Gavin MacLeod and Jill Whelan officiated the amazing vow renewal event which set a Guinness World Record!2021-02-251h 12

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #170 - Welcome To Los Angeles: A Spotlight On The Celebrity Millennium!Welcome to episode #170! We have some exciting news for west coast cruisers! Celebrity Millennium is coming to the Port of Los Angeles, September 2022 sailing the Mexican Riviera cruises! Although there are only 12 itineraries on the schedule right now, we are hoping that they will be expanding their presence on the west coast. On this new episode, we share some interesting things we learned about onboard the Celebrity Millennium including the recent upgrades made during their dry dock last year. We can't wait to see her sail into the San Pedro harbor next year! Enjoy the show! Keep On Cruising Tommy & Scott The...2021-01-221h 00

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #169 - The Quarantine Show Welcome to episode #169! This show is a little different. Tommy shares about his current health conditions and his quarantine time. Please wear a mask, practice social distancing, think and care about your loved ones and their health. We all want to get back to cruising and travel, let's do our part and encourage others too so that we can do the things we love once again. Keep On Cruising Tommy & Scott The Cruise Dudes Podcast P.S. We appreciate it when you Visit Amazon.com 2020-12-0452 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #169 - The Quarantine ShowWelcome to episode #169! This show is a little different. Tommy shares about his current health conditions and his quarantine time. Please wear a mask, practice social distancing, think and care about your loved ones and their health. We all want to get back to cruising and travel, let's do our part and encourage others too so that we can do the things we love once again. Keep On Cruising Tommy & Scott The Cruise Dudes Podcast P.S. We appreciate it when you Visit Amazon.com 2020-12-0452 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #166 - Smarter Cruising with The Cruise Genius, Scott Lara! Welcome to episode #166! Today, we are happy to have Scott Lara, The Cruise Genius on to our podcast. Scott's passion and knowledge of the cruise industry is infectious. He loves to share his expertise and stories about cruising, cruise ships, to help cruisers to have the best vacation ever. It was a lively and fun interview and we hope you will enjoy it as well. Be sure to follow Scott here: Website: https://www.thecruisegenius.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottLara/featured Keep On Cruising Tommy & Scott The Cruise Dudes Podcast 2020-10-111h 09

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #165 - Always, Talking, Everything, Cruising with Tommy Casabona! Welcome to episode #165! Today we welcome Tommy Casabona of Always Be Booked Podcast on to our podcast. Tommy brings to the cruise community fun, informative and provocative ideas. We love his fresh perspectives about cruise travel, ships, food, beverages, casino gaming, entertainment and more. It was a lively interview and we hope you will enjoy it as well. Be sure to follow Tommy: Website: https://www.alwaysbebooked.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbebooked YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rEq-G_L0KLuEFneFMu4SA Keep On Cruising Tommy & Scott The Cruise Dudes Podcast 2020-09-1554 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #161 - Taking Cruising to New Heights on the Sky Princess - Part 2! 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 show is a feast for the eyes and ears. With superior performers, stunning costuming, and staging as well, puts on a show like no o...2020-05-111h 10

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #155 - Taking Cruising to New Heights on the Sky Princess - Part One! 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 differences and some of the new features and services that we discovered onboard. It was so cool to walk around familiar corners and find new a...2020-03-051h 19

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #154 - A Panoramic View: Carnival Panorama, Part 3 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 thoughts, photos and videos with us. Tommy and his family will sure be sailing on the Carnival Panorama in near future, or maybe we sho...2020-02-1144 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #153 - A Panoramic View: Carnival Panorama, Part 2 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 exciting news about Royal Caribbean's ship, Voyager of the Seas coming to the West Coast in 2021 and 2022! 2020-01-311h 03

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #152 - A Panoramic View: Carnival Panorama, Part 1 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. He shares all about the beer brewing techniques aboard the ship. Uniquely, the Carnival Panorama is one of three Carnival Vi...2020-01-1754 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #150 - Welcome Home Carnival Panorama!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 absolutely beautiful and is a perfect fit for us Southern Californian cruisers who enjoy the Mexican Riviera. In fact, it is a perfect f...2019-12-181h 04

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #148 - Mini Episode Aboard The Royal Princess!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 ship! This episode is just a taste of what's to come and we can't wait to share our stories and experiences about the bea...2019-11-2614 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #147 - Seven Things We Love About The Royal Princess! 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 Angeles almost year round now. If you live in the Los Angeles area, you have to take advan...2019-11-111h 06

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #143 - A Travel Challenge: A Disney Cruise & Walt Disney World Resort Vacation For Under $10,000?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 challenge includes, your hotel, theme park tickets, food, airport and cruise ship transfers, and so much more. Will Erica meet or beat...2019-09-041h 25

