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Cruise Talk Weekly

Cruise Talk Weekly

Written by: Tommy Casabona Tony Barnette
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Welcome to Cruise Talk Weekly with Tommy and Tony. Each week break down the latest happenings in the cruise travel and the cruise industry as only we can. Buckle up here we go. Video version of the podcast published on the Cruise Talk with Tommy and Tony YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt).2025 Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 29. Cruise Fights, Virus Fears & Carnival Chaos
    May 15 2026
    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

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 28. This Cruise Started BAD… But Ended AMAZING
    May 1 2026

    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!

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    #CruiseTalkWeekly #CruiseNews #BermudaCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseLife

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 27. Cruise Influencers Banned for Bad Review
    Apr 21 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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