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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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Episodes

Shots Across the Bow 003

Topics in this episode include Norwegian Bliss propulsion issues A Family is wrongfully denied boarding Theme cruise announcement Norwegian Aqua gets delayed and rerouted Unthinkable crime takes place at sea Retirement congratulations to a popular exec and much more

Mar 31, 202555 min

Freestyle Friday Rewind- Swingers Cruising 2/1/17

On this Freestyle Friday, Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast host Tommy Casabona replays a controversial episode from a different decade featuring his friend Mike...who went on a very unique sailing.

Mar 28, 20251 hr 8 min

Thursday Conversation- Cruise Life Matt

Cruise Life Matt and Tommy Discuss various cruise topics Matt's drone experience The cruise industry then and now How we have changed as cruisers over the past decade Thoughts on Icon of the Seas Some of Matt's favorite venues

Mar 27, 202546 min

Wild Wednesday Cruise Deals 3.26.25

5 of Sandys favorite cruises that are available right now! US and Bahamas Southern Europe South East Caribbean Western Caribbean ...And a West Coast Wine Cruise

Mar 26, 202557 min

Listener Emails 3/25/25

What is my dream cruise Topics for future shows What should we expect from our spa cabin Things to do in Nashville 4 shots of tequila before we even left dinner Much more

Mar 25, 202531 min

Shot Across the Bow 002

In this episode, the following topics are covered Captain Kate Lands a New Gig Star of the Seas ahead of schedule A New Residence at Sea Cruise Ship Carnival Spirit Out of Dry Dock Carnival's Breakfast Controversy Much More

Mar 24, 202554 min

Freestyle Friday 032025

In this episode of Freestyle Fridays, Always Be Booked Cruise Host Tommy Casabona covers some of the most effective branding partnerships in cruising throughout the years.

Mar 21, 202547 min

Thursday Conversation

Tommy sits down with avid cruiser Daniel Feilds. Some of the topics covered are... His last sailing on the "Coup Cruise" Advice for finding the right group to cruise with Tips for sailing to Aruba Pros and Cons regarding some of Carnivals newer classes of ships Contrasting East Coast vs West Coast Cruising

Mar 20, 202543 min

Listener Emails 3/18/25

Topics include Juan's take on private islands Barbra wants to know why I don't fly Andrew asking about a Royal vs Carnival comparison

Mar 18, 202547 min

Cruise Headlines: Shots Across the Bow 001

In this episode Tommy Covers: A new permanent residential cruise ship Virgin Voyages entertainment NCL takes delivery of a new ship Carnival takes back the title Smoke on the water in the BVI Trade wars between the US and Canada And much, much more

Mar 17, 202550 min

Overboard Update, Barcelona Accident, Adults Only Cruises

Update to the woman overboard incident on the 80's cruise A Look at the MSC World America Holland America is shaking things up by doing some re branding See which cruise line is adding some "adults only" and theme cruises An accident in Barcelona A Royal return to NOLA

Mar 09, 202558 min

True Crime at Sea, Newlywed Heroics, Crazy Cruise Ex's

New details about Carnival Cruise Line's private destination, Celebration Key What a newlywed man did for his wife at a Mexican cruise port Is the world ready for a True Crime theme cruise MSC World America float out Will the US Government start asking for more tax dollars from US Cruise Companies? A crazy ex cancels former lover's cruise Tommy's Top Five cruise ship names Much more

Feb 23, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 252

How to Survive Cruising in 2025, World Cruising, Alaskapalooza

Alaska gears up for a heavy 2027 cruise season with MANY "firsts." Celebrity Cruise Line receives accolades from Forbes Travel Guide Costa announces a new world cruise Margaritaville at Sea experience Upcoming Refurbs Carnival launches new home port from Norfolk MSC builds the world's largest cruise terminal Norovirus strikes again Rant about modern day cruising Are people really complaining about the muster drill again?...

Feb 16, 20251 hr 4 min

The Flue, The Fraud and the Open Curtains

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona dives into a big announcement from Celebrity, fraud on the high seas, and expensive flu shot and much more.

Feb 02, 202559 minEp. 249

Why Do We Only Do This When We Cruise?

Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Earnings are up as guidance is adjusted again Princess has to cancel another sailing Hot tubs are getting people sick on 2 cruise ships Carnival Australia is throwing one heck of a Halloween Party Shore Power is growing across multiple cruise lines

Nov 01, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 245

Leslie's Family Cruise on Utopia of the Seas

Episode 244 covers MSC and if they are really penetrating the American market at the level they had hoped. Also, they recently announced their new itineraries going from Seattle to Alaska. Tragedy strikes in the port of Nassau Bahamas as a young adult gets arrested after allegedly driving recklessly, resulting in a fatality. An extended interview with Leslie, who recently took and extended family cruise on Royal Caribbian's Utopia of the Seas.

Oct 29, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 244

New Orleans, Love Lines, Disney and Your Emails

Disney takes delivery of its newest cruise ship Costa decides to skip 14 stops at a popular cruise port in Greece Princess partners with Blake Lively to offer new adult beverages on all of its cruise ships Cruise lines renew their deal with New Orleans to set up a record-breaking year

Oct 25, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 243

Losing Our Minds at Sea? Top 10 Busiest Ports

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casbona discusses some weird behavior cruisers seem to be engaging in lately. He also lists the top ten ports of call in the Caribbean and gives some facts and info about a new cruise port in the Dominican Republic. All this and listener emails are back!

Oct 22, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 242

Ryan Q is Back With Some Bermuda Banter

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Crusie Podcast, host Tommy Casabona welcomes Ryan Q back. There are some questions about a week-long Liberty of the Seas cruise to Bermuda and the boys cover the whole thing bow to stern.

Oct 18, 202454 minEp. 241

240 Vista Struggles, Dirty Ships and Tommy's Top 5 Ports for Culture

More propulsion woes for the much-maligned Carnival Vista. while her sister ship, the Panorama is feeling fresh off dry dock and ready for a big sailing We'll talk about a new sponsorship between NCL and a major sports league Also, let's get back into Tommy's top five. We will talk about our favorite Caribbean ports of call for an immersive cultural experience The CDC announced the 10 lease sanitary cruise ships and we will go through them to see if there are any surprises....

Oct 14, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 240

239 Perfect Day Where? NCL Luna and Hitchcock @ Sea

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers Carnival President Christine Duffy's skydiving fundraiser, Norwegian Luna details and some rough seas for Sun Princess. We also talk about what happens when stand-up comedy goes too far, how a flock of birds created a nightmare for passengers on Carnival Freedom as well as the latest details released on Royal Caribbeans' "Perfect Day in Mexico" project.

Oct 12, 20241 hr

238 Group Cruise Recap, Villa Vie Finally at Sea, Out of Control Kids,

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona Breaks down the following topics - Kids out of control on cruise ships - Norwegian upgrades "free at sea" - Group Cruise Recap - Next Pirates and Pier Runners Cruise If you'd like to be a part of the show send an email with any questions or comments to Tommy@alwaysbebooked.com

Oct 02, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 282

237 Doug Parker, Villa Vie, Buying Ships on Craigslist

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona rants and tangetizes about a Craigs List Cruise Purchase gone bad, a new announcement for Villa Vie, Celebration Key, Starlink internet fleet-wide on another cruise line and a few minutes with Doug Parker from Cruise Radio and Cruise News Today.

Sep 21, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 281
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