Cruise Director

Cruise Director

Ever wonder what it's really like to live, work and play at sea? Welcome to Cruise Director! I'm Shelby Frenette, and I've sailed on more than 500 cruises with tens of thousands of travelers since 1999. I've seen it all - crazy couples, big celebrities, exotic ports of calls, activities gone sideways; but mostly I've been exposed to the amazing adventure that only big boats can bring. Join me on each episode, as we take a sneak peek inside the glamour, the excitement, the destinations, the ships, and most importantly, the kind of fun that can only be found in the world of cruising. Real stories, valuable insights, travel tips, interesting personalities, great guests, and a whole lot of funny memories of some of my hijinks on the high seas! So come aboard…we're expecting you. Let's head off on this trip...together. Follow me now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you enjoy your shows. I'm Shelby…and you're fabulous.

Episodes

August 16, 2023 46 mins

We brought in 3 gentlemen 40s+ to give you the guys perspective on our TravelFun.Biz Singles Sailings! They were given tough questions like "What makes a women attractive to you?" "What did you expect a singles sailing to be like?" And they gave us their honest feedback. James & Michael will be joining us on Richie Daleo's TravelFun November Singles Sailing, don't miss the boat! 

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Renowned author, podcaster, and clinical trauma therapist, Riana Milne, has coached 100s of singles to success in the dating world.  Riana has step by step coaching methods to identify your childhood traumas and work through these traumas that cause repetitive bad dating behaviors.

Listen to find out if she found love on tour singles sailing and for an authentic share of personal childhood trauma that she identified in my life. Ria...

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October 11, 2022 12 mins
What happens when there is serious weather on a cruise ship, a few personal scary storm stories & info on a local cruise host who lost everything in, #hurricaneIan
 
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A candid talk between mom & son to get my son & TeenChess.com CEO, Christian Frenette's, perspective on cruising!

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Inside scoop from fellow podcaster, Arielle Leavitt, who is well travelled, single, gorgeous & successful!
 
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Meet the gorgeous Kelly, 46, single mom of one beautiful daughter.
 
She went through a pretty intense divorce and decided to treat herself and go on her first Singles Sailing with TravelFun.Biz! She tells us exactly what she experienced & why she chose to join us!
 
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August 9, 2022 23 mins

If you ever wondered what really happens on board a singles sailing or what the crew parties are like listen in! 

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Taking a break from fun in the sun to shed light on some darker issues like returning vets PTSD and high suicide rates by interviewing and supporting a local vet and entrepreneur who is making a difference, Sabo.

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July 18, 2022 10 mins

This was a personal experience and it definitely doesn't reflect on cruise ships in general. Usually, security guards are extremely professional but in this case...not so much.

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July 11, 2022 16 mins

I expose the real truth about reality TV.

I interviewed for a reality TV show called "The Real Love Boat" which I was the perfect person to play cruise director. But they casted actors to play my part! 
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Many singles inquire about "roommate matching" programs. I have hosted 100s of sailings and I'll share some of the wildest, funniest roommate nightmare stories I can remember!

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Find out what happened when 4 of my guests missed the boat, where they missed it...and why! 

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My journey being interviewed by casting agency for the role of Cruise Director for the new CBS reality TV show "The Real Love Boat" slated to be out in the fall! 

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Few people could say they've met as many singles as I have. With over 500 cruises under my belt I've hosted over 100 singles sailings - and this is how it all started...

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The backstory of what led me to a life at sea. From a heartbreaking break-up to a whole new life. The people and events that took my life in a whole new direction...and how the old TV series "The Love Boat" influenced my direction.

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June 2, 2022 1 min

A sneak peek at what's ahead on Cruise Director!

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