The Itinerary

Chris & Scott welcome back special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to talk about two exclusive Princess features: Medallion Class and the ability to add packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris breaks down two ways you can celebrate Halloween the Disney way - at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, and/or aboard Disney Cruise Line for Halloween on the High Seas.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris shares details on the 2027 Walt Disney World vacation packages that are now on sale (including a new dining plan)Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris & Scott welcome back special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to talk about itineraries that aren't just your average round-trip to the Caribbean. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Scammers are on the prowl, trying to take your vacation and exploit it to get your money. Chris breaks down the latest travel scams and how you can avoid being a victim.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has a "live" update from the annual CLIA Cruise360 conference. What is it and why does Premier Custom Travel attend each year? Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris & Scott welcome back special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to get an update on new ships and great options for your next Alaska adventure.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris is not happy after a TV anchor throws travel advisors under the bus.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Big new from Jamaica regarding the reopening of the Sandals resorts damaged during Hurricane Melissa. Chris has all the details.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new option called "Express Dining." Chris has all the details and sample menus.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

The annual Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is underway. Chris has a tasty preview of some of the amazing food and beverages you can sample there during your next trip to Disneyland.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris shares a story you won't believe about someone who came up with a unique emotional support...we won't spoil it. But it's true and it's hilarious.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Royal Caribbean recently announced a new class of cruise ships. Chris takes a look at what we know -- and what the tea leaves might reveal.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris shares which services are going to be more expensive on your next Carnival Cruise.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has an important podcast about traveling with specific documentsSend us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Disney Cruise Line just announced their summer 2027 sailings and a special announcement for sailings from Galveston. Chris has all the details. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Ever get an email with an offer to bid on a stateroom upgrade for your cruise and wonder how it works? Chris breaks down what it means and gives you the ins and outs of when to bid (and when not to bid)Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

ECC? ACC? VTA? Chris and the PCT team have a lot of letters next to their names - but what do they all mean?Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has an update on the winter storm and its anticipated impact on air, sea, and land travel in southeast Texas. Note: This will be our final podcast update for this storm. Real time updates are available in the Premier Custom Travel Severe Weather Center.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Special Guest Gina Kerscher from Kensington joins Chris to introduce her company and their completely customizable private guided tours to over 100 destinations worldwide.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Special Guest Eric Molina returns to talk with Chris about Viking Expeditions and their journeys to some destinations you might not expect from an "expedition" cruise.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

A recent news story put the travel agency world in the spotlight - and not for a good reason. Chris has the story and the one question you can ask to avoid having this happen to you.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

They may have started on the river, but they've expanded to the world's oceans. Special Guest Eric Molina from Viking Ocean Cruises joins Chris to discuss his company's small ship product.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Special Guest Kristin Viotto from Holland America joins Chris to talk about Legendary and Grand Journeys of up to 133 nights!Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Special Guest Jill Noble from the Scenic Group returns to chat with Chris about Emerald Cruises, with ships on the rivers and some amazing yachts.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has the scoop on the Broadway performers that will be taking the stage at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World's Festival of the ArtsSend us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris was onboard as Celebrity Cruises named their new ship Celebrity Xcel. In this podcast, he shares the updates that have been made to this newest Edge series ship.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris is joined by special guest Kristin Viotto from Holland America to look at itineraries to Alaska and something about drinking a toe?!?Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has details on the re-opening of the government and what to expect travel-wise in the coming days and weeksSend us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Royal Caribbean is bringing Icon of the Seas to Texas and Chris has the breaking details on this and other Galveston ship news.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Special Guest Eric Molina from Viking River Cruises joins Chris to talk about his brand and the rivers they sail around the world.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has an update from Sandals & Beaches with the re-opening dates for their Jamaican resorts affected by Hurricane MelissaSend us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris, Danielle, & Scott, the entire PCT team, are here to chat about seasickness and how they are able to enjoy cruising without having to worry about it (and how you can, too!) Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris shares an update on the Jamaica Tourism Board's efforts to re-open the island to guests, plus Premier Custom Travel's efforts to help raise money for Jamaican relief efforts.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

In this special edition podcast, Chris has the latest on Hurricane Melissa and her expected impact on Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the travel industry.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Special Guest Jill Noble from the Scenic Group joins Chris to talk about Scenic - a brand that offers both river and ocean cruises.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to place the grocery order for a cruise ship? On today's episode, Chris shares how much food a ship must carry in order to feed customers and crew on a typical voyage.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Facebook groups. Cruise Critic. They can be wonderful resources for getting information and asking questions about your vacation. Most people mean well. But sometimes the answers you get aren't accurate and could create major issues during your travels. Chris has some advice on how to use these resources effectively without making a costly mistake.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris is joined by special guest Kristin Viotto from Holland America as they discuss the cruise line, what makes it special, and some of the places you can visit on a DAM ship.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Royal Caribbean recently welcomed their 100 millionth guest onboard - and you don't host that many customers without reaching some other fascinating milestones. Chris breaks down the numbers in our season three premiere.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris has breaking news about Celebrity River Cruises and how you can get priority access to be among the first to book.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris breaks down the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries for Galveston from November, 2026 through April, 2027.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Starting August 5th, Premier Custom Travel will present Travel Tuesdays - eight virtual live events spotlighting some of our top vacation options. All events are free but we do ask you to pre-register. In this special edition podcast, Chris has a preview of the eight upcoming special events.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Many of our cruise customers get special exclusive offers and some wonder - can Premier Custom Travel book those? Will it cost me extra to book through you? Do I get the same benefits? Chris has all the answers in our final episode of season 2.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge just shared some new details about their upcoming river cruise debut, and Chris has all the scoop.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Chris breaks down the news that Disney Cruise Line plans to sail year-round from Galveston starting in 2027.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Yesterday, the newest Florida theme park officially opened its doors. Chris has your first look at Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will again host Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this fall. Chris give you a preview of this annual spooktacular event.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

Celebrity Cruises recently announced that they will be launching river cruises in 2027. Chris has all the details that are available now about this new product.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)

In today's episode, Chris talks food & wine & fun with a look at what you can expect from this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)