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Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast

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Always Be Booked is an off beat, irreverent look into all things related to cruising. Host Tommy Casabona gives honest reviews, tips, industry news and his overall unique take on cruising
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038 Nassau DOESN'T suck

Always Be Booked host Tommy starts off with some cruise news and then goes into deep detail on why Nassau is actually one of the most underrated ports in the Caribbean. Check out this comprehensive guide and take advantage of the info on your next stop in Nassau. Thanks for listening!

May 24, 20171 hr 39 minEp. 39

037 Emma Cruises

In this episode of Always Be Booked, Host Tommy covers some cruise news regarding Cuba, big three financials after the first quarter and some additions to the newest P and O ship. He also tells a few stories from his week AND interviews Emma_Cruises about her popular website and instagram page. Thanks for listening and please email Tommy@alwaysbebooked.com with your questions and comments.

May 16, 20171 hr 22 minEp. 38

036 Fitness @ Sea w/Stu

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Podcast host Tommy brings in avid cruiser and fitness expert Stu Lopoten who is the co-creator of Rippedism...a truly unique way to stay in shape in only 35 minutes per day. Tommy also takes on some listener emails and, as always, gives you some stories of another wacky week. Please subscribe, share, rate and review. Email Tommy@alwaysbebooked.com to have your question read on the cast.

May 10, 20171 hr 54 minEp. 37

035 Ultimate Carnival Guide

This week host Tommy dives deep into the entire Carnival fleet as well as some of their signature features on each class. This episode will also feature some cruise news and listener emails. Thanks for listening! Tommy@alwaysbebooked.com

May 02, 20171 hr 38 minEp. 36

034 Panama Canal Sailing

This week, host Tommy shares his research of his inevitable (but not yet booked) Panama Canal cruise. He also dives into some cruise news and introduces the listener email segment. Tommy@alawaysbebooked.com

Apr 25, 20171 hr 40 minEp. 35

033 Recap and Cruise tunes

In this episode of Always Be Booked, host Tommy Casabona dives into some cruise news, some cruise TV programming from Carnival AND let's you in on some of his favorite "songs to cruise by"

Apr 18, 20171 hr 20 minEp. 34

032 Harold and Darlene Review

In this episode of Always Be Booked, host Tommy Casabona interviews Harold and Darlene about their recent cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. This is a satirical/comedic interview of Nick Angelo and Claudia Smith...Two of Tommy's good friends out of NYC who are talented and accomplished improv comedians. If you listen to the podcast for cruise news and serious reaction......you may want to skip this episode.

Apr 08, 201729 minEp. 33

031 Theme Cruises For All

In this episode host Tommy Casabona covers some news about the Virgin Islands, The Norwegian Jade, his "favorite class" of Carnival ships and then dives into some options on theme cruises. Thanks for listening...please subscribe, review and share.

Apr 05, 20171 hr 27 minEp. 32

030 The Edge of Glory Like a Virgin

Always Be Booked host Tommy talks about the upcoming Celebrity Edge, some details on new cruise line Virgin Voyages, some interesting upgrades to the Jamaica cruising industry and much more. Please subscribe, review and follow Always Be Booked on your favorite social media platform.

Mar 26, 201752 minEp. 31

029 BONUS Vista With Carlos

In this episode host Tommy catches up with listener Carlos for an review and recap of Carnival's newest ship...The Vista

Mar 26, 201743 minEp. 30

028 Vista vs Escape Showdown

Its time to get booked and host Tommy dives deep into the comparison between these to mega ships from Carnival and Norwegian. Email Tommy@alwaysbebooked.com to tell him what you think. Please share, subscribe and review...THANKS!

Mar 23, 20172 hr 6 minEp. 29

027 Oasis Review 2.0

A ship so nice Tommy decided to review it twice. This is another review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas where Tommy gets a bit more in-depth and shares a few stories he left off the first review. Thanks for listening to the Always Be Booked podcast and please subscribe, review and share.

Mar 19, 20171 hr 13 minEp. 28

026 Oasis Recovery & Review

Host Tommy Casabon reviews his recent cruise on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas

Mar 14, 20171 hr 38 minEp. 27

025 Oasis Eve

Tommy jumps on for an hour to preview his upcoming cruise on Oasis of the Seas

Mar 05, 201759 minEp. 26

024 All Things Norwegian

This week host Tommy Casabona does takes an in depth look into one of the biggest cruise lines in the world...Norwegian Cruise Line. If you want to know some of the unique nuances or learn some helpful hints regarding Norwegian...you will certainly get them right here! Please listen, subscribe, review and share. Thanks.

