The Cruise Dudes Podcast
The Cruise Dudes Podcast is weekly show that is all about the cruising lifestyle! Come and join us for the latest cruise news, food, shore activities and more.
Episodes
December 21, 2025 • 39 mins
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 phenom...
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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-sce...
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August 23, 2025 • 39 mins
Welcome To episode #228! On this new episode we answer some of your questions regarding the recent changes Princess Cruises has made to their “Princess Plus Package” and “Princess Premier Package” beverage programs. We believe that your cruise vacation is always better when you research and plan what is important to you and your family in advance before you board the ship. Understanding what your options are and what fits your bud...
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August 4, 2025 • 55 mins
Welcome to episode #227! Today we are taking a closer look and discuss the recent changes Princess Cruises has made to their “Princess Plus Package” and “Princess Premier Package” beverage programs. One of the best things about cruising, is you can pick and choose what you like to do. From selecting a interior cabin to a grand suite, or maybe you just enjoy having casual meals at the buffet or you can splurge for specialty dining e...
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July 16, 2025 • 69 mins
Welcome to episode #226! Carnival Cruise Line has announced their new loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, which will be launching June 1, 2026. Benefits include priority check-in, embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary laundry services, beverages, speciality dining meals and more. Scott’s first mate, Pam joins the show to give her perspective as a “loyalty rewards savvy consumer”. Always watching, researching and getting the...
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June 4, 2025 • 41 mins
Welcome to episode #225! Carnival Cruise Line is setting the bar higher and expectations for all cruise passengers aboard their ships. A few days ago, they released a letter that encourages everyone to “Have Fun, Be Safe." “Our experience has taught us that everyone has a better time when a spirit of community and neighborliness is shown by all.” The letter’s guidelines reinforces their policies and they clearly state they w...
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May 8, 2025 • 70 mins
Welcome to episode #224! We dust off our microphones and catch up with latest scuttlebutt and cruise happenings in Southern California. The competition is heating up again and we are going to see new cruise ships and even a new cruise line coming to the west coast! Are you ready for Real ID, renewing your passport or traveling to Europe soon? We have some updates and information for you. And finally, we share about the beautiful a...
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April 9, 2025 • 16 mins
Traveling to and from a cruise port can be a challenge especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. Ride sharing services and vehicles aren’t able to handle a family, luggage and such. What other options are available? Recently, Scott and his family travelled to Texas for a cruise and they hired a private car service for the first time and had a very interesting conversation with their driver. A impromptu interview was recorded ...
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Hey Cruisers! The last few months of 2024 was a whirlwind of cruising and busyness, but still we have a lot of catching up to do and audio content to share. The decision was made to produce a few “flashback” episodes along the way as 2025 gets underway. On this new episode, we gathered with amazing cruise content creators to share our thoughts and excitement about our upcoming media cruise on Sun Princess! It’s a rare and uniqu...
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January 6, 2025 • 31 mins
During the Thanksgiving holiday, Scott and his family cruised the Western Caribbean on the stunning Regal Princess. Scott was able to spend some time with Cruise Director Olivia and record a very special interview about her life's journey in the cruise industry. It is fascinating and very insightful that we are sure you will enjoy to hear. Thank you Olivia for coming on to the podcast! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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Hey Cruisers! Scott just recently sailed on the Majestic Princess on a wonderful repositioning cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia to Los Angeles, California. He had fantastic opportunity to interview cruise director Jason Allen and he shares five important things about the Majestic Princess that we need to know. We think that you will find this information entertaining and insightful with Jason and Scott. Happy Cruising! - Tom...
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November 19, 2024 • 25 mins
Have you wondered what kind of special deals and offers you can get when you visit the Future Cruise office? Scott recently was on the Majestic Princess and had the opportunity to speak with Brandon and asked all the questions. This in-depth interview will give you all the answers that you have been looking for to book that perfect future cruise. Now is the time to treat yourself and your family with that special vacation of a lif...
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September 20, 2024 • 41 mins
With school now back in session and as we are entering into Fall, we take some time to share about our summer vacations. Scott and his first mate Pam, sailed on the Navigator of the Seas to Mexico for a time of relaxation and fun. Then Scott flew back East to join up with his daughter Dyllen for a road trip with a stop at the Niagra Falls. And they even took an exhilarating boat cruise to the bottom edge of the majestic falls. What...
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August 29, 2024 • 86 mins
Part One! Welcome to a conversation with my friend and travel buddy Michelle Young. We, along with our spouses, had a cruise vacation of a lifetime. This was Michelle and her husband Tom, first cruise to the last frontier, the majestic state of Alaska. We had the exciting privilege of cruising again on the luxurious and stunning Discovery Princess, sailing us to breathtaking sceneries, ports of call, food, shopping and exciting exp...
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July 20, 2024 • 52 mins
Ahoy Cruisers! A brand new podcast episode is waiting for you today filled with cruise news, announcements, and pizza. Do you have a favorite type of pizza? What is your number one cruise ship pizza? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy this yummy show! Happy Cruising! Scott & Tommy
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July 11, 2024 • 22 mins
Cruise Dude Scott has a special interview for you today! He welcomes Cruise Director Joey of the Carnival Firenze on to our show. They take a deep dive into all the exciting things you find on this newly refreshed ship now sailing from Long Beach, California. Also, don’t miss the YouTube version of this interview as well. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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June 5, 2024 • 59 mins
On this new episode, Scott has recently returned from his cruise on Southern California's newest ship, Carnival Firenze! Carrying on the ship's original theming from sailing under the Costa brand, this refreshed ship embodies Carnival's motto "Fun Italian Style"! From the staterooms, restaurants, bars, public areas, dining rooms, specialty restaurants and more you will find yourself surround by the Italian flair. Scott dives in de...
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May 11, 2024 • 31 mins
We are so honored and privilged to welcome back American Idol Finalist, Lou Gazzara to the show! Lou shares with us some of the new projects he is working on along with his cruise show concerts on Princess Cruises and other cruise brands as well. When he is not sailing on the seven seas, Lou is also performing in Las Vegas, which is hometown as well. New opportunities are abounding for Lou, and he shares about a exciting new projec...
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May 3, 2024 • 63 mins
Scott and his wife Pam recently cruised from Galveston, Texas for the first time sailing on the Carnival Breeze. Their seven day Western Caribbean cruise was filled with food, fun, and frivolity. Adventures included exploring Mayan pyramids and water filled caves. Hear all about their amazing vacation on land and sea! Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott
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April 21, 2024 • 60 mins
It was a cruise like no other! On this new episode, Tommy shares about his family’s experiences on the Discovery Princess to the Mexican Riviera for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. This cruise was sold out for two years and Princess Cruises made this cosmic event very special in many different and exciting ways for their guests. And watching a total solar eclipse from a cruise ship is experience like no other. It was a hig...
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