Cruise Talk Weekly

30. Cruise Lines Are Getting Pushback: NCL, Carnival, Royal Headaches & More

Cruise Lines Are Getting Pushback | Royal Caribbean, NCL & Carnival This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy dive into another wild week in cruising. From Royal Caribbean hitting a major roadblock in Mexico to Carnival slap fights, buffet crackdowns, NCL ceiling collapses, and the growing debate around cruise line changes, there's a lot to unpack. The guys also discuss solo cruising, cruise line gimmicks, ship-within-a-ship experiences, Carnival's new loyalty opt-in, and whether cruise lines are starting to push passengers too far. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Opening Banter 03:10 Cruise Line Threatens Cleaning Fees for Buffet Food 17:00 Are Cruise Lines Cutting Too Much? 24:30 NCL Ceiling Collapse & Cruise Ship Safety 33:45 Cruise Ship Attractions, Roller Coasters & Gimmicks 46:30 Ship-Within-a-Ship & Solo Cruising 1:02:00 Cruise Ship Lines & Crowds 1:12:30 Royal Caribbean Mexico Project Denied 1:24:00 Carnival Slap Fight & Lifetime Ban Debate 1:37:00 Carnival Loyalty Program Opt-In 1:40:00 Camouflage Clothing Ban in Caribbean Ports 1:45:00 Carnival's "America's Cruise Line" Branding Debate Follow Cruise Talk Weekly: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt [https://youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt] Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruisetalktnt [https://instagram.com/cruisetalktnt] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruisetalktnt [https://tiktok.com/@cruisetalktnt] #cruisenews #royalcaribbean #carnivalcruise #ncl #cruisetalkweekly

29. Cruise Fights, Virus Fears & Carnival Chaos

Cruise Fights, Virus Fears & Carnival Chaos This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy dive into one of the wildest weeks in cruise news yet. From a slap fight at Carnival guest services that somehow ended up involving the FBI, to growing concerns around the hantavirus outbreak connected to an expedition cruise ship, there's a lot to unpack. The guys also discuss: * Carnival's cruise pricing glitch controversy * Loyalty program opt-in confusion * Whether cruise lines should honor mistake fares * Cruise ship fights and growing bad behavior at sea * Mobility scooter etiquette and cruise accessibility debates * The tragic Celebration Key pier accident * Cruise safety, aging cruisers, and personal responsibility * Norovirus outbreaks and passenger concerns * Whether cruising culture is starting to change Plus, Tony and Tommy share their thoughts on cruise etiquette, elevator politics, scooter chaos, and why people seem more on edge than ever lately. See this episode over here: https://www.youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt #CruiseNews #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTalkWeekly #Cruising #CruisePodcast

28. This Cruise Started BAD… But Ended AMAZING

This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy break down one of the most unusual cruise experiences we've seen in a while… a sailing out of Philadelphia with no cruise terminal 😳 From a chaotic embarkation process that had passengers waiting for hours, to rough seas on the way to Bermuda, this cruise didn't exactly start smoothly. But once things got going? It turned into something pretty special. 🌴 In this episode: * What it was REALLY like cruising out of Philly without a terminal * The embarkation issues that had people talking all week * Rough Atlantic seas and how passengers handled it * Bermuda's reality: pink sand… or not? * Why Bermuda might be one of the most underrated cruise ports * Charleston surprises, southern charm, and incredible food * Behind-the-scenes of group cruising with 150+ people * Cruise industry talk: new ships, overbooking strategies, and Royal Caribbean's long-term plans Along the way, Tony shares his firsthand experience leading a group cruise, the moments that worked (and didn't), and why mindset can make or break your vacation. Was the chaos worth it? And would we do it again? 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! — 👉 Don't forget to subscribe/follow Cruise Talk Weekly so you never miss an episode 👉 Watch more cruise content on La Lido Loca👉 Listen more at Always Be Booked 👉 Have a question or topic? Drop it in the comments! #CruiseTalkWeekly #CruiseNews #BermudaCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseLife

27. Cruise Influencers Banned for Bad Review

Cruise influencers / Cruise YouTubers have been banned from Margaritaville at Sea for a bad review. In this episode Tommy and Tony give their take on this situation and everything going on in cruising.

26. Booked a Cruise Day Of… Then This Happened

In this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, Tommy shares one of the wildest cruise stories we've ever heard — booking a cruise just hours before departure and barely making it onboard in time. But once the adventure began, things didn't exactly go smoothly… We break down: * The unbelievable same-day cruise booking story * Racing to the port and boarding at the last possible second * Visiting the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) * Why Bonaire might be the hidden gem * Mechanical issues on Carnival Horizon * A brutal 2+ hour debarkation * Buffet quality debate and cruise food trends * The strangest issue of all… missing shower heads?! It's a mix of cruise luck, chaos, and commentary you won't want to miss. 📩 Have a question for the show? Email us: askus@cruisetalktnt.com 📺 Follow & Watch More: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisetalktnt * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruisetalktnt 🎙️ New episodes every week — Cruise Talk Weekly with Tommy & Tony.