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Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Nancy Soule'. Nancy is an author, vocalist, speaker, and ship musician coach. With her books, "Work at Sea, See the World," "Notes That Float,” and "Speak at Sea, Sail for Free"she shares the intimate secrets of life above and below decks.     Nancy is a highly-rated speaker and a bestselling author, sharing the secrets of careers on cruise ships. Working onboard since 2011, she offers insider secrets on the roles of crew, musicians/entertainers, and enrichment lecturers as opportunities for personal growth, income, international travel, and cultural cooperation. As the founder of the Global Musician Academy, Nancy also works with musicians in her program “Notes That Float” to empower them to become the best version of themselves in their quest for musical excellence on a global stage.    Nancy went to sea in 2011 and has been sailing the world ever since. After many years on land with vocal groups performing a cappella, blues, pop, big band, and jazz, Nancy found her dream job traveling the world and singing with a trio on cruise ships. From circumnavigating Australia to the numerous ports of the Mediterranean, the sunny beaches of the Caribbean to historic cities of Europe, and Asia, she relished the chance to grace the stage every night doing what she loved. Now she shares those travels and secrets of ship life with the listeners of The Joy of Cruising Podcast. The Joy of Cruising Podcast performer episodes referred to in this episode: Manny Kellough (drummer for Ray Charles, Billy Preston, Graham Central Station) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/12480102 Nyisha Monroe (headliner, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/episodes/19618655  Alissa Musto (Miss America finalist, cruise ship singer, pianist, recording artist) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/episodes/17609773 Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on I am delighted to welcome Wayne and Charlotte Carter, back to The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Some of you may recall from their first visit to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Wayne and Charlotte are our neighbors in the community south of Richmond we moved into a year ago, and more importantly they are family. Charlotte is Cheryl’s sister and Wayne is our brother-in-law. Last time we had them on to talk about Norwegian Cruise Lines new Luna. Episode 246-Wayne & Charlotte. This time they experience NCL’s Pride of Americathroughout the Hawaiian Isles and we are there for it! Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am honored to welcome Stuart Milan, President of North America for Riviera Travel River Cruises. With nearly two decades travel industry experience, after helping drive strong growth in the UK, he now leads expansion across the U.S. and Canada from the Fort Lauderdale headquarters.   Stuart Milan joined Riviera Travel River Cruises in 2019 and serves as the President of North America. In his role, Milandivides his time equally between the U.K. and the U.S., with a primary focus on spearheading operational growth in the U.S. market, building customer-centric strategies, and ensuring that Riviera’s brand values resonate with North American audiences, while remaining a key figure for the brand in the U.K. With nearly 20 years of travel industry experience, Milan previously worked in marketing and managerial roles in U.K.-based travel businesses such as Broadway Travel Group and Far & Wide Travel. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Alexandra Carrier, a luxury travel advisor in Austin, Texas area. This past summer Alexandra hosted a private charter yacht trip through the Croatian islands. She told me, “Many people said they could never cruise any other way after a week on board. We were able to visit small ports, had lots of swim stops, enjoyed the local food, had private tours of the cities with time to explore on our own. We came away feeling like we had truly experienced Croatia rather than a short excursion stop. I'd love to talk about why this trip changed my groups feelings on cruising, what I came away with from experiencing and hosting the trip myself, and how private yachting/small-ship travel is a great fit for people who don’t think of themselves as ‘cruise people’......such as myself.”   Alexandra Carrier is an Austin-based luxury travel advisor and independent advisor with Ciao Bambino. She works closely with her clients to plan trips that actually fit how they want to travel, rather than following a standard itinerary. She also spends a lot of time traveling herself, meeting with hotels and travel partners and experiencing destinations firsthand. Her recently hosted private yacht trip through Croatia, gave her a completely different perspective on seeing a destination from the water. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Lesley Carter, the creator of Bucket List Publications. This episode is particularly special for two reasons. First, Lesley represents the last great guest of the many I have been able to reach who was featured in my last cruising book, The Joy of Cruising Again, to be a guest on The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Bucket List Productions’ chapter was featured in a section called, Cruisers Just Like You and Me…Sort Of. The second reason Lesley’s episode is particularly noteworthy is that The Joy of Cruising Podcast teaser recorded 3 years ago, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/12172473. In that eight-minute introductory episode, I unabashedly called Lesley, “The Most Amazing Traveler I’ve Ever Met.” Speaking in superlatives like that is sure to spark some pushback. I can’t do justice to Lesley’s bio in a few minutes. Read her feature in The Joy of Cruising Again amzn.to/3lAfyON and get a glimpse into the incredible life she leads. Or read her upcoming autobiography, Chasing Wonder, and get the full story. Let me just read you one sentence from her chapter in The Joy of Cruising Again. “She has piloted a fighter jet; gone diving with great white sharks; driven Indy cars, jumped out of planes, and sailed a tall ship to Antarctica as part of the crew…Lesley is a passionate world traveler, having visited every continent and over 150 countries, often accompanied by one or both of her children. (Athena and Max).”   