Cruise Addicts Talk Show

In this episode, Cruise Addicts host John Shallo is joined by expert Michael Consoli to share Viking Tips on the best practices when planning and taking your Viking cruise in 2024. We cover what mistakes you shouldn't make while planning and taking your cruise. Listen in as he offers expert advice while answering questions during our recent live Q&A and a member check-in.   If you want to watch a live stream video replay, you can click here.   Be sure to visit our website, Cruise Addicts, at www.cruiseaddicts.com for more information. 

In this episode, we are joined by Viking cruise expert Michael Consoli. We'll be covering some recent Viking news. Next, we'll answer your questions during our live Q&A and Member Check-In.  Please note that this episode is recorded live stream from Sunday, October 21, 2023. We are sharing it as a podcast for your enjoyment.    Be sure to visit the Cruise Addicts website at cruiseaddicts.com and you can also visit Michael Consoli's agency website at planmycruise.com   Thank you for listening and please leave a review, like and subscribe to our podcast. 

Join Cruise Addicts onboard Carnival Cruise Lines, newest ship, the Carnival Celebration, as we sit down with Peter Knego. Peter is a well known cruise ship and ocean liner historian, collector, and journalist. Peter shares details about his collection of items that are now on display and part of the Golden Jubilee lounge onboard this new ship. You will also learn unique facts about his work  and he provides us insights about other items guests can find aboard this incredible ship filled with historical objects from past Carnival Cruise Line ships. We hope you enjoyed this podcast and if you did, please share it with a friend, leave a comment and subscribe to our channel. 

In this episode of the Cruise Addicts Talk Show, John Shallo interviews Jason Love, a talented comedian, and performer. Jason is a nationally touring headliner who has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent, and Dry Bar Comedy. His clips are also played daily on Sirius XM. He is a crowd-favorite on multiple cruise lines.  We learn about his work schedule and life onboard during his busy schedule. What is his favorite cruise line to perform on? He also shares some pro travel tips and much more.   Be sure to keep in touch with Jason Love's work by visiting his website at https://jasonlove.com You can also watch a video version of this interview: https://cruiseaddicts.com/interview-cruise-ship-comedian-jason-love/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rcEYzYW1Jw

In this episode of the Cruise Addicts Talk Show, John Shallo interviews Lee Mason, the cruise director aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, the Carnival Celebration. They discuss Lee's background and how he started in the cruise business and came to work for Carnival Cruise Line. We also learn about his favorite shows onboard, cruise tips, and more.  You can also watch the video version of this interview on our website, Cruise Addicts. Video interview: https://cruiseaddicts.com/interview-with-cruise-director-lee-mason/    

Join Don from Eat Sleep Cruise and John from Cruise Addicts. Like always, we answer all your cruise questions, make terrible food jokes, and get into trouble with our wives! This week we have an exclusive look at MSC Cruises. We are back from another media event onboard MSC Cruises MSC Meraviglia.    The following was previously recorded live. Be sure to visit this page to view the recorded video live-stream version: https://cruiseaddicts.com/exclusive-look-at-msc-cruises-live-qa/   Be sure to check out these resources from CruiseAddicts.com:   https://cruiseaddicts.com/things-to-love-aboard-msc-meraviglia/ https://cruiseaddicts.com/msc-meraviglia-now-sailing-year-round-from-new-york-city/ https://cruiseaddicts.com/year-round-msc-meraviglia-sailings-from-nyc/   Join Cruise Addicts on Social Media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruiseaddicts Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cruiseaddicts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseaddicts Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/cruiseaddicts/   Be sure to check out these resources from EatSleepCruise.com:   https://eatsleepcruise.com/7-reasons-youll-love-msc-meraviglia/ https://eatsleepcruise.com/our-honest-msc-seascape-cruise-ship-review/   Join Eat Sleep Cruise on Social Media:   Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise  

Cruise Addicts welcomes Scott Lara for Ten Questions. In this episode, John Shallo speaks to Scott Lara from TheCruiseGenius.com. Learn some of his secret tips when visiting Half Moon Cay and much more during this fun interview. Visit Scott on his website at https://TheCruiseGenius.com. You can also reach him on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Cruise Addicts welcomes Don Bucolo or (DB) for Ten Questions. In this episode, John Shallo speaks to Don Bucolo (DB) from EatSleepCruise.com. Learn what it was like to be aboard one of the last cruises to sail as the USA ordered the COVID-19 suspension of cruises. Find out what happened and much more. You will enjoy getting to know this amazing creator and fellow cruise addict. Visit Don on his website at https://www.EatSleepCruise.com. You can also watch his YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Twitter.

Cruise Addicts welcomes Alanna and Rafael Zingano for Ten Questions. In this episode, John Shallo speaks to the co-creators of Travel The World From A To Z with Alanna Zingano. We learn how this cruise loving couple saves for their upcoming cruises and much more during this fun and informative interview. Want to learn more about this dynamic duo? Visit Alanna Zingano on her website at https://www.alannazingano.com/. You can also watch their YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Twitter.  

