This week, Trevor, Tom, and Jenn take a more serious turn as they discuss a tragic death aboard a Royal Caribbean ship—and the uncomfortable questions surrounding alcohol service at sea.

We break down what happens when drink limits don’t exist, how overserving can spiral into real danger, and if cruise lines need clearer policies and stronger accountability. From Royal’s non‑limit approach to how other major cruise lines cap daily drinks, we compare systems, risks, and where responsibility truly lies.

This isn’t about shaming passengers—it’s about safety, transparency, and whether current cruise policies are doing enough to protect guests when alcohol is unlimited but consequences aren’t.

A thoughtful, honest conversation every cruiser should hear.

This week the forever golden crew talk go over the recent changes to Carnival Ships and the new 10 minute wait for ordering drinks. We also discuss the latest cruise news and changes in the industry.

This week on The Podcastaways, Thomas Kennedy and Jennifer Rowell take over the bridge while Trevor coughs quietly in a corner somewhere on land.

In this episode they dig into:

• Thanksgiving plans on land and at sea

• Carnival’s runaway lifeboat that broke free in port

• The latest round of possible overboard situations making headlines

• Princess Cruises’ new “Voice of the Ocean” karaoke competition, complete with iconic spinning chairs, vocal coaches and live audience drama

Pull up a deck chair, grab a drink package you probably overpaid for, and sail through another week of cruise news, wild stories and questionable life choices.

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