Since it has been over three years, I asked Lesley what she and her family have been up to since we last spoke. Lesley told me, “Athena took a year away from school and did school virtually. We traveled to 32 countries that year and went on an AIDA cruise for a month. We also went with Running on Waves yacht/cruise around the Greek Islands. Athena and I got PADI certified in Hawaii so we could dive together, and we are going on a live-aboard in October in the Maldives. I wrote and published a book with Simon & Schuster Canada that will be released in May. Max started kindergarten last year and he’s doing well socially. Athena started high school this year.    We still travel as much as possible. We try to do at least one major trip a month with smaller trips in between. Last year, we visited Singapore, Maldives, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and a few others. We have the following trips coming up:  Maldives in October; Cook Islands in November; Quebec City in December; Finland in January; Colorado in February; Aruba in March. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacations franchise, where they work full-time as travel advisors. During their very busy stint as relatively new travel advisors—they went through TA training in the same class as Cheryl, Shornay, and me in late-2024—they took the time to celebrate George’s 70th birthday with a spectacular combination land and sea vacation so grand I had to invite my colleagues on The Joy of Cruising Podcast to talk about it.   Tosh spent 30 years as a corporate IT executive, traveling the world for GE, Citrix, Atlassian, and McDonald's Corporation, among others. A Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, he's called Fort Lauderdale home for the past 13 years. His credentials read like an operations manual — PMP, ITIL, ISO, Certified ScrumMaster, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, and an MBA — and he's since added a Certified Travel Advisor designation and ACC accreditation with CLIA. The through-line between the two careers is the same: complex logistics, handled so completely that the person on the receiving end never has to think about them. 30 years of leading teams also taught him the part no certification covers, which is that the job is service.   George, Tosh’s partner, brings the other half of the equation. After 30 years in interior design and sales at Crate & Barrel, he retired with an eye for how a space is supposed to feel and a career's worth of practice reading what people want before they've said it out loud.    They don't plan trips from a desk. In the past year alone, they've sailed more than 15 cruises across nearly every major line — Icon of the Seas, Celebrity Ascent and Apex, Norwegian Luna, Star Princess, MSC World America, Carnival Celebration, Virgin's Scarlet Lady, and an Azamara sailing through the Mediterranean, to name a few. On land, they've covered the map: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast in Europe; Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, and Dubai in Asia and the Gulf; Sydney, Rio, São Paulo, and much of Canada beyond that.   That's the differentiator. When they recommend a ship, a port, a neighborhood, or a restaurant, it's because they've stood in it — whether the trip is budget or luxury, a couple or a full group. They have a particular soft spot for planning group travel, but they'll book anything, large or small. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacations franchise, where they work full-time as travel advisors. During their very busy stint as relatively new travel advisors—they went through TA training in the same class as Cheryl, Shornay, and me in late-2024—they took the time to celebrate George’s 70th birthday with a spectacular combination land and sea vacation so grand I had to invite my colleagues on The Joy of Cruising Podcast to talk about it.   Tosh spent 30 years as a corporate IT executive, traveling the world for GE, Citrix, Atlassian, and McDonald's Corporation, among others. A Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, he's called Fort Lauderdale home for the past 13 years. His credentials read like an operations manual — PMP, ITIL, ISO, Certified ScrumMaster, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, and an MBA — and he's since added a Certified Travel Advisor designation and ACC accreditation with CLIA. The through-line between the two careers is the same: complex logistics, handled so completely that the person on the receiving end never has to think about them. 30 years of leading teams also taught him the part no certification covers, which is that the job is service.   George, Tosh’s partner, brings the other half of the equation. After 30 years in interior design and sales at Crate & Barrel, he retired with an eye for how a space is supposed to feel and a career's worth of practice reading what people want before they've said it out loud.    They don't plan trips from a desk. In the past year alone, they've sailed more than 15 cruises across nearly every major line — Icon of the Seas, Celebrity Ascent and Apex, Norwegian Luna, Star Princess, MSC World America, Carnival Celebration, Virgin's Scarlet Lady, and an Azamara sailing through the Mediterranean, to name a few. On land, they've covered the map: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast in Europe; Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, and Dubai in Asia and the Gulf; Sydney, Rio, São Paulo, and much of Canada beyond that.   That's the differentiator. When they recommend a ship, a port, a neighborhood, or a restaurant, it's because they've stood in it — whether the trip is budget or luxury, a couple or a full group. They have a particular soft spot for planning group travel, but they'll book anything, large or small. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Karyn Clay founder of Yes! You Can Travel. Karen is located in Hawaii—which Cheryl and I were blessed to visit a couple of years ago. Every time she greets me via email with “Aloha” and closes with “Mahalo” it momentarily brings me back!   