Cruise Addicts sits down with Travel Agent Michael Consoli for Ten Questions. In this episode, John Shallo speaks with top producing travel agent Michael Consoli. We learn what made him fall in love with cruise travel and other great insights. Want to have Michael Consoli help book your next cruise? Call him at 1-800-913-7245 or Email at [email protected]. His website is http://www.planmycruise.com. 

Join your Host John Shallo as we learn all about Hamburg Cruise Days 2019 from Randy Warren of Cruise Addicts. He recently returned from a visit to Hamburg, Germany where he was able to attend Hamburg Cruise Days 2019. He was also able to visit Seatrade Europe to see all of the latest advances in cruise ship interiors and other areas. 

Join Cruise Addicts aboard MSC Cruises, MSC Seaside. We had the chance to sit down and talk with MSC Seaside's Cruise Director Gene Young. He gave us some great tips when cruising aboard MSC Seaside and we learned what makes the entertainment onboard so unique. So sit back and relax as we get to know more about Cruise Director Gene Young and MSC Seaside. 

Join your host John Shallo and Guest Randy Warren as they talk about their cruise aboard MSC Cruises, MSC Seaside. Their MSC Seaside cruise visited the Western Caribbean ports of Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Nassau. This detailed review covers many topics and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Please leave your comments and questions below. 

Join Cruise Addicts as we're welcomed aboard the Carnival Magic as she is welcomed to Port Canaveral for the first time. Hear from our guests Travel Writer, Chris Owen (ChrisCruises.com), Scott Lara and Sherry Laskin Kennedy of CruiseMaven.com. Learn more about the Carnival Magic's new and unique itineraries. Celebrate Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ and Smokehouse grand opening and hear our guests opinions of this new dining venue. 

Join Cruise Addicts as we cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty to experience Carnival LIVE and Journey in concert. On this show we'll be speaking with Felipe, Cruise Director of the Carnival Liberty. He’s going tell us all about Carnival LIVE and some of what happens behind the scenes. I’ll also chat with guests Carrie McLaren of CarrieWithChildren.com, Rick Howard of TravelWithRick.com, Amanda Tinney of WheresAmanda.com and Julie  Elsdon-Height of SoberJulie.com to get their review of Carnival LIVE and the Journey concert. Next we'll be stopping off in Grand Turk and meet several local icons. We’ll be speaking with Barbie from Barbie’s Restaurant and also Jack of Jack’s Shack. You’ll meet them and get some tips on how to eat, drink and enjoy Grand Turk like a local.    

Princess Cruises recently announced a first-of-its-kind cruise industry partnership with three-time Oscar winner and composer of Wicked, Pippin and Godspell Stephen Schwartz. At a special event at the Hudson Theater in New York City, Cruise Addicts and Cruise Radio was on hand to cover this special announcement. The cruise line’s new relationship with such a major creative talent from Broadway and Hollywood includes a multi-year agreement to oversee the creative development of four new musicals to debut across the fleet over the next several years. We sat down with composer Stephen Schwartz, Jill Whelan, from The Love Boat, Ben Souza from CruiseFever, and Mike Faust from CruiseCurrents to hear more about this new partnership.

Listener Kabir just returned from a sailing aboard Norwegian Epic, taking him on a seven-night jaunt around the Western Caribbean. Kabir gives us a full Norwegian Epic review, including embarkation, the stateroom, dining options, entertainment and shares his tips and secrets.

Don Bucolo and his wife just returned from Royal Caribbean's brand new Quantum of the Seas, based in Bayonne, NJ - for now. This cruise ship has it all from almost two dozen dining venues, indoor skydiving, robotic bartenders to bumper cars. This is one ship you'll want to take a cruise vacation on!

On January 22, 2015, all the details of Carnival Vista were revealed at Lincoln Center in New York City. The ship has a lot offer like a brewery on board, a skyway, a brand new water park, more dining options like a Lobster Shack and more! The food part alone made my mouth water! On this episode we talk to: John Heald, Sr. Cruise Director of Carnival Jim Berra, Chief Marketing Officer of Carnival Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy Journalists at the event

January has proven to be a busy month for the cruise industry with the reveal of Norwegian Cruise Line's upcoming Norwegian Escape, Carnival Cruise Line announcing a new smartphone app and brand new internet at sea packages and New Orleans hitting one million cruise passengers.  We were in New York City aboard Norwegian Breakaway when the revealed more details about the upcoming Norwegian Escape, like: a brew hall, tapas bar, new shows and more. We get the overall response.  Carnival Cruise Line just announced their new smartphone app that allows you to talk to other cruisers and keep track of your on board spending. This app is aligned with other cruise line apps in the industry. But on top of the app, Carnival announced internet packages aboard their ships for as little as $5 a day. Adrian Greystone, Director of Guest Technology stops by the gives us the scoop un the new smartphone app. Support our Sponsors Insure My Trip, travel insurance is particularly important for cruisers, don’t get blindsided the next time you travel. Protect yourself and your cruise investment. Cruise Deals, check out the new Cruise Deals section of Cruise Radio. Just go to the top of the browser and click on Cruise Deals!