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #141 - Changing The Course: Cruise Travel Restrictions To Cuba 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 coming to Long Beach, California start her inaugural cruise season on the West Coast! Join us on our Facebook G...2019-07-201h 00

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #139 - Treated Like Royalty on The Royal Princess 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 royalty!). From the food, to the shows, to the specialty restaurants, to the rejuvenating spa, the Enclave and then add the amazing Ocean Medallion on top of it...2019-06-021h 22

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #138 - Lou Gazzara: Troubadour Of The High Seas!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 dropping. His incredibly wide vocal range allows him to perform from Rock and Roll to Classical, from Rhythm and Blues to Opera. On top of this, he is...2019-05-081h 05

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #137 - Unlocking The Possibilities: Princess Cruises' OceanMedallionWelcome to episode #137! We are back from our cruises and full of stories, information and observations. Obviously, we both had a great time on our cruises, so the next few episodes will be a chock full of cruise goodness. On this show, Tommy shares about his experiences and information about the launch of the OceanMedallion on the Royal Princess! You will learn about it's history, the tech behind it and how it will make your cruise experience even better and even more fun! The OceanMedallion is a game changer and it was exciting t...2019-04-2257 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #136 - On The Edge With Don @EatSleepCruise Welcome to episode #136! We are happy to have back to the show, Don Bucolo of EatSleepCruise to share with us his experiences on the Celebrity Edge. Don shares his favorite places to eat, play and drink on the ship as well as his best tips about the ship. Celebrity's futuristic cruise ship is a game changer and is setting new standards in the cruise industry. The Cruise Dudes are cruising this week! April 6-13 - Tommy will be sailing the Royal Princess to the Mexican Riviera. April 8-12...2019-04-0935 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #134 - Carnival Splendor, Holiday Cruising!Welcome to episode #134! Well we finally get to hear from Scott and hear about some of the fun and interesting things he did with his family on their Christmas cruise on the Carnival Splendor. This was a seven day Mexican Riviera cruise roundtrip from Long Beach, California during the Christmas holiday. The Splendor has become the family's favorite local cruise ship. They love the ship, crew, entertainment and of course the food! The Splendor will only be in California for a few more months, then head for drydock and refurbishment in October and...2019-03-1447 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #131 - Shooting The Ship With Cruise Director Lee Welcome to episode #131! Scott got to spend some time with the Carnival Splendor's cruise director Lee and interview him. He has some funny and insightful stories about his life aboard cruise ships and his adventures around the world. The Splendor will be repositioning to Australia at the end of 2019, so if you want to cruise to the Mexican Riviera, book soon. Lee and all the crew will be excited to see you and make sure you will have a memorable cruise. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott 2019-01-2021 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #130 - A Ship's Life on the Carnival Splendor Welcome to episode #130! Happy New Year cruisers! We have a special show for you today. Scott and his family cruised on the Carnival Splendor to the Mexican Riviera for Christmas this year. During the cruise they had a special question and answer session onboard with the Carnival crew members called "A Ship's Life". They share some fun and interesting stories what it is like and what happens while on board. So if you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes on a cruise ship you won't want to miss this special recording. E...2019-01-0737 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #129 - The Cutting Edge of Cruising Welcome to episode #129! When you think that cruise ships can get any more extreme and extravagant, along comes the Celebrity Edge. We discuss some of the unique features and experiences from the incredible Magic Carpet elevator to a enchanting and extraordinary dining experience at the Le Petite Chef. This beautiful ship is now sailing guest in the Caribbean - don't miss it! Also, we have cruise news and we are looking for your cruise predictions for 2019. Please call our voice mail line at 424-272-1916 and leave your prediction so that we can play it on...2018-12-1453 min

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #128 - Holiday Cruising! Welcome to episode #128! Do you like to cruise during the holidays? Would you like a cruise ship under your Christmas tree? No worries about shopping, wrapping presents or even cooking dinner. Everything would be taken care of! We share some of our past experiences and future cruise for this upcoming holiday season. And let us know your favorite holiday cruise memory! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott * * * * * The Cruise Dudes Podcast T-Shirts & PopSockets! * * * * * Issue #4 of Seaw...2018-11-191h 08

The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #126 - Name That Ship! Welcome to episode #126! We have had a whirlwind of things going on in our lives the last few weeks, but we are so glad to be with you and share some cruising goodness and fun. On this new show, we share an update on Hurricane Florence and her impact on cruise ships and itineraries on the East coast. This is one of many storms that the weather services are tracking over the next few weeks. So if you have a East coast or Caribbean cruise coming up soon, be sure to keep your heads up! 2018-09-1550 min