Description: Today on the podcast, we answer questions from our Facebook Group. To join the group head to the groups on Facebook search Cruise Tips TV® Official Group - and you'll see a photo of me and the words Cruise Tips TV Official Cruise Group. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we compare and contrast the top five loyalty programs in the cruise industry. We discussed the pros and cons as well as which programs are easiest to move up fastest in. We also talk about whether or not it's worth it to stick with one cruise line. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

In this week's podcast, we're sharing some cruise industry updates. From Royal Caribbean's new status match program AND new ship (Utopia of the Seas), to Princess loyalty accelerator, Holland America is having a cruise sale, and finally- NCL's new video series.   Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we have a very special guest! Author, and friend of the CruiseTipsTV community, Dr. Paul Thornton joins us to share his experience on Scarlet Lady. Dr. Thornton cruised from Miami to Barcelona on a 14 night bucket list cruise, and shares his thoughts on food, fun and favorites onboard Scarlet Lady. We also discuss who Virgin Voyages is (and isn't) right for, as well as embarkation and debarkation on this "newish" cruise line. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we share what to expect if you're considering Holland America Line. From dining to entertainment and info on the average demographic, we break it down! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the show, we're discussing what subtleties push cruisers to book with certain cruise lines. Whether it's dress code, beds, or loyalty perks, you're likely to learn something from this one! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

In this episode, we're talking about Holland America Line. We haven't cruised with HAL in 15 years, but this week- we're on an Alaska cruise with this line. Here's some things we love about Holland America and why you might consider them. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, Sameer and Kristin join us on the show to share a detailed review of their Icon of the Seas cruise. They discuss their stateroom, bars, dining onboard, the Empire Supper Club, and their family's favorite venues onboard. We also talk about their port stops and what they did in each Caribbean destination. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we share a recap of our recent cruise on Oceania to Alaska. We discuss the tours that we chose in both cities as well as an overview of tours you may want to try when in Ketchikan or Juneau. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast we are coming to you live from Icy Strait Point Alaska where we'll talk about how our Alaska cruise is going. We'll cover things like where we've been so far and the activities, excursions and weather. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we talk about the top 15 things that we love about cruise travel. From traditions to Dining and even exercise, we share our personal opinions in part two of this series. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we dive into things we don't love about cruise travel. While we love to cruise and so so often, there are some things we REALLY wish we could change. From long lines to overhead announcements, these 10 things just aren't great. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the show, we have a special guest who will help us learn how to use points for flights to the port. Ben from Ben's Big Deal starts by sharing how to responsibly START with points and miles and what to watch out for. Not all points are created equal! Should you use a bank card or an airline card? Should you book a cruise using points or miles? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we share details (well, HINTS) about our next cruise. How we're packing, tips and tour ideas for this destination, and lots more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for the BIG reveal later this week! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, it's another fun subscriber-inspired topic. One of our listeners said she feels like she is MISSING SOMETHING when she's on a ship, and wanted a podcast devoted to fun fan favorites and cruise activities to cure her FOMO. So, Midge, this episode is for you! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we share our top 10 picks for amazing cruise attractions. It's hard to believe you can do some of this stuff on a cruise ship. We'd love to hear from you. Which attractions did we miss? Which ones are you most excited about? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we discuss 15 cruise experiences our community ranked as overrated. Our listeners weighed in and shared those hidden gems you don't want to miss. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we discuss 25 cruise experiences our community ranked as underrated. From the fabulous crew, to staying on the ship, our listeners weighed in and shared those hidden gems you don't want to miss. Next week, we'll share some overrated ones! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we discuss Sheri's recent trip to the Seatrade Cruise Global conference. We share several big cruise announcements that were made at the event, and Sheri talks about her Holland America ship visit in Fort Lauderdale Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we share 10 things to do on the last day of your cruise. From logistics like checking your onboard balance, to avoiding the last day of the cruise blues, this checklist is helpful to maximize your enjoyment and minimize mistakes on that final day! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the show, we chat about our recent port stops in the Caribbean. We visited Roatan, Honduras for the first time, checked out an old fave in Cozumel and explored NCL's Harvest Caye on a hot day. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we review our recent cruise on Norwegian Joy. We did something we don't normally do and booked a cruise out of Miami during the spring break season. We share what that was like, details on the recent refurbishments and discuss food and our stateroom. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, Sheri continues her discussion about the all new Sun Princess. Sun Princess debuted in Europe for her inaugural season, and is unlike the rest of the Princess fleet. We share some favorite spots, talk about the layout, and much more. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we have a special guest from our cruising community. Joyce has just returned from back-to-back cruises on Utopia of the Seas, and she'll share her knowledge about the B2B experience with our listeners today. Back-to-back cruises are different in a lot of ways and can be approached differently depending on how you book the cruises, if you're changing cabins, and the cruise line. Joyce helps break down what to know and answers questions from our community on this topic! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, Sheri shares her impressions of the all new Sun Princess. Sun Princess debuted in Europe for her inaugural season, and is unlike the rest of the Princess fleet. We share some favorite spots, talk about the layout, and much more. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the podcast, we're continuing our conversation about what seasoned cruisers do directly as they cruise more often. What types of cabins do they book? Do they get off the ship? What do they spend money on? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the podcast, it's part one in our series sharing how longtime cruisers evolve their cruising style over time. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the podcast, we're answering questions from our Facebook group. What are some cheap things to do in Alaska? Tips for cruising with kids? How to use apps to prepare for your cruise. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, Sheri talks about how she is preparing for her solo cruise on Sun, Princess in the Mediterranean. She shares her packing strategy, port of call, and some other details about Princess, including what she's most excited to see and share. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the podcast, Sheri recounts her visit onboard Carnival Jubilee. We share some fun facts about the ship, how it's different from the other XL Class ships, who this ship is for, and some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this Texas-based ship! Be sure to check out our companion video on 10 things you must know about Carnival Jubilee on our YouTube Channel. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

