The Cruising Show

About The Cruising Show

If you're a cruise enthusiast or simply interested in the world of cruising, you may want to tune in to our podcast about cruising and cruise ships. Ken and Andrea offer insights and discussions on everything from ship design to the latest industry news, as well as tips on how to get the most out of your cruise experience. From the world's largest ships to luxury vessels, this podcast covers a wide range of cruising topics, making it a great resource for both seasoned and first-time cruisers. So sit back, relax, and let the podcast transport you to the high seas.

Publisher

The Cruising Show

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2023

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   The Truth About the MSC Poesia Our Likes & Wishes (MSC Poesia Review)

   Join us for our MSC Poesia review as we share our honest likes and wishes from our seven-night Alaska cruise. We discuss the ship’s layout and amenities, our aft balcony cabin 11250 on Deck 11, complimentary food and restaurants, and entertainment and activities. From pools and hot tubs to dining, theatre shows, and live music, we cover what we enjoyed and what we wish was different. If you’re planning an MSC Poesia cruise, grab a coffee and settle in for our full review! ⭐ Follow us on Social Media ⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer (https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer (https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer (https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer) LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer (https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer) Website: https://northernvikingexplorer.com/ (https://northernvikingexplorer.com/) 🛒 Our Favorite Cruise & Travel Gear on Amazon (Affiliate) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (3 Pack) https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ  (https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (10 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz (https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz) Heavy Duty - Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks 100lbs (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ (https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ) European Travel Plug Adapter to USB-C https://amzn.to/4bczGgt (https://amzn.to/4bczGgt) Gonex 30L Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/4v3IvBe (https://amzn.to/4v3IvBe) INIU Portable Charger https://amzn.to/417MTSv (https://amzn.to/417MTSv) Lamicall Phone Waterproof Pouch (2-Pack) https://amzn.to/4vbn5Bn (https://amzn.to/4vbn5Bn) Cruise Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/4gZbfH2 (https://amzn.to/4gZbfH2) 8 Pack Silicone Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/4vIlPXw (https://amzn.to/4vIlPXw) PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO (https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO) Level8 Grace 3-Piece Luggage Set: https://amzn.to/4e9GagH (https://amzn.to/4e9GagH) Level8 Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ  (https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ) DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   10 Questions Before Sailing MSC Poesia (Answered!)

   Planning an MSC Poesia cruise and wondering what to expect before you sail? 🚢 In this video, we answer 10 questions we had before sailing MSC Poesia, including whether you can drop off your bags in the cabin right away, what outlets and USB charging ports are available, the complimentary food options onboard, whether you can change your dining time and request a table for two, and the MSC Poesia pool and hot tub hours.We’ll also show you where you can walk around the ship, share our experience tendering in Juneau with a private excursion booked, explain whether it’s worth getting off the ship with only four hours in Victoria, compare the two Dirty Dancing shows, and reveal some of the hidden viewing spots we found around MSC Poesia. If you’re already booked, researching MSC Poesia, or planning an Alaska cruise, we hope these tips and answers help you know what to expect before you sail. 😊🚢Cruise Details:🚢 Ship: MSC Poesia🛳 Cruise Line: MSC Cruises📍 Departure Port: Seattle, Washington🌴 Itinerary: 7-Night Alaska Cruise featuring Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier ⚓ Ports of Call: Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau & Victoria ⭐ Follow us on Social Media ⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer (https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer (https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer (https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer) Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer (https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer) Website: https://northernvikingexplorer.com/ (https://northernvikingexplorer.com/) 🛒 Our Favorite Cruise & Travel Gear on Amazon (Affiliate) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (3 Pack) https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ  (https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (10 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz (https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz) Heavy Duty - Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks 100lbs (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ (https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ) European Travel Plug Adapter to USB-C https://amzn.to/4bczGgt (https://amzn.to/4bczGgt) Gonex 30L Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/4v3IvBe (https://amzn.to/4v3IvBe) INIU Portable Charger https://amzn.to/417MTSv (https://amzn.to/417MTSv) Lamicall Phone Waterproof Pouch (2-Pack) https://amzn.to/4vbn5Bn (https://amzn.to/4vbn5Bn) Cruise Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/4gZbfH2 (https://amzn.to/4gZbfH2) 8 Pack Silicone Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/4vIlPXw (https://amzn.to/4vIlPXw) PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO (https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO) Level8 Grace 3-Piece Luggage Set: https://amzn.to/4e9GagH (https://amzn.to/4e9GagH) Level8 Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ  (https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ) DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   The Truth about the Celebrity Solstice: Our Likes & Wishes (Celebrity Solstice Review) 🚢

   🚢 Join us for an in-depth Celebrity Solstice review as we share our Likes & Wishes after spending 7 nights aboard the Celebrity Solstice on an Alaska cruise from Vancouver. We take you through the ship's layout and amenities, our sideways inside cabin 7160, the complimentary food and restaurants, and the entertainment and activities we experienced throughout the week. From the Oceanview Cafe and Grand Epernay Restaurant to the Solarium, Sunset Park, Sky Observation Lounge, Solstice Theater, dueling pianos, live music, pools, and more, we're sharing what we liked and what we wished was different about the Celebrity Solstice. Whether you're planning a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise, considering booking this ship, or researching what to expect before you sail, this review gives you a detailed look at our experience onboard. We'll share what we thought of the ship after its recent updates, how our Celebrity Solstice inside cabin worked for a 7-night cruise, what the complimentary dining was really like, and our thoughts on the shows, activities, and overall atmosphere onboard. After a full week on the Celebrity Solstice, we'll share the things that impressed us, the things we wished were different, and our final thoughts on this beautiful Celebrity Cruises ship. 🚢🏔️ Cruise Details:🚢 Ship: Celebrity Solstice 🛳 Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises📍 Departure Port: Vancouver, Canada🌴 Itinerary: 7-Night Alaska Cruise featuring Hubbard Glacier⚓ Ports of Call: Icy Strait Point, Juneau & Ketchikan ⭐ Follow us on Social Media ⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer (https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer (https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer (https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer) Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer (https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer) Website: https://northernvikingexplorer.com/ (https://northernvikingexplorer.com/) 🛒 Our Favorite Cruise & Travel Gear on Amazon (Affiliate) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (3 Pack) https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ  (https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (10 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz (https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz) Heavy Duty - Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks 100lbs (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ (https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ) European Travel Plug Adapter to USB-C https://amzn.to/4bczGgt (https://amzn.to/4bczGgt) Gonex 30L Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/4v3IvBe (https://amzn.to/4v3IvBe) INIU Portable Charger https://amzn.to/417MTSv (https://amzn.to/417MTSv) Lamicall Phone Waterproof Pouch (2-Pack) https://amzn.to/4vbn5Bn (https://amzn.to/4vbn5Bn) Cruise Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/4gZbfH2 (https://amzn.to/4gZbfH2) 8 Pack Silicone Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/4vIlPXw (https://amzn.to/4vIlPXw) PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO (https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO) Level8 Grace 3-Piece Luggage Set: https://amzn.to/4e9GagH (https://amzn.to/4e9GagH) Level8 Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ  (https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ) DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CelebritySolstice #CelebrityCruises #CruiseReview #CelebritySolstice #CelebrityCruises #CruiseReview

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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91

YouTube

93

Engagement

67

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