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© Tommy Allison and Scott Andrews explore and discuss cruise ship vacations on Princess, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Cunard, Holland America and more!
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Come and explore with us the best way to vacation: cruise ship sailing. Our show will share with you our favorite tips and ideas on how to have great cruise ship experience.
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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 phenomenal entertainer whether it is on the seas or land. Happy Cruising! Tommy & Scott Website: www.lougazzara.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouGazzaraOfficial/ Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/lougazzaraofficial/?hl=en
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
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 show! - Tommy & Scott
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 know! Enjoy the show! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott
We 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
Scott 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 on this show. Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott
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 seen 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 out somethings 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. We want everyone to have awesome cruise vacations, so hold on to your handrails and enjoy the show! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott
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. Be sure to follow them on social media and check out their podcast as well! We hope you enjoy the show mates! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott
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
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
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
On 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
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 experience. We hope you enjoy listening to this memorable day. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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
Part 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 along with this show. Norway was phenomenal in so many ways: fjords, waterfalls, mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, wildlife, and more. The Sky Princess crew and Princess Cruises made Tommy and Lena's 40th anniversary cruise was an exceptional and memorable experience of a lifetime. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
Tommy 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 you hear about the 36 ounce bone-in rib eye steak for two experience - it was a one of the best meals ever! Listen today! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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!
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
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
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