Explore every episode of the podcast Cruise Life Experience
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Super Mario: The Ultimate Royal Caribbean Cruiser | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:17:46 | |
Summary Thanks for listening! | |||
| Influential Hotel Director Robert Taggart | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:28:12 | |
30+ year cruise industry veteran & popular Hotel Director Robert Taggart shares fun stories from the past, his experience at sea during Covid-19, and great advice for crew looking to move their way up the management chain. Get In Touch! Facebook: www.facebook.com/cruisedirectormitch Show notes: 6:20 - Robert shares his proudest memory at sea. 8:28 - Any advice or words of wisdom for new Hotel Directors or potential young managers who are looking to work their way up? 13:35 - Could you see a Cruise Director transitioning to Hotel Director one day? 21:40 - Robert walks us through a typical “Day at Sea” morning for a Hotel Director. 23:05 - Robert shares how many more years he has left on ships and what long-term plans after life at sea. 25:58 - Thank you Robert! Thank you for listening! Subscribe and we'll see you next episode. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Gymnast, World Traveller & Influencer Sydney Brown | 28 Jun 2020 | 00:41:33 | |
Social media Influencer, world traveller, entertainer and gymnast/acrobat Sydney Brown is our guest. We discuss her start as a gymnast and beginning her professional career with Royal Caribbean and where it has taken her. Sydney shares stories, life onboard a cruise ship, shows she has performed in, her favourite destinations & the brands she's working with. Get In Touch! Facebook: www.facebook.com/cruisedirectormitch Show notes: 3:05 - Sydney shares about starting out in gymnastics and her hiring story with Royal Caribbean - "Mom, Dad, can I work on a cruise ship?" 7:05 - Sydney shares a funny story about which ship she was joining 8:46 - Sydney discusses what it takes to maintain your body and mind onboard performing in such a demanding role? How do you train and stay healthy onboard? 11:29 - Mike asks Sydney what she can do better than Olympian Simone Biles 16:15 - Sydneys discusses shows she performed in Macau, China (House of Dancing Water) and in Orlando with Cirque Du Soleil in (La Nouba) 17:25 - Sydney shares some memorable places she has been around the world 19:00 - Sydney shares how working on ships has opened up areas of opportunity in her life 20:49 - What is still on your bucket list? 22:00 - Sydney shares info on which major brands she is now working with 23:11 - How did you get more than 2 million followers on Social Media (TikTok, Instagram)? Any secrets? *Links below 26:10 - Sydney talks about the uniqueness of an AquaTheater show and what happens behind the scenes that many don’t know about 31:56 - What’s next? Sydney dishes on her potential new career path! 33:58 - Name Association fun 36:30 - Any advice or words of wisdom for new or potential young entertainers who are looking to make it? Links: Thanks for listening! | |||
| Legendary Stories with Richard Spacey - Part 2 | 24 May 2020 | 00:27:10 | |
Episode 7 picks up where we left off with Rich Spacey. We discuss his career transition, advice for new crew starting out at sea, and more stories including the legendary myth of "The Cruise Ship Streaker". Get In Touch! Facebook: www.facebook.com/cruisedirectormitch Show notes: 0:25 - Follow up on the Blimp & the infamous rumour of “The Cruise Ship Streaker” 1:35 - How hard was it to walk away from ship life? Any chance of a comeback? 6:10 - You were known for wearing crazy socks and costumes, wearing any now? 12:39 - When people think of Richard Spacey, how do you want to be remembered? 14:40 - Advice to crew just starting out at sea for their own Cruise Life Experience? 16:30 - Thanks Richard! 19:30 - Guests who cruise for specific crew & next episode preview Thanks for listening! | |||
| "Yes, that actually happened" Legendary Stories with Richard Spacey - Part 1 | 18 May 2020 | 00:34:12 | |