Karyn combines her passion for cruising with more than three decades of experience supporting older adults. Through professional travel companionship, she helps travelers who may need a little extra support continue exploring the world and enjoying meaningful journeys.    Karyn is passionate about helping people recognize that getting older does not have to mean leaving their love of travel behind.  She believes that with understanding, thoughtful support, and the right companion alongside them, more people can continue experiencing the joy and freedom of travel.    A passionate cruiser herself, Karyn also loves hearing people's stories and learning about the experiences that have shaped their lives. For her, cruising is about the discovery, connection, and possibility that comes when we continue to say “Yes!” to life. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Shelton and Ke' creators of the YouTube channel, Your Favorite Couple. I first met Shelton and Ke' doing what I do much of my retired-life time—watching YouTube videos about sports, politics, and my passion, cruising. And where I occasionally discover The Joy of Cruising Podcast guests. I enjoyed Shelton and Ke's fun, informative video style and their diverse choices in terms of cruising, so I thought they would be great guests to share their thoughts on the world’s largest ship, Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas. I have had guests on to talk about Star of the Seas but now I have a newfound interest in Star. Plus, it has been well over a year since they have been on, and knowing Shelton and Ke', there is a lot of cruising to catch up to   Cheryl and I thought we were done cruising for’ 26 as we are focusing on the group trip that our travel agency, The Joy of Vacation by Dream Vacations is leading to Africa in the Spring. But you can’t keep a passionate cruiser down. So, recently Cheryl and I made a snap decision to go, and take our other partner of the travel agency, my daughter Shornay, to the Dream Vacations annual conference to be held on Star of the Seas in November. After viewing their great trip report on Star, I thought what a great opportunity to catch up.   Find Your Favorite Couple online   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@yourfavoritecouple?si=iBCfUghiKMe5Moc3   TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yfc.ke.shelton?_t=ZT-8vHeTzJfGxO&_r=1   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yfc_ke_shelton?igsh=MWkzMzFsdDM3cnNicQ==   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PBVygENSo/   Email: [email protected]   Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Stacey Parks, the co-creator and producer of an amazing new television series that passionate cruisers like me and the listener won’t be able to get enough of. "Grand Voyages" is a cruise-focused documentary series now streaming on Amazon Prime in the U.S. and UK.  Stacey has over 20 years’ experience producing more than a dozen feature films and series which have gone on to be distributed across every major streaming platform. In the travel genre specifically, she previously co-created and produced the digital series “The Upgrade” for Bravo’s digital platform. Stacey founded Media Sparks Studios to focus on digital-first storytelling across the streaming and connected TV universe. In her spare time, she enjoys travel and cruising, having visited over 60 countries and enjoyed life on board over 35 ocean, river and expedition cruises.   Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Scott Fleming, President of Aon Affinity Travel Practice. Scott and his team work closely with major cruise lines to help design travel protection programs for today’s travelers. Given The Joy of Cruising Podcast audience’s passion for cruising, Scottcan offer a helpful, practical perspective on what cruisers should know about helping protect their trip before they set sail.    Scott Fleming is president of Aon Affinity’s Travel Practice, where he leads customized travel protection programs for some of the world’s most recognized travel companies. With more than 17 years of experience in the travel insurance industry, Scott has built a reputation for strengthening partnerships, guiding product strategy and driving growth across the industry.   I will ask Scott to address:  ·      Common disruptions that can impact cruises, including delays, missed connections, medical issues and trip interruptions  ·      Common questions travelers should ask about protecting their trips  ·      Why demand is increasing for travel insurance benefits like emergency evacuation and supplemental medical coverage  ·      How to compare travel protection policies  ·      What first-time and seasoned cruisers often misunderstand about travel protection Scott brings an approachable perspective that can help listeners feel more informed and prepared before their next sailing. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, NyasiaMonroe, a Richmond, Virginia–based—hey homegirl—singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her powerhouse vocals, captivating stage presence, and versatility across multiple genres. A three-time Stellar Award–nominated recording artist, she has built a career that spans gospel, R&B, musical theatre, and live entertainment.   Nyasia is a graduate of New York City's American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) with a concentration in Musical Theatre. She has performed in productions of Hairspray: The Musical and Dreamgirls: The Musical. Nyasia currently serves as a Lead Vocalist with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, delivering world-class entertainment for international audiences aboard one of the world's most prestigious luxury hospitality brands. Alongside her live performances, she recently released her latest R&B single, "Love." With her exceptional artistry, professionalism, and ability to connect with audiences, Nyasia continues to establish herself as a premier entertainer on stages around the world. