CruiseTipsTV Unplugged - Cruise Tips and More

CruiseTipsTV brings you cruise tips, tactics, and strategies to help you make every cruise your dream cruise. Created in 2013, CruiseTipsTV has over 11 million views at YouTube.com/CruiseTipsTV and was named one of Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “10 Travel Influencers Changing How We Vacation”

Time for a change? 08/27/2025

Time for a change? This week on the podcast, we tackle a question from our listeners who have been cruising with the same line for 30 years. What lines should they try and what will be our personal recommendations? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37969575

We answer your cruise questions 08/20/2025

We answer your cruise questions This week on the podcast, we’re answering questions from our Facebook Group. Caribbean’s cruise excursions, Alaska seafood, travel insurance and lots lots more! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37882375

Unexpected FLIGHT Issues That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation 08/06/2025

Unexpected FLIGHT Issues That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation Unexpected FLIGHT Issues That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation (And How to Handle Them) Part 3 in our series! These air travel scenarios cover the most common flight-related issues that can impact cruise vacations, and how to STOP them (when possible). Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37696970

Cruising from Southampton & Titanic History of Cobh 07/23/2025

Cruising from Southampton & Titanic History of Cobh If you’re looking to explore the UK and Ireland without having to fly to tons of different cities, cruising from Southampton could be for you! Today, I’m joined by Ronan Ryan from Explore Cruise Repeat. Ronan hosts the port2port podcast and has visited 41 countries and spent 71 days at sea! We’ll share the top 5 cruises from Southampton, cruises that visit Cobh (often referred to as Cork) and what to do on your port stop in Cobh! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37403915

Travel Insurance Basics & Pitfalls to Avoid 07/16/2025

Travel Insurance Basics & Pitfalls to Avoid Worried about insuring your next trip? Ben's Big Deal is here to demystify travel insurance! Join us as Ben breaks down everything you need to know: when to buy, essential terminology like trip delay and CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason), and how factors such as cost, age, and even your state of residence affect your coverage. We'll tackle common pitfalls like overspending or undercovering, and discuss why relying solely on your credit card's travel protection might leave you exposed. Plus, find out when an annual policy makes the most sense for your travel habits. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37325280

His & Hers Prime Day Picks 07/09/2025

His & Hers Prime Day Picks Amazon’s Prime Day is HERE, and we've rounded up our top picks for the big sale period with a "his and hers" twist. From luggage to tech and travel must-haves, these deals are perfect for your next adventure. Shop all the deals here: Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37344250

Controversy Over Carnival's Loyalty Rewards Program 07/01/2025

Controversy Over Carnival's Loyalty Rewards Program We'll unpack why Carnival decided to overhaul its long-standing VIFP loyalty program, moving from a "sea days" model to a spend-based, expiring status system. What were they hoping to achieve, and why has this shift sparked such widespread outrage among their most devoted cruisers? From concerns about lifetime status being eliminated to the perceived devaluation of years of loyalty, we'll explore the emotional and practical impact on the Carnival faithful. Finally, we'll brainstorm some potential solutions and compromises that could help Carnival mend fences with its loyal fan base and navigate this choppy PR sea. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37232545

15 Unexpected Things That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation Pt. 2 06/18/2025

15 Unexpected Things That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation Pt. 2 This week on the podcast we continue our segment on how to prevent unexpected mishaps that can ruin your cruise. From cabin issues to tech troubles, it’s best to know in advance how to deal with difficult situations as they come up. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/37051435

15 Unexpected Things That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation (And How to Handle Them) 06/12/2025

15 Unexpected Things That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation (And How to Handle Them) This week on the podcast we share how to prevent unexpected mishaps that can ruin your cruise. From port changes to medical emergency, it’s best to know in advance how to deal with difficult situations as they come up. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36976940

Discovery Princess Review 06/04/2025

Discovery Princess Review This week on the podcast, we discuss our recent back to back cruises on Discovery Princess. What cabin did we like better? Was the food any good? What did we do pre cruise? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36841010

Alaska Cruise Excursions 2025 05/28/2025

Alaska Cruise Excursions 2025 This week on the show, we share three Alaska excursions you might enjoy in Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. We'll give you the scoop on what they are really like, an idea of the cost, and what to expect. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36742855

Cruise Q&A from Discovery Princess in Alaska 05/23/2025

Cruise Q&A from Discovery Princess in Alaska This week on the show, we answer cruise questions from our Instagram audience. We'll being answering questions like -how to find a cruise deal, -how to search for repositioning cruises, -Why you'd want to book with a travel agent instead of direct with the cruise line, and more. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36695740

The Mental Health Power of the High Seas 05/14/2025

The Mental Health Power of the High Seas Today, we have a special guest on the podcast. Maggie Rich, a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor, joins us to talk about how cruise and travel can be a powerful mental health tool. Today we’ll cover travel anxiety, the 5 Love Languages, and how they relate to travel, and lots more! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36554250

We answer your cruise questions! 05/07/2025

We answer your cruise questions! This week on the show, we answer cruise questions from our Instagram audience. How do the Norwegian Haven and MSC Yacht Club compare? What is there for teens on NCL Aqua? Will I be bored on a 14-day multigenerational Norway cruise? And lots more! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36459175

Disney Vacation Club Expert shares Disney Cruise Tips! 04/30/2025

Disney Vacation Club Expert shares Disney Cruise Tips! This week on the show, Chad Pennycuff from My DVC Points joins Sheri on the show to talk about the complex (and niche!) world of Disney Vacation Club points. We chate about renting points for a better cruise, what's the cheapest time to book a Disney cruise, and the future of Disney cruise ships. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36377420