Episode 6 features industry legend Richard Spacey; one of the greatest Cruise Director's of all time. Epic stories from his time onboard including pool parties (in his cabin), Oasis of the Seas, holding the record for most Captain's Hearings and his transition to life on land. Get In Touch! Email: cruiselifeexperience@outlook.com Show notes: 2:07 - Mailbag questions 8:19 - Special Guest Richard Spacey 9:17 - Number 1 Rated Cruise Director 14:30 - What was your favourite video? 17:08 - Major Career change 20:22 - The King of Parties 26:45 - Oasis of the Seas and the infamous Blimp Story 33:34 - Stay tuned for Part 2 Thanks for listening! | |||
| The Launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady and more with Charly McDonald | 11 May 2020 | 00:38:26 | |
Episode 5 features Spark Cooperatives Charly McDonald as we discuss the launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the most anticipated ship in years. FF: Did you know Virgin Voyages was originally going to allow kids onboard? It’s true! Get In Touch! Email: cruiselifeexperience@outlook.com Show notes: 1:15 - Shout out to the cruise lines working hard to get crew home 4:05 - Mailbag: 9:45 - Mitch shares his hiring story 12:30 - Special Guest Charly McDonald (Principal, Spark Cooperative) 13:40 - Charly discusses his journey in the Cruise industry 18:44 - Charly discusses Spark Cooperative 32:54 - Name Association & thanks to Charly 35:10 - Mike shares his hiring story & wrap up Next Episode features Legendary Cruise Director Richard Spacey! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Cruising Myths and Misconceptions debunked plus ship stories with Paul Baya | 04 May 2020 | 00:35:13 | |
Episode 4 discusses myths & misconceptions of cruising which means we get to debunk some things that just aren’t true...or are they? Plus stories from Special Guest Paul Baya (Oceania Cruises), who was on one of the last ships with guests in March 2020. Email: cruiselifeexperience@outlook.com Show notes: 00:35 If I go on a cruise, I will get seasick... 1:06 Isn’t cruising for senior or older people? 5:53 Are we going to eat in buffets all week long? 8:06 The rooms (cabins) are all small right? 9:50 Mailbag questions: 12:58 Special Guest Paul Baya of Oceania Cruise Lines Thanks for listening! | |||
| What will Cruising be like after Covid-19? With Special Guest Abe Hughes, Virtual of the Seas Creator | 27 Apr 2020 | 01:01:00 | |
The emerging health guidelines being released by cruise lines and how they will affect and change the global cruise industry. Special Guest Abe Hughes (former Cruise Director) and Virtual of the Seas creator discusses his new project and shares memories of Cruise Life. 1:05 1:32 6:40 7:15 8:49 Abe shares stories on how he grew up in the cruise industry, his first day onboard, favourite places cruising has taken him and his new project Virtual of the Seas. 39:15 58:38 Thanks for listening! | |||
| The role of Cruise Director with “Hello Clo” and “You Just Have To Laugh” with Comedian David Naster | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:47:34 | |
The role of Cruise Director and how the new big ships are changing the duties and responsibilities. We also dive into why cruise ships are not flagged in the US. Special Guests: Cruise Directors “Hello Clo” and one of our favourite Comedians, author and creator of “You Just Have to Laugh”, David Naster. 0:01 4:53 6:00 7:17 12:43 16:08 19:40 More information on the Jones Act and if it hurts the industry 22:06 22:43 23:38 24:10 26:06 31:20 32:55 34:55 37:17 Thanks for listening! | |||
| Cruise ship cleanliness and crew update on-board worlds largest cruise ship | 13 Apr 2020 | 00:26:36 | |
Cruise ship cleanliness and the lengths Cruise Lines go to in co-ordination with the CDC to keep guests safe and healthy. Also we get an update from crew-member (Activities Manager Nick Huffman) onboard the worlds largest Cruise Ship Symphony of the Seas. Get In Touch! 0:45 1:45 3:40 6:30 7:35 8:00 24:10 Contact us! Thanks for listening! | |||