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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Jenn spent most of the episode completely frozen, but luckily the Golden Boys stepped up and carried this week’s show like true Podcastaway heroes. We dive into a heavy news cycle: the FBI investigation into the tragic death of an 18-year-old aboard the Carnival Horizon and the chaotic capsizing of a Dominican Republic excursion boat that left fifty cruise passengers swimming for safety.

From there, we shift into a bigger conversation about AI — not just how it’s shaping the industry, but how people are now using it to generate fake cruise news, viral hoaxes, and completely fabricated drama at sea.

It’s a wild week on the water, but we’ve got you covered.

This week on The Podcastaways, The Golden crew dive into another round of unbelievable cruise chaos.First up, an Australian expedition ship somehow forgets one of its passengers—an 80-year-old woman left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island. Then, the Norwegian Epic detours mid-voyage to save 63 migrants adrift in the Mediterranean. From heroes to heartbreak, we’re covering it all.Things take a darker turn aboard P&O’s Arvia, where a tragic elevator accident claims the life of a crew member. And just when you thought it was safe to sleep—two Carnival passengers are suing over a bed-bug invasion that turned their vacation into a nightmare.We’re sorting through the wildest stories on the seven seas, one absurd headline at a time.Grab your drink, check your muster station, and get ready for laughs, shocks, and cruise gossip you won’t hear anywhere else.The Podcastaways: because sometimes, the waves aren’t the only thing making you seasick.

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This Week the Golden Crew Trevor, Jenn and Thomas (Who else?) talk about all things cruising this week. Thomas Kenney's ducky idea makes I across the desk of John Heald and we discuss discuss how it's the best idea we have ever put together.

This week the golden crew discuss what's going on in the cruising world, including several people rescued by a cruise ship, main dining charges stacking up and much more!