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The Joy of Cruising Podcast

Paul C. Thornton
Cruising
Royal Caribbean
Alaska
Antarctica
Travel
Disney Cruise Line
Cruise Ships
Amawaterways
Dubai
Family Travel
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises
Greece
Covid-19
Cruise Industry
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises
Luxury Travel
Le Boat
Soul Train Cruise

The Joy of Cruising Podcast is a conversation with one of the dozens of amazing cruisers with fascinating stories that have been featured in The Joy of Cruising Trilogy—The Joy of Cruising, Cruising Interrupted, and new, The Joy of Cruising Again. In addition there will be conversations with global cruise personalities and cruisers I encounter with fascinating stories the cruise community would en... more

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Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Mike Jirout. Mike is one of those entrepreneurs who transcend consumer cruising history. Along with his brother he crea... more

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Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Jeff Cuellar, Chief Executive Officer, Sixthman, which offers Music Festival Experiences at Sea. I love all my guests, ... more

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Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am honored to welcome Filippos Venetopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Variety Cruises. Variety has been creating a better world at sea for over... more

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Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Wayne and Charlotte Carter, first guests I have hosted who can share with guests all about Norwegian Cruise Lines new fl... more

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Filippos Venetopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
Variety Cruises
Episode: Filippos Venetopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Variety Cruises
Wayne Carter
Guest, retired couple and cruiser
Episode: Wayne and Charlotte’s Adventure on Norwegian Luna
Charlotte Carter
Guest, retired couple and cruiser
Episode: Wayne and Charlotte’s Adventure on Norwegian Luna
Ralph DeFalco
Navy captain turned cruise ship enrichment speaker; Smithsonian Journeys expert; author
Ritz-Carlton, Viking, Smithsonian Journeys
Episode: Ralph DeFalco, Cruise Ship Speaker; Author, The Counterfeit
Reign Lynn Ramnerin
Daughter of Rich and Jazzy Life; Life of R and R co-creator
A Rich and Jazzy Life
Episode: Life of R and R (Reign & Royce, daughters of A Rich and Jazzy Life)
Royce Ramnerin
Daughter of Rich and Jazzy Life; Life of R and R co-creator
A Rich and Jazzy Life
Episode: Life of R and R (Reign & Royce, daughters of A Rich and Jazzy Life)
Carra Miller
Founding attorney of Miller Smith, PLLC, maritime lawyer focusing on passenger rights and vessel incidents
Miller Smith, PLLC
Episode: Carra Miller, Maritime Attorney; Cruise Passengers and the Law; Hantavirus Outbreak
Jason Gelineau
Luxury cruise industry expert; Seatrade Ambassador for Guest Experience and Wellness
JAG Hospitality; Explora Journeys (former Head of Product and SVP Hotel Operations); Seatrade Cruise Ambassador
Episode: Jason Gelineau, Luxury Cruise Industry Expert, Seatrade Cruise Ambassador for Guest Experience & Wellness
Josianne Jocelyn
Travel With Josianne host, travel professional and content creator
Travel With Josianne, YouTube channel
Episode: Travel With Josianne

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Paul C. Thornton
Host of The Joy of Cruising Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Full of cruise stories

    I love listening to this podcast, it’s great to hear guests’ cruise stories and experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cruiselifestyle
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this podcast

    This podcast is so wholesome and sweet an enjoyable easy listen when I’m at work or at home. The interviews are compelling as well! I have never been on a cruise and was always nervous about them, but my mind is really starting to change it seems like such a good time!!!

    -IET

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    estelleivana
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating insight into cruising!

    A really enjoyable cruise podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillJack53
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Cruising through others

    I have enjoyed listening to this podcast. The stories of the guests are super engaging and it gives you a peak into what it’s like to cruise. There are so many different types of cruises and so many fun stories shared by Paul and his guests. I look forward to hearing more. I’m definitely saving this podcast in my library for more easy listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miss kinabean
    United States3 years ago
  • The next best thing to cruising!

    If I can’t be on a cruise, listening to the stories of other passionate cruisers is the next best thing! These interviews are fascinating and entertaining and it’s wonderful to hear from others who share my love of cruising. Paul is an excellent and engaging host. I recommend this podcast to anyone who enjoys cruising or is curious about cruising.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Profcruise
    United States3 years ago

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Ralph DeFalco, Cruise Ship Speaker; Author, The Counterfeit
Q: What is your most memorable cruise or port experience?
A Zodiac landing on a sandbar at Montgomery Reef in Australia where he toasted the sunset with chilled champagne, an unforgettable moment.
Ralph DeFalco, Cruise Ship Speaker; Author, The Counterfeit
Q: What are your favorite ports?
He highlights Budapest, Lisbon, and Buenos Aires as memorable upriver and port experiences tied to the cultural and historical context of their destinations.
Ralph DeFalco, Cruise Ship Speaker; Author, The Counterfeit
Q: How do you spend your me time?
He describes being a reader and enjoying driving his Cadillac, framing leisure as a contrast to his busy travel schedule.
Filippos Venetopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Variety Cruises
Q: What was your first cruise experience outside of Variety?
He recounts sailing on the Oasis of the Seas and a conference onboard, highlighting the scale, entertainment, and new experiences beyond their usual smaller-ship operations.
Filippos Venetopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Variety Cruises
Q: When and how old were you? What ship and?
Filippos describes growing up around ships and his long personal connection to cruising from infancy, noting that cruising has been his life and that he has sailed and experienced many ships and ports over the years.

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Listeners get a steady stream of cruising-focused conversations that run from family travel and kid-driven content to luxury and river cruising, shipboard entertainment, and maritime law. Episodes spotlight real-world experiences—from life aboard family-brand ventures to the inner workings of luxury brands, themed cruises, and career paths in the cruise industry—delivering practical insights for travelers, industry professionals, and potential guests alike. A notable strength is the diverse guest mix (crewmembers, lawyers, sommeliers, entertainers, content creators, and executives) paired with a personable host who weaves travel storytelling with practical takeaways and promotional segments that illustrate how to plan, book, and enjoy disti... more

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2. Wayne Carter
3. Charlotte Carter
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