Cruises are very predictible and uneventful for the most part. However, occasionally things happen and chaos ensues. In today's epsiode Tommy and Tony walk though the major events that have happened in cruising including the story a cruise ship that broke free at a popular cruise port. Updates from Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, NCL and more.

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Big cruise news, wild passenger stories, and honest cruise talk — this episode has it all.

On this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, we break down:

Major upgrades coming to Norwegian's Great Stirrup Cay
Why the Comic-Con Cruise is officially ending
The future (and pricing problems) of themed cruises
A real cruise scam story and how to avoid getting burned
Passenger requests that went way too far Adults-only cruising, dress codes, and comedy show debates
Why cruising today looks nothing like cruising in the past

We also talk private islands vs. CocoCay, cruise port logistics, Virgin Voyages' evolving audience, and whether "ship-within-a-ship" cruising is actually worth it.

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In this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, hosts Tommy and Tony discuss their New Year's resolutions, cruise goals for 2026, and the impact of geopolitical issues on cruising. They explore the importance of levity in serious discussions, the unpredictable behavior of cruise passengers, and the implications of internet monitoring on cruise ships. The conversation also touches on new taxes affecting the cruise industry, the rise of fights on cruise ships, and the serious nature of overboard incidents. Finally, they look ahead to upcoming cruise ships in 2026 and share their experiences with cruise ship spotting.

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