Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsAlways Be Booked is an off beat, irreverent look into all things related to cruising. Host Tommy Casabona gives honest reviews, tips, industry news and his overall unique take on cruising
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Episodes
226 "Lookforwardables" with Joe Merendino
March 20, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona and travel entrepreneur Joe Merendino talk about some of the latest topics in cruising.
224 Sheri From Cruise Tips TV
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podacst, host Tommy Casabona catches up with Sheri from Cruise Tips TV. Topics coverd are Virgin Voyages, Utopia of the Seas, Princess Cruises and much more.
223 Is This Thing On?
February 29, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode of the always be booked podcast, host Tommy Casabona tests out the new studio and talks about St. Thomas, Carnival Drinks and Utopia of the Seas
222 The Christmas Episode
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona talks about what day to day activities translate best (and worst) on board a cruise ship. Merry Christmas Cones!!
221 Crew Love, How We Seas the Day
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, hosts Tommy and Ryan talk about the crew. They also cover their favorite cruise regions AND recommended ways to spend a fun day at sea
220 Has the Cruising Experience Gotten Worse?
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Tommy Casabona takes the helm solo and discusses the changes in cruising over the past several years and what effect its had on the overall cruise experience. Also, cruise news and your emails.
219 Icon is Complete/No Life at Sea
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast hosts Tommy Casabona and Ryan Q discuss the failed "Life at Sea" world cruise experiment. The boys also take a deep dive into the features cruisers will find on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas.
218 Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bingo
November 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, hosts Tommy and Ryan cover the sunken ferry to Blue Lagoon. The boys also discuss some of their favorite beaches to cruise to and eff/marry/kill on cruise ship daytime activities.
217 Reunited! NCL Aqua, Margaritaville, Top Five Bars on Cruise Ships
November 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, hosts Tommy Casabona talk some cruise news, the NCL Aqua, Tommy's trip to Margaritaville at Sea, our top five bars and your emails. Thanks for listening.
216 Carnival Celebration Group Cruise Recap
November 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona recaps his group cruise on Carnival Celebration
215 Ryan's Solo Recap of His Latest Cruise
October 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Ryan Q holds it down solo once again and gives his recount of his latest adventure at sea
214 Favorite Private Islands, Fender Benders at Sea and Celebration Key
August 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Ryan and Tommy tackle some cruise news, Ryans recent trip to Atlantic City, and talk about Carnival's new private destination "Celebration Key." Also, you emails
213 Cocktails and Connectivity
August 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Tommy and Ryan cover some cruise news and talk about drinks and wifi. Listener emails as well.
212 Cruise News & Would you Live on a Ship?
August 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona and Ryan talk about what it might be like to live on a cruise ship. Also, cruise news and your emails.
211: Ryan Flies Solo
August 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Ryan Q makes his solo debut!
210 Long Cruises, Carnival Venezia, Your Emails
July 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona and Ryan Q go over some Carnival Fun....Italian style, NCL pricing, a half-world cruise from Holland American Line AND the return of your emails.
209 Nassau's New Terminal and Casinos
July 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, hosts Tommy Casabona and Ryan Q talk about Nassau in general, it's new cruise terminal and some casino talk.
208: The Grand Debut of Cohost Ryan Q
July 14, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked cruise podcast, host Tommy Casabona introduces co-host Ryan. The fellas talk about cruise conspiracies, MSC's continued attempts to crack the big three in North America and "Fun Ship Alfredo."
207: Atlantic City vs Cruising
June 01, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the similarities between that cruise life and his current home: Atlantic City
206: Tommy's Top 5 Sailings, and... "The Announcement"
May 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBHave a listen. Tommy's top 5 sailings of all time
Thursday Convo: Zach the Traveling Man
April 19, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona catches up with popular Youtuber Zach the Traveling Man
Episode 1: 205: With Gary Bembridge
April 06, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast Tommy sits down with Gary Bembridge from the Youtube channel "Tips for Travelers"
205: With Gary Bembridge
April 06, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast Tommy sits down with Gary Bembridge from the Youtube channel "Tips for Travelers"
Thursday Convo: Jay from The Ship Life on YouTube
March 31, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBNew interview. Check out this amazing channel The Ship Life . https://www.youtube.com/@theshiplife5227
204 Carnival Earnings, New Theme Cruises, Top 5 Cruise Directors
March 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona dives into a first-quarter earnings call from Carnival Corp, new announcements from NCL and Sixth man regarding new theme cruises and Tommy's top five cruise directors.
Thursday Convo: Ryan Q
March 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBRyan Q is back to talk about the state of cruising and his recent sailing on Norwegian Getaway.
203 Big Changes at Norwegian, Princess to the Rescue, More Broken Records
March 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some big changes going on at Norwegian, a heroic story, a tragedy in Roatan and a new record broken by Symphony of the Seas.
Episode 1: 203 Big Changes at Norwegian, Princess to the Rescue, More Broken Records
March 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some big changes going on at Norwegian, a heroic story, a tragedy in Roatan and a new record broken by Symphony of the Seas.
