On Deck! with Scott and Allie

We've hunted the internet for smartphone and tablet apps you'll want to know about.  With the increasing number of people out there with mobile devices, it's no surprise at the huge pool of travel-related apps.  Need an ATM or even a toilet in a foreign city?  Read signs written in another language?  Or get deck plans for almost any ship, right on your phone?  Check it out. Download Episode #58

Scott shoved off without Allie for this special episode featuring Princess aficionado, Vickie Bowne. Via Skype, Scott & Vickie talk all-things Princess from the loyalty program, itineraries, entertainment, dining options, and much more. It's a great over-view of the line from a seasoned Princess traveler...and longtime fan of On Deck! Download Episode #57

Grab your cup of cocoa and listen to travel trials and tribulations from around the seven seas. In this casual edition of On Deck!, we'll share some of your travel horror stores as well as some of our own. Thanks for all those who telephoned in, emailed, and posted your stories! Download Episode #56

You won't want to miss this travel health and safety episode. Even we were reminded of a few key things that help ensure your vacation remains just that, a vacation. What things should you bring? What ways can you and your family prepare for your vacation? Would you be ready for the unexpected? Download Episode #55

Many of the major lines had some major announcements in recent months.  We'll distill it down to the more significant changes you should be aware of.  How much will specialty dining cost in the coming months?  And why should you be wary of cruises out of Ft. Lauderdale in the near future? Download Episode #54

How should you plan and watch to stay inside your cruise budget?  This episode is about keeping an eye on the money you invest in your cruise vacation and controlling your costs to stay in line with your vacation goals.  Plus, a bunch of thoughts and tips for the cost-conscientious cruisers out there. Download Episode #53

Thinking about a Panama Canal Cruise?  In this "Destinations" episode, we hear from Scott and his personal experience traveling through the historic locks as well as cover the construction, some cruising options and activities, and the future of the Panama Canal. Download Episode #52

Ever wonder about the role of the ship's captain and master?  What does it take to be the captain of these huge vessels?  We look at the captain, the personality and types of training and experience he must go through as well as who's in charge when he's not on duty, shaking hands with passengers, eating, and sleeping. Download Episode #51

2 years of On Deck! and now Episode 50!  In this special edition of On Deck! we'll divulge some little-known cruise secrets... oooh.  What are some of our very own secret cruise tips?  Will we tell?  Who knows what mysteries of cruising we'll reveal in this special anniversay episode? Download Episode #50

In this episode, Allie talks about her coastal repositioning cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess from Los Angeles to Vancouver, also dubbed a "wine cruise".   Looking for a different type of cruise with plenty of ports?  Find out why this cruise might be the "something different" you've been searching for in your next vacation. Download Episode #49

Repositioning cruises are a great value if you love being on the ship and want to see some new, out-of-the-way ports.  In this episode we'll talk about repositioning cruises, the advantages and the disadvantages of this type of cruise, and how to find them.  Plus, as always, we get to hear some of your great feedback . Download Episode #48

Trying to decide on which cabin to book on your next cruise?  It may not be the most expensive cabin in your budget.  In this updated version of our popular cabin choice episode, we'll talk about the options and features of cabins you'll find on most ships.  Additionally, we cover the points to help you make the right choice for you.  Plus, our listeners offer up some of their advice on cabins. Download Episode #47

Photography on cruise ships is big business.  So is it worth the money for those 8x10 prints hanging in the photo gallery?  Can you legally make wallet prints from a photo you bought?  Can you still get prints once you're off the ship?  And what other photography services are there on board?  In this episode we cover this and more about recording your cruise memories. Download Episode #46

This episode, we'll look at alcohol policies on cruise ships.  What, if any alcohol, can you bring aboard your cruise at embarkation or in port?  Can 18 year old adults drink while the ship is at sea?  Do lines offer alcohol and other non-soda packages?  Find out the basics and some surprising information about these policies you may not already know.  (By the way, to find out more about wine on ships be sure to check out Episode #9 in our catalog.) Download Episode #45  

Are the regular Caribbean ports becoming passé?  Want to do something new, different, and unique?  Building on our last episode, Caribbean Favorites, we talk about some unique ports in the Caribbean outside of the traditional 7-day cruises of the East and West Caribbean.  St. Croix and St. Barts are just a couple of the places we'll cover in this "unique" episode. Download Episode #44