17 Cruise Items Experienced Cruisers NO LONGER pack (and what to pack instead) I asked our Facebook community to tell me what items they NO longer pack on a cruise, and here's what they had to say! These are the items they once thought were must-pack cruise essentials, but now, they don't even make it onto the packing list. So, you might want to stop packing these items! You'll want to stick around because #10 is kind of controversial. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week we continue our series on our listeners Unpopular Cruise Opinions. From smoking to booking balcony cabins, and opinions on entertainment, over 800 people weighed in on this popular topic! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we asked our audience what their unpopular cruise opinions were. Cruise ducks, paying for room service, disregarding the dress code & leaving formal wear at home - some of these may surprise you! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Cruiseline.com has announced the results of its 2024 Member Choice Awards, and we'll talk about it in this podcast. These awards recognize the top cruise lines, cruise ships, and cruise destinations of the year, as ranked by reviews submitted by their community members for cruises taken from January - December 2023 Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we're sharing some secret food hacks and menu items that can be found on a variety of cruise lines. From the BEST way to order warm chocolate melting cake to tips for the main dining room on a cruise, this is a fun one! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast we run through 2024s new cruise ships. One ship has already debuted and the next is due to set sale this month! Are you booked on any of these new ships? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, it's a subscriber inspired topic! What's that ONE thing you do on a cruise to make your first day complete? Grab a burger? Unpack? Explore the ship? Hear what our community does, and imagine yourself onboard YOUR next cruise! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we answer questions like: Is Bigger Better when it comes to cruise ships? What cruise line is best for entertainment? And what's the ultimate Alaska cruise? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we answer questions about flip flops in the dining room, the best hotels in Miami, what to do on a sea day, and our best tips for Wonder of the Seas. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we wrap up our series on the best and worst times to cruise to the most popular cruise regions in the world. This week we are focusing on Europe and the Canada New England region. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we continue our "best and worst" series with a look at the Best & Worst Times to Cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Then, we share big NEWS about Carnival's Celebration Key -their new private destination on Grand Bahama! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we're continuing to explore the best and worst times to cruise popular regions around the world. This week we're talking about weather, crowds, pricing and the differences in seasons, when booking a Caribbean cruise. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we're starting a new series where we explore the best and worst times to cruise popular regions around the world. This week we're talking about weather, crowds, wildlife, and the differences in seasons when booking an Alaska cruise. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we explore the GOOD things happening in the cruise industry in 2024. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

You may have heard of a new secret venue coming to Sun Princess, debuting next month in Europe. As a sneak peek into this new Victorian-inspired venue, Sheri got an exclusive tour of the Magic Castle, a clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California. Not much has been revealed about spellbound, and we'll explain why in this episode! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Today on the podcast, we're answering questions from our Facebook group. What are some things to do in Miami before a cruise? Tips for transatlantic cruises? Best summer Europe cruises & more! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we revisit part two of our cruise trend series. There are a few things that our cruise community feels could use some improvement in the industry right now. Next week, we will revisit the positive trends impacting cruise travel in 2024. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week on the podcast, we share 8 strategies for responsibly using points and miles to save on cruise and travel costs. From hotel and airline loyalty to cruise line credit cards, there's something for every budget and every traveler if you're willing to do the research. *Disclaimer: we are not financial advisors, and we recommend you research these decisions carefully with the help of a professional. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

This week's podcast was inspired by a subscriber who asked us for strategies for beating the "last day of the cruise blues". Today we're sharing 15 ways to keep positive and make the most of the last day of your vacation! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Best of 2023 cruise awards and an honest look back at 2023. This week, we take a a reflective look back at the cruises we took, and some highs and lows from our year. Then it's time for our "best of" cruise awards. Drum roll... which cruise line had the best entertainment, best meal, and was best overall? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com