The Cruise Show
The Cruise Show is a frequent look at everything going in the cruise industry. Hosted by frequent cruiser Tony Barnette, the cruise show will provide the latest cruise news and cruise commentary from the multi billion dollar cruise vacation industry.
Episode 19 - Another Cruise Loses Power
Thousands of cruise passengers where stuck on a powerless cruise ship with no air conditioning and running water over the weekend in New York. The Norwegian Star lost power shortly after leaving on her 14 day cruise to Iceland. MSC Explora Journey's celebrated 3 ship building milestones and construction has begun on Royal Caribbean's new terminal in Miami. The first Carnival cruise ship is heading to Celebration Key and a cruise passenger is embarrassed at how certain cruisers interacted with the captain. All this an more on today's episode of the Cruise Show.
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Episode 18 - Royal Caribbean Poop Cruise?
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The documentary about the Carnival poop cruise is starting to take root in the cruise zeitgeist. We now have a Royal Caribbean cruise being called a poop cruise and also a Celebrity Infinity cruise that is also having issue. That plus everything cruising on today's episode.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 18 was recorded on July 9th, 2025
Episode 17 - Cruise Passengers Involved in Bus Fire
55 cruise passenger were involved in a bus fire returning from a cruise. The mayor of a city attempting to restrict cruise passengers confronts a cruise captain. A disgruntled Carnival cruise passenger feels like Carnival should have warned him about a potential danger. All this and more on today's episode of The Cruise Show! Let's go!
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The Cruise Show - Episode 17 was recorded on July 7th, 2025
Episode 16 - Sick Passenger Sue Cruise Line
Sick cruise passengers are suing P&O Cruises claiming that they got sick because the ship was not clean. We also have an update from law enforcement regarding the father and daughter who fell off the Disney Dream. Also Viking Oceans, Crystal Cruises, and Port Canaveral are demonstrating how the cruise industry is growing.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 16 was recorded on July 2nd, 2025
Episode 15 - Carnival Is Changing Back
The people have spoken and Carnival is changing back! We also talk more about the Disney Dream rescue, cruises impacted by hurricane Flossie, and a new requirement for travel to Honduras. Coca Cola returns to Carnival! Let's go!
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The Cruise Show - Episode 15 was recorded on July 1st, 2025
Episode 14 - Dad and Daughter Go Off Cruise Ship
A 4 year girl fell off of the Disney Dream cruise ship into the ocean. Her father jumped into save her. The outcome of the event was not typical but was the best outcome possible. Cruise creators Dan and Jay from Sailaway Magazine have an update on thier Carnival ban and Cannes has voted to limit cruise ship.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 14 was recorded on June 30th, 2025
Episode 13 - CRUISERS TARGETED and CARNIVAL WANTS MONEY
Cruisers have been targeted again by scammers. Good news for Royal Caribbean when it comes to San Juan. A Carnival cruise ship was almost held hostage in Spain. The NCL Epic celebrates a milestone and Carnival wants money from a shipyard in Spain.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 13 was recorded on June 29th, 2025
Episode 12 - Carnival Still Dealing with Backlash
Carnival cruise line is having a week. Some are still mad at Carnival over its new Carnival Rewards Program. Also, Netflix has released the documentary about the infamous Carnival Triumph "poop" cruise. Does either of those things matter based on Carnival's Q2 earning and MSC is challenging Royal Caribbean to be number 1. Also Carnival is telling us how to get the bottled water perk.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 12 was recorded on June 26th, 2025
Episode 11 - Carnival Faces Massive Backlash over Cruise Loyalty
The new Carnival cruise loyalty program is facing huge backlash. Long time Carnival cruisers say they will no longer cruise with Carnival. In today's episode we talk the new Carnival Rewards program and try an pinpoint where it misses the mark.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 11 was recorded on June 22th, 2025
Episode 10 - Cruise Ships Face Danger
A dangerous situation played out for cruise ship in Juneau, Alaska earlier this week as the Celebrity Edge and Carnival Luminosa had a near collision. Also, a cruise ship, the Crown Isis, facilitated the evacuation of tourists from Israel and a man was arrested trying to take an Alaskan cruise.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 10 was recorded on June 18th, 2025
Episode 09 - They Got Banned from Cruising
The cruise community is a buzz after a cruise couple was banned from sailing on a Carnival cruise brands. Additionally we look at the story of 1000s of cruise Regal Princess passengers running into issues on a cruise stop in Invergordon, Scotland.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 9 was recorded on June 17th, 2025
Episode 08 - New Worries About Cruise Vacations
There is a lot happening in the cruise space and in today's episode of The Cruise Show we will break it down. There are new rules for cruises passengers visiting a popular cruise port. Cruise passengers are worried about banned snacks. There is a new cruise cabin that cost close to $200k per week. Also has Carnival banned snacks?
