205: With Gary Bembridge
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast Tommy sits down with Gary Bembridge from the Youtube channel "Tips for Travelers"
Apr 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 249
Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast
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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Thursday Convo: Jay from The Ship Life on YouTube
New interview. Check out this amazing channel The Ship Life . https://www.youtube.com/@theshiplife5227
Mar 31, 2023•48 min•Ep. 248
204 Carnival Earnings, New Theme Cruises, Top 5 Cruise Directors
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona dives into a first-quarter earnings call from Carnival Corp, new announcements from NCL and Sixth man regarding new theme cruises and Tommy's top five cruise directors.
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 247
Thursday Convo: Ryan Q
Ryan Q is back to talk about the state of cruising and his recent sailing on Norwegian Getaway.
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 246
203 Big Changes at Norwegian, Princess to the Rescue, More Broken Records
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some big changes going on at Norwegian, a heroic story, a tragedy in Roatan and a new record broken by Symphony of the Seas.
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 245
202 Atlantis vs Nassau, Magician vs Audience and Tommy's Top 5 Venues
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona talks about an incident where a magician was attacked onboard, Seatrade Global's search for new cruise line ideas, a project that will feature local Caribbean artists AND Tommy's top 5 indoor cruise venues.
Mar 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 244
NOT a Regular Show WU031023 (patreon freebie)
On the house.
Mar 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 243
201 Royal Cutting Costs, Owls at Sea, Virgin Entertainment and Tommy's top 5 in Nassau
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some changes to housekeeping from Royal Caribbean, a suspicious event on Carnival Sunrise, more news and your emails. Also, Tommy's top 5 things to do in Nassau, Bahamas.
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 242
Wow: 200 A Whole Lot of Norwegian- Top 5 Beaches
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some ongoing news with Norwegian. He also breaks down his 5 favorite beaches and answers your emails.
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 241
199 Principal Duffy, Carnival Parmesan and Your Emails
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the west coast invasion from Carnival by Costa experience. He also dissects Carnival President Christine Duffy's behavioral address to its guests. As usual, your emails.
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 240
198 The Vlogger Extravaganza: This Cruise was ROUGH!
Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast host Tommy Casabona has often mentioned that he has never had a bad cruise. After sailing the Vloggers Extravaganza Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway out of New Orleans, does this statement still stand? Listen and find out.
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 239
197 Live from the Norwegian Breakaway
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabon goes over some cruise news and his current trip to New Orleans/Norwegian Cruise. Special appearance in the cold open from cruiser TX Pepito.
Feb 01, 2023•54 min•Ep. 238
(Non Cruising Related) Graham Bun Thursday Convo (Patreon repeat)
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona catches up with his old buddy Graham Bunn. Starting out as a bartender in NYC, Graham has moved on to starting roles on many national TV and Radio shows over the years.
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 237
Cruise Trend Hits and Misses
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabon covers some of the hits, misses and maybe in regards to cruise trends, gimmicks and initiatives. Also cruise news and your email
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 236
Thursday Convo: John "The Rooster" Klaykowski
In this Thursday Conversation edition of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Host Tommy Casabona catches up with John "The Rooster" Klaykowski for a quick chat about cruising and their upcoming trip onboard Norwegian Breakaway for the Vloggers Extravaganza Cruise
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 235
NCL Cuts, AIDA Raises, Musters are Back
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the return of the muster, some more cuts from NCL, happy birthday Carnival Elation and other topics...along with your email.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 234
194 Water "Incidents," Holland America Entertainment and Ideas for Cruise Lines in 2023
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Host Tommy Casabona talks about his new ideas for cruise lines going into 2023. Also, the cruise news and your emails.
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 233
Thursday Convo: Ryan Quattromani
Ryan is a seasoned cruiser with over 50 sailings under his belt to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and many others. While Ryan has been to so many locations he hasn't even turned 30 yet....so he (as he puts it) is still just getting started.
Jan 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 232
193 Cruise Review 2022, New Orleans, LNG, Athlete's Hull
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona recaps his favorite cruises from 2022. He also talks about hull fungus issues that affected a Viking cruise ship, as well as the future of cruise ship fuel. After talking about New Orleans and his current cruise bucket list, he answers your emails with the help of his friend Hannah and Emma from Emma Cruises.
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 231
Thursday Convo: Big Mike
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona catches up with his old buddy "Big Mike." He's an alternative lifestyle cruiser, retired NYPD detective and creator/owner of Betbooth sports gaming.
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 230
193 Ports of Call
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona runs through the ports of call on this last cruise in board the beautiful Carnival Celebration.
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 229
191 Carnival Celebration Review
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona gives a detailed review of his recent cruise on the brand-new Carnival Celebration.
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 228
190 Carnival Celebration, MSC Takes NYC, The MV Narrative
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the MSC Seascape naming ceremony, some details on a cruiser going full-time on a ship, NCLH as a cruise stock and a preview of his upcoming cruise on Carnival Celebration. Also, your emails.
Dec 08, 2022•59 min•Ep. 227
189: From the MSC Meraviglia
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona broadcasts live onboard MSC Meraviglia for the first time. Also, Carnival's man overboard, cruise critics 2022 awards and your emails.
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 226
188 Doug Parker, Carnival Celebration, Meraviglia Preview
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona chats with Doug Parker from Cruise Radio, just off his inaugural transatlantic sailing on Carnival Celebration. Tommy also covers a couple of stories on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas and previews his upcoming sailing on MSC Meraviglia.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 225
187 Carnival Doubles Down on Norfolk
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona dives into a few itinerary and home port changes being made by Carnival. Also a story about Virgin Voyages denying access to a blind solo traveler. All this, as well as your emails. Thanks for listening.
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 224
186: I Have a Problem With Some Cruise Colleagues
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Tommy takes aim at some of his fellow cruise content creators.
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 223
Thursday Convo: Tommy Casabona
Always Be Booked host Tommy Casabona covers some Carnival news as well as stories about MSC taking over South America and what's going on in Southhampton
Nov 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 222
185: Grand Cayman, Cruise Preview, Pier-Run-Gate 2022
In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers a pier-running scandal that he was alleged to have been involved with, his upcoming cruise on Explorer of the Seas and the ongoing debate about a possible berthing facility in Grand Cayman.
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 221
Thursday Convo: Jenna from NYC
In this episode of the Thursday Conversation, Tommy catches up with his old work buddy Jenna as she breaks down her all-inclusive trip to Barbados
Oct 27, 2022•51 min•Ep. 220
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