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier, Wine Writer, and Founder, Cruising With Wine. Michele told me, “I created Cruising With Wine with my dad recently as a stop-by-stop wine guide for European river cruises. It helps travelers understand what to drink in each destination before they arrive, including local wines to try, grapes and wine terms to look for, food pairings, bottles worth bringing home, and wine experiences near the port. The idea came from him booking a river cruise with my mom and noticing that river cruises pass through some of the most exciting wine regions in Europe, but most people still step off the ship without much practical guidance on what to order, what to look for, or what makes that stop special from a wine perspective.”   Michele worked in wine and hospitality for more than a decade, is a certified sommelier, and has spent years helping people feel more confident about wine in a real-world, approachable way. Cruising With Wine is her way of bringing that same kind of guidance to river cruisers. Michele has written a few books about wine and you can see her collection of odd things—books, blog, sustainability, food culture, and much more—at her personal website michelegargiulo.com. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off Cruising With Wine at https://cruisingwithwine.com/ Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Comedian Kevin Jordan. Listeners know I am passionate about music and stand-up comedy. So, when I get an opportunity to host a top stand-up who performs on cruise ships, I jump at it and am so pleased to have a conversation with Kevin.    Kevin Jordan is an award-winning screenwriter, comedian, producer, and former LAPD police officer. For more than 35 years, he has headlined comedy clubs, casinos, cruise ships, and military bases around the world, with television appearances on The Today Show, Comedy Central, Showtime at the Apollo, MTV, and VH1. His comedy special, Cause I Said So!, is available on Amazon Prime. As a screenwriter, Kevin has earned multiple screenplay awards for projects including Sled Race and Old Patrol, blending humor, heart, and authentic storytelling. Through DemjerdenBoyz Productions, he continues to develop family-friendly and character-driven films that celebrate nostalgia, resilience, and the power of laughter. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon

Send us Fan Mail Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Deanne Moses-Wright, Founder, Wheelie on The Waves, an accessible travel and cruise consulting brand.   Deanne Moses-Wright is an accessibility-focused cruise and travel specialist, disability advocate, and founder of Wheelie on the Waves, one of the UK’s leading platforms dedicated to accessible cruising. Her journey began long before she entered the travel industry. At the age of 11, Deanne was diagnosed with scoliosis and spent much of her teenage years wearing a full body brace before undergoing major corrective surgery at 19. The operation resulted in severe complications and was almost fatal. Today, she lives with multiple health conditions and primarily uses a powerchair, although she also uses crutches when able. Despite the challenges she has faced, Deanne has never allowed disability to define her ambitions. Her love of cruising began 26 years ago when she joined her parents on a cruise to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary while pregnant with her first child. The ship was small, and at the time she had no idea that cruising would later become such a significant part of her life.   After a long break from cruising, she returned to sea in 2017 and quickly discovered the freedom and independence that cruise travel could offer disabled travelers when done correctly. Since then, she has completed more than 20 cruises, spent over 160 days at sea, and has several more voyages booked over the coming months. Wanting to share her experiences and help others travel with confidence, Deanne created Wheelie on the Waves. What began as a platform documenting her own adventures has grown into a trusted source of information for disabled travelers seeking honest, practical advice about accessible cruising. Following changes to accessibility policies within the cruise industry, Deanne became increasingly aware that many disabled guests were not being booked correctly and, in some cases, were being denied travel at the point of embarkation. Determined to help, she became a travel agent specializing in accessible cruise travel. Over the past two years, Deanne has built relationships with cruise lines and accessibility teams across the industry, collaborating to improve understanding of disabled travelers’ needs while providing independent guidance to the disability community. Her work helps people make informed decisions about which ships, cabins, and itineraries are genuinely suitable for their individual requirements.   She has since helped hundreds of people plan and book their own cruise adventures, arranging every aspect of their journey to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and stress-free experience. Deanne’s expertise and advocacy have led to appearances in travel publications, television travel program, industry panels, and award ceremonies. She has been recognized as a finalist in both accessibility and travel awards and has become a respected voice within the accessible travel sector. In September, Deanne will host her own event, The Accessible Cruise Show, bringing together cruise lines, industry professionals, and travelers. The show will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak directly with cruise operators, ask questions, and take part in live Q&A panels focused on making cruise travel more accessible for everyone.   Through Wheelie on the Waves, Deanne continues to champion the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to explore the world with confidence, dignity, and independence. Do you have a dream car? Support the show Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/new Support Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulth Contact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.html Book Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/ US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast) The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruising Cruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterrupted The Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain Intl Orders via Amazon