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The Cruise Show - Episode 8 was recorded on June 16t...
Episode 07 - Woman Goes Into Water Near Cruise Ship
Cruise craziness is running wild. A woman willfully went into the water near a cruise ship in Alaska. Virgin Voyages has cancelled cruises on the Valiant Lady. Is there an icy fued brewing between Royal Caribbean the cruise port of Juneau? A cruise passenger was arrest will boarding a cruise. Plus its Friday the 13th! Let's go!
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The Cruise Show - Episode 7 was recorded on June 13th, 2025
<...Episode 06 - Cruise Man Upset Over Shirt
Welcome to the Cruise Show! In today's episode we look everything going on in cruising. The top story is about a man who garned a lot of attention because of the shirt he was wearing. We also talk about the latest a cruise port in Spain who is expanding an upgrading thier cruise facilites. Carnival Valor is back from drydock. Carnival is testing a new faster dining option. A Carnival cruise passenger felt humilated after getting caught stealing and I have a passport dilemma.
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Episode 05 - Another Carnival CRUISE FIGHT Makes Headlines
The Cruise Show is back for another episode. Some wild cruise updates today including the story of another Carnival cruise fight this time on the Carnival Sunshine. We also have a wild story about a Royal Caribbean crew member acting quickly to save passengers from a broken window. Updates from TUI cruise about Hyrox fitness and more.
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The Cruise Show - Episode 5 was recorded on June 11th, 2025
<...Episode 04 - Did Carnival Rank the Highest? CRUISE EXCURSION GOTCHA, Spain Wants Cruise Limits, Richard Fain Steps Down
The Cruise Show is back with another epsiode exploring everything going on in cruising and the cruise industry. Here are today's stories:
There a cruise gotcha when it comes to booking cruise excurison. A couple found that out the hard way when they were charged $800 for an excursion they did not take.
Richard Fain is stepping down as Chairmen of the Board at the Royal Caribbean Group.
Crystal Symphony celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
Mallorca looks to limit cruise passengers.
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Episode 03 - Carnival Refused to Refund Cruise, NEW TRAVEL BAN, Annoyed by Staff Entertainment
Welcome to another episode of The Cruise Show, where I keep you up to date with everthing going on in crusing.
Carnival refused to issue a refund to a mom to be after her sad loss.
Holland America Line is promoting "Refreshingly Free" Carribean cruises that avoid the amusemnt park vibe.
A new travel ban impacting 19 countries was signed last night.
Cruise ships will be used to house atheletes at the Asian Games in Tokyo in 2026.
A cruise guest is upset with Carnival over breakfast entertainment.
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Episode 02 - Carnival Treats Guest Like Babies, CRUISE LOYALTY PROBLEM, Oceania Cuts Steel
The Cruise Show is back to cover everything going on in cruising and today we have some wild stories coming from the cruise industry.
Oceania has cut steel in it newest cruise ship the Oceania Sonata in Venice, Italy.
Cruise Scotland is pushing back against a new cruise levy.
Carnival has highlighted a problem with cruise loyalty programs and I am a little annoyed with the way Carnival is babying their guest.
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Episode 01 - Rocker Speaks Out About Cruise Overboard Incident, Carnival Costco Partnership, More Cruise Taxes
There is quite a bit going on in cruising. We look at the latest cruise industry updates in today's episode of the Cruise Show.
Three cruise ships broke loose from the dock this past weekend resulting in minor injuries. Incidents occurred on the Norwegian Epic, Holland American Line's MS Westerdam, and the MSC Seascape.
A Carnival cruiser who was banned for life feels she isn't being treated fairly. Tamie Downe is speaking out about the loss of his partner Kimberly Burch and the circumstances around her going overboard on the 80s cruise earlier this year.
