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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 26 MIN

Adult-Only Sailings, Cruise Myths & Why Miami Might Be a Mess

from The Podcastaways · host Trevor Shelby, Thomas Kennedy, and Jennifer Rowell

It’s just Trevor and Mr. Kennedy this week as the crew tackles a packed episode of Carnival cruise news, myths, and strong opinions.We break down Carnival’s expanded adults-only sailings for 2026, including which ships we’d actually choose and whether these casino-focused cruises are worth the hype. We also clear the air on one of cruising’s biggest fantasies: the so-called “free upgrade fairy” and why it almost never exists in today’s fully booked ships.There’s a heads-up for anyone sailing out of Port Miami, where a race day could create real embarkation delays, plus a look at Carnival’s quiet increase to onboard service charges and how those extra percentages add up over the course of a cruise.We also wade into a surprisingly heated debate about working on a cruise ship, including laptop warriors taking Zoom calls at Java Blue, and whether Carnival should create dedicated business centers at sea.Finally, we tease next week’s special segment, “Pack Like a Pirate,” where we’ll share packing tips, mistakes, and must-haves. Listeners are encouraged to send in their own tips via Speakpipe for a chance to be featured.As always, opinions are strong, pants are optional, and anything that happens on the ship… stays on YouTube.🎙️ Leave us a voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways🎵 Music: “Across the Savannah” by Aaron Kenny Licensed via the YouTube Audio Library

It’s just Trevor and Mr. Kennedy this week as the crew tackles a packed episode of Carnival cruise news, myths, and strong opinions.We break down Carnival’s expanded adults-only sailings for 2026, including which ships we’d actually choose and whether these casino-focused cruises are worth the hype. We also clear the air on one of cruising’s biggest fantasies: the so-called “free upgrade fairy” and why it almost never exists in today’s fully booked ships.There’s a heads-up for anyone sailing out of Port Miami, where a race day could create real embarkation delays, plus a look at Carnival’s quiet increase to onboard service charges and how those extra percentages add up over the course of a cruise.We also wade into a surprisingly heated debate about working on a cruise ship, including laptop warriors taking Zoom calls at Java Blue, and whether Carnival should create dedicated business centers at sea.Finally, we tease next week’s special segment, “Pack Like a Pirate,” where we’ll share packing tips, mistakes, and must-haves. Listeners are encouraged to send in their own tips via Speakpipe for a chance to be featured.As always, opinions are strong, pants are optional, and anything that happens on the ship… stays on YouTube.🎙️ Leave us a voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways🎵 Music: “Across the Savannah” by Aaron Kenny Licensed via the YouTube Audio Library

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