The official travel podcast presented by Premier Custom Travel.
Hosted by PCT's Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea, THE ITINERARY highlights the latest travel news & updates, interviews with industry insiders, plus other features & tips designed to help you make a great decision when choosing your next vacation.
New episodes premiere each Friday at noon CT. Bonus episodes and breaking travel news reports are posted as necessary.
Chris chats with Premier Custom Travel customer Megan Annecharico about her experiences onboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises for the maiden voyage of their newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
What is it like to be a member of the crew? Chris & Scott chat with Hunter Smith, who works for a different cruise line now (in the sales department) but used to be a crew member onboard Disney Cruise Line . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
MSC Cruises will sail from Galveston starting in 2025. Chris breaks down the dates, itineraries, and previews which ship will call Texas home. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Imagine sailing the Caribbean or Mediterranean onboard a beautiful yacht. We can make it happen! In this episode, Chris & Scott chat with Ashley Zaldivar with SeaDream Yacht Club . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Recorded live onboard the maiden voyage of Carnival Jubilee, Chris highlights the Top 10 things to do onboard Galveston's newest ship. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Chris was one of 16 lucky guests to be the first to sample The Chef's Table on Carnival Jubilee. In this special episode, he shares his thoughts on this unique and exclusive experience. Visit our blog for the corresponding post about this episode with photos from the Chef's Table. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Tomorrow, Galveston's newest ship, Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Jubilee, will sail her maiden voyage. Chris & Scott chat with Carnival Business Development Manager Laurie Mason about this brand new ship and her unique features. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
A new class of ships is coming from Royal Caribbean International . Chris & Scott are joined by Strategic Accounts Manager Leslie Richardson to preview Icon of the Seas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing yet another new ship to Galveston . Chris has all the details in this breaking news episode. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Special Guest: Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises Chris & Scott welcome Hunter back to discuss the "bread and butter" of Princess Cruises : Alaska. What options are available? What is a CruiseTour? These and more questions are answered during this informative chat. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Chris & Scott chat with Globus Family of Brands Business Development Manager Keli Washburn about her company's river cruise line - Avalon Waterways . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Chris and Danielle take you on a deck by deck tour of Celebrity Cruises newest ship, Celebrity Ascent. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Tomorrow, Chris and Danielle board Celebrity Ascent for a pre-inaugural cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises newest ship. In this first episode in our series on Celebrity Ascent, they talk about their pre-boarding expectations. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
The biggest ship to ever sail from Texas has arrived. Chris & Scott chat with Royal Caribbean International Strategic Accounts Manager Leslie Richardson and take a virtual tour of Harmony of the Seas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Carnival Cruise Line is upping their game in Galveston with three year-round ships and two more ships visiting seasonally. Chris & Scott sat down with Carnival Business Development Director Laurie Mason to break down the many itineraries available from Texas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
This morning Royal Caribbean International released the long (6/7/8) itineraries for 2025-2026. Chris breaks down the new sailing and what one future itinerary could mean for new ships in Galveston . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
How do I get a passport ? How long does it take to get one or renew one? In this episode, Chris & Scott have the answers to these and many more questions about this important travel document. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Chris & Scott chat with Royal Caribbean International Strategic Accounts Manager Leslie Richardson to learn the basics about cruising with Royal Caribbean. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Recently, a travel agency was in the news for all the wrong reasons. Chris & Scott share the unfortunate story and the steps we take to protect our customers so this would never happen at Premier Custom Travel . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Chris & Scott welcome special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to get an overview of the cruise line that brought us "The Love Boat." Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Chris & Scott chat with Globus Family of Brands Business Development Manager Keli Washburn about the first of their three companies - Globus guided & independent tours. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
Carnival Cruise Line is America's most well-known, and sometimes most misunderstood cruise brand. Chris & Scott chat with Carnival Business Development Director Laurie Mason about the cruise line's target audience, the features onboard its ships, and they dispel a few myths about sailing on the Fun Ships. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
In this episode, Chris & Scott interview the newest member of the PCT team - Danielle Gonyea, CCC . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Chris shares details on which Carnival Cruise Line ships will sail from Galveston to the new private destination Celebration Key Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Our "meet the Premier Custom Travel advisors" series continues. In this episode, our company founder and President Chris Grum is in the spotlight. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Chris shares details on yet another Carnival ship coming to Galveston and which itineraries she will be sailing. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
In this episode, we get to know Premier Custom Travel's Vice President and Group Coordinator Scott McAlister . Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Chris & Scott discuss the various vacation options Premier Custom Travel offers to customers. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Chris & Scott share the story of how Premier Custom Travel was created. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)
Chris & Scott discuss Hurricane Hilary's impact on the weekend's travel plans, plus Carnival Cruise Line's release of itineraries for Galveston through April 2026. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)...