202 Atlantis vs Nassau, Magician vs Audience and Tommy's Top 5 Venues
March 17, 2023 01:49 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona talks about an incident where a magician was attacked onboard, Seatrade Global's search for new cruise line ideas, a project that will feature local Caribbean artists AND Tommy's top 5 indoor cruise venues.
NOT a Regular Show WU031023 (patreon freebie)
March 10, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBOn the house.
201 Royal Cutting Costs, Owls at Sea, Virgin Entertainment and Tommy's top 5 in Nassau
March 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some changes to housekeeping from Royal Caribbean, a suspicious event on Carnival Sunrise, more news and your emails. Also, Tommy's top 5 things to do in Nassau, Bahamas.
Wow: 200 A Whole Lot of Norwegian- Top 5 Beaches
March 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers some ongoing news with Norwegian. He also breaks down his 5 favorite beaches and answers your emails.
199 Principal Duffy, Carnival Parmesan and Your Emails
February 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the west coast invasion from Carnival by Costa experience. He also dissects Carnival President Christine Duffy's behavioral address to its guests. As usual, your emails.
Episode 198: 198 The Vlogger Extravaganza: This Cruise was ROUGH!
February 15, 2023 00:00 - 4 seconds - 97.4 MBAlways Be Booked Cruise Podcast host Tommy Casabona has often mentioned that he has never had a bad cruise. After sailing the Vloggers Extravaganza Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway out of New Orleans, does this statement still stand? Listen and find out.
198 The Vlogger Extravaganza: This Cruise was ROUGH!
February 15, 2023 00:00 - 4 seconds - 97.4 MBAlways Be Booked Cruise Podcast host Tommy Casabona has often mentioned that he has never had a bad cruise. After sailing the Vloggers Extravaganza Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway out of New Orleans, does this statement still stand? Listen and find out.
197 Live from the Norwegian Breakaway
February 01, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabon goes over some cruise news and his current trip to New Orleans/Norwegian Cruise. Special appearance in the cold open from cruiser TX Pepito.
(Non Cruising Related) Graham Bun Thursday Convo (Patreon repeat)
January 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona catches up with his old buddy Graham Bunn. Starting out as a bartender in NYC, Graham has moved on to starting roles on many national TV and Radio shows over the years.
Episode 196: Cruise Trend Hits and Misses
January 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabon covers some of the hits, misses and maybe in regards to cruise trends, gimmicks and initiatives. Also cruise news and your email
Cruise Trend Hits and Misses
January 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabon covers some of the hits, misses and maybe in regards to cruise trends, gimmicks and initiatives. Also cruise news and your email
Thursday Convo: John "The Rooster" Klaykowski
January 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn this Thursday Conversation edition of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Host Tommy Casabona catches up with John "The Rooster" Klaykowski for a quick chat about cruising and their upcoming trip onboard Norwegian Breakaway for the Vloggers Extravaganza Cruise
Episode 195: NCL Cuts, AIDA Raises, Musters are Back
January 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the return of the muster, some more cuts from NCL, happy birthday Carnival Elation and other topics...along with your email.
NCL Cuts, AIDA Raises, Musters are Back
January 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the return of the muster, some more cuts from NCL, happy birthday Carnival Elation and other topics...along with your email.
194 Water "Incidents," Holland America Entertainment and Ideas for Cruise Lines in 2023
January 11, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, Host Tommy Casabona talks about his new ideas for cruise lines going into 2023. Also, the cruise news and your emails.
Thursday Convo: Ryan Quattromani
January 05, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBRyan is a seasoned cruiser with over 50 sailings under his belt to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and many others. While Ryan has been to so many locations he hasn't even turned 30 yet....so he (as he puts it) is still just getting started.
Episode 193: 193 Cruise Review 2022, New Orleans, LNG, Athlete's Hull
January 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona recaps his favorite cruises from 2022. He also talks about hull fungus issues that affected a Viking cruise ship, as well as the future of cruise ship fuel. After talking about New Orleans and his current cruise bucket list, he answers your emails with the help of his friend Hannah and Emma from Emma Cruises.
193 Cruise Review 2022, New Orleans, LNG, Athlete's Hull
January 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona recaps his favorite cruises from 2022. He also talks about hull fungus issues that affected a Viking cruise ship, as well as the future of cruise ship fuel. After talking about New Orleans and his current cruise bucket list, he answers your emails with the help of his friend Hannah and Emma from Emma Cruises.
Thursday Convo: Big Mike
December 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona catches up with his old buddy "Big Mike." He's an alternative lifestyle cruiser, retired NYPD detective and creator/owner of Betbooth sports gaming.
193 Ports of Call
December 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona runs through the ports of call on this last cruise in board the beautiful Carnival Celebration.
191 Carnival Celebration Review
December 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona gives a detailed review of his recent cruise on the brand-new Carnival Celebration.
190 Carnival Celebration, MSC Takes NYC, The MV Narrative
December 08, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers the MSC Seascape naming ceremony, some details on a cruiser going full-time on a ship, NCLH as a cruise stock and a preview of his upcoming cruise on Carnival Celebration. Also, your emails.