Synopsis
Always 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
Episodes
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Shot Across the Bow 002
24/03/2025 Duration: 54minIn this episode, the following topics are covered Captain Kate Lands a New Gig Star of the Seas ahead of schedule A New Residence at Sea Cruise Ship Carnival Spirit Out of Dry Dock Carnival's Breakfast Controversy Much More
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Freestyle Friday 032025
21/03/2025 Duration: 47minIn this episode of Freestyle Fridays, Always Be Booked Cruise Host Tommy Casabona covers some of the most effective branding partnerships in cruising throughout the years.
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Thursday Conversation
20/03/2025 Duration: 42minTommy sits down with avid cruiser Daniel Feilds. Some of the topics covered are... His last sailing on the "Coup Cruise" Advice for finding the right group to cruise with Tips for sailing to Aruba Pros and Cons regarding some of Carnivals newer classes of ships Contrasting East Coast vs West Coast Cruising
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Wild Wednesday Cruise Deals 3.19.25
19/03/2025 Duration: 34minCruises from Princess, Royal Caribbean, MSC and Carnival (Italian Style) are all on the menu for today's show.
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Listener Emails 3/18/25
18/03/2025 Duration: 46minTopics include Juan's take on private islands Barbra wants to know why I don't fly Andrew asking about a Royal vs Carnival comparison
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Cruise Headlines: Shots Across the Bow 001
17/03/2025 Duration: 50minIn this episode Tommy Covers: A new permanent residential cruise ship Virgin Voyages entertainment NCL takes delivery of a new ship Carnival takes back the title Smoke on the water in the BVI Trade wars between the US and Canada And much, much more
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Overboard Update, Barcelona Accident, Adults Only Cruises
09/03/2025 Duration: 57minUpdate to the woman overboard incident on the 80's cruise A Look at the MSC World America Holland America is shaking things up by doing some re branding See which cruise line is adding some "adults only" and theme cruises An accident in Barcelona A Royal return to NOLA
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Captain Kate, Crown Princess Listing, Jubilee Collision, "Cruise Famous"
02/03/2025 Duration: 01h14minIn this episode A celebration of Celebrity Cruise Caiptain Kate McCue Top 5 "Cruise Famous" Personalities Crown Princess tip 14 degrees in New Zealand Fender Bender for the Carnival Jubilee in Galveston, Texas Your Emails and Much More
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True Crime at Sea, Newlywed Heroics, Crazy Cruise Ex's
23/02/2025 Duration: 01h24minNew details about Carnival Cruise Line's private destination, Celebration Key What a newlywed man did for his wife at a Mexican cruise port Is the world ready for a True Crime theme cruise MSC World America float out Will the US Government start asking for more tax dollars from US Cruise Companies? A crazy ex cancels former lover's cruise Tommy's Top Five cruise ship names Much more
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How to Survive Cruising in 2025, World Cruising, Alaskapalooza
16/02/2025 Duration: 01h03minAlaska gears up for a heavy 2027 cruise season with MANY "firsts." Celebrity Cruise Line receives accolades from Forbes Travel Guide Costa announces a new world cruise Margaritaville at Sea experience Upcoming Refurbs Carnival launches new home port from Norfolk MSC builds the world's largest cruise terminal Norovirus strikes again Rant about modern day cruising Are people really complaining about the muster drill again?
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New NCL Ships, Comedy @ Sea & Bar Harbor Battle
09/02/2025 Duration: 01h20minThis episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise podcast covers a new 6th Man Theme Cruise, The battle that rages on over Bar Harbor, listener emails and much more.
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The Flue, The Fraud and the Open Curtains
02/02/2025 Duration: 59minIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona dives into a big announcement from Celebrity, fraud on the high seas, and expensive flu shot and much more.
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The Final Episode (Thank you everyone)
14/11/2024 Duration: 44minThanks to everyone for all the support and participation over the years
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Why Do We Only Do This When We Cruise?
01/11/2024 Duration: 01h07minRoyal Caribbean and Norwegian Earnings are up as guidance is adjusted again Princess has to cancel another sailing Hot tubs are getting people sick on 2 cruise ships Carnival Australia is throwing one heck of a Halloween Party Shore Power is growing across multiple cruise lines
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Leslie's Family Cruise on Utopia of the Seas
29/10/2024 Duration: 01h59sEpisode 244 covers MSC and if they are really penetrating the American market at the level they had hoped. Also, they recently announced their new itineraries going from Seattle to Alaska. Tragedy strikes in the port of Nassau Bahamas as a young adult gets arrested after allegedly driving recklessly, resulting in a fatality. An extended interview with Leslie, who recently took and extended family cruise on Royal Caribbian's Utopia of the Seas.
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New Orleans, Love Lines, Disney and Your Emails
25/10/2024 Duration: 01h02minDisney takes delivery of its newest cruise ship Costa decides to skip 14 stops at a popular cruise port in Greece Princess partners with Blake Lively to offer new adult beverages on all of its cruise ships Cruise lines renew their deal with New Orleans to set up a record-breaking year
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Losing Our Minds at Sea? Top 10 Busiest Ports
22/10/2024 Duration: 01h05minIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casbona discusses some weird behavior cruisers seem to be engaging in lately. He also lists the top ten ports of call in the Caribbean and gives some facts and info about a new cruise port in the Dominican Republic. All this and listener emails are back!
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Ryan Q is Back With Some Bermuda Banter
18/10/2024 Duration: 53minIn this episode of the Always Be Booked Crusie Podcast, host Tommy Casabona welcomes Ryan Q back. There are some questions about a week-long Liberty of the Seas cruise to Bermuda and the boys cover the whole thing bow to stern.