Keeping Afloat

About Keeping Afloat

Following the life of Cruise Director Kabir, from Toronto to the 7 seas. Stories from all around the world, both past and present. This is a story of love, acceptance, leadership and empowerment. From attending film festivals and creating a life on land, to building a career at sea, Kabir works aboard some of the worlds best cruise ships. From adventures on board to in port, Kabir shares his story as well as the people he meets along the way.

Publisher

Kabir

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2019

Latest episode

14 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Apr 2025

   2.13 Handing Over as Cruise Director and Unexpected Changes

   This is the Season Finale of Keeping Afloat (Don’t worry, we’ll be back with regular episodes next week for season 3). A major leadership change aboard the Oceanic Euphoria puts me in the hot seat, and an unexpected change of direction for my career. I’m currently aboard the MSC Virtuosa which has been nothing short of amazing! And, for a Transatlantic as well! Can’t wait to share more with you about it. There will be a fill review up on my YouTube an Instagram so be sure to follow along. I hope you enjoy the show! - Kabir. www.instagram.com/travelwithkabircd www.tiktok.com/@travelwithkabircd www.facebook.com/cruisedirectorkabir © Cruise Director Kabir 2025

2. 

   26 Sept 2024

   2.12 Onboard Emergencies, Storms and Teamwork: The Most Dramatic Cruise of My Career (So Far)

   Welcome aboard, Sailors! In this episode of Keeping Afloat, I’m back with one of the most intense cruises yet aboard the Oceanic Euphoria. Not only did we face heavy seas and a jammed stabilizer, but a serious onboard emergency put our crew to the test. 😬🌪️ Tune in as I recount: • Navigating through 15-foot waves, with guests holding on for dear life 🏠🌊 • The Oceanic Euphoria being delayed by two days due to severe weather 😱 • A crew alert and the chaos that followed during a near-general emergency 🚨 • How a single piece of luggage jammed our stabilizer and nearly derailed our journey 🎒⚙️ • An unexpected audit from brand inspectors that had me (and the crew) on edge 😰 It wasn’t all storms and stress, though! My parents were sailing with me, and let’s just say their presence made this cruise even more memorable. Plus, my new Marketing and Revenue Manager, Audrey, turned into a superstar while dealing with a surprise promotion. Episode Highlights: • An emergency stabilizer issue that sent the Oceanic Euphoria listing 8º to port ⚓ • How we handled an emergency crew alert and kept guests calm under pressure 🎤 • A game of cat-and-mouse with a very charming brand inspector 👀🍷 • My parents joining me aboard for a family reunion at sea 🥂 Catch all the excitement and tension from the bridge to the gangway, and how we managed to keep everyone safe while cruising through the storm—both literal and figurative! 🌪️ If you’re feeling the cruise spirit and want more behind-the-scenes stories, check out my YouTube Channel for travel content, cruise insights, and much more. 🛳️ Don’t forget to follow me on: • Instagram (www.instagram.com/kabirbageria (http://www.instagram.com/kabirbageria)) • TikTok (www.tiktok.com/kabirbageria (http://www.tiktok.com/kabirbageria)) • YouTube (www.youtube.com/c/travelwithkabircd (http://www.youtube.com/c/travelwithkabircd)) Until next time, it’s all about Keeping Afloat! 🚢 © Cruise Director Kabir 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingafloat/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingafloat/support)

3. 

   1 Oct 2023

   2.11 Multiple Storms Brewing: Love Games & Breakup Gains

   It’s SO great to be back here with you! I’m currently home in Toronto after finishing up my latest contract as a Cruise Director. Tune in for an update on how it went as well as picking up where we left off. I learn the truth about how I was hired at my cruise line. Also, I don’t know if I’d ever get used to how my relationship changed with the Hotel Director aboard Oceanic Euphoria. From an exciting day ashore to hosting the Love and Marriage gameshow with a twist, there was definitely more than just one storm brewing! If you’re feeling the cruise spirit, check out my YouTube channel where you’ll find even more travel content; www.youtube.com/c/travelwithkabicd. Enjoy the show! Kabir. www.instagram.com/travelwithkabircd www.tiktok.com/@travelwithkabircd www.facebook.com/cruisedirectorkabir © Cruise Director Kabir 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingafloat/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingafloat/support)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

33 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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