Episode #238 - Roaming Around Rome with Scott and Pam!

Welcome to episode 238! The European cruisers are back from their 39 day adventures. On today's new show, Scott and his first mate Pam share their thoughts, findings and insights, Roaming Around Rome.   The Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon were the highlights on this adventure. And of course, a massive consumption of pizza, carbonara and gelato were enjoyed.  So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

Welcome to episode 237! Tommy and his first mate, Lena, have been planning some new things, new beginnings, and on this new episode, we are going to give you all the scuttlebutt!  The Cruise Dudes Podcast will be coming soon to you from California to Florida, coast to coast!  With eight cruise ports and over twenty cruise lines that sail from Florida, we will have many things to explore, discover, and share with our listeners on upcoming episodes.  And we have plans to take cruise journeys along the eastern seaboard and beyond as well. It's going to be a lot of fun! We invite you to join us on this new chapter of the podcast! Keep on Cruising and Enjoy the Show! Tommy & Scott

Hello Cruisers! Welcome to episode 236! Have you ever wondered how to plan a multi-country vacation, with three different cruise sailings, hotel stays, site seeing and so much more? Well Scott and his first mate, Pam are on their way to Europe for 39 days this summer! On this new episode they dive into the details on planning this adventure of a lifetime.  Be ready to take many notes, there are a lot of details that they share. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

Hello Cruisers! Welcome to episode 235! Scott and his first mate, Pam, have another fun and interesting conversation comparing the two Royal Caribbean ships that are sailing out of San Pedro, California, the Port of Los Angeles. Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas are now cruising down to the Mexican Riviera this year with very competitive pricing and wonderful amenities. Though the ships are very similar, they share about what they have discovered that make each ship different and unique.  Are you "Loyal to Royal" but have never sailed the West Coast yet?  After listening to this conversation, we are sure you will be booking a cruise to Mexico very soon.  Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

Hello Cruisers! Welcome to episode 234! Last Fall, Scott and Pam sailed on the newly refurbished Majestic Princess. On today's show, they share a conversation about the changes and refreshed spaces on this beautiful cruise ship. They dig deep on the details and share some hints and tips you need to have on hand the next time you board the ship.  Majestic Princess is one of our favorite ships of the Princess Cruise fleet. We have wonderful memories and look forward to making new memories when we sail on her again soon. Do you have a memory or tip to share about Majestic Princess? Please email us at [email protected] and we will share it on a upcoming podcast. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

Hello Cruisers! Welcome to episode #233.  International events can interrupt, delay or redirect your cruise at anytime. While these things happen on rare occasions, we believe while cruising that you must be prepared to keep you and your loved ones safe, and your family and friends at home informed.  On this new show we share our tips and things you can do while on the ship or shore, before and during your cruise.  If you have a tip or idea that you would like to share with us, please email us at [email protected].  We will share them on a upcoming episode. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

Welcome to episode #232! As the new year arrives, we're thrilled about the exciting developments in cruising that await us in 2026. However, in this episode, we're taking a nostalgic trip back to 2025 and sharing our experiences and highlights from the past year. Cruising with family and friends is our absolute favorite way to create lifelong memories. We'd love to hear about your memorable cruise experiences in 2025. If you have any stories or moments you'd like to share, please leave a message, and we'll feature them on a future show. May your 2026 be filled with many unforgettable cruise vacations and cherished memories. Enjoy the show! Tommy and Scott  

Welcome to episode #231 cruisers! In any conversation you may havre about cruising, eventually, you will definitely discuss two things: food and beverages.  In this new episode, Scott had the opportunity to interview Varun Salian, Food and Beverage Director on Majestic Princess, during his recent fall colors cruise. Varun shares his career story with Princess Cruises and the hard work he does to make sure their guests have a phenomenal culinary experience.   There are a lot of responsibilities and logistics involved to keep his department running smoothly. He has an incredible team that not only serves the cruise guests but the crew themselves as well. It was an eye-opening interview to learn how hard everyone works in this very important department. We hope you enjoy this interview! Thank you for listening and supporting us in 2025. We have some great plans for 2026 and look forward to a fantastic year! Happy Cruising! Tommy & Scott

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones this year. It's always a delight to visit and catch up with friends, and DuVaul is one of our cherished cruise friends that we've had the pleasure of knowing for many years. Full of life, humor, and unmatched energy, DuVaul is one of Princess Cruises's favorites among cruisers. In this special episode, Scott has the unique opportunity to share the "behind-the-scenes" stories and changes that have been made to the Majestic Princess during its recent dry dock renovations. Definitely, an entertaining and insightful interview. We hope you enjoy the show and happy cruising! Tommy & Scott

Welcome to episode 229. We are so happy to interview our friend and celebrity mixologist Rob Floyd! Since 2017 Rob has collaborated and partnered with Princess Cruises where you have probably enjoyed his creative cocktails throughout bars onboard their ships, at his amazing Good Spirits bar or at Spellbound by The Magic Castle on Sun Princess and the new Star Princess.  Now, Rob has a brand new collaboration with Princess Cruises - his first book! "Sip at Sea" is a first of a kind interactive cocktail book that features embedded video tutorials where Rob teaches how to mix your favorite Princess Cruises cocktails. We dive in to find out what it means to Rob when he tells us to always "Sip Boldly!"  Along with mixing his uniquely created cocktails, Rob's gift of storytelling combines his passion and mission to "living life with flavor" to cruisers around the around the world. So many fun and interesting stories - this was a awesome nterview! "Sip at Sea", both hard cover and ebook are on Amazon.com are available today! Hardcover: https://amzn.to/42ExKsR E-Book: https://amzn.to/3IyPKOy Follow Rob Floyd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkwithrob?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== We hope you enjoy the show! Happy Cruising,  Tommy & Scott