New Main Dining Charges Surprise Guests & The Podcastaways Meets with HR

This week the golden crew discuss what's going on in the cruising world, including several people rescued by a cruise ship, main dining charges stacking up and much more!

When Jenn can't make the show, Trevor's AI skills (or lack thereof) take center stage! Join Trevor and Tom as they dive into wild cruise news including a passenger stuck in a waterslide over the ocean, 17 cars stolen from a "secure" Southampton cruise parking lot, and the viral story of a woman who disappeared in Bonaire (spoiler: she left a note!). Plus, they discuss the heated Reddit debate about keeping cruise cards in bras, share stories of passengers getting arrested at ports, and feature Tim and Brandon's third Aussie takeover segment - complete with fan girl photo evidence! From bomb threats over gambling losses to Christmas questions for Australia, this episode has it all... except the real Jenn.

The Golden Crew is back with wild cruise stories you won't believe! Trevor, Tom, and Jenn dive into a shocking GoFundMe scam where a woman stole $37,000 meant for her cousin's medical bills to fund a Carnival cruise. Plus, we break down the major changes to Carnival's loyalty program (spoiler: Tom and Trevor are "Golden Boys" forever), discuss a Royal Caribbean fight that made the captain turn the ship around, and share celebrity encounters at sea - including Tom's elevator fan moment! Tim and Brandon are back with their Aussie takeover segment, covering everything from coffee culture to kangaroo encounters. We also debate whether cruise directors influence booking decisions and share some hilarious toilet mishaps from past cruises.Speakpipe Link because if I dont post this then Brando shames me :( ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways

The Golden Crew is back with cruise chaos stories that'll make you double-check your boarding time! Trevor, Tom, and Jenn discuss parents who missed their ship's departure (and blamed their kid), a man who jumped overboard with $14,000 to dodge customs, and a gift card fraud scheme gone wrong. Plus, we cover Princess Cruises' controversial new tattoo policy, Carnival's bizarre sunscreen-flavored ice cream, and the new Cheers Zero Proof beverage package. We also feature a special takeover segment from Tim and Brandon about Australian cruising differences!

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.