We flew 8000 miles for a cruise!

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 Ultimate Quick Guide to Alaska Cruise Ports on our website CruiseTipsTV.com. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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 https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

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: http://cruisetipstv.membercruises.com/ Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com