Norwegian Aqua Review: Food, Activities, Entertainment 04/23/2025

Norwegian Aqua Review: Food, Activities, Entertainment This week on the show, Sheri and Jr. Editor share their experience on the 3 day Miami christening cruise onboard Norwegian Aqua. They talk about food favorites, the first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide at sea, and a basketball court like no other! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/36258180

Norwegian Aqua Review: Part 1 04/03/2025

Norwegian Aqua Review: Part 1 This week on the show, Sheri reviews her trip on the world's newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua. We talk about the increased size of the ship, her wacky cruise cabin, and the activities onboard, including the new Aqua Slidecoaster and lots more! Stay tuned next week for a review of the Haven, the food on Aqua and the entertainment! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35994240

Catching up with Emma Cruises 03/13/2025

Catching up with Emma Cruises In this episode, Sheri is joined by Emma LeTeace. You may know her as Emma Cruises on YouTube and the web. Emma started her website in 2016 when she was just 22, and since then she’s created over 500 YouTube Videos, shared 200+ live streams with her community and, 1000+ website articles- all about cruise travel! Emma shares her most recent projects with the Cruise Globe, Cruise Maps, Captain Hudson, and her work with Mercy Ships! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35672645

You Asked, We Answered: Alaska Cruise Secrets Revealed 03/05/2025

You Asked, We Answered: Alaska Cruise Secrets Revealed In this episode, we're tackling the most popular queries from our Facebook audience. We'll guide you through selecting the ideal cruise itinerary, exploring must-see ports of call, and uncovering the best shore excursions for wildlife viewing, adventure, and cultural experiences. We'll also cover essential packing tips, budgeting advice, and how to make the most of your time in the Last Frontier. Get ready to embark on your dream Alaskan cruise with confidence! Check out our on our website . Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35539620

Slash Your Vacation Costs With DIY Excursions 02/26/2025

Slash Your Vacation Costs With DIY Excursions Today, we are talking about how to cut vacation costs by creating your own DIY shore excursions. We'll walk you through everything you need to know about planning your own port excursions, from safety considerations to booking platforms, helping you pocket substantial savings while enjoying more authentic travel experiences. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35429840

Making the Most of Your Carnival Cruise 02/20/2025

Making the Most of Your Carnival Cruise With a recent cruise on Carnival Miracle fresh in our minds, we thought it would be a good time to talk about getting the most out of your Carnival cruise experience. We'll talk about pre-planning, embarkation day, excursions, money-saving tips, and more. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35358425

Caribbean Port FUN! 02/14/2025

Caribbean Port FUN! This week on the podcast, we share details about our port activities in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau Bahamas. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35278580

Cruising from Texas on Carnival- Part 1 02/05/2025

Cruising from Texas on Carnival- Part 1 Cruising from Texas on Carnival- Part 1 This week on the podcast, we talk about our Carnival Miracle Cruise out of Galveston, Texas. We share our pre-cruise hotel, thoughts on the food, and what it’s like to cruise on a 21-year-old ship. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/35156925

Cruise Security Dogs Flagged My Bags - My Crazy Experience & Tips 01/22/2025

Cruise Security Dogs Flagged My Bags - My Crazy Experience & Tips Have you ever wondered what happens when those cute security dogs at the cruise terminal suddenly take an interest in your bags? Well, grab your favorite beverage because I'm about to share everything you need to know about getting selected for additional screening at cruise port security. And yes, this comes from personal experience (talk about research for the blog, right?) Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/34948500

Cruise Q&A with Junior Editor 01/01/2025

Cruise Q&A with Junior Editor This week on the show, our son joins Sheri on the podcast to answer questions from our community. He discusses his cruise experience in the Middle East and UAE, how many cruises he has been on, and his favorite cruise experiences. He also shares advice for kids and parents looking to create the best family cruise experience. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/34675940

We flew 8000 miles for a cruise! 12/18/2024

We flew 8000 miles for a cruise! This week on the podcast, we recap our experience, cruising with the MSC Yacht Club in the Middle East. We sailed 7 nights on MSC Euribia visiting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sir Bani Yas and Bahrain. There were so many things that took us by surprise in this area and some things that we weren’t prepared for. We share details about our itinerary, including a private destination, we didn’t know existed. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/34492485

Are Cruise Lines Wasting Money? 12/04/2024

Are Cruise Lines Wasting Money? This week on the show, we are talking about how and why cruise lines work with celebrities. Are cruise lines wasting money on celebrity endorsements, partnerships and similar campaigns? Could their marketing budgets be put to better use? How would you spend the money if it were up to you? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/34274480

Black Friday Cruise Deals 11/27/2024

Black Friday Cruise Deals This week on the show, we are covering Black Friday cruise deals from all the major cruise lines, as well as some sweet extras that Dream Vacations is offering for a limited time. To learn more, contact Wendy with Dream Vacations at (949) 681-8092: let her know you were referred by CruiseTipsTV when you call. You can also research before you book right on the website if you prefer: Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/34169335

Am I too old for this cruise line? 11/20/2024

Am I too old for this cruise line? Sheri takes listener questions about her recent cruise on Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. Is the food really that good? Is the entertainment too crass? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/34027106

Sun Princess Review with Doug Parker 11/06/2024

Sun Princess Review with Doug Parker This week on the podcast, we invite Doug Parker from Cruise Radio to join us for a discussion about our recent media sailing on Sun Princess. We discuss entertainment, ship layout, and dining. Join us for a fun, casual chat about the progression of this ship and how it disrupts the typical Princess Cruises build! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at /episode/index/show/cruisetipstv/id/33759672

CruiseTipsTV Unplugged - Cruise Tips and More

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