CruiseCompete's Cruise Podcast

CruiseCompete's Cruise Podcast

Join your host CruiseCompete.com CEO Bob Levinstein as he interviews cruise travel experts about their cruise experiences. Learn about different cruise lines, cruise ship, ports and itineraries and get insider advice from about to have the smoothest, safest and most memorable cruise vacation for you and your family. Interested in being a guest on the show? Please see: https://www.cruisecompete.com/cruisecompete_cruise_podcast_guest_information.rtfTo contact host Bob Levinstein about appearing on your own podcast, please see: https://www.cruisecompete.com/contact.php

Episodes

August 20, 2024 33 mins

Learn about expedition cruises, especially to the Arctic and Antarctic regions with, Judi Cohen, a Canadian-based adventurer and expedition cruise aficionado, and she has traveled to over 95 countries on 6 continents.  Her photographs and stories about her off-the-beaten-path and polar expedition cruising have appeared in Bold Traveler Magazine, Travel Life Magazine, on AllThingsCruise.com and on her website, www.travelingjudi.com....

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Please join me and my guest, Tom Hollembaek, CEO of Aces Cruising, for a wide-ranging discussion about cruises, favorite destinations, and the current state of the cruise industry.

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Please join me and my guest, Bryan DelMonte, President of the Aviation Agency for a wide-ranging interview about the future of air travel as COVID-19 vaccines come on line, vaccine roll-outs, and stories from his Defense Department career.

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A wide-ranging interview with a legend in the small-ship cruise business, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO and Owner of UnCruise Adventures.  A can't-miss for active adventure lovers.

Before founding UnCruise, Dan spent years traveling, including four years sailing the world with his family on a sail boat.  His passions for cruising, and for the wild lands and native cultures of Alaska have culminated in Uncruise Adventures, the smal...

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Staying healthy while flying is a major topic these days, and my guest today has a fascinating, behind-the-scenes perspective. As the founder and director of AviationRFI (aviationrfi.com), Fran Hume is the expert that airlines call on in their efforts to make flying safer.

With more than two decades of experience in airplane interior solutions she has a vast store of first-hand knowledge of what goes on “behind the scenes” in the ai...

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Dennis Cox, AllThingsCruise official photographer and veteran of cruises on 17 different cruise lines talks cruise photography and his new book, Cruising The Word: From Gondolas to Megaships.

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Join my guest former U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon Dr. Donna White as she recounts her seven-weeks odyssey about a Pacific Princess world cruise during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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A unique river cruise experience sailing on the AMAWaterways Amalegro with an onboard artist/art teacher and painting classes. This sailing included visits to Paris, the gardens at Giverny, as well as a stop at Normandy.  Join my guest travel writer Julie Hatfield as she tells stories from this fascinating cruise.

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Today's topic is an all-inclusive journey onboard the SeaDream Yacht Club ship SeaDream II with my guest travel writer Judi Cuervo.  Learn about a very different kind of Caribbean cruise experience in intimate luxury and personalized service beyond what large ship lines offer.

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Sophisticated cruisers know that you have to shop around to get the best cruise deal. But saving money when you book your cruise is only part of the equation. It also pays to be smart with your money during your cruise vacation as well. We’ll be talking about how to save money onboard your cruise in this CruiseCompete Cruise Bite.

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One of the great aspects of a cruise vacation is it gives you time to focus on yourself. One of the ways you can do that is through some quick, simple cosmetic procedures at sea that can upgrade your look. Cruise lines continue to expand their offerings, and here are three of the most-popular.

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Travel prices fluctuate based on the time of year, and cruise prices are no exception. Today I’ll explain the one simple rule that dictates the majority of cost differences, as well as tell you the very best time to cruise for absolute best rates.

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Join us for a different type of Alaska cruise on small-ship cruise line UnCruise Adventures.  On this active voyage, hear about getting up close and personal with humpback whales in Glacier Bay; porpoises and bears; the northern lights; kayaking among calving glaciers; hikes to waterfalls; and Juneau highlights with my guest writer and photographer Debi Lander.

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No one enjoys waiting in line, especially as part of a long day of travel. Fortunately there is a very easy way to breeze through security at US airports. Today I’ll be telling you about a program called TSA Pre-Check--and how to sign up for a five-year membership for free. 

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A Rhine river cruise through France and Germany is a fantastic experience filled with castles, cathedrals, fine food and wine and old-world charm.  Experience it Disney-style on an AMAWATERWAYS river ship with guest Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk, founder of Instant Impressions Travel.   One of the top Disney specialists in the country, Sandy has been on more than 30 Disney cruises and travel experiences, and compares and contrasts her riv...

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Take the stress out of choosing between cruise offers from rival agencies with a better understanding of exactly what your cruise offer includes--and doesn't include.

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Oceania Cruises is known for its high-end, casual country-club-style luxury.  Join host CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein and guest Bob Durnan of Cruise Vacation Outlet for an in-depth discussion of the Oceania experience.  Bob shares his insider knowledge gained as a top luxury agent, and a veteran of 54 cruise sailings.







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As our mobile phone cameras get better and better, most of us taken at least one incredible vacation photo that we wouldn’t mind seeing every day. Learn how to turn that photo into a piece of art on your wall with minimal effort—and very inexpensively. There really is a very simple secret to saving hundreds of dollars on your one-of-a-kind vacation memory.

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This Cruise Bite is about sound advice—how to help maximize your enjoyment of your cruise  by controlling what you hear and don't hear throughout your cruise vacation.  Covered are the gadgets to bring, how the keep them running, and the entertainment you will want to pre-load onto your devices before you leave home. 

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On this edition of CruiseCompete Cruise Podcast join your host CruiseCompete.com CEO Bob Levinstein and guest Tim Joseph of Revitalize Travel for a detailed discussion of Tim's once-in-a-lifetime experience cruising to the UK and Ireland on the Celebrity Reflection. Highlights include a visit to Giant's Causeway, a Beatles Tour in Liverpool, and lots of details and advice about this cruise in particular and cruising in ge...

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