Pack Like a Pro: Our Must-Have Cruise Items

The Golden Crew is back with Trevor, Tom, and Jenn sharing their must-have cruise essentials! In this episode, we dive into the top 10 things you absolutely can't cruise without - from the obvious (travel documents) to the sneaky clever (hotel key cards for keeping your lights on). Plus, we've got cruise news including kayakers trying to stop a ship in Rotterdam, Icon of the Seas' water slide repairs, and a Disney Wish overboard false alarm. We also get excited about Carnival's new donuts and beignets coming to the fleet!Note: We apologize for Trevor's audio quality in this episode - we had to use backup audio to recover the recording, but we promise the content is worth it!https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways

Trevor, Tom, and Jenn navigate through heavy seas this week, starting with the tragic news from Celebration Key before tracking Hurricane Erin's impact on East Coast cruising. The crew celebrates astronaut Kelly Gerardi becoming Star of the Seas' godmother, debates the pronunciation of MSC Meraviglia (spoiler: they Google it), and somehow ends up discussing the logistics of nude cruises. Plus, international Speakpipe bromance continues as Brandon and Tim plot something mysterious! Come for the cruise news, stay for the wild cherry soda debate and Jenn's increasingly questionable internet connection.Speakpipe Link because if I dont post this then Brando shames me :( ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways

This week Trevor, Tom, and Jenn navigate through choppy waters of cruise news! We're discussing Carnival's big moves with the Mardi Gras switching to shorter Bahamas runs from Port Canaveral in 2027, plus exciting details about the new Carnival Jubilee's music-inspired zones. Find out why Diana Ross backed out of being Star of the Seas' godmother with just days to spare, and how Tropical Storm Aaron might affect current sailings.We also cover MSC's massive expansion into Texas and the Caribbean with 7 ships, the concerning waterslide incident on Icon of the Seas that left a passenger injured, and Royal Caribbean's controversial new drink package policy that affects everyone - even pregnant passengers! Plus, listener messages from Brandon and Tim, including news about Disney Wonder leaving Australia.Join us for technical difficulties, kitten attacks, and Jenn's legendary lag as we sail through this week's cruise updates!Speakpipe Link because if I dont post this then Brando shames me :( https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways

The Golden Crew is dreaming beyond Carnival! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they share which cruise lines are on their bucket lists (spoiler: Tom wants to try the Scientology ship for the "experience"). This week: Trevor's declining a bad book deal to self-publish his hockey romance "Second Shot," Tom's convinced he's been kicked out of the group chat (he hasn't), and we debate the merits of MSC's yacht club where you get your own butler named Jeeves. Plus, we discover Virgin's annual pass costs $120,000, Tom wants to bathe in champagne in a hot tub, and we explore Margaritaville's retirement communities where everyone goes "fins up!" We also thank our listeners for NOT getting us mentioned in John Heald's influencer post because we definitely don't want that responsibility. Fair warning: This episode contains dangerous levels of butler voice impressions and math that doesn't add up.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Podcastaways! (Yes, we changed our name, but we're still the same chaotic crew you know and love.) Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as she returns from her Hawaiian adventure with tales of tubing through ancient canals and sleeping in her garage after being locked out at midnight. This week: We analyze the viral video of someone attempting a handstand at an infinity pool on Icon of the Seas (spoiler: gravity won), share Tim's latest Australian vacation updates from SeaWorld resort chaos, and reminisce about our carny days working theme park games. Plus, exciting news about Tyler joining the cruise industry, we debate the merits of holiday cruises, and somehow end up discussing whether Tim lives in "Middleville, Australia." Fair warning: This episode contains zero actual tea in Long Island Iced Tea revelations and questionable ladder climbing techniques.

Big changes are coming to the Golden Crew! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they make a major announcement about the future of the podcast (hint: we're broadening our horizons beyond just Carnival). This week: We review the decidedly un-Bahamian food options at Celebration Key (donuts and sushi, anyone?), share the miraculous Disney cruise rescue story where a 5-year-old and her dad both survived going overboard, and accidentally discover Tom Cruise news while Googling "cruise news." Plus, Tim from Australia sends us the wildest Speak Pipe yet about a very unique burlesque show performance that left us speechless. We also discuss the proliferation of Caesar salads, debate whether earworms are contagious, and somehow end up talking about Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. Fair warning: This episode contains unexpected musical performances and a commitment to chocolate chip cookies.

Happy 4th of July from the Golden Crew! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jen for a special holiday episode as they celebrate America's birthday (recorded totally on July 4th, we swear). This week: We discuss our exciting poop cruise documentary watch party plans, share the miraculous Disney cruise rescue story of a 5-year-old who went overboard (spoiler: Disney magic saved the day!), and debunk the outrageous $19.99 pool noodle rumor at Celebration Key. Plus, Tom's playing Jimmy Buffett for people who actually know who he is, we invite our Australian listeners to celebrate American independence with us, and Tim from Down Under asks about that special feeling of stepping onto your first Carnival ship (yes, crying is acceptable). Trevor also casually mentions he wrote a choose-your-own-adventure book where he kills Tom multiple times. Fair warning: This is a shorter episode because we have "things to see and people to do."

The Golden Crew has reached the acceptance stage! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jen as they move past their VIFP grief and embrace the chaos. This week: We discover Tom's bandmate doesn't know who Jimmy Buffett is (Gen X parents have failed!), plan an epic watch-along party for Netflix's Carnival Triumph "poop cruise" documentary, and tease mysterious changes coming to the show in August. Plus, Trevor finally admits he's accepted his fate as a future red card holder, we debate Lido breakfast vs. sea day brunch, and somehow end up discussing Trevor's first wedding disaster (hint: "help me" was involved). We also catch up on listener messages from our neglected Speak Pipe, including our Australian correspondents who wants to cheat at finding ship coins. Fair warning: This episode contains acceptance, denial, and Trevor's multiple breakfast strategy.

The Golden Crew faces their darkest hour as Carnival drops a bombshell announcement about major changes to the VIFP loyalty program! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they navigate the five stages of grief over the new points and stars system that's replacing the beloved days-based program. In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, we break down what spending $18,000 might get you (spoiler: maybe platinum status?), debate whether families will have to split their points four ways, and discover why casino players just got royally screwed. Plus, Trevor contemplates his MSC status match options, we send our support to John Heald who's taking heat from angry cruisers, and somehow manage to turn existential dread into comedy gold. Fair warning: This episode contains speculation, mathematical confusion, and Trevor singing Celine Dion. You've been warned.

The Golden Crew is back! Fresh off his Alaskan adventure, Trevor joins Tom and Jenn to discuss the latest cruise happenings. This week: Carnival cracks down on social media rule-breakers (mess around and find out!), the newly upgraded Carnival Valor emerges from dry dock with exciting new features, and we dive into the art of being a pier runner spectator. Plus, Trevor shares his genius platinum perk laundry hack, we debate the merits of ship coffee options, and somehow end up discussing white chocolate vs. dark chocolate for way too long. Fair warning: this episode contains approximately 50% cruise content and 50% delightful chaos, including discussions about bleach spots, cat celebrities, and why you should never post your rule-breaking on TikTok.