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Send us a Text Message.Ready to step outside your cruising comfort zone? Join us as we sit down with Paul C Thornton, the mastermind behind the Joy of Cruising series and podcast, who has been navigating the seas since 1988. Paul brings his wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes, highlighting the unique appeal of Virgin Voyages' adult-only atmosphere and superb dining. Relive Paul's family adventures on Carnival and witness how his tastes have matured over the years, offering a fresh pers...

Send us a Text Message.Ever felt like your peaceful cruise was actually a covert operation to empty your wallet? Join us, Linzi and Mark, as we air out the cruise industry's dirty laundry, tackling everything from those aggressive spa sales pitches to the omnipresent upsell lurking behind every corner on deck. We're not holding back as we share our gripes and laughs, revealing the less-than-relaxing aspects of life at sea on both MSC and Royal Caribbean ships. It's a candid conversation that'...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wonder if the extra splurge on specialty dining during your cruise is a ticket to culinary bliss or just another hole in your pocket? We've got the scoop, as the legendary Travel Blog Jamie joins Linz and Mark for a no-holds-barred discussion on navigating the tempting waves of cruise ship culinary costs. We're weighing anchor and setting sail to discover if those £40-Plus-a-plate experiences promise enough gastronomic delight to part with your hard-earned cash, sh...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Cruise Cast, we talk about whether cruising remains good value for money. Over the past four or five years, we have seen significant increases in cruise fare, as well as onboard upgrades, so in 2024, is it still value for money, and how does it compare to other vacation options?We also give our thoughts on a couple of recent cruise stories, and give you our takes, this week we are looking at a Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady's new destinations, Prin...

Send us a Text Message.In Episode 5 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we are taking a look at how to convince someone, whether that your partner, significant other, friend or family member to take their first cruise. We look at the misconception behind cruising, the myths that lead to them, and the reality of what taking a cruise really is like. We also take a look at three of the last weeks big news stories and give our take and reactions to them. When Marky scoffed at the ide...

Send us a Text Message.In episode 4 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we talk about whether the new Sphere Class ship, Sun Princess from Princess Cruises was worth the wait, and years of wait and the hype building up around her.From the whisper of anticipation that preceded its launch to the spellbinding 'Spellbound' dinner show, this episode will transport you through a sea of stories that'll make you yearn for the ocean breeze. We'll even let you in on a secret or two about the future of cr...