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In this episode, Linzi and Mark dive into common cruising myths, aiming to debunk or confirm them.

Discussing topics such as seasickness, boredom on cruises, the misconception that cruising is only for older people, and the belief that cruises are floating petri dishes. They also touch on the inclusivity of cruise packages, the environmental impact of cruises, and the idea that inside cabins are windowless dungeons.

The episode concludes with some cruise news, including updates on new cruise destinations and changes in cruise line policies.

Chapters:

00:00 Cruising Myths Introduction

02:06 Myth 1: Seasickness on Cruises

04:19 Myth 2: Boredom on Board

06:42 Myth 3: Cruising is for Old People

08:38 Myth 4: Cruises are Floating Petri Dishes

10:35 Myth 5: All-Inclusive Cruises

13:10 Myth 6: Excursions and Ship Departure

18:42 Myth 7: Inside Cabins are Dungeons

20:37 Myth 8: Booking Direct vs. Travel Agents

23:01 Myth 9: Environmental Impact of Cruises

24:00 Myth 10: Buffet Food Quality

24:58 Myth 11: Death on a Cruise

25:55 Cruise News Updates

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In this episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we delve into the various big gambles you can take when booking a cruise vacation, and nothing to do with the Casino or Bingo.

From guaranteed cabins to mystery cruises and maiden voyages. We discuss the risks and rewards of each option, share personal experiences, and include a very cheeky cruise confession. The episode wraps up with some cruise news, including a light-hearted story about social media influencers and a celebratory christening of a new cruise ship.

As usual, the Cruise Cast is recorded in real time, unscripted and unedited, so anything can happen, and we never quite know where a conversation is going to go

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In this episode, we delve into the world of cruise loyalty schemes, discussing their effectiveness, the perks they offer, and the changes happening within various cruise lines. We explore popular programs like Virgin's Sailing Club, Celebrity's Captain's Club, and Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor tiers, while also evaluating less effective programs.

We look at the importance of delivering on promises made to loyal customers and we end with a discussion on what an ideal loyalty scheme would look like.

And as usual, take a look at some of the more interesting cruise stories over the past few weeks.

And, of course, we have another Marky Song!

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00:00 Introduction to Cruise Loyalty Schemes

00:45 Understanding Cruise Loyalty Programs

02:46 Exploring Virgin's Sailing Club

07:31 Celebrity Cruises' Captain's Club

10:12 Royal Caribbean's Loyalty Tiers

12:07 Evaluating Less Effective Loyalty Programs

15:55 Dreaming Up the Perfect Loyalty Scheme

20:43 Challenges and Expectations in Loyalty Programs

23:31 Cruise News and Updates

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