Feb 28, 20171 hr 24 minEp. 25

OHHHHasis of the Seas!!!!

Host Tommy is starting to get a little excited about his upcoming cruise to the Eastern Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Check out the first, of what might end up being a few, preview casts as the excitement and anticipation builds!

Feb 23, 201756 minEp. 24

023 Guide to Private Islands

Always be Booked host Tommy dedicates this episode to breaking down the most popular private islands owned or leased by the major cruise lines. Don't forget to subscribe, share and review. Thanks!

Feb 21, 20171 hr 31 minEp. 23

022 Ten Most Important Ships

In this very special episode of Always Be Booked, Host Tommy Casabona dives into some cruise news and then breaks down his opinion on the top ten most important cruise ships of the past few decades. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate, review and share.

Feb 13, 20171 hr 32 minEp. 22

021 Ocho Rios Port Profile

In this week's episode of Always Be Booked, Host Tommy Casabona dives in to some cruise news along the Mexican Riviera. Then we switch gears and give you everything you need to know if you are sailing into Ocho Rios Jamaica. Please subscribe, share, review, recommend....and repeat. Thanks for listening!

Feb 07, 20171 hr 8 minEp. 21

020 Swingers Cruise interview w/Mike

In this BONUS episode of Always Be Booked host Tommy Casabona interviews Mike from NYC about his....let's call it a "theme" cruise out of Miami. Some funny and compelling stories come out of this one but its NOT for the easily offended.

Feb 01, 20171 hr 12 minEp. 20

019 Ways to Save on Your Next Cruise

Always Be Booked Host Tommy Casabona runs through some cruise news and then dives into some conventional, as well as unconventional, ways to save money on your next cruise.

Jan 30, 20171 hr 22 minEp. 19

018 The History of Cruising

This week Always Be Booked host Tommy Casabona talks about his upcoming cruise on the Oasis of the Seas, some Day 1 boarding rituals and then does a general recap of the history of pleasure cruising over the past 200 years. Please share, comment, subsribe and review. Thanks.

Jan 23, 201759 minEp. 18

017 14 Reasons NOT to Cruise Debunked

In this episode of Always Be Booked host Tommy covers some cruise news involving Carnival, MSC and.....Korea??? He then talks about an article that covers 14 ridiculous reasons not to cruise....and rips them all to shreds. Enjoy, subscribe, review and share. Thanks!

Jan 15, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 17

016 Ultra Lux vs Luxury vs Mass Market

On this episode of Always Be Booked host Tommy Casabona breaks down the differences between different levels of cruising and if they are worth it to you. He also talks about his upcoming year in cruising as well as some cruise news involving Royal Caribbean and Carnival. As always, please subscribe, review on itunes and share with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Jan 09, 20171 hr 4 minEp. 16

015 MSC Seaside and Cuba

Always be Booked host Tommy has his eye on the not yet finished MSC Seaside and goes over a few of the reasons he thinks there is nothing quite like it at sea. He also give some tips for those with their eyes on sailing to Cuba while breaking down which cruise lines go there and when. The show wraps up with a wacky story about a woman who took to the water and tried to swim down a cruise ship that she thought her husband was on. Thanks for listening...please review and subscribe.

Jan 02, 201758 minEp. 15

014 #cruisegoals

Always be Booked host Tommy Casabona talks about his trip home to New York for the holidays. He then jumps into some cruise news (including a huge drug bust on a world cruise) and then talks about his bucket list of #cruisegoals. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on itunes, review and share it with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Dec 29, 20161 hr 4 minEp. 14

013 NYC, MIA and Cruise News

This week host Tommy Casabona reviews his quick getaway to Downtown Miami. Since Hes going home for the holidays he also makes some recommendations for before, during and after the holidays in the big apple. Tommy also goes over some of the latest news stories in the cruise industry. Enjoy!

Dec 20, 20161 hr 50 minEp. 13

012 Merry Cruisemas St Maarten Profile

Always be book breaks down the best things to do when on a cruise to St. Maarten in the Virgin Islands. Host Tommy Casabona also drops his, sure to be #1, hit single- "The 12 Days of Cruisemas"

Dec 16, 201659 minEp. 12

011 Big Three Breakdown

Host Tommy dives deep into the specific differences cruisers might get from Carnival, NCL and Royal Caribbean. He covers food, nightlife, entertainment and how the onset of the "mega ship" changed the whole game.

Dec 12, 20161 hr 27 minEp. 11

010 Port Profile San Juan

Always be booked host Tommy dives deep into the port of San Juan. If you are traveling there soon or if you recently returned...this is an episode you will not want to miss!

Dec 07, 201653 minEp. 10
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